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Mnarani Beach Cottages

North Coast | P O Box 3361, Nungwi, Tanzania
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Ranked #14 of 15 hotels in Nungwi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013
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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

My husband and I are currently staying at the Mnarani Beach Cottages. We are very impressed by the resort overall. The pool and beach are beautiful; the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The food is excellent, especially our 3-course dinner by candlelight. The area is very quiet right now and the cottages are secluded at high tide. At low... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

We stayed at Mnarani last week and overall had a wonderful time there. The room (superior room) was big and clean, with air conditioning and fans. The location is wonderful - it's within easy walking distance to the restaurants and a great swimming beach but far enough away to avoid the noise and party centre. The staff was lovely and... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

I am sorry to read that your only disappointment was the overall standard and pricing of the food. This subject is a priority for the hotel. We are in the process of redesigning our kitchen along with the menu and pricing, we are also employing new staff and producing a new menu and service system. We hope to raise the... More

San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Nungwi is better known for its pretty white sandy beaches and a place to sit back and relax, compared to the more bustling "stonetown" at the heart of the island. My friend and I decided to spend a couple of days unwinding here after our safari tours, and enjoyed our time here. Nice ocean-facing rooms with lounge chairs out front,... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

We are glad that you decided to do your unwinding and enjoyed your stay at the cottages. It is nice that you managed to explore some of the local beaches and make good use of our pool. I will pass on your kind comments to all of the staff and thank you for the review. More

Boulder, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This is a decent budget lodge on the north tip of the island. It is particularly good for families and groups. There is 1 honeymoon cottage (Mahaba), 10 rooms in the Zanzibar House which are the next nicest rooms that have views of the ocean with a rooftop viewing deck, 12 standard cottages which are smaller and some face the... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

It's appreciated having someone from the tourist industry leave positive feedback, considering the numerous hotels you must have visited in various destinations. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottages. Thank you and please come and visit us again sometime. More

Sisters, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

This is a great spot if you are looking to just hang-out. We had a very pleasant trip and particularly enjoyed the excellent snorkeling. The rooms are comfortable, though small. Only a couple of down-sides. One was that the food was marginal and two, the beach is apparently seasonal. The sand comes in at certain times of the year and... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Thank you for your kind comments regarding your recent stay with us. The seasonal movement of sand on our beach is unfortunately beyond our control, but within the next month it should begin to return again and it will be returned to its former glory. Our food and beverage operation is currently under review and we do appreciate your feed... More

Calgary, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

I give this place a 3. I really liked some things about this place and I really hated other things about it. The first impression was amazing, you come in and walk through the gardens, past the pool and see the ocean and you're thinking this is going to be amazing. Then you open the door to your room and... More

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tivon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

The hotel seems very nice BUT: no double beds in the standard rooms - not mentioned when one books a room (with booking.com) then when we got there and found out about it, the only "solution" the could offer was upgrading the room for an extre charge of 40$ a day. local animals just came in the room and a... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
March 10, 2013

Dear Amitayfarkash Thank you for your comments, however, it was not clear to me that your complain it was about our service or about the payment, as you mentioned that your booking came through booking.com maybe you did not mentioned you want a double bed as we have double bed rooms in all of our mode of accommodation additional to... More

Manama
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

I saw some reviews about small rooms, but I didn't expect this. The bed was pushed against the wall, which means you have to jump on your patener if you need to use the rest room. No enough space in the wardrobe and no room to keep your bags open on the floor without tripping. Bathroom was also tiny. This... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
March 6, 2013

Dear Noha, Thank you for taking the time to comment upon your recent stay with us. It is unfortunate that you found the size of our rooms to be too small for your comfort. Our Executive Rooms are however considerably larger and the price difference is $30 and this is clearly mention in our website. Power supply around the whole... More

Luanda, Angola
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

After reading some reviews here, we decided to book this hotel, also we've got a pretty good deal for 6 nights, with breakfast and dinner included, which is was what suit us best. The hotel is nice, clean and spacious rooms, but no TV and the bathroom needs a renovation. Facilities around are pretty good, nice swimming pool, massage room,... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
February 26, 2013

Dear SheilinhaQ Thank you for your kind comments regarding your recent stay. I will make sure that they are shared with our staff. Our Reception Desk is manned until 10.30 pm each night. Unfortunately as we were unaware of your flight delay, provisions were not made for a staff member to be on duty upon your arrival. I do apologize... More

San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

staying in zanzibar? want to stay away from the "big city" of stonetown? want to relax? this is the place for you. too shy to be in your bathing suit on the beach (esp for girls), they have a private pool for you. they are also right in front of the beach (which there is none during high tide), if... More

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Nassor_Maharouky, Owner at Mnarani Beach Cottages, responded to this review
February 22, 2013

Dear Jen, Thank you for your lovely comments regarding your recent stay with us. It is always nice to hear when a guests have enjoyed visiting with us. Maybe we will have the opportunity to welcome you again should you ever be back in these parts. More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Mnarani Beach Cottages Hotel
Mnarani Beach Cottages Hotel Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Hotel
Mnarani Beach Resort
Mnarani Beach Cottages Zanzibar/Nungwi
Address: North Coast | P O Box 3361, Nungwi, Tanzania
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Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Nungwi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
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#4 Top resorts Hotels in Nungwi
#11 On the Beach Hotels in Nungwi
#13 Romantic Hotels in Nungwi
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Mnarani Beach Cottages is a beach resort hotel, located on the northernmost tip of Zanzibar Island in the village of Nungwi, next to the old lighthouse.Mnarani has been independently recommended by The Lonely Planet Guide, The Bradt Guide to Zanzibar and many other East African travel guidebooks. ... more   less 
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