Mawingu lodge

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.2

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Mawingu Lodge in Kizimkazi offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and free bicycles. The property features a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating areas. Additional services include yoga classes, walking tours, and hiking. Delicious Dining: A continental and vegetarian breakfast is served daily. The family-friendly restaurant offers African, French, Italian, and local cuisines in a traditional and modern ambience. Prime Location: Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is a 6-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park (45 km) and Zanzibar Butterfly Centre (26 km). Highly rated for its breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gina
Australia Australia
“Mawingu Lodge was a comfortable and quiet place to stay as a base for our local dives. The communication was excellent from my first enquiry, our transport from the airport was organised and assistance was offered for booking tours locally or...”
Elisabeth
Austria Austria
“It's a very lovely, simple place with a nice garden, love for details and superb breakfast.”
Mayregger
Austria Austria
“The surrounding is very very pretty and it is very near to the beach”
Maya
Israel Israel
“A pleasant, quiet and clean place. Orit, the owner of the place, is so kind and helpful, she helped me with everything I needed - attractions, travel and tours in Tanzania. A place that is home!”
Nava
Israel Israel
“I recommend. I love the place. I come back every year... and this time I went with the team on a big trip to Tanzania. The team is like family. The place is one of a kind. Different and pleasant. You feel like you are in a natural forest with...”
Elinor
Israel Israel
“very good and tasty breakfast, Lovely little property, sympathetically and simply decorated it felt very welcoming and the staff are wonderful. well worth a visit! the woman who runs the place is super helpful and accommodating, always...”
Iris
Israel Israel
“When we arrived the team greet us nicely and we immediately felt like home. The place is full of green plantes with a natural big graden and a feeling of being in the forest. This place was very special. I'm a botanist and I was charmed. Food was...”
סופר
Israel Israel
“On vacation with an 11-year-old girl...exciting...even when we arrived the staff was waiting at the entrance.Welcoming and getting to know the village.The room is amazing..In the morning we got up for a yoga class..and the girl enjoyed sitting...”
Zohar
Israel Israel
“The hospitality was great. I loved the location, the design of the place, the atmosphere. The owner has a great attitude to the place and people. I will return!”
Yvonne
Egypt Egypt
“Breakfast in tropical garden Location near a wonderful beach and to feel welcome everywhere in this small village”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Mawingu lodge in kizimkazi small fishermen village near the DOLPHIN BEACH

Company review score: 8.9Based on 103 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

The guest house has a homely atmosphere, surrounded by a natural garden, close to the beach with a path of a few steps to the beach. You are welcome to order our local dish in the lodge's restaurant.

Property information

Our guesthouse, set in the peaceful, picturesque fisherman village of Kizimkazi Mkunguni-ZANZIBAR, is a perfect getaway for nature loving travelers seeking an authentic African experience. We offer simple green eco-living and organic home cooked breakfasts. Enjoy our spa area in Mawingu, that include Swedish, Aromatherapy and Hot stone massage. alongside YOGA lessons which we offer to our guest for free (seasonal). Located 5 staps to the beach

Neighbourhood information

kizimkazi mkunguni zanzibar (550 M from the Lodge) beach (50 M from the Lodge) dolphin beach (50 M from the Lodge)

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Brazilian • French • Italian • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian
cafe cacao
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ

House rules

Mawingu lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

6 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mawingu lodge 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.