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Mbuyuni Beach VillagevsChumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe Island Coral Park and Mbuyuni Beach Village are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Chumbe Island Coral Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Mbuyuni Beach Village. Chumbe Island Coral Park comes in at #9 in Zanzibar with praise from 3 publications such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Mbuyuni Beach Village
Oyster
Jambiani Village, East Coast of Zanzibar, at the beginning of Jambiani Village, Jambiani, Tanzania
From $48/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Budget
"The two-pearl Mbuyuni Beach Village is a rustic beachfront hideaway with 24 rustic thatched-roof bungalows." Full review
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Chumbe Island, Tanzania
From $303/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
"The island's ecotourism concept was the brainstorm of a German conservationist who, since the early 1990s, has succeeded in developing it as one of the world's foremost marine sanctuaries." Full review
"I had the pleasure of ending my time in Tanzania with a trip to Chumbe Island, just off the coast of Zanzibar. This tower, called the Lighthouse, is the biggest structure. But there are..." Full review
"Situated away from the main shipping lanes to the south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway with only seven rustic bungalows and an aura of utter tranquility." Full review
Top choice
"Overlooked by its landmark historic lighthouse, about 12km south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway combining style, exclusivity and environmental benefits" Full review