On the beach.Stay at this Fumba hotel and you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Christ Church Cathedral and House of Wonders. Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens are within 16 miles (25 km).
What's nearby
Fumba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Kwale Island - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Old Fort - 31 min drive - 26.8 km
Forodhani Gardens - 32 min drive - 27.1 km
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 47 min drive - 37.4 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Kwetukwenu Chill - 9 min drive
About this property
Fumba Beach Lodge
3-star beachfront hotel with spa
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Fumba Beach Lodge, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.
Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Fumba hotel is smoke free.
1 floor
26 guestrooms or units
English breakfast (free)
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Bar by the pool
Dining venue
Fumba Beach Lodge offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Things to do
Boat tours
Books
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Library
Outdoor pool
Paddleboard
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: USD 45.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.
We should mention
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Fumba Beach
Fumba Beach Lodge
Fumba Beach Hotel Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar/Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Hotel
Fumba Beach Lodge Fumba
Fumba Beach Lodge Hotel Fumba
Frequently asked questions
How close is Fumba Beach Lodge to the airport?
Fumba Beach Lodge is 13.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Fumba Beach Lodge have an airport shuttle?
Fumba Beach Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 45.00 per vehicle, one-way.
How close is Fumba Beach Lodge to the beach?
This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Fumba Beach Lodge offer free breakfast?
Fumba Beach Lodge offers free English breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a casino at Fumba Beach Lodge?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Fumba Beach Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Fumba Beach Lodge?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a pool?
Fumba Beach Lodge features an outdoor pool.
Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a restaurant?
Fumba Beach Lodge is home to Fumba Restaurant, which features seafood, ocean views, and a beachfront location.
Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a spa?
This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, massages, and aromatherapy.
How close is Fumba Beach Lodge to downtown Fumba?
Fumba Beach Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Fumba.
Fumba Beach Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Property was beautiful. Staff fabulous. Great welcome from the host Sharon. The lodge rooms are in the middle of nature - enjoy the monkeys, bush baby and Aardvarks!! Beach walks at low tide are a must as well as swimming at high tide. Happy hour is great if you’re travelling alone - it was all superb! Thank you
Rhian
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Denton
May 21, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
PROS: The hotel is on beautiful grounds with a lovely pool and attended by friendly staff.
CONS: The food is really very bad, the bedding and pillows should be burnt, and they use an incredibly unsafe and outdated credit card system.
OVERALL: There are so many cool and interesting places to stay on Zanzibar. I'd opt for somewhere else.
Denton
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
anael, dar es salaam, Tanzania
Dec 28, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Beach resort
It hot and rooms need redesign to adopt weather changes
The beach was full of shells that I've never seen before, in such a huge amount, it was so beautiful.
The ocean is not so great to swim in, you need to wear shoes and a lot of seaweed is there, but the beach is just amazing, it's so quiet and tranquil, just to fully relax. The baobab tree has this platform with the awesome view, it's so quiet and beautiful. The whole hotel complex is a unique beautiful garden with monkeys, it's amazing. Our bungalow was great, it had an outdoor shower which was so cool! It also had a bathtub indoor. The bed was very big and very very comfortable. When you open the door and go back to bed and just enjoy the view you feel like in heaven! You could also go on top of the bungalow and hang out and enjoy the view. The sun loungers were very comfortable as well.
Lisa was very friendly and helpful there!
The food, in particular the dinner was super super delicious!
Was a great place to stay!
A wonderful place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. The cottages are set up like in old-style Safari pictures, with four-poster beds draped with mosquito nets, fans, and thoughtful touches like candles in case of power outages, and a laundry basket should you need it. Staff was friendly and helpful, really personable. I was there during end of summer low season, so it was almost like having the place to oneself. Lovely pool and beach access on multiple sides, and dinner can be had on the beach at night - what a great way to experience nature in all of its soothing loveliness. I honestly can't say enough, because there was a surprise around every corner - a family of small monkeys near my cottage, birds of every kind, butterflies everywhere, crabs carrying their homes down the path, salamanders, fish, and bush babies. Thank you for a great stay. I hope to be back one day.
