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Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa

4.0 of 5
Chuini Ruins, Bububu, Tanzania
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Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Bububu
17 May 2013 -
Sandra L
28 March 2013 -
aidan p
 
 
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Dix Hills, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I am a third grade teacher, and have done my fair share of traveling during my summers off. I enjoy visiting new places that are not the advertised cliche destinations. When searching for a destination my husband and I usually search for a more secluded destination and that is exactly what the Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa offered us.... More

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California Hot Springs, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

There were many places that I visited. Hakuna matata beach lodge hotel is one of them.it is a lovely place & stands beside sea beach. The distance of this sea beach from the hotel is only five minutes on the way to bus. My room was in front of the beach because of I saw beautiful sites of the beach... More

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Hamburg, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

quiet and relaxing place for some days, not far away from StoneTown, excellent food and friendly staff, best of all: the special dinner in the ruins and the beach dinner. A very good adress to come again Peter R.

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Austria
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

A great place to stay for people who love peace and quiet and excellent food! Swimming is also fine, both in the pool and the sea, which comes in reliably every afternoon. The staff is exceptionally friendly and obliging, and they take great pains to entertain the guests by beach dinners, special dinners in the ruins, etc. Rose, the owner,... More

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Lagos
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Visiting Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa for the first time was very interesting. We were received with warm welcome and treated with nice cuisine. Very beautiful environment to behold. We really enjoyed every moment we stayed there especially the spa and the pool. What a relaxing time for me and my family. The room was beautifully decorated. Can't wait... More

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Billings, Montana, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Off a friends recommendation, my wife and I decided to travel this little quiet and relaxing lodge in Bububu, Zanzani. At first, I was edgy but I soon relaxed at the friendliest of greetings from their staff. I then learned some of the history around the hotel and couldn't believe it was actually situated on the ruins of a palace... More

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Houston, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

My husband and I recently got back from our East African honeymoon adventure, and the Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge was one of the best things about our excursion. We stayed at this lodge for 7 days and 6 nights and enjoyed every moment. Our luxury bungalow was spacious and featured a huge king bed, beautiful décor including breathtaking artwork and... More

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Jena, Thüringen, Germany
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

So maybe the accomodation wasn't on par with something you'd find in Europe or North America, but it didn't take anything away from the trip. It was simple and comortable and more than served its purpose. It was a great place to relax and forget about the hassles of everyday life and how Western culture so fixated on appearances.The atmosphere... More

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Byron, Georgia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

The location is breath taking. The beauty of the beaches is unmatched and lodge easily becomes part of the local landscape. Relaxation began as soon as we arrived. The staff was wonderfully attentive and set a new standard for professional service. Our room was perfection and pristinely clean. We enjoyed the pool, spa, and our walks on the beach. We... More

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Copenhagen
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Having first stayed in Nungwi at a nice hotel for a week - but also a village with very many tourists and unfortunately loud techno music from a nereby discotheque during the night - then arriving at Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge was like arriving in Paradise. Calm, beautiful, nice rooms with excllent views towards the sea, and a restaurant serving... More

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Additional Information about Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa

Also Known As:
Hakuna Matata Beach Hotel Bububu
Hakuna Matata Beach Hotel
Hakuna Matata Beach Bububu
Address: Chuini Ruins, Bububu, Tanzania
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Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Bububu
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Bububu
Price range (per night): S$195 - 355
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa. Located on the west coast of the exotic island Zanzibar under shady age-old mango trees, bordered by a secret private bay you will find our 4 star hotel Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa. Our beach hotel offers 13 comfortable bungalows - all with a spectacular view to of Indian Ocean. The new Villa is the highlight of all bungalows. Weddings and honeymoons - are you are looking for a romantic place to get married - under palm trees, on the beach or historical palace ruins? Here your dreams will come true.In our unique Day Spa you may revitalize your body and soul. Enjoy the breathtaking African sunsets. Let your eyes wander to the south, see the skyline of Stone Town, the small Chapwani and Prison Islands, and just ahead the silhouette of the African continent. You will feel enchanted. The hotel is managed by the German owners Rose and Fritz and Olivia and Simon from South Africa. We are looking forward to welcoming you soon. ... more   less 

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