Located in Bububu, Mangrove Lodge is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Masingini Forest and Kidichi Spice Farm. .This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Slave Market and 9 mi (14.5 km) from House of Wonders.
What's nearby
Kidichi Spice Farm - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
Slave Market - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
Old Fort - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
Forodhani Gardens - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
Nakupenda Beach - 46 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Cape Town Fish Market - 16 min drive
Passing Show Hotel - 15 min drive
Meeting Point Cafe - 16 min drive
Zenji Garden Café - 16 min drive
Zanzibar Coffeehouse - 15 min drive
About this property
Mangrove Lodge
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Mangrove Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and body scrubs.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Mangrove Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Italian, Swahili
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Free 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM–11:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Free daily reception
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Bike rentals
Bike tour information
Bike parking
Bike storage
Boat tours
Outdoor pool
Spa services
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Library
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Beach loungers
Beachfront location
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Massage - on the beach
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Accessible airport shuttle
Step-free path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Beach towels
Comprehensive recycling policy
Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Mosquito nets
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Free cots/infant beds
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Outdoor shower
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Electrical adapters/chargers
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laundry detergent
Water-efficient showers only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
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
The property charges 6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 6 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Mangrove Lodge Bububu
Mangrove Bububu
Mangrove Lodge Hotel
Mangrove Lodge Bububu
Mangrove Lodge Hotel Bububu
Mangrove Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Top notch, wonderful experience! Grounds are gorgeous and creative! Everyone there is helpful and friendly. Loved the room and the fact it had an outdoor shower! Food was delish and fresh. I could go on and on! My only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer!
The Lodge is wonderful in its own way. Not a beach resort, but a mangrove garden. Many fantastic flowers and great accommodations. The central reception/bar/restaurant was very fun and beautiful. The owner is friendly and full of great suggestions for activities. However the drive to the place was full of huge potholes whichb were often full of rainwater. I was honestly scared to get out of the taxi, when we arrived in the dark and there was not a well-lit or well- managed welcome area.
Very peaceful. Beautiful gardens and sunset from the beach bar area. Nice and spacious bungalows. Good food. Great hosts. Family run business in the middle of nature. Very good for relaxing. Nice chill area. Free and tasty tea and coffee throughout the day at the restaurant. Only downside were the many mosquitoes.
Everyone was very friendly. Very clean property. Only had an issue one day with the shower, no cold water.
Jill
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Syd
19 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Unforgetable
Marina and Hajie are a pleasure to know. All the staff were most accommodating. This place is a little bit special, memorable, facinating and we are frequent travellers. Only problem for us was the condition of the appraoch road (not the lodges problem)which is diabolical in places. To be fair our driver did his best but my wife suffered a sudden drop in a deep pothole. Would seriously not recommend to any one with back or neck problems. This place is under renovation so can only get better but already a true gem.
Super service, décor impressionnant en pleine Mangrove. Un peu trop de moustiques et bien éloigné de la route principale mais le personnel et le restaurant sont excellents
Super, kameralne miejsce w zacisznej lokalizacji, idealne dla wszystkich lubiących świetną kuchnię, niekomercyjne miejsca z duszą i wypoczynek bez otoczenia tłumu turystów..
Polecam!