A beautiful guesthouse built in the old palace ruins, bordered by a secret private bay .
Hotel name:
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge
Address:
Bububu, Zanzibar
Phone:0777 454 892
Website:
www.hakuna-matata-beach-lodge.com
Overview:
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge is a
delightful owner-run lodge nestled in the grounds of the beautiful and secluded
Chuini Palace Ruins, offering guests a most charming and unique stay on the
west coast.
'Hakuna Matata' in Swahili means
'no worries' and unsurprisingly, the lodge has an ethos to match. As soon as
you arrive you are greeted by the owners Rose and Fritz with a welcome smile
and a cool refreshing drink, before being given a brief introduction to the
area and shown to your bungalow.
The lodge is comprised of just 13
comfortable bungalows in various categories and one villa, all with spectacular
views of the Indian Ocean. There is a small spa and a 3 tiered swimming pool
that is a renovation of the old sultan's palace bath and aquaduct system. In
the distance out to sea, you can see Chapwani Island and Changuu Island, which
used to be a prison but is now home to a giant tortoise conservation project
and well worth a visit.
Room
Descriptions
Hakuna Matata has 13 bungalows
and 1 villa. Each bungalow is en-suite and offers high levels of comfort. They
are all tastefully decorated and furnished in an African style. Each bungalow
is equipped with Air conditioning and ceiling fan, hot and cold water, a
mosquito net, hair dryer, towels, beach towels and basket, plus a mobile phone
and room service as standard.
Comfort Bungalow
There are 6 comfort bungalows
which comprise a large living/bedroom area with a king size bed, a large shower
/ dressing room and a private sea view terrace.
Standard twin
These rooms have a separate
living room with an additional single bed and a smaller shower room, plus the
additional sea view terrace.
Luxury Bungalow
The luxury bungalows are even
more spacious. They have a king size bed and an additional single bed which is
suitable for sleeping a third person or taking an afternoon nap by accident.
Like the other bungalows, there is a sea view terrace for those glorious
sundowners.
Executive suite
There are 2 Executive suites.
They both have a bedroom with king size bed, shower room and a separate living
room that lets in lots of light and has great views.
Honey moon suite
The honeymoon suite is called
"Kilwa" and this is the lodge's flagship bungalow. There is a shower
room, separate toilet, large bedroom / living area with king size beg and a
fabulous sea front balcony with a bath tub that is built into a magnificent
almond tree.
Villa Zanzibar
The Villa Zanzibar is an even
larger affair with 2 ensuite bedrooms for complete privacy and a large living
space furnished with comfortable sofas and a terrace that is built on the cliff
over the ocean. There is a staircase which leads to a studio area designed to
maximise the sunlight and offer outstanding views of the Indian Ocean and Stone
Town in the distance.
Lodge
Facilities
Spa
There is a small spa at the lodge
and a resident professional therapist offering a number of tratments to soothe
and revitalise.
Rose's Kitchen
At Hakuna Matata food is prepared
with the motto "freshness without compromise" and everything is
sourced daily fresh from the market or the sea. Dinner is a choice of 3 courses
from an A la carte menu. There is a coffee machine on site should you prefer
this at high tea.
Swimming Pool
The 3 tiered pool at Hakuna
Matata is the result of a painstaking renovation of the old sultan's bath and
pool. The lodge has endeavoured to remain true to the original architecture.
Internet
Free Wi-fi accross the site.
Tick.
Open Air Cinema
Another lovely feature of the
lodge is the open air cinema, which is set up on the old assembly place in the
ruins. Here guests can enjoy a film or a concert with other guests or on their
own.
Picture Gallery:
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