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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
7.6
Free WiFi
7.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location 10 minute walk to the beach, clean spacious rooms and bathroom, the breakfast was lovely and the staff were so friendly and helpful every day. Britta the owner made sure to come and welcome us when we arrived and also to say goodbye...
  • Jana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beautiful garden, clean rooms, cleaning every day, well-maintained pool, location (although it's further to the ocean), breakfast included
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delightful bungalow accommodation with beautiful room and bathroom. Veranda and pool opposite also lovely. Lovely breakfast. Good value restaurant. Excellent atmosphere and level of attention from the owner.
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 294 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, 8.1

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

    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 room.

    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.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Highland Bungalows accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets 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

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

    • 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.

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

    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Highland Bungalows. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Highland Bungalows include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Bungalow
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at Highland Bungalows can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

      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.

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

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