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Unguja Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachside lodge to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Kizimkazi beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
  • Kizimkazi Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mchangamble Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kizimkazi

Within a short walk of Kizimkazi Beach, Unguja Lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. This 12-room, 3-star lodge has private in-room plunge pools along with free breakfast and a private beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Dimbani Beach - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mchangamble Beach - 21 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪eden rock - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬62 min drive

About this property

Unguja Lodge

Beachside lodge to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
Guests staying at Unguja Lodge enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach lodge include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include private plunge pools, balconies or patios, and sitting areas.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

Dutch, English, 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 cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 129.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 129.0 per day

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
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: 1:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.

Property is also known as

Unguja
Unguja Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge
Unguja Lodge Kizimkazi
Unguja Hotel Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Zanzibar/Kizimkazi
Unguja Resort Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Zanzibar Island/Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Lodge
Unguja Lodge Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Lodge Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Unguja Lodge?

Unguja Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Unguja Lodge?

This lodge is located in Kizimkazi within a short 13-minute walk of Kizimkazi Beach. You'll also find Dimbani Beach and Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Unguja Lodge?

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

Does Unguja Lodge have a casino?

No, Unguja Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Unguja Lodge?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Unguja Lodge?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including a private plunge pool as well as a private beach and an outdoor pool.

Does Unguja Lodge have a hot tub?

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

Does Unguja Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Unguja Lodge serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Unguja Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Unguja Lodge.

Does Unguja Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

What is the closest airport to Unguja Lodge?

The closest major airport to Unguja Lodge is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 23.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Unguja Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Unguja Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Unguja Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lena

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice if you like solitude and being in nature, and don't mind "rustic". Big open air villas surrounded by trees (even a few baobabs), which are frequent by monkeys (including red colobus). Not so nice if you are used to excellence and attention to detail in everything. Resort is in need of TLC at a minimum or renovation at a maximum to make it worth the price. All of the cushions are either worn out or torn with the cotton pocking out or zippers not closing... I would not recommend booking any trips with them either, as all we had were mediocre at best. Not sure about diving, but would not recommend snorkeling unless you have your own equipment. My snorkel had to be cleared every 2 minutes. Our snorkel guide could barely swim, and the boat we were on had no basic safety equipment. The coral was nice but fish population is almost all gone due to overfishing. There was a fish trap on the bottom of our snorkeling area. Lots of trash along the shore. Our boat caught a fish line in the engine, and almost got into the exposed rocks during cleanup...Everyone working there was nice and trying to please us. Overall, wish we had better memories of the Zanzibar island.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Setting was perfect. My room overlooked a pristine turquoise sea. Fisherman's boats drifted by. Dolphins on the horizon. Beautiful sunsets. Also it is located in a lovely jungle area with lots of wildlife so it felt rural and unspoiled. Food was great with lots of options catering to all sorts of diets.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific intimate place to rest. Team goes out of its way to make your stay memorable. Scuba diving was easy and within a 5 minutes boat ride to many of the 29 dive areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Charming, comfortable lodge in a beautiful area

We loved our stay at this charming, comfortable lodge in Kizimkazi. It was quiet when we stayed which meant we had the place almost to ourselves. It felt like a private resort! Our villa and the view from our veranda was spectacular. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The villa came with it's own wildlife... the cheeky blacktail monkeys hanging out to see if we'd leave something lying around for them to sample, but fortunately we'd been well advised by the staff not to feed them! The pool area was great, well maintained and has clean towels on each sunbed every morning. The on-site dive center was very good, very useful. We did a Discovery dive with Sied, who was very knowledgeable, patient and reassuring. We also did the Dolphin trip which was incredible. The dive team are all very respectful of the ocean environment and the dolphins, which we appreciated. The hotel staff were all excellent. A real credit to the manager Martien. To food was great too, though lunch was sometimes expensive, we were too relaxed to care! Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who want to relax and enjoy this beautiful area of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bryan & sharon , uk

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

Hidden Gem

This hotel is a hidden gem which we would love to keep quite about but the lodge itself and staff deserve every bit of praise we could possibly give them. All the staff are so friendly and attentive to detail that you could not ask for anything more from them. The owner clearly takes pride in his business and spends time making sure your stay is the best it could possibly be and that your every need is cared for. The food is absolutely amazing and some of the best dishes I have ever tasted. The dive centre are so accommodating and put your worries at ease with their knowledge and understanding of the surrounding seas. We actually got engaged there and I could not of asked for a better setting than the one we had. We plan to revisit in the future. The lodge is amazing and a place that deserves only the highest praise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Unguja

A little piece of paradise - enormous, comfortable villas with amazing views across the ocean and the added excitement of extremely cheeky monkeys swinging through your room in the morning and trying to nick your sunglasses! Great food and lovely staff - thank you for a super stay.

