Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
4.0 star property
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast available
- Spa
- Parking included
- Room service
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
- Slave MarketPlace, Slave Market9 min drive
- Nakupenda BeachPlace, Nakupenda Beach9 min drive
- Forodhani GardensPlace, Forodhani Gardens10 min drive
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)6 min drive
Room options
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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
View all photos for Exclusive Double Room
Exclusive Double Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About this property
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as an area shuttle and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Mbweni Ruins & Gardens, you'll be close to Slave Market. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free area shuttle.
- Free WiFi
- Free self-parking
- Enjoy international cuisine and ocean views while dining at Raintree Restaurant
- Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
- Take a swim in the outdoor pool
- Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
- 8 minutes by car from Slave Market and 9 minutes from Mbweni Ruins
- Free local-area shuttle service
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A free area shuttle within 6 km is available. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Mbweni Ruins & Gardens. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.
This 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Raintree Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mangrove Bar – This bar overlooks the ocean.
Sundowner Bar – On-site bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free area shuttle up to 6 km
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TZS 35,000 for adults and TZS 25,000 for children
- A restaurant
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Mangrove Bar
- Raintree Restaurant
- Sundowner Bar
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Free area shuttle
- In-room babysitting
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Hair salon
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Proposal/romance packages
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Garden
- On the beach
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
Spa
- Aromatherapy
- Body scrubs
- Facials
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Well-lit path to entrance
More
- 10 buildings
- 2 floors
- Banquet hall
- Built in 1994
- Mosquito nets
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Laptop workspace
- Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TZS 37500
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: TZS 37500 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TZS 128000
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 June and 17 June.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 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.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately TZS 35000 for adults and from TZS 25000 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: TZS 35000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 33300.00 (one-way), (from 7 to 16 years old)
- Early check-in fee: TZS 37500 (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee: TZS 37500 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
- Late check-out fee: TZS 128000 (subject to availability)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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