Fumba Beach Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
3705 Menai Bay Conservation Rd, Fumba
  • Fumba Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Old Fort
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fumba

Fumba Beach Lodge places you 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 14 mi (22.5 km) from House of Wonders. This 26-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Fumba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kwale Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Fort - 31 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 32 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 47 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 25 min drive

About this property

Fumba Beach Lodge

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests staying at Fumba Beach Lodge enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 45.00 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Fumba Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Fumba Beach
Fumba Beach Lodge
Fumba Beach Hotel Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar/Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Hotel
Fumba Beach Lodge Fumba
Fumba Beach Lodge Hotel Fumba

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Fumba Beach Lodge?

Fumba Beach Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Fumba Beach Lodge?

This hotel in Fumba is within a 10-minute walk of Kwale Island and Fumba Beach.

Will I be able to park at Fumba Beach Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Fumba Beach Lodge?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge feature a casino?

No, Fumba Beach Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Fumba Beach Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Fumba Beach Lodge?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Fumba Beach Lodge serves free English breakfast at Fumba Restaurant each morning.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fumba Beach Lodge.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Fumba Beach Lodge?

The closest major airport to Fumba Beach Lodge is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 13.2 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Fumba Beach Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Fumba Beach Lodge comes with a furnished balcony.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Fumba Beach Lodge.

Fumba Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful. Staff fabulous. Great welcome from the host Sharon. The lodge rooms are in the middle of nature - enjoy the monkeys, bush baby and Aardvarks!! Beach walks at low tide are a must as well as swimming at high tide. Happy hour is great if you’re travelling alone - it was all superb! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Denton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
PROS: The hotel is on beautiful grounds with a lovely pool and attended by friendly staff. CONS: The food is really very bad, the bedding and pillows should be burnt, and they use an incredibly unsafe and outdated credit card system. OVERALL: There are so many cool and interesting places to stay on Zanzibar. I'd opt for somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

anael, dar es salaam, Tanzania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Beach resort

It hot and rooms need redesign to adopt weather changes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Neil, uk

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

Great place, great people Loved it!

Get away from the tourist north and stay in this lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Great service, nice vibe.

Thank you, great service and friendly. A bit out of the way, beach ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Very quite and tranquil beach

The beach was full of shells that I've never seen before, in such a huge amount, it was so beautiful. The ocean is not so great to swim in, you need to wear shoes and a lot of seaweed is there, but the beach is just amazing, it's so quiet and tranquil, just to fully relax. The baobab tree has this platform with the awesome view, it's so quiet and beautiful. The whole hotel complex is a unique beautiful garden with monkeys, it's amazing. Our bungalow was great, it had an outdoor shower which was so cool! It also had a bathtub indoor. The bed was very big and very very comfortable. When you open the door and go back to bed and just enjoy the view you feel like in heaven! You could also go on top of the bungalow and hang out and enjoy the view. The sun loungers were very comfortable as well. Lisa was very friendly and helpful there! The food, in particular the dinner was super super delicious! Was a great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice reclusive resort on the beach

we had a nice room right by the beach. however we came during the low season, and the bed sheet was covered by small bugs and mosquitos after having been changed for a long time. understandably, we were the only guests at the time. we had really good service at the resort and enjoyed a nice quiet day on the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Virginia

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

Beautiful location, wonderful friendly service

A wonderful place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. The cottages are set up like in old-style Safari pictures, with four-poster beds draped with mosquito nets, fans, and thoughtful touches like candles in case of power outages, and a laundry basket should you need it. Staff was friendly and helpful, really personable. I was there during end of summer low season, so it was almost like having the place to oneself. Lovely pool and beach access on multiple sides, and dinner can be had on the beach at night - what a great way to experience nature in all of its soothing loveliness. I honestly can't say enough, because there was a surprise around every corner - a family of small monkeys near my cottage, birds of every kind, butterflies everywhere, crabs carrying their homes down the path, salamanders, fish, and bush babies. Thank you for a great stay. I hope to be back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es gibt nicht viele Unterkünfte dieser Art, die uns bisher so gefallen haben. Das Personal ist erstklassig und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer/Häuser sind großzügig und sauber. Für einen Online Fanatiker ist die ganze Sache ein wenig schwieriger, da es kein WLAN auf den Zimmer gibt. Ich empfand dies als Vorteil. Ansonsten ist es sehr ruhig (Nebensaison). Wir werden uns sehr gern an diese Lodge erinnern. Der Blick auf den Ozean wird mir fehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

