Cocolala Beach House

Property class: 4
B&B with beach bar, near Nungwi Beach

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Cocolala Beach House puts you 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Nungwi Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kendwa Beach. You can be pampered with beachside massages, then unwind with a drink at the beach bar. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$71
The current price is $82 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Beachfront

A room with a bed under a white canopy, a painting on the wall, and a small wooden stool.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View, Beachfront

A bed with a white canopy and a colorful painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View, Beachfront

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

A room with a bed under a canopy, a painting on the wall, and a small table.

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View, Beachfront

A living room with a patterned sofa, a small wooden table, and a colorful painting on the wall.

Family Room, Garden View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

A living room with a colorful painting, a patterned sofa, and a small table.

Family Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Design Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a bed, a sofa, two rocking chairs, a small table, and a door leading to another room.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Twin Room

A room with two wooden beds, each with a canopy, and a small table with a bowl and a lamp.

Family Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a ladder, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kaskazini Street, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 73107

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zanzibar Horse Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Zanzibar Kilosa's Conservation - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 108 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Che Bar Zanzibar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cocolala Beach House

  • Cocolala Beach House puts you 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Nungwi Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kendwa Beach. You can be pampered with beachside massages, then unwind with a drink at the beach bar. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Cocolala Beach House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is within a 1-2 minute walk from the hotel and is well-maintained and clean. (15 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with generous options, daily changing specials, and excellent service. (10 reviews)
  • The hotel offers a convenient location with excellent nearby restaurants and some even offer discounts for guests. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location, amaizing staff, clean facilities overall great stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing and kind. Breakfast 1st class. So peaceful at Cocolala
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8/10 Very good

Close to the beach. Owner is courteous. Rooms are spacious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxed, laid back. Super nice owners and staff. Steps to the beautiful, walkable beach. Big rooms with good air conditioning. Good breakfast included. Excellent restaurants close by. Great value!
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10/10 Exceptional

Hosts and staff very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Location wonderful with many restaurants within easy walking distance. Hosts organised trips at a competitive prices. Would highly recommend anyone looking for a life in the slow lane in paradise
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was very simple, Location was good as vendors didn’t come around but the road is in terrible condition. Walk to the beach was 5 minutes.
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay at Cocolala Beach house. From the owner Carola, to the staff, they were all extremely friendly and helpful. Being that I took a solo trip for my birthday to Zanzibar, I really appreciated Carola in making sure my day was very special. If I had any questions or needed any assistance, someone was always around to help me. The hotel was always clean and fully supplied with water and toilet tissue. If you’re looking for a comfortable and safe hotel with a 2 minute walk to the beach, this is your place!
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6/10 Good

Staff very helpful and friendly. Steps away from the beach. Able to book tours directly with hotel. Not a lot of restaurant variety close by. Like most of zanzibar, water pressure was only slightly higher than pouring water from a bottle onto yourself but at least it was hot. Music from nearby hotels and restaurants. Electricity cuts - generator supposedly present but not turned on - part of the property had lights on but not my part.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay awesome A/C and breakfast

Owner of this hotel Sebastian and his wife goes far and beyond our expectation. We’re friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was awesome every day and air conditioning was superb… beach is 1 min walk and location has a lot of good restaurant. We highly recommend this place for couple and families. We had room for 4 and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Sebastian organized for us transport from airport when we arrived . He also organized tour which was reasonably priced and time wise very well calculated ( spice farm, prisoner island and Stone town) right before our departure from Zanzibar. I am glad I choose this hotel for our family of 4. We already missing Zanzibar.
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4/10 Fair

Owners are friendly, everything else is just very average. Rooms are not nicely decorated. There are a lot of construction works going and WiFi is very slow.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property and hospitality!

I had an absolutely incredible stay at Cocolala Beach House in Zanzibar! From the moment I arrived, the warmth and kindness of the staff made me feel right at home. The manager went above and beyond, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience—her hospitality truly set this stay apart. The room was wonderfully comfortable, with excellent air conditioning and an overhead fan, making it a perfect retreat after a day in the sun. One of the standout moments for me was when I had early morning scuba dives—since breakfast was served later, the manager thoughtfully prepared a to-go breakfast for me, a small but incredibly meaningful gesture that made my experience feel truly 5-star. Beyond the fantastic service, I loved the outdoor space—a peaceful porch and well-kept surroundings, ideal for relaxing. The location is unbeatable, just steps from the beach and within walking distance of amazing restaurants. If you're considering where to stay in Zanzibar, I highly recommend Cocolala Beach House for its comfort, charm, and exceptional hospitality. I would absolutely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Cocolala was a fantastic stay! Sebastian and his team were extremely helpful and made everything very easy. We were able to book our snorkeling and transport through the hotel, enjoy a tasty breakfast each morning and being a one minute walk to the beach was great!
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8/10 Very good

The Hotel was under renovation as Season starts June 1. Breakfast was great, Staff very polite and accommodating. The beach is close to rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly owners, great location

Good place to stay, right on the beach
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, budget-friendly, and great staff. You are also able to arrange tours and airport pickup with the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay. Fantastic location, right on the beach, the staff is lovely. Thank you.
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4/10 Fair

The hot water didn’t work, rooms were not well lit, drain in the shower didn’t work properly. It is very old rooms.
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6/10 Good

Staff were absolutely wonderful, fantastic location and great breakfast; however the facilities (in particular the showers) are in dire need of replacing. We had to ask to switch rooms because the shower head burst open and was unusable. The room we moved to also had the same issue which was a real let down because it's otherwise very pleasant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, amazing location

Great hotel right by the beach. Could walk to the beach in 30 seconds from our room. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was tasty. No complaints.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay at Cocolala Beach House. The rooms are large, comfortable beds, excellent shower. Breakfast was fantastic and you are only steps to the ocean. The staff are very friendly and helpful and I would love to come back one day. Thank you for a great stay! So beautiful!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and very friendly and helpful staff. Easy check-in. Property situated 50 meters from the beach, with the Eastern Africa dive center right around the corner. Thank you for a lovely stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

An absolute perfect stay and amazing location! Right by the beach with tons of incredible restaurants and shopping including art galleries with gorgeous local artworks for sale. The owner and the staff are among the warmest kindest humans I have ever met in a hotel setting and I truly enjoyed interacting and engaging with them. They serve the best juice here and the hotel itself is just lovely, naturesque and peaceful. I will definitely be back 💜
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6/10 Good

The bathroom was unsafe with things being able to fall down.
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10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home Cozy, welcoming and everything I needed - that’s my stay at Cocolala in a nutshell. Huge, clean and well equipped bedroom and bathroom. A peaceful hotel that is literally steps to a great swimming beach (you can swim seaweed free any time if day) restaurants, activities and shops. Huge hot breakfasts (I could never finish at one sitting). Hammocks in the garden for lazing around. Most of all Cora, Mohammed and Sebastian were gracious hosts. They gave me helpful recommendations for where to swim, local places to eat and the best prices for beach chairs. They connected me with a Budabuda (motorcycle taxi) so I could explore town. And all at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Cocolala. I’ll be staying there if I return to Zanibar.
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10/10 Exceptional

Vi var veldig fornøyd med oppholdet vårt. Bodde rett på stranda, personale var veldig serviceinnstilt og smilende. Det eneste vi kan sette fingeren på var dusjen og støy. Det var veldig irriterende at dusjen bløtla hele badet, samt at det var mye støy grytidlig om morgenen. Er du en lettsovende type, så må du forberede deg på å våkne rundt kl 05 00/06 00.