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Unguja Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July

Explore the area

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Kizimkazi beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
  • Place, Kizimkazi Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Dimbani Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

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Sea View Villa

Sea View Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a window with shutters.

Back Row Sea View Villa

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sea View Family House

Sea View Family House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a canopy, pillows, and a heart-shaped towel arrangement.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kizimkazi

A family-friendly stay in Kizimkazi awaits you at Unguja Lodge. You'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Kizimkazi Beach and 22.1 km (13.7 mi) from Jambiani Beach. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to kayaking and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Kizimkazi lodge, you'll be 25.8 km (16 mi) from Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk and 30 km (18.7 mi) from Paje Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque - 11 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dimbani Beach - 11 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 36 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Paje Beach - 46 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪fahari off the grid - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪eden rock - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mnana Lodge - Bar - Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frangipane Buffet Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Unguja Lodge

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. A complete renovation of Unguja Lodge was completed in August 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kizimkazi lodge.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Unguja Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Kizimkazi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Unguja Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 99.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 4 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 99.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Unguja
Unguja Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge
Unguja Lodge Kizimkazi
Unguja Hotel Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Zanzibar/Kizimkazi
Unguja Resort Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Zanzibar Island/Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Lodge
Unguja Lodge Kizimkazi
Unguja Lodge Lodge Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Unguja Lodge?

Yep, Unguja Lodge is a short 13-minute walk from Kizimkazi Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at Unguja Lodge?

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unguja Lodge on 11 July 2026 start from AU$193, including 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.

Does Unguja Lodge have a pool?

Unguja Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Unguja Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a private beach and an outdoor pool, it's no surprise that Unguja Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Unguja Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Unguja Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Unguja Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Unguja Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Unguja Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Unguja Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great for a retreat. The lodges are spaceful, with air and view, very unique. In addition, I especially enjoyed the service from the Manager Martin: I had told him I was arriving late and couple sandwiches were waiting at my room so that I wouldn't go to bed with an empty stomach. And I asked him to organize for me a fishing party which he did fantastically and for a very reasonable price. I went early morning an hour out from the coast fishing Tuna with good and experienced guys. We caught 2 big ones which was memorable for me. In two nights I felt I had a week break. Wonderful experience. And the double floor lodge would allow a good stay for a small family.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

SUJIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My worst stay I ever had.

There were no ready to get customers. All the facilities at outdoor cannot even touch. They said there are renovation right now, but doesn’t feel it’s renovationing, just left unattended. The shower place was real jungle with wrotten shower head. And the beds were full of black dusts. We have checked in but couldn’t find other place to take a shower and sleep. And they said they are going to refund some of our stay fee but they don’t even answer my mails and chats. Please do not get excited with the photos they took.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lena

Liked: Staff & service
Nice if you like solitude and being in nature, and don't mind "rustic". Big open air villas surrounded by trees (even a few baobabs), which are frequent by monkeys (including red colobus). Not so nice if you are used to excellence and attention to detail in everything. Resort is in need of TLC at a minimum or renovation at a maximum to make it worth the price. All of the cushions are either worn out or torn with the cotton pocking out or zippers not closing... I would not recommend booking any trips with them either, as all we had were mediocre at best. Not sure about diving, but would not recommend snorkeling unless you have your own equipment. My snorkel had to be cleared every 2 minutes. Our snorkel guide could barely swim, and the boat we were on had no basic safety equipment. The coral was nice but fish population is almost all gone due to overfishing. There was a fish trap on the bottom of our snorkeling area. Lots of trash along the shore. Our boat caught a fish line in the engine, and almost got into the exposed rocks during cleanup...Everyone working there was nice and trying to please us. Overall, wish we had better memories of the Zanzibar island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GILLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Très bel hôtel avec superbe vue sur l’océan. Superbe piscine bien entretenue. Grandes villas qui demandent à être rénovées. Le wifi marche au restaurant mais pas dans les chambres. Environnement dans la forêt avec pleins de singes,tortues et autres animaux . Personnel très sympathique et accueilant . Mention spéciale pour Mohamed et Angela au restaurant. Bravo aux chefs cuisiniers qui cuisinent de superbes repas. Merci au Manager Philémon pour son accueil et aide.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Setting was perfect. My room overlooked a pristine turquoise sea. Fisherman's boats drifted by. Dolphins on the horizon. Beautiful sunsets. Also it is located in a lovely jungle area with lots of wildlife so it felt rural and unspoiled. Food was great with lots of options catering to all sorts of diets.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we spend 4 nights at the Unguja lodge at the beginning of jan. 2020 and hardly have been at a more beautiful, well kept and spectacular place in this world, although we traveled widely. this spot on cliffs above a sandy beach with turquoise waters in front of you, offers excellent cuisine, extremely friendly service. the outstanding architecture of the individual villas sets them so cleverly apart, that you have your own, completely undisturbed sunset and are surrounded by untouched jungles. the utmost experience you have dreamed about. we can highly recommend it.
also very nice diving spots nearby, with professional padi zertified dive-masters or snorchl with dolphins
the view from our villa
the bedroom
the living room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fréderic

