Babalao Bungalows

Property class: 3

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A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, wooden furniture, and tropical plants.
A covered outdoor seating area with red and green hammocks, a white sofa with cushions, and a bamboo wall.
A room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table with a radio.
A wooden dining table with plates of fruit and a cup of coffee. A monkey is sitting on the table.
A variety of fruits and vegetables displayed at a counter with a sign reading "Sabaloa".

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Explore the area

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3 School Road, Nungwi, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Nungwi

At Babalao Bungalows you'll be steps from Nungwi Beach and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 3-property class Nungwi hotel, you'll find Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 54 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Babalao Bungalows

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a garden are also featured at Babalao Bungalows. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nungwi hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Babalao Bungalows offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

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

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Babalao Bungalows Hotel
Babalao Bungalows Nungwi
Babalao Bungalows Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Babalao Bungalows?

Yep, Babalao Bungalows has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Babalao Bungalows?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babalao Bungalows on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$134, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Babalao Bungalows?

Yep, Babalao Bungalows is a short 2-minute walk from Nungwi Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Does Babalao Bungalows have a pool?

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor pool.

Is Babalao Bungalows family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Babalao Bungalows is a hit with families.

Does Babalao Bungalows serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Babalao Bungalows?

No, Babalao Bungalows does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Babalao Bungalows?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Babalao Bungalows?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Babalao Bungalows?

No, pets are not allowed.

Babalao Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property with fantastic breakfast and close walk to beautiful beach. Felt safe and comfortable - loved all the artistic touches. Staff were helpful with coordinating transportation and tours during our 3-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Same

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel with my wife and our two young children. From the moment we arrived, we felt a warm, family friendly atmosphere that truly made us feel at home. The staff were amazing, very kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special mention to the owner and manager (Kambei), who went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and memorable. Their level of care and personal attention was something you rarely experience. It felt less like staying at a hotel and more like being welcomed into a family. Everything about our experience was exceptional,the atmosphere, the hospitality, and the genuine love they showed to our family. I truly cannot recommend this place enough. I only hope that everyone who stays here gets to experience the same level of care and comfort that we did. “Babalao,” - perfectly reflects the spirit of this place ‘‘caring and guiding’’
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nanna Marie

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025