Mnarani Beach Cottages - Nungwi

Beachfront cottages offering sunset and sunrise views over the Indian Ocean

Rooms & Suites

Mnarani Beach Cottages offers traditional-style beach cottages, some steps from the Indian Ocean. All accommodations include air conditioning and a private bathroom, with select rooms featuring carved wooden 4-poster beds, balconies with sea views, or a fully equipped kitchenette and living area. Every room provides a private verandah for outdoor relaxation, and some suites are duplex-style with separate living spaces.

Dining & Bar

The à la carte restaurant serves fresh local Swahili seafood specialties daily, alongside international and vegetarian options. The beachfront bar offers drinks, games, and music while guests relax on couches or hammocks. Special diet menus and wine/champagne are available, and BBQ events are held by the pool or on the beach depending on tides.

Wellness & Activities

The on-site spa offers a range of traditional Swahili massage treatments, including full body, couples, and hot stone massages, in a dedicated massage hut overlooking the reef. Water sports facilities include snorkeling, fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, and bicycle rentals, all available on the property. Guests also have access to a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by tropical palm trees and a wooden deck with sun loungers, hammocks, and swings.

Location & Surroundings

Mnarani Beach Cottages sits on the northern coast of Zanzibar, 1.5 km from the quiet fishing village of Nungwi. The beachfront location provides both sunrise and sunset views, a rarity on the island, and is within walking distance of Nungwi Beach and the turtle sanctuary. The hotel offers bicycle hire, car rental, and airport shuttle service to Zanzibar International Airport, approximately one hour away.

Family & Services

The hotel welcomes families with family rooms and daily activities such as evening entertainment, walking tours, and tour or class about local culture. Additional services include luggage storage, concierge, laundry and ironing, and a shared lounge/TV area. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside property, key access, and in-room safety deposit boxes.

• Location: Secluded beachfront in Nungwi with both sunrise and sunset ocean views
• Rooms: Traditional cottages with private verandahs, some with kitchenettes and 4-poster beds
• Dining: Daily Swahili seafood and international dishes, plus beachfront BBQ events
• Wellness: On-site spa offering traditional Swahili massages in a hut overlooking the reef
• Activities: Snorkeling, fishing, bicycle rentals, and a large palm-fringed swimming pool
• Family: Family rooms, evening entertainment, and cultural tours available on-site