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Chuini Zanzibar Lodge by NEWMARK

Chuini Palace Ruins, Bububu, Zanzibar City, TZ

8 guest rating· 366 reviews

About this hotel

Private Beach with Ocean View

Chuini Zanzibar Lodge offers a unique experience with its private beach overlooking the bay and Zanzibar-style architecture featuring the historic Chuini Palace remnants.

Luxurious Bungalows and Spa

The spacious bungalows with private terraces and ocean views provide a comfortable stay with air-conditioning, mosquito net-draped beds, and en-suite bathrooms. Guests can also indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the African inspired Healing Earth Spa.

Fine Dining and Relaxation

Enjoy a culinary journey at Barghash Restaurant, Lounge, and Bar, offering a fusion of international cuisine with local spices. Unwind by the outdoor pools or explore the nearby Masingini Forest for a complete retreat.

Experience tranquility and luxury at Chuini Zanzibar Lodge - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Villa with Sea View

Sleeps 4 · 135 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Featuring a private entrance, this spacious room has a bed covered with a mosquito net and the room is air-conditioned. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and fitted with a bath or shower. The villa has a 30 square yard private terrace at the end of a cliff and overlooks the Indian Ocean

Sea View Junior Suite

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Featuring a private entrance, this spacious room has a bed covered with a mosquito net and the room is air-conditioned. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and fitted with a bath or shower. This room also features a spacious lounge

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
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  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Beauty Services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Diving
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Chuini Palace Ruins, Bububu, Zanzibar City, TZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8366 reviews

+ Beautiful views+ Friendly staff+ Great food optionsPoor cleanlinessDifficult accessMaintenance issues
Cleanliness5.8
Service9.8
Location8.3
Room Quality7.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money6.8

Guest review

8.0

Die Aussicht ist sehr toll.

Luc · CH · 2026-07-21

I would go back anytime , its the place to be anytime of the year

10.0

The property is very clean, the staff are amazing and their breakfast is exceptional

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Sad · RW · 2026-07-18

The best hidden gem in West Zanzibar

9.0

What an absolutely beautiful hidden gem! The perfect getaway indeed - where one can switch off and truly just be one with the incredible beauty that surrounds you! What did I LOVE? 1. Location is perfect! Ocean front and views to doe for! And you are surrounded by stunning historical monuments around you. 2. The Staff: what amazing, warm and beautiful staff you have at Chuini. So welcoming and hospitable. 3. Food - food is deeeeeeelicious!!!! Yum yum YUMMY! Breakfast was sooo good, dinner and lunch options even better! 4. Facilities: beautiful facilities - our room was as perfect as it gets! Wooooow. And I had access to a private beach from my room! STUNNING

there isn't anything I really didn't like..... but they can improve their WiFi facilities...... also please can they fix their cappuccino machines! And ensure they have ice cream for milkshakes (for the little ones). These arent material things .... these are fixable and will make the venue PERFECT 10/10.

Melita · ZA · 2026-07-09

Fantastic paradise

10.0

One of the best places we visited on Zanzibar. The staff is friendly and the most helpful. The hotel is beautiful and gives off paradise vibes. The food and drinks are sooo great. The spa is also amazing. What is more, the hotel is situated among ruins and fisherman’s village which adds to the overall experience. Great sunset views. We recommend it to everyone!

Maja · TZ · 2026-07-07

Veldig dårlig

1.0

1/10 – Den verste hotellopplevelsen jeg har hatt Vi hadde bestilt seks netter, men måtte sjekke ut etter bare én natt. Dette er den verste hotellopplevelsen jeg har hatt. Rommet var langt mer slitt enn bildene på Booking.com viste, og standarden samsvarte ikke med det som ble annonsert. Renholdet var svært dårlig. Vi fant insekter og insektrester i rommet og rundt myggnettingen, det var merker på vegger og gulv, og sengetøyet virket ikke ordentlig rent. Vi klaget til resepsjonen og fikk et nytt rom, men dessverre hadde også dette rommet insekter, og toalettet fungerte dårlig. Problemene ble derfor ikke løst. Vi kontaktet Booking.com, som hjalp oss med å avslutte oppholdet tidligere. Derfor bodde vi bare én natt i stedet for seks. Jeg kan dessverre ikke anbefale dette hotellet basert på min opplevelse.

Abdirisaq · NO · 2026-07-01

Good to know

Please note there is a mandatory New Year’s Eve dinner supplement applicable to stays on the night of 31 December, payable directly at the lodge. The cost thereof is as follows:

Guests booked on Bed & Breakfast - USD 160 per adult and USD 85 per child

Guests booked on Half Board - USD 115 per adult and USD 60 per child

Guests booked on Full Board - USD 85 per adult and USD 45 per child

Children under 4 years will not be charged

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.