Unguja Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge with outdoor pool, near Kizimkazi Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Step into Unguja Lodge, where tropical paradise meets warm hospitality. Soak up the sun on the private beach or explore nearby waters with boat tours and snorkeling. With a coffee shop, garden, and free WiFi in public areas, this seaside retreat offers endless ways to unwind.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY861
CNY1,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Room options

Back Row Sea View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sea View Family House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sea View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Kizimkazi beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mchangamble Beach - 21 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€Șjumbo restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘMnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘDining room, The Residence - ‬62 min drive
  • â€ȘSarabi - ‬15 min walk
  • â€ȘJuice Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Unguja Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Kizimkazi with a stay at Unguja Lodge. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Kayaking
  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Table tennis
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Gravel flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 4 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 129.0 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Is there a pool at Unguja Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Unguja Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Unguja Lodge?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Unguja Lodge.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Unguja Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Unguja Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Unguja Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a private beach and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Unguja Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Unguja Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Unguja Lodge like?

Unguja Lodge is located a short 13-minute walk from Kizimkazi Beach.

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Reviews

Unguja Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

My worst stay I ever had.

There were no ready to get customers. All the facilities at outdoor cannot even touch. They said there are renovation right now, but doesn’t feel it’s renovationing, just left unattended. The shower place was real jungle with wrotten shower head. And the beds were full of black dusts. We have checked in but couldn’t find other place to take a shower and sleep. And they said they are going to refund some of our stay fee but they don’t even answer my mails and chats. Please do not get excited with the photos they took.
SUJIN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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.
Suzanne, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michel, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Bel hotel mais prestations pas au niveau

Les (+) : - hĂŽtel trĂšs bien intĂ©grĂ© Ă  son environnement - des animaux sauvages en libertĂ© : singes (curieux & joueurs) & hirax & dik dik 
 - possibilitĂ© de visiter Kizimkazi avec l’ancien responsable de la sĂ©curitĂ© de l’hĂŽtel - un staff souriant et aux petits soins – mentions spĂ©ciales pour le Centre de PlongĂ©e et (2) la cuisiniĂšre Les (-) : - villa bruyante (n°1) : appel & priĂšre du Muezzin (5h du matin) et restaurant (bruit de vaisselles le soir) - un robinet d’arrivĂ©e d’eau de douche qui conduit l’électricitĂ© : problĂšme de sĂ©curitĂ© (risque d’électrocution) + une journĂ©e pour la rĂ©paration (4 relances et 1 fausse rĂ©paration) + 1 journĂ©e sans douche pour Ă©viter un accident : notre dĂ©cision et non celle du staff - sortie dauphins organisĂ©e par le Centre de plongĂ©e : une trentaine de bateaux tournants autour d’un groupe de dauphins. Indigne du positionnement de l’hĂŽtel. - Un manque de communication. Ex :participation Ă  la caisse du village pour la visite Ă  rĂ©gler Ă  l’hĂŽtel (et non au guide => double paiement), demandes de taxi renouvelĂ©e Ă  3 reprises
 Ces remarques (en dehors de la communication) ont Ă©tĂ© partagĂ©es avec le manageur hollandais qui nous a expliquĂ© comment cela aurait dĂ» se passer : (1) absence de bruit dans notre villa, (2) rĂ©paration rapide et (3) briefing avant dĂ©part de la sortie dauphins et retour immĂ©diat en cas d’affluence trop importante.
Fréderic, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

ein kleines Paradies

Wir waren zur Nebensaison auf Zanzibar und zunĂ€chst die einzigen GĂ€ste der Lodge. Der Empfang und Service ĂŒber den ganzen Aufenthalt hinweg war sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend, auch als weitere GĂ€aste kamen. Wir haben uns geradezu verwöhnt gefĂŒhlt. Die Lodge ist in Villas aufgeteilt, die den GĂ€sten sehr viel PrivatsphĂ€re geben. Von den Nachbarn sind sie kaum einsehbar, viele mit Blick aufs Meer, sehr gerĂ€umig und ĂŒberwiegend offen, d.h. bis auf das abschließbare Schlafzimmer befinden sich alle RĂ€ume unter einem hohen Dach aus PalmenblĂ€ttern (?), 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, unauffĂ€llig und unaufdringlich wird z.B. frĂŒh morgens eine Kanne heißes Wasser vorbeigebracht, so dass man vor dem FrĂŒhstĂŒck schon mal einen Tee im Bett trinken kann. Eine Tauchschule, bei der man verschiedene AktivitĂ€ten buchen kann, ist ebenfalls angeschlossen. Insgsamt wunderschön, die Villa wie die gemeinsamen Bereiche (Pool, Restaurant, Liegen und Sessel direkt an der KĂŒste) sehr angenehm und komfortabel. Das Team kĂŒmmerte sich hervorragend und bereitete uns kleine Überraschungen, als sie erfuhren, dass wir auf Hochzeitsreise da sind.Perfekter Service also. Eine hunderprozentige Weiterempfehlung.
Katharina, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bryan & sharon , 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.