Situated in Nungwi at the Northern tip of Zanzibar, Highland Bungalows is a short stroll from the beach. The guest house offers a restaurant and open-plan bar. Guests can make use of the outdoor swimming pool that is surrounded by a garden. The African-themed rooms are housed in thatched bungalows. Each has a bathroom with shower and the beds are draped with a mosquito net. Local and International dishes can be ordered at the restaurant. Cocktails and drinks can be enjoyed at the bar, which also hosts regular live music events and evening entertainment. Kisauni Airport is a 1 hour drive from Highland Bungalows.

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Property highlights

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
7.7
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Nungwi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lierni
    Spain Spain
    Britta is an attentive host who will make you feel like home. The moment we arrived at Highland Bungalows, Britta and the receptionist Martha welcomed us warmly. The bungalows are clean and roomy, the beds are confy and the shower water could be...
  • Bojan
    Serbia Serbia
    Staff was friendly and professional. The atmospehere and vibe of the place was nice, chilled and offered really good value for money.
  • Liisa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The place is very beautiful, the rooms are large and beds comfortable with mosquito nets. The pool area was super nice to relax in any time! The restaurant offers good food although you have to wait quite some time for the food to arrive (but that...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Britta & Albert

Company review score: 8.5Based on 273 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Britta {from Germany} & Albert {from Tanzania} are the owners of Highland. We are trying our best to make our guests feeling like home and are all the time at their service for any information or help. It is always a pleasure meeting people from different countries and having a conversation. Our team is enjoying serving you and using their English skills.

Property information

Our guesthouse is located on a big property in the Northern area of Zanzibar where the rooms are situated on the backside in a quiet chilling area, surrounded by a beautiful garden and a swimming pool, guests can relax on a sunbed, a hammock or simply on their own terrace. All rooms have garden and pool view. To reach the beach it is just a 10 minutes' walk, same distance to visit the village of Nungwi. Our open air restaurant/bar is providing international and local food, not only hotel guests but also locals are enjoying having a drink in the bar or to share a game at the pool tables.

Neighbourhood information

In our neighborhood the guests can find in different shops all kind of stuff as drinks, sweets, fruits, cloths etc. Also local bars are nearby.

Languages spoken

German,English,French,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Highland Bungalows
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Highland Bungalows takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    6 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$10 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    A commission of 5% will be charged for every credit card transaction done during your stay.

    Please inform Highland Bungalows in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Highland Bungalows

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Highland Bungalows include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Bungalow
      • Twin

    • Highland Bungalows offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Billiards
      • Darts
      • Bicycle rental
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Swimming Pool

    • Check-in at Highland Bungalows is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Highland Bungalows can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet

    • Highland Bungalows has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Highland Bungalows is 1,050 yards from the centre of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Highland Bungalows. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Highland Bungalows may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.