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Cocolala Beach House

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront B&B near Nungwi Beach

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Family Room, Garden View, Beachfront
Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront | Balcony
On the beach, white sand, beach massages, beach bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Kaskazini Street, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 73107
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Standard Double Room, Balcony, Beachfront

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View, Beachfront

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View, Beachfront

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Garden View, Beachfront

Family Room, Garden View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

Family Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Design Double Room

Design Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Twin Room

Family Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Nungwi

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Nungwi B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nungwi Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kendwa Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 52 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cocolala Beach House

4-star beachfront B&B near Nungwi Beach
You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Cocolala Beach House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Nungwi bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
Cocolala Beach House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. This Nungwi bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cocolala Beach House Nungwi
Cocolala Beach House Bed & breakfast
Cocolala Beach House Bed & breakfast Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cocolala Beach House to the airport?

Cocolala Beach House is 41.6 mi (108-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cocolala Beach House?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cocolala Beach House on Apr 8, 2026 start from CA $63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cocolala Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Cocolala Beach House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Cocolala Beach House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cocolala Beach House offer free breakfast?

Cocolala Beach House offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cocolala Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Cocolala Beach House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Cocolala Beach House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Cocolala Beach House have a pool?

Cocolala Beach House does not have a pool.

Does Cocolala Beach House have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Cocolala Beach House to downtown Nungwi?

Cocolala Beach House is 0.4 mi away from Nungwi.

Cocolala Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

milana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay awesome A/C and breakfast

Owner of this hotel Sebastian and his wife goes far and beyond our expectation. We’re friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was awesome every day and air conditioning was superb… beach is 1 min walk and location has a lot of good restaurant. We highly recommend this place for couple and families. We had room for 4 and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Sebastian organized for us transport from airport when we arrived . He also organized tour which was reasonably priced and time wise very well calculated ( spice farm, prisoner island and Stone town) right before our departure from Zanzibar. I am glad I choose this hotel for our family of 4. We already missing Zanzibar.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aniruddha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Owner is courteous. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilaja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Cocolala Beach house. From the owner Carola, to the staff, they were all extremely friendly and helpful. Being that I took a solo trip for my birthday to Zanzibar, I really appreciated Carola in making sure my day was very special. If I had any questions or needed any assistance, someone was always around to help me. The hotel was always clean and fully supplied with water and toilet tissue. If you’re looking for a comfortable and safe hotel with a 2 minute walk to the beach, this is your place!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing and kind. Breakfast 1st class. So peaceful at Cocolala
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elinor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed, laid back. Super nice owners and staff. Steps to the beautiful, walkable beach. Big rooms with good air conditioning. Good breakfast included. Excellent restaurants close by. Great value!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent property and hospitality!

I had an absolutely incredible stay at Cocolala Beach House in Zanzibar! From the moment I arrived, the warmth and kindness of the staff made me feel right at home. The manager went above and beyond, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience—her hospitality truly set this stay apart. The room was wonderfully comfortable, with excellent air conditioning and an overhead fan, making it a perfect retreat after a day in the sun. One of the standout moments for me was when I had early morning scuba dives—since breakfast was served later, the manager thoughtfully prepared a to-go breakfast for me, a small but incredibly meaningful gesture that made my experience feel truly 5-star. Beyond the fantastic service, I loved the outdoor space—a peaceful porch and well-kept surroundings, ideal for relaxing. The location is unbeatable, just steps from the beach and within walking distance of amazing restaurants. If you're considering where to stay in Zanzibar, I highly recommend Cocolala Beach House for its comfort, charm, and exceptional hospitality. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Paul, Pontefract

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts and staff very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Location wonderful with many restaurants within easy walking distance. Hosts organised trips at a competitive prices. Would highly recommend anyone looking for a life in the slow lane in paradise
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind, friendly staff and a central location. The rooms were tidy and well prepared for one’s arrival. And the breakfast was delicious and fresh each morning. Great place, great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute perfect stay and amazing location! Right by the beach with tons of incredible restaurants and shopping including art galleries with gorgeous local artworks for sale. The owner and the staff are among the warmest kindest humans I have ever met in a hotel setting and I truly enjoyed interacting and engaging with them. They serve the best juice here and the hotel itself is just lovely, naturesque and peaceful. I will definitely be back 💜
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SYDNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Cocolala Beach House. The rooms are large, comfortable beds, excellent shower. Breakfast was fantastic and you are only steps to the ocean. The staff are very friendly and helpful and I would love to come back one day. Thank you for a great stay! So beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chevy, Wichita Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, budget-friendly, and great staff. You are also able to arrange tours and airport pickup with the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly owners, great location

Good place to stay, right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts and very friendly and helpful staff. Easy check-in. Property situated 50 meters from the beach, with the Eastern Africa dive center right around the corner. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff, amazing location

Great hotel right by the beach. Could walk to the beach in 30 seconds from our room. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was tasty. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Abraham

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, amaizing staff, clean facilities overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Room comfort
Breakfast was very simple, Location was good as vendors didn’t come around but the road is in terrible condition. Walk to the beach was 5 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner went above and beyond to make the stay as easy as possible. He arranged taxi’s, places to store luggage, and had a connection for anything you wanted to do. The property was just across from the beach and great spots to eat and drink! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

carla-krystin

Liked: Amenities
Home away from home Cozy, welcoming and everything I needed - that’s my stay at Cocolala in a nutshell. Huge, clean and well equipped bedroom and bathroom. A peaceful hotel that is literally steps to a great swimming beach (you can swim seaweed free any time if day) restaurants, activities and shops. Huge hot breakfasts (I could never finish at one sitting). Hammocks in the garden for lazing around. Most of all Cora, Mohammed and Sebastian were gracious hosts. They gave me helpful recommendations for where to swim, local places to eat and the best prices for beach chairs. They connected me with a Budabuda (motorcycle taxi) so I could explore town. And all at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Cocolala. I’ll be staying there if I return to Zanibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Benn

The bathroom was unsafe with things being able to fall down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florien

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Fantastic location, right on the beach, the staff is lovely. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sabri

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nära strand och restauranger. Stort rum med AC och fläkt samt dricksvatten. Gemensamt kylskåp. Vårt rum saknade mörkläggningsgardiner. Härlig atmosfär.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025