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Lonely Planet review
Mbweni is a quiet, genteel establishment set in lovely, expansive and lushly vegetated gardens about 5km from town, and several kilometres off the airport road. In addition to well-appointed rooms and a relaxing ambience, it has the very good Raintree Restaurant and the new and relaxing Mangrove Bar, overlooking the water and stands of mangroves, and is ideal for bird-spotting. There's also a private jetty, from which dhow transfers to and from Stone Town or elsewhere can be arranged.
The property was formerly the site of the UMCA mission school for the children of freed slaves.
Services & facilities
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Restaurant/Café
- Restaurant
- Half board rates available
- Full board rates available
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Spa
- Beauty services
- Full-service health spa
- Hair salon
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
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Outdoor space
- Terrace
- Garden
- Patio
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Non-smoking
- Smoke-free property
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Guest services
- Multilingual staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Tour assistance
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Parking
- Free outdoor parking
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Transport/transfers
- Area shuttle (free)
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Breakfast
- Free breakfast
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Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Family
- Suitable for children
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Internet point
Description provided by property
Location. Mbweni Ruins Hotel - Zanzibar is located on the beach in Zanzibar Town and local attractions include Slave Market, Anglican Cathedral, and Old Fort. Other points of interest are Stonetown Beach and House of Wonders.
Hotel Features. Mbweni Ruins Hotel - Zanzibar's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 2 bars/lounges are open for drinks. The hotel serves a complimentary English breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. The property has a complimentary area shuttle which runs to destinations within 6 km. Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and tour assistance are available. Additional property amenities include a concierge desk, a terrace, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke-free property.
Guestrooms. 13 air-conditioned guestrooms at Mbweni Ruins Hotel - Zanzibar feature coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Balconies offer sea views. Guestrooms offer desks and safes.