Liked: Cleanliness

Bel hotel mais prestations pas au niveau

Les (+) : - hôtel très bien intégré à son environnement - des animaux sauvages en liberté : singes (curieux & joueurs) & hirax & dik dik … - possibilité de visiter Kizimkazi avec l’ancien responsable de la sécurité de l’hôtel - un staff souriant et aux petits soins – mentions spéciales pour le Centre de Plongée et (2) la cuisinière Les (-) : - villa bruyante (n°1) : appel & prière du Muezzin (5h du matin) et restaurant (bruit de vaisselles le soir) - un robinet d’arrivée d’eau de douche qui conduit l’électricité : problème de sécurité (risque d’électrocution) + une journée pour la réparation (4 relances et 1 fausse réparation) + 1 journée sans douche pour éviter un accident : notre décision et non celle du staff - sortie dauphins organisée par le Centre de plongée : une trentaine de bateaux tournants autour d’un groupe de dauphins. Indigne du positionnement de l’hôtel. - Un manque de communication. Ex :participation à la caisse du village pour la visite à régler à l’hôtel (et non au guide => double paiement), demandes de taxi renouvelée à 3 reprises… Ces remarques (en dehors de la communication) ont été partagées avec le manageur hollandais qui nous a expliqué comment cela aurait dû se passer : (1) absence de bruit dans notre villa, (2) réparation rapide et (3) briefing avant départ de la sortie dauphins et retour immédiat en cas d’affluence trop importante.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific intimate place to rest. Team goes out of its way to make your stay memorable. Scuba diving was easy and within a 5 minutes boat ride to many of the 29 dive areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ein kleines Paradies

Wir waren zur Nebensaison auf Zanzibar und zunächst die einzigen Gäste der Lodge. Der Empfang und Service über den ganzen Aufenthalt hinweg war sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend, auch als weitere Gäaste kamen. Wir haben uns geradezu verwöhnt gefühlt. Die Lodge ist in Villas aufgeteilt, die den Gästen sehr viel Privatsphäre geben. Von den Nachbarn sind sie kaum einsehbar, viele mit Blick aufs Meer, sehr geräumig und überwiegend offen, d.h. bis auf das abschließbare Schlafzimmer befinden sich alle Räume unter einem hohen Dach aus Palmenblättern (?), man ist also z.B. beim Duschen quasi draußen. Manchmal kommen Affen oder Vögel vorbei, man muss also ein bisschen auf seine Sachen achten und sie im Schlafzimmer einschließen. Alles in der Lodge ist aus Naturmaterialien, es fiel direkt auf, dass kein Plastik zu sehen war. Der Service ist gut durchdacht, unauffällig und unaufdringlich wird z.B. früh morgens eine Kanne heißes Wasser vorbeigebracht, so dass man vor dem Frühstück schon mal einen Tee im Bett trinken kann. Eine Tauchschule, bei der man verschiedene Aktivitäten buchen kann, ist ebenfalls angeschlossen. Insgsamt wunderschön, die Villa wie die gemeinsamen Bereiche (Pool, Restaurant, Liegen und Sessel direkt an der Küste) sehr angenehm und komfortabel. Das Team kümmerte sich hervorragend und bereitete uns kleine Überraschungen, als sie erfuhren, dass wir auf Hochzeitsreise da sind.Perfekter Service also. Eine hunderprozentige Weiterempfehlung.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, comfortable lodge in a beautiful area

We loved our stay at this charming, comfortable lodge in Kizimkazi. It was quiet when we stayed which meant we had the place almost to ourselves. It felt like a private resort! Our villa and the view from our veranda was spectacular. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The villa came with it's own wildlife... the cheeky blacktail monkeys hanging out to see if we'd leave something lying around for them to sample, but fortunately we'd been well advised by the staff not to feed them! The pool area was great, well maintained and has clean towels on each sunbed every morning. The on-site dive center was very good, very useful. We did a Discovery dive with Sied, who was very knowledgeable, patient and reassuring. We also did the Dolphin trip which was incredible. The dive team are all very respectful of the ocean environment and the dolphins, which we appreciated. The hotel staff were all excellent. A real credit to the manager Martien. To food was great too, though lunch was sometimes expensive, we were too relaxed to care! Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who want to relax and enjoy this beautiful area of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan & sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

This hotel is a hidden gem which we would love to keep quite about but the lodge itself and staff deserve every bit of praise we could possibly give them. All the staff are so friendly and attentive to detail that you could not ask for anything more from them. The owner clearly takes pride in his business and spends time making sure your stay is the best it could possibly be and that your every need is cared for. The food is absolutely amazing and some of the best dishes I have ever tasted. The dive centre are so accommodating and put your worries at ease with their knowledge and understanding of the surrounding seas. We actually got engaged there and I could not of asked for a better setting than the one we had. We plan to revisit in the future. The lodge is amazing and a place that deserves only the highest praise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Unguja

A little piece of paradise - enormous, comfortable villas with amazing views across the ocean and the added excitement of extremely cheeky monkeys swinging through your room in the morning and trying to nick your sunglasses! Great food and lovely staff - thank you for a super stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025