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Reviews of Babalao Bungalows

Nungwi Beach Street, No:3 Nungwi-Zanzibar / Tanzania, Nungwi, Tanzania

#1 of 65 hotels in Nungwi

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Review score

Based on 763 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Hidden gem at Nungwi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The internet connection wasn't great, which wasn't convenient.

    Cosy small bungalow hotel. Very clean, delicious food, modern rooms. Well thought of design of the rooms and the territory of the hotel. Quiet, even though it is surrounded by bars and restaurants. Several beaches super close to choose from and, a lively market with local souvenirs and food nearby. The owners were very helpful when we needed to store our luggage several days prior to the check-in. Upon arrival we have also received all the useful information about the infrastructure around, the best places and times to go there. Very helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was excellent, would stay here again!

    Great location, 2 minute walk to the beach, staff were very friendly and was a lovely place to stay with very chill vibes.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly owner Mr Alp Outside landscape Clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Very nice hotel near the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hotel staff. Very clean and quiet rooms. Flexible breakfast times (7:30-12am) are awesome for long sleeps.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Excellente!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you for having us. Very nice bungalows with amazing garden. Everyone were very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Cozy and quite place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the size of bed is slightly small for two , the mattress is slightly hard, but I think it's a medical mattress 😴

    It's good place ,clean and comfortable. Hot water available and also A.C is good. Different breakfast menu for every day 😋 Also they give for use a yummy welcome drink 🍸 We was fasting and we didn't take our breakfast, the owner give us a discount when we take our lunch It also near to the beach and alot of resturant around the hotel .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Nice place to stay and chill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very helpful and reactive staff. Yahia is an excellent tour organizer. Healthy and cheap food especially breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    A well deserved 10!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Everything was perfect without any exception. Hotel staff was very kind, Alp had also helpful tips for us. Breakfast was delicious and varied. Hotel restaurant was also very good. The room had everything needed (fridge, AC, fan, hair dryer etc.). Very good located, 2 min away from main Nungwi beach. By late check out possibility to leave the luggage at reception and stay chilling at the pool with shower and WC available.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    A perfect, personal stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you do not like cats and dogs, this is not the place for you. My only regret was to only stay one night.

    This hotel will make you feel like home! It is rather small, but that only makes it more cosy. The host was welcoming and helped me storage my luggage after check-out - I was even allowed to use the common areas still during the Day. I will highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is staying in Nungwi! And I will be back for sure. Great value for money.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good! Staff and hotel! Lovely place to stay in Nungwi!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    It was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t manage to have the breakfast as I was in a hurry but the neighborhood was amazing and I felt very safe.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Enjoyable stay with clean rooms, helpful staff, and great amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was better compared to other hotels nearby, but it could be much improved. The fried foods and eggs, in particular, could be better. (It's generally the same around Zanzibar)

    We have spent around a week at this hotel and nearby hotels. It has a great location near the seaside. The staff, especially Mr. Alp, were very positive and helpful. Rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-furnished with new items. Mosquito nets on the beds were in perfect condition and effective. The air conditioning worked very well. Pool was clean, the sunbeds and hammocks were comfortable. Loved the upcycled local materials in decor & abundance of art pieces everywhere. We pretty much enjoyed staying here. They offer transfer from/to airport for a reasonable price which i would definitely recommend. Also while there were fewer mosquitoes on the outdoor places of the hotel than at nearby hotels, caution is still advised.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Fantastic smaller hotel, with fantastic customer service and facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were excellent, included breakfast lovely and varied each day, Sunday night free bbq and entertainment lots of fun.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Thank you so much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wonderful place, VERY clean, and the people working there always nice! Nice and clean pool! Friendly and very relaxed atmosphere!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Attentive & friendly management / owner.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Peaceful and comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. The hotel was comfortable and the staff was so kind and friendly. The location is also perfect so that you can arrive beach in a couple of minutes

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was all above my expectations to be honest

    Mr Alp and all the staff made me feel like family, very warm welcomed and in my birthday they made me a cake. Good location, amazing food and friendly people for a perfect location. Highly recommend

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Feels like home, safe environment 🙏🏼🏝️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vibes were good People were good Good food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. The staff were great. This place really goes above and beyond for its guests. I would stay here again if I returned to Zanzibar.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    it was one of the greatest experience staying here in Zanzibar
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    tasty foods, clean rooms, warmly ambience, good location. you can find whatever you need and staff was also so kind :) all you need to do is enjoying

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in a beautiful place with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely area by the pool to relax. The rooms were comfortable, very clean and nice and cool. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Outstanding location with fantastic services for an attractive price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    location is in the north of Zanzibar, meaning quite far to visit the whole island and particularly the south part

    The managers are really kind, very calm location, near everything (beach, restaurants, bars...), nice swimming pool, size of rooms is perfect, excellent and rich breakfast from 7.30 till when you want!, restaurant open the whole day and food is tasteful, possibility to schedule transfer from and/to airport with an excellent driver and a nice van, clear communication from the manager to detail all possibilities...

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    An amazing experience of Nungwi Zanzibar. Very helpful and friendly staff. Beautifully clean accommodation. Nothing was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Babalao Bungalows was exceptionally good. Alp was an excellent host. He was extremely helpful. The food was amazing. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The accommodation was very artistically designed with fabulous art works all over. Alp really knows how to run a good ship. The property was 300 meters to the beach and close to shops and an ATM. The food was fabulous definitely the best in Nungwi. I can definitely recommend Babalao to anyone coming to Nungwi.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really friendly, the place was peaceful and really close to the beach. They have a nice restaurant and plenty of different restaurants near the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

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