Es gibt nicht viele Unterkünfte dieser Art, die uns bisher so gefallen haben. Das Personal ist erstklassig und sehr hilfsbereit.
Die Zimmer/Häuser sind großzügig und sauber. Für einen Online Fanatiker ist die ganze Sache ein wenig schwieriger, da es kein WLAN auf den Zimmer gibt. Ich empfand dies als Vorteil. Ansonsten ist es sehr ruhig (Nebensaison). Wir werden uns sehr gern an diese Lodge erinnern. Der Blick auf den Ozean wird mir fehlen.
Wie viele Unterkünfte auf Sansibar, ist auch diese Anlage von einer Mauer eingegrenzt, was jedoch nicht auffällt, da der riesige grüne Garten dies verdeckt. Diese weitreichende Anlage ist auch das Zuhause verschiedener Affen und anderer Tiere, die völlig unaufdringlich sind, aber das Gefühl von Dschungel vermitteln.
Wir hatten eines der Häuser in vorderster Reihe und konnten vom Bett aufs nur 10m entfernte Meer blicken. Die wenigen Häuser stehen in zwei Reihen - Meerblick und Gartenblick - und "beherbergen" immer zwei Zimmer. Da die Häuser in etwas Entfernung stehen, vermitteln sie das Gefühl von Abgeschiedenheit. Andere Gäste sind also etwas entfernt.
In der Umgebung gibt es nicht viel zu entdecken ("nur" Safari Blue); aber wer Ruhe sucht, ist hier genau richtig.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich, insbesondere die Bedienungen im Restaurant.
Das Essen war gut; inkl. Candle Light Dinner am Meer.
Wir waren in der "Nebensaison", sodass maximal 10 Gäste in der Anlage waren - super zum Entspannen.
Wir haben danach noch einige andere Hotels auf Sansibar gesehen bzw. bewohnt, und wünschten uns so manchen Abend zurück!
War ein toller Aufenthalt!
+Das Hotel war während unseres Aufenthalts um die Weihnachtszeit absolut ruhig.
+Viele Sitzgelegenheiten ermöglichen ungestörte Entspannung.
+Die Anlage wird äußerst gut gepflegt.
+Das Personal fragt eher einmal zu viel nach den Wünschen der Gäste, als zu selten.
+Die Tauchlehrerin Mag ist kompetent und vertrauenswürdig, die Tauchschule verfügt über gutes Equipment, nur manche Neoprenanzüge haben Löcher (das ist meiner Erfahrung nach aber normal).
+Das Essen schmeckt gut mit wenigen Ausnahmen.
-Beim Essen ist man sehr eingeschränkt, abends gibt es nur ein Menü und das ist teuer (30 USD), keine Alternativen à la Carte. Es gibt eine Mittagskarte, aber auch die wird ab und zu durch sehr teures Buffet (20 USD) ersetzt. Wir sind manchmal nach Stone Town gefahren und haben in den Forodhani Gärten Essen gekauft. Samosas lassen sich prima einpacken (10000 TZS für 10 Stk.).
-Gerade das Weihnachtsessen war nicht gut, das Lamm war sehr zäh und auch die anderen Gänge fanden wir nicht überzeugend. Blöd war aber auch, dass man uns nicht gesagt hat, dass das Essen teurer ist als sonst (40 USD).
-Der Zugang zum Ozean ist zwar schön, aber zum Schnorcheln ungeeignet. Es geht seicht abwärts und die Gezeiten sorgen für trübes Wasser, Fische sind Fehlanzeige. Dazu muss man dann Schnorchel- oder Tauchausflüge nutzen. Allerdings kostet das Leihen von Schnorchelausrüstung 8 USD, was ich für übertrieben halte. Auch die Tauchpreise sind im Vergleich sehr hoch (235 USD für 4 Tauchgänge).
Idyllisk og fredelig beach lodge sør i Zanzibar. Romslige bungalows med sittegruppe utenfor. Veldig hyggelig og behjelpelig personale! Man blir plassert forskjellige steder til middag hver kveld, fint å få spise på stranda til bølgeskvulp og talgelys. Maten var også veldig god. Utmerket valg for alle som ønsker avslappende dager i vakre omgivelser.