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Reviews of Mbuyuni Beach Village

Jambiani, Zanzibar, kasi Jambiani, Tanzania

#35 of 67 hotels in Jambiani

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Review score

Based on 116 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.1

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  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dear Staff from Mbuyuni! Thank you so much for another lovely stay and - see you next year! Sincerely Seven/11

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    8.0
    Hidden gem between Paje and Jambiani
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful swimming pool, lot of shadow around. Immediately near to the sea. Looking like private resort for few couples. If you need to rest, calm and quiet place, this is it. Paje and Jambiani are 2 km far away from this gorgeous place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Wish I’d booked more time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t think of anything I didn’t like. It’s a bit of a drive to get to jambiani but I stopped and visited the Jozani forest on the way. Besides if you want peace, quiet and tranquility this is the place to be.

    The property and location is beautiful. Everything is well taken care of and maintained. The food is delicious ! Hot water in the showers. Lovely little bungalow and great staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    I loved the vibe at this hotel. The staff went above and beyond for guests and it was in a beautiful setting. I also hea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, staff, rooms, pool and food were great!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    9.0
    Relax in Zanzibar
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communications before check-in were difficult (no answer to phone calls and messages via Booking app).

    The lodge is placed in a very quiet area between Paje and Jambiani, which can be reached both by walking on the beach (during low tide hours). The restaurant, swimming pool, and rooms are very nice. The staff is ready to answer your questions and offer optional services (eg, we went snorkeling in Jambiani for a honest price).

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Adventurous story
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Distance

    All except the distance to utilities and other centres

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed it but ending up leaving before to get to Nungwi where the beach is nicer and activities much closer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Far to get to most places, you’ll love it if you like to walk and are there to just relax.

    Quiet, clean and beautiful with great food and good staffs

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    10
    MINUNAT
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Spacious, clean bungalows with a generous bathroom, all in a garden with a lot of vegetation and a lot of shade. The bungalows have minimal but sufficient furnishing facilities. The beds are very comfortable and have mosquito net. Where else can you sleep in a bed with a carved wooden canopy at this price? Linen is changed every day, including beach towels. The location is located right next to the beach, you just have to go down a few steps. The location is halfway between Paje and Jambbiani, where you can reach it in an easy walk on the beach. It all depends on the ebb and flow times. We had a bungalow without air conditioning, but we didn't feel the heat. The space ventilates very well due to the windows closed only with mesh and ceiling fans. The advantage is that you can hear the roar of the ocean. The disadvantage is that you can also hear everything that is being discussed outside, and if you have noisy neighbors it could be disturbing. In the garden there are many places where you can relax, hammocks, beds, swings scattered here and there among the trees, in the shade or in the sun. The pool is not big but it is not crowded either. There is a lot of silence. There are many flowers, and through the trees you can even see monkeys. There are hammocks, beds and swings on the beach as well. On the beach there are only a few people at distances of hundreds of meters. Breakfast consists of fresh fruit, a delicious freshly squeezed juice, coffee at discretion on each table (French press or instant), and eggs served in various ways. Maybe a little diversification should be done, not just eggs. You can eat at lunch and dinner, the food is good at reasonable prices. The staff is very kind. Wifi exists only in the terrace area of the reception-restaurant and it works well

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Just a small recommendation but it's only my taste. The rooms are nice and big it could need a little bit more decoration like pictures at the wall. But just a small thing.

    Mbuyuni Beach Village is beautifully situated in the green. The complex is an oasis to relax and the accommodation is very well maintained and the pool invites you to relax. The breakfast consists of fresh fruit, toast, egg of your choice and a delicious fresh fruit juice. It is located between Paje and Jambiani, so especially in the evening when it is dark you are dependent on a means of transport, which can be organized by the hotel. The bungalows are very large and spacious. We had a very nice and relaxing stay. We would come back anytime.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    A lovely place to chill out for a few days
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was lovely, the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was more than adequate, nice to have french press coffee.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Breakfast is appreciated, but offering a little variety ( even just 2 options to select from) would be a nice addition!

    A really nice property right on the beach. The room was simple but the fan was sufficient to keep it cool. The restaurant offers lots of food choices and there was always a vegetarian option available for us. The pool is quite nice and has lots of shaded areas to sit in around it. The property never felt crowded and you could always find a quiet place to relax and enjoy the view. The property isn't " close" to either village ( Jambiani or Paje) so it is quieter, but it also means that if you do want to go to town, it's about a 40 minute walk. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was amazing and the breakfast had lots of fresh fruit and juice every morning. The location was perfect, views of the beach everywhere. The pool was a nice bonus. They have very nice seats along the beach to rest and relax in, either in the shade or in the sun. I would highly recommend this place as a relaxing, quiet, and great costumer service spot. The staff were wonderful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Such a hidden gem of a place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mbuyuni has amazing grounds. We enjoyed having places to relax by the ocean including beds by the beach in a cove. It’s a very comfortable environment day and night to relax. And then they feed you😀….I loved my time. The food had me eating 3 meals a day. The service from the team was very well coordinated. The staff I liked as they made for such a calm peaceful atmosphere. I didn’t have to chase for anything. Their service was on point. The location is away from the populated beaches so I cannot wait to come back be it to stay or for food and a calm relaxing afterboon. Thanks for making my stay memorable. I’ll be back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The setting was perfect. Right on the beach. The beach was beautiful and nice warm water. The property also had a lovely pool which could be used when the tide was low. The food was really nice. The staff was really friendly The rooms and bathroom was huge.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place great people

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Well Recommend peaceful place between Paje and Jambiani.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food takes very long to be served, all textiles in-& outdoor need to be renewed.

    The location was very quiet and peaceful. Pool was clean, food good and staff very friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    A beautiful hideaway, great spot to unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could have a little coffee/ tea station.

    Great staff and a beautiful spot on the beach. A bit removed from other resorts, which is great if you are looking for a calm place to relax The on-site restaurant is very good and well priced.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    BREATH---TAKING!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    THANK YOU so much FOR a LOVELY STAY! Everything was PERFECT - location, pool, room, services - and the whole STUFF! The "EXTRAORDINARY AMBIENTE is GORGEOUS"!!! And i loved all the monkeys - hanging around - almost all day! Like me! HOPEFULLY see ya NEXT YEAR!? My plans are getting clear! ALL GOOD WISHES TO EVERYBODY!!! SINCERELY Sven...

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wouldn't call it a hotel..I would rather call it a 3 star camp, it's about 30 mins walk from paje & the nearest market

    The place is nice... very relaxing & good friendly stuff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Fell in love with this place and the people there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving them... Fasih, Panje, Alba, Monche, Chege and the rest of the staff...we will meet again!

    The surroundings, big area in the middle of nature, right at a quiet and peaceful beach. Big and private room with great balcony, good food and wonderful staff with great service...EVERYTHING!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Paradise on earth.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    It was a very pleasant stay, the staff was very kind and helpful. The food was delicious and overall great value for your money. This is the best place In Zanzibar. Friendly staff, accommodation was perfect and clean, the food was delicious. The place perfect.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Wi-Fi in the rooms, only at the restaurant. We didn’t have a local SIM so Wi-Fi would have been helpful to plan for trips etc.

    Stayed in September 2023

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