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Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa Hotel, Zanzibar/Bububu

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Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa

4.0 of 5
Chuini Ruins, Bububu, Tanzania
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4.5 of 5 stars 343 Reviews
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“Awesome experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
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  • Service
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Wilmington, North Carolina
1 review
“Awesome experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and I always dreamed of visiting Africa. We picked the Hakuna because of all the great reviews it gets. We were not disappointed! The staff was wonderful, Rose and Fritz know exactly what customers are looking for. We were actually a little hesitant because the prices are so low. Who knew you could find such great service for... More

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Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Cool Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

Every year my family and I pick a different and exotic place to go for a family vacation. Last year we went to Costa Rica, and this year we went to Zanzibar. The Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge and Spa was a very neat place to stay. The beach directly in front of the hotel is ok, but being from Florida... More

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Dix Hills, New York
1 review
“My First Trip to East Africa!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

I am a third grade teacher, and have done my fair share of traveling during my summers off. I enjoy visiting new places that are not the advertised cliche destinations. When searching for a destination my husband and I usually search for a more secluded destination and that is exactly what the Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa offered us.... More

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California Hot Springs, California
1 review
“"A good place tour"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

There were many places that I visited. Hakuna matata beach lodge hotel is one of them.it is a lovely place & stands beside sea beach. The distance of this sea beach from the hotel is only five minutes on the way to bus. My room was in front of the beach because of I saw beautiful sites of the beach... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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“Best choice after two weeks safari”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

quiet and relaxing place for some days, not far away from StoneTown, excellent food and friendly staff, best of all: the special dinner in the ruins and the beach dinner. A very good adress to come again Peter R.

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Austria
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Relaxing after safari”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

A great place to stay for people who love peace and quiet and excellent food! Swimming is also fine, both in the pool and the sea, which comes in reliably every afternoon. The staff is exceptionally friendly and obliging, and they take great pains to entertain the guests by beach dinners, special dinners in the ruins, etc. Rose, the owner,... More

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Lagos
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“What a great place to be”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Visiting Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa for the first time was very interesting. We were received with warm welcome and treated with nice cuisine. Very beautiful environment to behold. We really enjoyed every moment we stayed there especially the spa and the pool. What a relaxing time for me and my family. The room was beautifully decorated. Can't wait... More

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Billings, Montana, United States
1 review
“Excellent Recommendation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Off a friends recommendation, my wife and I decided to travel this little quiet and relaxing lodge in Bububu, Zanzani. At first, I was edgy but I soon relaxed at the friendliest of greetings from their staff. I then learned some of the history around the hotel and couldn't believe it was actually situated on the ruins of a palace... More

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Houston, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“An exprience to treasure for the rest of our lives... you'll love it here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

My husband and I recently got back from our East African honeymoon adventure, and the Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge was one of the best things about our excursion. We stayed at this lodge for 7 days and 6 nights and enjoyed every moment. Our luxury bungalow was spacious and featured a huge king bed, beautiful décor including breathtaking artwork and... More

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Jena, Thüringen, Germany
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“A getaway from the everyday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

So maybe the accomodation wasn't on par with something you'd find in Europe or North America, but it didn't take anything away from the trip. It was simple and comortable and more than served its purpose. It was a great place to relax and forget about the hassles of everyday life and how Western culture so fixated on appearances.The atmosphere... More

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  • “Very nice” (4)
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  • “Stone town” (3)

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Additional Information about Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa

Address: Chuini Ruins, Bububu, Tanzania
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Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Bububu
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Bububu
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa. Located on the west coast of the exotic island Zanzibar under shady age-old mango trees, bordered by a secret private bay you will find our 4 star hotel Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa. Our beach hotel offers 13 comfortable bungalows - all with a spectacular view to of Indian Ocean. The new Villa Zanzibar is the highlight of all bungalows. Weddings and honeymoons - are you are looking for a romantic place to get married under palm trees, on the beach or next to historical palace ruins? Here, your dreams will come true. In our unique Day Spa you may revitalize your body and soul. Enjoy the breathtaking African sunsets. Let your eyes wander to the south, see the skyline of Stone Town, the small Chapwani and Prison Island, and just ahead the silhouette of the African continent. You will feel enchanted. The hotel is managed by the German owners Rose and Fritz. We are looking forward to welcoming you soon. ... more   less 
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