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Chuini Palace Ruins, Bububu, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Rooms with Ocean View

Chuini Zanzibar Lodge has 14 rooms, each with air conditioning, premium bedding, a laptop-compatible safe, and a separate sitting area. All rooms include a private entrance. The spacious double rooms feature a terrace with sea views and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The Villa, a privately staffed unit, measures 100 m² and offers a 30 square metre private terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Dining by the Ocean

The Barghash Restaurant, Lounge and Bar serves international cuisine with local spices and flavors, plus wines and cocktails. Signature dishes include Indian Ocean lobster with Zanzibar Safran Sauce, local fresh spinach, and fried cassava from Stone Town. The restaurant offers views and a romantic experience under the stars. Guests can enjoy signature dishes designed by the head chef in the Indian Ocean Lounge. Signature seafood platter features prawns, calamari, octopus, and fish with coconut and ginger sauce, local rice, and fried green banana. Smoked chicken served on hot coals in handmade clay pots and 48-hour marinated fillet with local herbs, spices, and garden vegetables are also available.

Leisure on Unguja Island

Chuini Zanzibar Lodge is located on Unguja Island. The lodge has a private beach overlooking the bay and two outdoor pools. Guests can unwind in the Rock Bar with cocktails and wines. The African-inspired Healing Earth Spa offers treatments. Guests can take boat trips to Prison Island, approximately 30 minutes away. Explore clove, cinnamon, and vanilla plantations just 3 km from the lodge.

Historical Landmark Location

Located on the west coast on the site of an ancient palace (Chuini Palace Ruins), Chuini Zanzibar Lodge is 20 km from Kisauni. The historic Old Fort of Zanzibar and Forodhani Gardens are a 20-minute drive away. Tangawizi Spice Farm is 5.5 km away. Cheetah's Rock is 4.5 km away. A trip to Snake Island can also be arranged.

Services at Chuini Zanzibar

Chuini Zanzibar Lodge provides Wi-Fi throughout the lodge, secure parking, and daily housekeeping. Laundry and dry-cleaning are available on request. Room service is offered from 7:30 to 22:00. Weddings can be arranged. The staff can arrange spice farm excursions, and boat tours. An ATM is located 5 km away in Bububu village. Medical-aid insurance is offered to associates.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Sea View Junior Suite
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2 persons
35 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
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Deluxe Double Room Side Sea View
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2 persons
35 m² 
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1 Double bed
Shower
Balcony
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Double Room Garden View
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2 persons
35 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Zanzibar 9.4 km
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ) 18.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Chuini Palace Ruins, Bububu, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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