André, Reinach BL Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nach einer Safari Rundeise in Tanzania, den idealen Ort um ein paar Tage auszuruhen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Magic

Fantastic place! =)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jana

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

Abgeschiedenes Paradies

Wie viele Unterkünfte auf Sansibar, ist auch diese Anlage von einer Mauer eingegrenzt, was jedoch nicht auffällt, da der riesige grüne Garten dies verdeckt. Diese weitreichende Anlage ist auch das Zuhause verschiedener Affen und anderer Tiere, die völlig unaufdringlich sind, aber das Gefühl von Dschungel vermitteln. Wir hatten eines der Häuser in vorderster Reihe und konnten vom Bett aufs nur 10m entfernte Meer blicken. Die wenigen Häuser stehen in zwei Reihen - Meerblick und Gartenblick - und "beherbergen" immer zwei Zimmer. Da die Häuser in etwas Entfernung stehen, vermitteln sie das Gefühl von Abgeschiedenheit. Andere Gäste sind also etwas entfernt. In der Umgebung gibt es nicht viel zu entdecken ("nur" Safari Blue); aber wer Ruhe sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, insbesondere die Bedienungen im Restaurant. Das Essen war gut; inkl. Candle Light Dinner am Meer. Wir waren in der "Nebensaison", sodass maximal 10 Gäste in der Anlage waren - super zum Entspannen. Wir haben danach noch einige andere Hotels auf Sansibar gesehen bzw. bewohnt, und wünschten uns so manchen Abend zurück! War ein toller Aufenthalt!

8/10 Good

Maximilian, München

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

Ruhiges Refugium mit starker Essens-Einschränkung

+Das Hotel war während unseres Aufenthalts um die Weihnachtszeit absolut ruhig. +Viele Sitzgelegenheiten ermöglichen ungestörte Entspannung. +Die Anlage wird äußerst gut gepflegt. +Das Personal fragt eher einmal zu viel nach den Wünschen der Gäste, als zu selten. +Die Tauchlehrerin Mag ist kompetent und vertrauenswürdig, die Tauchschule verfügt über gutes Equipment, nur manche Neoprenanzüge haben Löcher (das ist meiner Erfahrung nach aber normal). +Das Essen schmeckt gut mit wenigen Ausnahmen. -Beim Essen ist man sehr eingeschränkt, abends gibt es nur ein Menü und das ist teuer (30 USD), keine Alternativen à la Carte. Es gibt eine Mittagskarte, aber auch die wird ab und zu durch sehr teures Buffet (20 USD) ersetzt. Wir sind manchmal nach Stone Town gefahren und haben in den Forodhani Gärten Essen gekauft. Samosas lassen sich prima einpacken (10000 TZS für 10 Stk.). -Gerade das Weihnachtsessen war nicht gut, das Lamm war sehr zäh und auch die anderen Gänge fanden wir nicht überzeugend. Blöd war aber auch, dass man uns nicht gesagt hat, dass das Essen teurer ist als sonst (40 USD). -Der Zugang zum Ozean ist zwar schön, aber zum Schnorcheln ungeeignet. Es geht seicht abwärts und die Gezeiten sorgen für trübes Wasser, Fische sind Fehlanzeige. Dazu muss man dann Schnorchel- oder Tauchausflüge nutzen. Allerdings kostet das Leihen von Schnorchelausrüstung 8 USD, was ich für übertrieben halte. Auch die Tauchpreise sind im Vergleich sehr hoch (235 USD für 4 Tauchgänge).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Idyll på Zanzibar

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