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great for a retreat. The lodges are spaceful, with air and view, very unique. In addition, I especially enjoyed the service from the Manager Martin: I had told him I was arriving late and couple sandwiches were waiting at my room so that I wouldn't go to bed with an empty stomach. And I asked him to organize for me a fishing party which he did fantastically and for a very reasonable price. I went early morning an hour out from the coast fishing Tuna with good and experienced guys. We caught 2 big ones which was memorable for me. In two nights I felt I had a week break. Wonderful experience. And the double floor lodge would allow a good stay for a small family.

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we spend 4 nights at the Unguja lodge at the beginning of jan. 2020 and hardly have been at a more beautiful, well kept and spectacular place in this world, although we traveled widely. this spot on cliffs above a sandy beach with turquoise waters in front of you, offers excellent cuisine, extremely friendly service. the outstanding architecture of the individual villas sets them so cleverly apart, that you have your own, completely undisturbed sunset and are surrounded by untouched jungles. the utmost experience you have dreamed about. we can highly recommend it.
also very nice diving spots nearby, with professional padi zertified dive-masters or snorchl with dolphins
the view from our villa
the bedroom
the living room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Fréderic

Liked: Cleanliness

Bel hotel mais prestations pas au niveau

Les (+) : - hôtel très bien intégré à son environnement - des animaux sauvages en liberté : singes (curieux & joueurs) & hirax & dik dik … - possibilité de visiter Kizimkazi avec l’ancien responsable de la sécurité de l’hôtel - un staff souriant et aux petits soins – mentions spéciales pour le Centre de Plongée et (2) la cuisinière Les (-) : - villa bruyante (n°1) : appel & prière du Muezzin (5h du matin) et restaurant (bruit de vaisselles le soir) - un robinet d’arrivée d’eau de douche qui conduit l’électricité : problème de sécurité (risque d’électrocution) + une journée pour la réparation (4 relances et 1 fausse réparation) + 1 journée sans douche pour éviter un accident : notre décision et non celle du staff - sortie dauphins organisée par le Centre de plongée : une trentaine de bateaux tournants autour d’un groupe de dauphins. Indigne du positionnement de l’hôtel. - Un manque de communication. Ex :participation à la caisse du village pour la visite à régler à l’hôtel (et non au guide => double paiement), demandes de taxi renouvelée à 3 reprises… Ces remarques (en dehors de la communication) ont été partagées avec le manageur hollandais qui nous a expliqué comment cela aurait dû se passer : (1) absence de bruit dans notre villa, (2) réparation rapide et (3) briefing avant départ de la sortie dauphins et retour immédiat en cas d’affluence trop importante.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katharina, Deutschland

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

ein kleines Paradies

Wir waren zur Nebensaison auf Zanzibar und zunächst die einzigen Gäste der Lodge. Der Empfang und Service über den ganzen Aufenthalt hinweg war sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend, auch als weitere Gäaste kamen. Wir haben uns geradezu verwöhnt gefühlt. Die Lodge ist in Villas aufgeteilt, die den Gästen sehr viel Privatsphäre geben. Von den Nachbarn sind sie kaum einsehbar, viele mit Blick aufs Meer, sehr geräumig und überwiegend offen, d.h. bis auf das abschließbare Schlafzimmer befinden sich alle Räume unter einem hohen Dach aus Palmenblättern (?), man ist also z.B. beim Duschen quasi draußen. Manchmal kommen Affen oder Vögel vorbei, man muss also ein bisschen auf seine Sachen achten und sie im Schlafzimmer einschließen. Alles in der Lodge ist aus Naturmaterialien, es fiel direkt auf, dass kein Plastik zu sehen war. Der Service ist gut durchdacht, unauffällig und unaufdringlich wird z.B. früh morgens eine Kanne heißes Wasser vorbeigebracht, so dass man vor dem Frühstück schon mal einen Tee im Bett trinken kann. Eine Tauchschule, bei der man verschiedene Aktivitäten buchen kann, ist ebenfalls angeschlossen. Insgsamt wunderschön, die Villa wie die gemeinsamen Bereiche (Pool, Restaurant, Liegen und Sessel direkt an der Küste) sehr angenehm und komfortabel. Das Team kümmerte sich hervorragend und bereitete uns kleine Überraschungen, als sie erfuhren, dass wir auf Hochzeitsreise da sind.Perfekter Service also. Eine hunderprozentige Weiterempfehlung.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018