Mangrove Lodge

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Located close to Kidichi Spice Farm, Mangrove Lodge provides free continental breakfast, free airport pick-up, and a beach bar. With a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body scrub. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included

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A thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

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  • Garden view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A house with a thatched roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A thatched-roof building with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Signature Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Chuini, Mangrove Lodge is in the historical district and on the beach. House of Wonders and Old Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens. Don't miss out on a visit to Kidichi Spice Farm. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bububu travel guide
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Mt Mangrove, Chuini, Zanzibar, Chuini, Unguja North

What's nearby

  • Masingini Forest
    9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Siso Spice Farm
    10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Kidichi Spice Farm
    10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cheetah's Rock
    11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Sea Cliff Golf Course
    12 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    15 min drive
  • Out of Afrika
    15 min drive
  • Zenji Garden Café
    15 min drive
  • Meeting Point Cafe
    15 min drive
  • Mercury's Zanzibar
    15 min drive

About this property

Mangrove Lodge

  • Hotel near Masingini Forest
  • Located close to Kidichi Spice Farm, Mangrove Lodge provides free continental breakfast, free airport pick-up, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body scrub. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
    • Meeting rooms, bicycle tour information, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mangrove Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mangrove Lodge?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mangrove Lodge on Oct 28, 2026 start from CA $133, excluding 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 Mangrove Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mangrove Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Mangrove Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 40 (subject to availability).

Does Mangrove Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Mangrove Lodge located?

Located in Bububu, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Masingini Forest and Kidichi Spice Farm. House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mangrove Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. This is perfect if you want to relax from the city sound and all impressions. Located 45 min from Stone Town. Very green, almost as you located in a forest. Bush babies you can frequently see early mornings and evenings. Outside shower for each house. Good breakfast, even better dinner, good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous place!

Top notch, wonderful experience! Grounds are gorgeous and creative! Everyone there is helpful and friendly. Loved the room and the fact it had an outdoor shower! Food was delish and fresh. I could go on and on! My only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge is wonderful in its own way. Not a beach resort, but a mangrove garden. Many fantastic flowers and great accommodations. The central reception/bar/restaurant was very fun and beautiful. The owner is friendly and full of great suggestions for activities. However the drive to the place was full of huge potholes whichb were often full of rainwater. I was honestly scared to get out of the taxi, when we arrived in the dark and there was not a well-lit or well- managed welcome area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place !
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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We really enjoyed our family stay at the Mangrove Lodge. The staff as wonderful. The arrangements were very well planned out for the tours. It was a really good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
I don’t want to give any comments
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An amazing experience. Road going in very rough. But once you were there it was great. Body scrub and massage was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful oasis of calm and relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very relaxing human size eco responsable resort with very spacious rooms, common areas. Would return eyes closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good

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Everyone was very friendly. Very clean property. Only had an issue one day with the shower, no cold water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Secluded getaway :)

Very peaceful. Beautiful gardens and sunset from the beach bar area. Nice and spacious bungalows. Good food. Great hosts. Family run business in the middle of nature. Very good for relaxing. Nice chill area. Free and tasty tea and coffee throughout the day at the restaurant. Only downside were the many mosquitoes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
Please make sure you read fine prints with lodge. I was told one thing from staff about airport transportation then another via fine prints. Luckily I had a hired driver to accommodate to follow through with consistent services provided
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir wurden toll empfangen, kaltes Erfrischungsgetränk und Espresso auf meinen Wunsch. Das Zimmer wurde täglich gereinigt und jede Frage wurde zufriedenstellend beantwortet. Für das Essen muss man etwas Zeit mitbringen aber wenn man es weiß, bestellt man einfach eine Stunde früher. Danke für alles 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Udmærket hotel, dog nok mest på grund af beliggenhed en rimelig tæt på lufthavnen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Un spot extraordinaire, difficile d’accès mais la surprise est à un niveau d’excellence. Un écrin de verdure luxuriant face à l’océan Indien ou l’on se sent serein. Non loin de Stone Stone mais calme et reposant. Le personnel accueillant, aimable, souriant, qui vous dorlote et se mettent en 4 pour vous satisfaire. Merci à Haji pour ses précieux conseils sur les plantes et leurs bienfaits. Merci à toute l’équipe qui s’est démenée pour me trouver un chargeur ( oublié à Stone Tone) , merci à la cuisine pour cette belle belle carte, merci à tous pour offrir l’excellence et la beauté des jardins. Les Lodge sont impeccable et pleines de petites attentions pour les clients. J’espère n’oublier personne. Vraiment merci à tous et félicitations pour votre professionnalisme. Bien sûr, je recommande ++++, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés et découvrir ce joyau.. Valérie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super service, décor impressionnant en pleine Mangrove. Un peu trop de moustiques et bien éloigné de la route principale mais le personnel et le restaurant sont excellents
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

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Unforgetable

Marina and Hajie are a pleasure to know. All the staff were most accommodating. This place is a little bit special, memorable, facinating and we are frequent travellers. Only problem for us was the condition of the appraoch road (not the lodges problem)which is diabolical in places. To be fair our driver did his best but my wife suffered a sudden drop in a deep pothole. Would seriously not recommend to any one with back or neck problems. This place is under renovation so can only get better but already a true gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Polecam

Super, kameralne miejsce w zacisznej lokalizacji, idealne dla wszystkich lubiących świetną kuchnię, niekomercyjne miejsca z duszą i wypoczynek bez otoczenia tłumu turystów.. Polecam!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

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goede, rustige locatie, verscholen in het groen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfekt für alle, die nicht nur das Strandleben geniessen wollen. Sehr authentisch, Personal sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024