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Babalao Bungalows

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Nungwi Beach

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Triple Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3 School Road, Nungwi, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Nungwi

In Nungwi .With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Nungwi Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Kendwa Beach. Also, Nungwi Natural Aquarium is within half a mile (1 km) and Mnarani Natural Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Babalao Bungalows

3-star hotel near Nungwi Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a garden are also featured at Babalao Bungalows. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nungwi hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Babalao Bungalows offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Babalao Bungalows Hotel
Babalao Bungalows Nungwi
Babalao Bungalows Hotel Nungwi

Babalao Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property with fantastic breakfast and close walk to beautiful beach. Felt safe and comfortable - loved all the artistic touches. Staff were helpful with coordinating transportation and tours during our 3-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fatma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025