Highland Bungalows

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Situated in Nungwi at the Northern tip of Zanzibar, Highland Bungalows is a short stroll from the beach. The guest house offers a restaurant and open-plan bar. Guests can make use of the outdoor swimming pool that is surrounded by a garden. The African-themed rooms are housed in thatched bungalows. Each has a bathroom with shower and the beds are draped with a mosquito net. Local and International dishes can be ordered at the restaurant. Cocktails and drinks can be enjoyed at the bar, which also hosts regular live music events and evening entertainment. Kisauni Airport is a 1 hour drive from Highland Bungalows.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and great value for money. Decent WiFi, good food and breakfast.”
Liba
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Very nice stay, really nice garden, very clean pool, amazing breakfast, very comfortable beds. I recommend this place! Thank you Britta!”
Mandlakazi
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely place to stay at if you are in Nungwi. Location was good, close enough to restaurants and ATMs. About 10 min of walking to Nungwi Beach or an even quicker tuk-tuk ride. The rooms met our expectations, spacious enough for two people and we...”
Śmigielska
Poland Poland
“The owner was wonderful and very kind, the room was very clean and I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you so much I will be back for sure.”
Nikolett
Hungary Hungary
“The staff is very kind and helpful, the rooms are very clean, the food is good, and there is cute little monkey too , that shows up sometime. The beach is about a 10–15 minute walk away. When you leave the accommodation, it’s best to turn left and...”
Diana
Kenya Kenya
“The breakfast was amazing. The pool was super clean, rooms clean and very comfortable beds. Quiet and calm rooms and environment, the outside noise does not get to the rooms. The hosts are very present and attentive. Thank you.”
Helene
Norway Norway
“Lovely staff, very clean, very nice rooms and pool, good breakfast, restaurant was also really nice.”
De
Uganda Uganda
“The food is good and the staff is friendly. The hotel is really modern and nicely decorated”
Johanna
Sweden Sweden
“Nice and peaceful place, very good value for money.”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice room and comfortable beds. Pool area was well maintained and nicely shaded. Good and generous breakfast. Reception staff was very helpful as we had a problem with our taxi as we were leaving. We ate and drank in the restaurant a few times...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Britta & Albert

Company review score: 9.3Based on 227 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Britta {from Germany} & Albert {from Tanzania} are the owners of Highland. We are trying our best to make our guests feeling like home and are all the time at their service for any information or help. It is always a pleasure meeting people from different countries and having a conversation. Our team is enjoying serving you and using their English skills.

Property information

Our guesthouse is located on a big property in the Northern area of Zanzibar where the rooms are situated on the backside in a quiet chilling area, surrounded by a beautiful garden and a swimming pool, guests can relax on a sunbed, a hammock or simply on their own terrace. All rooms have garden and pool view. To reach the beach it is just a 10 minutes' walk, same distance to visit the village of Nungwi. Our open air restaurant/bar is providing international and local food, not only hotel guests but also locals are enjoying having a drink in the bar or to share a game at the pool tables.

Neighbourhood information

In our neighborhood the guests can find in different shops all kind of stuff as drinks, sweets, fruits, cloths etc. Also local bars are nearby.

Languages spoken

German,English,French,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Highland Bungalows takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A commission of 5% will be charged for every credit card transaction done during your stay.

Please inform Highland Bungalows in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.