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Fumba Beach Lodge

3.0 star property
Oceanfront relaxation awaits at this coastal retreat where the white sand beach beckons sun-seekers for peaceful days by the water's edge

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Guests at Fumba Beach Lodge enjoy Swedish massages at the onsite spa with ocean views from sun loungers. The property offers free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and snorkeling and kayaking steps away—amenities that earn positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Fumba, Fumba Beach Lodge is in a rural area and on the beach. House of Wonders and Old Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Christ Church Cathedral and Darajani Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing. Visit our Fumba travel guide
Map
3705 Menai Bay Conservation Rd, Fumba

What's nearby

  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    31 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    32 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Young Red Colobus Monkey. Day trips to Jozani are very straight forward. In Stone Town, tours can be booked at the old fort. November is storm season, but it is also Spring here, so there are lots of young creatures around. You have to take a local guide from the Forest information centre and you get walked through the forest. This is not a bad thing, as there are a load of side paths and no signage, so I think getting lost would be pretty straight forward. The other good thing about a network of guides on the ground, is that they find the monkeys easily, meaning you get to spend more time with them, rather than looking for them.
    Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    47 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Fumba Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kwale Island
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kwetukwenu Chill
    9 min drive

About this property

Fumba Beach Lodge

Hotel by the sea
Take advantage of free English breakfast, an airport shuttle and a poolside bar at Fumba Beach Lodge. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. The on-site seafood restaurant, Fumba Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours, scuba diving and snorkelling. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and books
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a paddleboard on-site
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, free infant beds and cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Fumba Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

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 lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Fumba Beach Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fumba Beach Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fumba Beach Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fumba Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fumba Beach Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Fumba Beach Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Fumba Beach Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fumba hotel is within 16 mi (25 km) of Christ Church Cathedral, House of Wonders and Old Fort. Forodhani Gardens and Darajani Market are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fumba Beach Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful. Staff fabulous. Great welcome from the host Sharon. The lodge rooms are in the middle of nature - enjoy the monkeys, bush baby and Aardvarks!! Beach walks at low tide are a must as well as swimming at high tide. Happy hour is great if you’re travelling alone - it was all superb! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es gibt nicht viele Unterkünfte dieser Art, die uns bisher so gefallen haben. Das Personal ist erstklassig und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer/Häuser sind großzügig und sauber. Für einen Online Fanatiker ist die ganze Sache ein wenig schwieriger, da es kein WLAN auf den Zimmer gibt. Ich empfand dies als Vorteil. Ansonsten ist es sehr ruhig (Nebensaison). Wir werden uns sehr gern an diese Lodge erinnern. Der Blick auf den Ozean wird mir fehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

André, Reinach BL Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nach einer Safari Rundeise in Tanzania, den idealen Ort um ein paar Tage auszuruhen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magic

Fantastic place! =)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Neil, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, great people Loved it!

Get away from the tourist north and stay in this lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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!

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice reclusive resort on the beach

we had a nice room right by the beach. however we came during the low season, and the bed sheet was covered by small bugs and mosquitos after having been changed for a long time. understandably, we were the only guests at the time. we had really good service at the resort and enjoyed a nice quiet day on the beach.

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.

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 traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024