Chuini Zanzibar Lodge By Newmark

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Chuini Zanzibar Lodge By Newmark
Chuini Palace Ruins, Bububu, Zanzibar, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 244 reviews
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Facilities8.1
Lowest Rated
Location7.8
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Couples54%
Groups18%
Solo15%
Families11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 244 reviews
8.0Great
Highest Rated
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Facilities8.1
Lowest Rated
Location7.8
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Couples54%
Groups18%
Solo15%
Families11%

4-star lodge set on the ruins of a Sultan's palace overlooking the Indian Ocean

Accommodations & Grounds

Chuini Zanzibar Lodge is built on the remains of the historic Chuini Palace, with Zanzibar-style architecture that incorporates the original palace ruins. The property offers spacious bungalows with private terraces and ocean views, each bed draped with a mosquito net. Guests can explore historical relics from the Chuini Palace scattered throughout the tropical garden.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Barghash Restaurant, Lounge and Bar serves fine international cuisine combined with local spices and flavors, with a selection of wines and cocktails. The lodge offers customizable private culinary experiences featuring signature dishes, with breakfast available in the room. A coffee house on site and a snack bar provide additional dining options throughout the day.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site Healing Earth Spa offers a range of wellness treatments inspired by African culture, including body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Guests can book massages, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services at the spa facilities. The spa also provides spa/wellness packages and has dedicated spa facilities for treatments.

Activities & Recreation

Chuini Zanzibar Lodge has a private beach overlooking the bay, with access to snorkeling, canoeing, and fishing. The property offers two outdoor pools, one with a pool bar and a pool with a view, plus swimming pool toys for children. Guests can join happy hour, themed dinner nights, and horse riding excursions arranged by the staff.

Location & Services

Chuini Zanzibar is located 8 miles north of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and 5 miles from Masingini Forest. The lodge provides airport pickup and drop-off, car hire, and a shuttle service to nearby attractions like spice farms and Prison Island. Babysitting and child services are available, and the property has family rooms and board games for younger guests.

  • Setting: Built on the ruins of a Sultan's palace
  • Rooms: Spacious bungalows with private terraces and ocean views
  • Dining: Barghash Restaurant with international cuisine and local spices
  • Wellness: Healing Earth Spa with African-inspired treatments
  • Activities: Snorkeling, canoeing, horse riding, and themed dinner nights
  • Location: 8 miles north of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 14.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:11
Former name
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa
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Rooms and availability

Two-Bedroom Villa
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Junior Bungalow
  • Max:
    2 persons
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Body wraps

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Chuini Zanzibar Lodge By Newmark

💵 Lowest room price 93 US$
📏 Distance to center 5.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 11.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Chuini Palace Ruins, Bububu, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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8.0 /10
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