Fumba Beach Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Aerial view
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Free daily English breakfast
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
3705 Menai Bay Conservation Rd, Fumba
  • Popular LocationFumba Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationKwale Island9 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationJozani Chwaka Bay National Park40 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fumba

On the beach.Stay at this Fumba hotel and you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Christ Church Cathedral and House of Wonders. Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Fumba Beach - 5 min walk
  • Kwale Island - 9 min walk
  • Old Fort - 27 min drive
  • Forodhani Gardens - 27 min drive
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 25 min drive

About this property

Fumba Beach Lodge

3-star beachfront hotel with spa
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Fumba Beach Lodge, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Fumba hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Fumba Beach Lodge offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 14 2024 to May 5 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Fumba Beach
Fumba Beach Lodge
Fumba Beach Hotel Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar/Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Fumba Beach Lodge Hotel
Fumba Beach Lodge Fumba
Fumba Beach Lodge Hotel Fumba

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fumba Beach Lodge to the airport?

Fumba Beach Lodge is 13.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Fumba Beach Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 45.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Fumba Beach Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fumba Beach Lodge offer free breakfast?

Fumba Beach Lodge offers free English breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Fumba Beach Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fumba Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fumba Beach Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a pool?

Fumba Beach Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a restaurant?

Fumba Beach Lodge is home to Fumba Restaurant, which features seafood, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is Fumba Beach Lodge to downtown Fumba?

Fumba Beach Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Fumba.

Fumba Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Denton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
PROS: The hotel is on beautiful grounds with a lovely pool and attended by friendly staff. CONS: The food is really very bad, the bedding and pillows should be burnt, and they use an incredibly unsafe and outdated credit card system. OVERALL: There are so many cool and interesting places to stay on Zanzibar. I'd opt for somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

anael, dar es salaam, Tanzania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Beach resort
It hot and rooms need redesign to adopt weather changes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, nice vibe.
Thank you, great service and friendly. A bit out of the way, beach ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quite and tranquil beach
The beach was full of shells that I've never seen before, in such a huge amount, it was so beautiful. The ocean is not so great to swim in, you need to wear shoes and a lot of seaweed is there, but the beach is just amazing, it's so quiet and tranquil, just to fully relax. The baobab tree has this platform with the awesome view, it's so quiet and beautiful. The whole hotel complex is a unique beautiful garden with monkeys, it's amazing. Our bungalow was great, it had an outdoor shower which was so cool! It also had a bathtub indoor. The bed was very big and very very comfortable. When you open the door and go back to bed and just enjoy the view you feel like in heaven! You could also go on top of the bungalow and hang out and enjoy the view. The sun loungers were very comfortable as well. Lisa was very friendly and helpful there! The food, in particular the dinner was super super delicious! Was a great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, wonderful friendly service
A wonderful place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. The cottages are set up like in old-style Safari pictures, with four-poster beds draped with mosquito nets, fans, and thoughtful touches like candles in case of power outages, and a laundry basket should you need it. Staff was friendly and helpful, really personable. I was there during end of summer low season, so it was almost like having the place to oneself. Lovely pool and beach access on multiple sides, and dinner can be had on the beach at night - what a great way to experience nature in all of its soothing loveliness. I honestly can't say enough, because there was a surprise around every corner - a family of small monkeys near my cottage, birds of every kind, butterflies everywhere, crabs carrying their homes down the path, salamanders, fish, and bush babies. Thank you for a great stay. I hope to be back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magic
Fantastic place! =)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Abgeschiedenes Paradies
Wie viele Unterkünfte auf Sansibar, ist auch diese Anlage von einer Mauer eingegrenzt, was jedoch nicht auffällt, da der riesige grüne Garten dies verdeckt. Diese weitreichende Anlage ist auch das Zuhause verschiedener Affen und anderer Tiere, die völlig unaufdringlich sind, aber das Gefühl von Dschungel vermitteln. Wir hatten eines der Häuser in vorderster Reihe und konnten vom Bett aufs nur 10m entfernte Meer blicken. Die wenigen Häuser stehen in zwei Reihen - Meerblick und Gartenblick - und "beherbergen" immer zwei Zimmer. Da die Häuser in etwas Entfernung stehen, vermitteln sie das Gefühl von Abgeschiedenheit. Andere Gäste sind also etwas entfernt. In der Umgebung gibt es nicht viel zu entdecken ("nur" Safari Blue); aber wer Ruhe sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, insbesondere die Bedienungen im Restaurant. Das Essen war gut; inkl. Candle Light Dinner am Meer. Wir waren in der "Nebensaison", sodass maximal 10 Gäste in der Anlage waren - super zum Entspannen. Wir haben danach noch einige andere Hotels auf Sansibar gesehen bzw. bewohnt, und wünschten uns so manchen Abend zurück! War ein toller Aufenthalt!

8/10 Good

Maximilian, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruhiges Refugium mit starker Essens-Einschränkung
+Das Hotel war während unseres Aufenthalts um die Weihnachtszeit absolut ruhig. +Viele Sitzgelegenheiten ermöglichen ungestörte Entspannung. +Die Anlage wird äußerst gut gepflegt. +Das Personal fragt eher einmal zu viel nach den Wünschen der Gäste, als zu selten. +Die Tauchlehrerin Mag ist kompetent und vertrauenswürdig, die Tauchschule verfügt über gutes Equipment, nur manche Neoprenanzüge haben Löcher (das ist meiner Erfahrung nach aber normal). +Das Essen schmeckt gut mit wenigen Ausnahmen. -Beim Essen ist man sehr eingeschränkt, abends gibt es nur ein Menü und das ist teuer (30 USD), keine Alternativen à la Carte. Es gibt eine Mittagskarte, aber auch die wird ab und zu durch sehr teures Buffet (20 USD) ersetzt. Wir sind manchmal nach Stone Town gefahren und haben in den Forodhani Gärten Essen gekauft. Samosas lassen sich prima einpacken (10000 TZS für 10 Stk.). -Gerade das Weihnachtsessen war nicht gut, das Lamm war sehr zäh und auch die anderen Gänge fanden wir nicht überzeugend. Blöd war aber auch, dass man uns nicht gesagt hat, dass das Essen teurer ist als sonst (40 USD). -Der Zugang zum Ozean ist zwar schön, aber zum Schnorcheln ungeeignet. Es geht seicht abwärts und die Gezeiten sorgen für trübes Wasser, Fische sind Fehlanzeige. Dazu muss man dann Schnorchel- oder Tauchausflüge nutzen. Allerdings kostet das Leihen von Schnorchelausrüstung 8 USD, was ich für übertrieben halte. Auch die Tauchpreise sind im Vergleich sehr hoch (235 USD für 4 Tauchgänge).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyll på Zanzibar
Idyllisk og fredelig beach lodge sør i Zanzibar. Romslige bungalows med sittegruppe utenfor. Veldig hyggelig og behjelpelig personale! Man blir plassert forskjellige steder til middag hver kveld, fint å få spise på stranda til bølgeskvulp og talgelys. Maten var også veldig god. Utmerket valg for alle som ønsker avslappende dager i vakre omgivelser.