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Mama Root

Kizimkazi Mkunguni Zanzibar, Kizimkazi, Tanzania
Kizimkazi, Tanzania
See location+255 621 871 002Official website
From
$70
Cheapest

rate per night

9.7
Wonderful
based on 490 reviews
490 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
King room

Overview

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Located in Kizimkazi, within a few steps of Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach and 2.4 km of Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach, Mama Root provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Situated on the beachfront, this property features a garden. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer sea views. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. For guests with children, the guest house features both an indoor and outdoor play area. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Rating
9.7
Wonderful
Based on 490 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Mama Root

  • Private beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Soundproofing
  • Lockers
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing

Family friendly

  • Books, DVDs, music for children
  • Kids meals
  • Indoor play area
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Reviews of Mama Root

9.7
Wonderful
490 verified ratings
Wonderful
458
Very good
22
Good
7
Okay
2
Fair
1
Mediocre
0
Poor
0

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Location

Kizimkazi Mkunguni Zanzibar, Kizimkazi

What's nearby

  • Kizimkazi Beach1.3 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Mama Root

Low season

February

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

$82
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Mama Root

  • How long should you stay at Mama Root? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Mama Root

  • Where is Mama Root located?

    Mama Root is located at Kizimkazi Mkunguni Zanzibar, 0.4 miles from the center of Kizimkazi. Kizimkazi Beach is the closest landmark to Mama Root.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Mama Root?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Mama Root.

  • Does Mama Root offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Mama Root offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Mama Root offer free parking?

    Yes, Mama Root offers free parking.

  • How far is Mama Root from the airport?

    Mama Root is 22.8 miles from Zanzibar Intl. Mama Root is 34.6 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Mama Root hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Mama Root in Kizimkazi and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Mama Root and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Mama Root.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.8

Distance to city center

0.4 mi

Nearest Airport

Zanzibar Intl

Distance to airport

23.2 mi