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Babalao Bungalows

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Nungwi Beach

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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
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About the area

Nungwi is home to Babalao Bungalows. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
3 School Road, Nungwi, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Babalao Bungalows

Hotel near Nungwi Beach
At Babalao Bungalows, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Beach towels, a porter/bellboy and a TV in reception
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and printers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and highchairs

Languages

English, Swahili, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Babalao Bungalows Hotel
Babalao Bungalows Nungwi
Babalao Bungalows Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Does Babalao Bungalows have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Babalao Bungalows?

As of 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babalao Bungalows on 20 Aug 2025 start from AU$162.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Babalao Bungalows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Babalao Bungalows?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Babalao Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Babalao Bungalows?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Babalao Bungalows located?

Situated in Nungwi, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Babalao Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property with fantastic breakfast and close walk to beautiful beach. Felt safe and comfortable - loved all the artistic touches. Staff were helpful with coordinating transportation and tours during our 3-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025