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Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bububu hostel

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A two-story building with a red roof and white walls, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A spacious room with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with a white balustrade.
A wooden door with intricate carvings and a metal handle.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden four-poster bed, a striped sofa, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Fuji street, Bububu, Mjini Magharibi, 188
  • Place, Masingini Forest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with a decorative white towel arrangement, wooden headboard, and a window with floral curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

A four-poster bed with a red bedspread, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, and a red area rug.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bububu

Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Bububu hostel, you'll find Masingini Forest and Siso Spice Farm. Also, Kidichi Spice Farm is within 3 miles (5 km) and Livingstone's House is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Masingini Forest - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Slave Market - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Shangani Beach - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 36 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 54 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Living Room - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bububu hostel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bububu hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TZS 8,000 for adults and TZS 6,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 20000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately TZS 8000 for adults and TZS 6000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 40000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 20000.0 per day

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 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
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 or credit 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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel.

Property is also known as

Salhiya Lodge Hostel
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Bububu
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bububu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Salhiya Lodge - Hostel to the airport?

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel is 9.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Salhiya Lodge - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TZS 40000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Salhiya Lodge - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 6 mi (10-min drive) from Shangani Beach.

Does Salhiya Lodge - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of TZS 8000 for adults and TZS 6000 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Salhiya Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Salhiya Lodge - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Salhiya Lodge - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Salhiya Lodge - Hostel to downtown Bububu?

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel is 0.8 mi away from Chuini.

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exelente calidad precio... habitaciones muy grandes y cómodas ... El personal muy amable..el único defecto es que no está bien indicado el Google maps no te llega al lugar y tampoco tiene cartelera con el nombre del local
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Хороший отель.

Хороший отель. Чисто, но не везде. На шкафу много пыли и на подоконниках в ванной. Комары кусали. Обвинили в том что мы сильно испачкали белое полотенце, хотя это не так. В целом рекомендую.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All good, thank you

This is a perfect place to stay if yoh have a car. Close driving distance to Stone Town and many beaches and tourist attractions. Big rooms, Good aircon, Secured parking, Friendly staff. Extended my stay there by 7 days. All good, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ahmed

Hallo ich bin der Ahmed , ich war da gewesen und bin sehr glücklich einfach gute Service nette Leute und sehr sehr sauber und ich vermisse schon die Leute vielen vielen Dank für alles und ich hoffe sehr auf ganz bald ich vermisse dich sehr Maja mein liebste Mädchen ich kann jeder empfahlen dort zu reservieren beste Grüße Ahmed
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Супер

Все супер! Прекрасный отель. Прекрасные люди! Лучший лодж на Бубубу
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021