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Mangrove Lodge

★★★ Chuini Village, On Mawimbini Beach, Bububu, Unguja North, Bububu, TZ

9.2 guest rating· 12 reviews

About this hotel

Relaxation and Recreation

Enjoy the outdoor pool, bicycles for rent, and various bars to unwind with a tasty beverage.

Delightful Dining and Socializing

Dine at the restaurant, utilize room service, and mingle at the daily complimentary reception.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, luggage storage, and a free airport shuttle.

Book your stay at Mangrove Lodge today and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience!

Rooms & rates

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Signature Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and laundry detergent; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Sleeps 3 · 19 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>213-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and laundry detergent; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 20 m² · 4× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar
  • Shower

<p><strong>4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and laundry detergent; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Free self parking
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
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  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Boat tours on site
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Concierge service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Designated smoking area
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Free airport transportation - pickup
  • Free reception
  • Garden
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Library
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Mosquito nets
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Picnic area
  • Reusable cups only
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers only

Location

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Chuini Village, On Mawimbini Beach, Bububu, Unguja North, Bububu, TZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.212 reviews

+ Convenient location for transport+ Proactive staff communication− Inconsistent information about services
Cleanliness8.2
Service9.7
Location9.7
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2

Guest review

4.0

Please make sure you read fine prints with lodge. I was told one thing from staff about airport transportation then another via fine prints. Luckily I had a hired driver to accommodate to follow through with consistent services provided

Christina · 2025-10-05

Gorgeous place!

10.0

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!

Kelly · 2024-08-06

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful oasis of calm and relaxation!

Carlene · 2023-12-29

Guest review

8.0

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.

Jennifer Gay · 2023-11-04

Secluded getaway :)

10.0

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.

Verified traveler · 2023-04-15

Guest review

8.0

Everyone was very friendly. Very clean property. Only had an issue one day with the shower, no cold water.

Jill · 2022-10-14

Good to know

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available