Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Previously Jungle Paradise - Zanzibar
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Overview
3-star beachfront hotel among historic ruins with private beach and spa
Beachfront & Grounds
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Previously Jungle Paradise Zanzibar offers a private beach area with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. The property is set among historic ruins and lush gardens, with an outdoor swimming pool that has ocean views. Guests can walk through the 19th-century ruins of a girls' school for liberated slaves.
Wellness & Activities
The on-site spa & wellness centre provides body scrubs, facials, full body massages, and couples massage packages. Yoga classes and beauty services like manicures and pedicures are available daily. The hotel also organizes themed dinner nights, live music performances, and Wednesday movie nights held in the ruins.
Dining
The family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options, plus a continental breakfast buffet. Guests can order from an à la carte menu featuring local specialities such as Swahili spinach. The bar offers wine and champagne, and the restaurant terrace provides sunset views over the ocean.
Accommodations
The hotel offers Junior Suites with Ocean View and Two-Bedroom Suites, all air-conditioned with balconies or terraces. Bathrooms include free toiletries, and rooms have outdoor dining areas. Family rooms are available, and the property provides children's menus in the restaurant.
Location & Services
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens is located 3 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and offers a complimentary airport shuttle service. A concierge and tour desk help guests book walking tours, local culture classes, or public transport tickets. Free private parking and a 24-hour front desk are available.
- Location: 3 km from airport, 15 minutes from Stone Town
- Beach: Private beach with loungers and umbrellas
- Wellness: Spa with massage, facials, yoga classes
- Dining: International restaurant with vegetarian options
- Entertainment: Movie nights, live music, themed dinners
- Services: Free airport shuttle, concierge, tour desk
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Body scrub
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Ocean view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Previously Jungle Paradise
| 💵 Lowest room price | 94 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 5.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kisauni, ZNZ |
Location
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