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Ngalawa Hotel & Resort

★★★★ Bububu, Kihinani, Bububu, Bububu, TZ

7.2 guest rating· 13 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Recreational Amenities

Immerse yourself in leisure at Ngalawa Hotel & Resort with two outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center to rejuvenate your senses.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in the diverse dining options the hotel offers - from the two restaurants serving delectable cuisine to the convenience of room service for a cozy night in.

Convenience and Comfort

With a range of services including concierge assistance, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an airport shuttle, your stay at Ngalawa Hotel & Resort is designed for your comfort and ease.

Embark on a delightful escape to Ngalawa Hotel & Resort - your oasis of relaxation and luxury.

Rooms & rates

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Superior Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View

Sleeps 6 · 21 m² · 2× Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>230-sq-foot room with pool views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height door lock</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Honeymoon Suite (Superior)

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>434-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Junior Suite (Prestige)

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>434-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Comfort Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · Double bed, 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>269-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height door lock</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Suite

Sleeps 2 · 44 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>470-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>432-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Double Room (Deluxe)

Sleeps 2 · 42 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>456-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Free self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Concierge service
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  • Conference center
  • Designated smoking area
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Location

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Bububu, Kihinani, Bububu, Bububu, TZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say7.213 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Comfy beds− Filthy room− Poor service delivery
Cleanliness4.2
Service9.6
Location8.7
Room Quality6.1
Amenities6.2
Value for Money7.1

Guest review

2.0

I would not recommend this at all. The clerk asked us to pay city tax up front and in cash, plus more than the amount invoiced by Expedia and government regulated amount. Room was filthy and dysfunctional. Had to be moved, but that wasn’t really that great. There did not seem to be guests other than us. The pool seemed to be filled by the children of one of the employees. Although the description says bar and breakfast, there is no bar or alcohol served. The staff offered to go and buy some for us but we had to pay them in cash. The food we ordered, took 2 and a half hours, it was good but absolutely ridiculous. As far as breakfast, nothing just a large pot of coffee. Everything about this place seems like it a front for something or just part of the Truman show. May have been something at one time, but that time has gone. Avoid it, like they avoid cleaning and providing the service they advertise.

Farid Ud Din · 2025-10-06

Nice staff

8.0

Low season, terrible breakfast. Neighbour hotel chuini saved this stay with amazing lunch and dinner. Comfty beds. Friendly staff.

Nadine Andrea · 2025-08-10

Guest review

10.0

Staff seem to do the best they can despite limitations, very picturesque in itself however was told to get cash to pay for food and expenses as their card machine was not working.

Robert · 2025-01-13

Guest review

8.0

The best Gym I found in an hotel (even a/c didn't work) . The room was enormous, clean and quiet. The Road for getting there Is in bad conditions, as the standard of the Island, excerpt main roads. Breakfast Is simple but good enaugh. Staff very helpful, a nearby beach Is very "authentic" with few europeans. Good experience.

francesco · 2025-01-10

Guest review

8.0

it was fine

Tshikele · 2025-01-02

A safe refuge in a chaotic island

10.0

The stay was very lovely compared to the surrounding parts of Zanzibar. You sometimes forgot there was a world outside the resort. The staff was very respectful and helpful. Grisham in particular was very professional, reliable, well-spoken with English, and was able to meet all our requests (including having breakfast made earlier than normal for our flight) with a smile. The food was good, and BiBi's restaurant is a short drive away if you desire something else. FOR UPPER MANAGEMENT: The executive suite was extremely spacious, but the fridge didn't open or seem to be on for us. The whole toilet tips over if you lean to the left, and the bidet pressure is WAY too strong. The shower stall leaks water, and it would be nice to have an actual dinner table since the room has the space. Lastly, give Grisham a PROMOTION! That man made our experience 10x better than it would've been without his help. If ever in Zanzibar again, i would stay here knowing I'd be in good hands!

Terence · 2024-11-29

Good to know

Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Professional property host/manager