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Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Outdoor banquet area
Outdoor banquet area
Beach/ocean view
Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens welcomes beachgoers with comfortable sun loungers and a refreshing outdoor pool. The Raintree Restaurant serves international cuisine, while the terrace offers peaceful garden views. Knowledgeable multilingual staff assist guests throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Old Fort - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • Cape Town Fish Market
  • ‪Spice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Slave Market
Located close to Mbweni Ruins and Old Fort, Mbweni Ruins & Gardens provides a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure or a facial. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Raintree Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and wedding services
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at Mbweni Ruins & Gardens feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and childcare services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 6 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TZS 35,000 for adults and TZS 25,000 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mangrove Bar
  • Raintree Restaurant
  • Sundowner Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TZS 37500
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: TZS 37500 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TZS 128000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 June and 17 June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately TZS 35000 for adults and from TZS 25000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 35000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 33300.00 (one-way), (from 7 to 16 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: TZS 37500 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: TZS 37500 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: TZS 128000 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mbweni
Mbweni Hotel Zanzibar
Mbweni Ruins
Mbweni Ruins Hotel
Mbweni Ruins Zanzibar
Mbweni Zanzibar
Ruins Hotel
Zanzibar Mbweni
Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins Hotel
Protea Hotel Mbweni Ruins
Protea Mbweni Ruins Zanzibar
Protea Mbweni Ruins
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Hotel
Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Zanzibar Town
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Hotel Zanzibar Town
Jungle Paradise Beach Resort Spa Mbweni Ruins
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Frequently asked questions

Does Mbweni Ruins & Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mbweni Ruins & Gardens?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mbweni Ruins & Gardens on 1 Nov 2025 start from AU$206.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mbweni Ruins & Gardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mbweni Ruins & Gardens?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mbweni Ruins & Gardens?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of TZS 37500 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from midnight to 6:00 AM for a fee of TZS 37500.

What time is check-out at Mbweni Ruins & Gardens?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for TZS 128000 (subject to availability).

Does Mbweni Ruins & Gardens provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TZS 35000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mbweni Ruins & Gardens located?

Located in Zanzibar Town, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within 6 mi (10 km) of Slave Market, House of Wonders and Nakupenda Beach. Mbweni Ruins and Old Fort are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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