MONKEY MOUNTAIN LODGE

Location: Mtende Village Makunduchi Zanzibar, Mtende, tz

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Currency exchange
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Evening entertainment
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Bungalow with Patio

  This spacious bungalow consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The bungalow features a private entrance, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher

• Bungalow with Patio

  Featuring 1 bedroom, this spacious bungalow offers 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Among the room amenities are a private entrance, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as a patio and sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher

• Double Room with Balcony

  The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher

• Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  The spacious double room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• Ndumiso (10/5): Best Views In Zanzibar - The best views of the natural world in the whole of Zanzibar. I loved the creative and thought that went into the construction of the bungalow! Its on top on a hill and views stretch into the distance. A walking distance from Mthende Beach. The food would be better.
• Asta (9/5): Buvome apsupti nuostabių vaizdų ir šiltų žmonių - Puiki vieta su nuostabiu vaizdu, nuostabiu personalu.
• Abigail (7/5): Relaxing, peaceful environment with great staff. - A great location for a relaxing get away. Very special to watch the monkeys in the morning. Staff were wonderful and welcoming, they patiently helped us with our Swahili. Beautiful bird song. The dinner was delicious (but a little expensive). We got unlucky with a big power cut, out of everyone’s control and they were very helpful with providing lamps. It was the wet season after all but be aware it’s a possibility, my headtorch came in handy. The last stretch of road had some big puddles and pot holes, very manageable to navigate but good to note. Would still recommend!
• Stephanie (10/5): -
• Astrid (10/5): Wunderschön in der Natur gelegen. Toller Ausblick rundherum - Die Natur ist grandios und früh morgens kann man die Affen in den Bäumen beobachten. Gutes Essen und schöner Bungalow, der sehr groß ist. Man kann das Pool im Nebenhotel benutzen. Ca. 5-10 Minuten zu Fuß. Vogelgezwitscher rundherum! Vielleicht zu Beginn mehr Infos, über Poolbenutzung im Nachbarhotel, …
• Mk974 (9/5): - Etablissement situé dans le sud sauvage au calme et en pleine verdure. Deux jours passés au calme dans un cadre atypique avec une équipe attentionnée. Les chambres sont très spacieuses et bien aménagées. Très belle plage à proximité mais à visiter le matin de bonne heure avant le rush des touristes. Un peu d'humidité dans les chambres mais ce n'était que périodique.
• Yasmine (10/5): Un écrin de paix sur cette île très touristique - Sublime séjour dans ce lieu absolument magnifique. La chambre, voire maison, est très spacieuse avec une belle terrasse et une vue à couper le souffle. On s’y sent très bien, on y mange bien. Merci à vous Suzy et Jeff !
• Adrian (8/5): Two days of peaceful relaxation in a unique location - This is a special place in a wonderful location. With gorgeous views over the beautiful baobab forest below, it is a privilege to stay in such a peaceful lodge. Zanzibar has a plentiful supply of typical beachfront accommodation, but for somewhere diferent and unique Monkey Mountain is fully recommended. It was marvellous to see the Bushbabies coming to the fruit laid out for them each night. Thank you Geoff, Suzi, Mwani and all of the staff for looking after us so well. As vegetarians we would have liked more choice in the menu, but the staff catered wonderfully for us.
• Helena (10/5): Authentic and wonderful lodge close to nature - Such a relaxing enviroment and amazing views! It was lovely to watch the sunrise from your own terrace and the sunset at the restaurant while enjoying a great meal. The atmosphere at the lodge felt authentic and very cozy. The staff was kind and especially Suzy was great thanks to her good english and warm personality. This lodge is definitely unique and really stands out from typical resorts! A big recommendation by two people who have seen a lot of accommodations from all around the world. We liked everything.
• Sebastien (10/5): Un lodge exceptionnel ! Séjour parfait ! - Le Monkey Montain Lodge est un lodge exceptionnel à plus d’un titre : il est situé dans un environnement magnifique, sur une petite colline dominant le bush et une forêt de baobabs. Ce panorama vous permettra d’observer depuis la terrasse de votre chambre aussi bien les jeux des singes dans les arbres proches, que les vols de toucans ou de beaux coucher de soleil sur la mer proche. Ici, et c’est un point que nous avons beaucoup apprécié, le calme et la tranquillité règnent : vous serez loin des hôtels bruyants, vous vous endormirez / réveillerez avec le chant des oiseaux et les bruits de la jungle. Vous aurez d’ailleurs certainement la visite de singes et de petits lémuriens. Les chambres sont grandes et spacieuses, bien aménagées et confortables, la terrasse est tout simplement géniale : l’architecture de l’ensemble s’harmonise parfaitement avec l’environnement et permet de bien se reposer en profitant du panorama. Le petit déjeuner est tout simplement parfait (en qualité et variété) et les jus de fruits préparés par Suzy sont délicieux. Les plats du restaurant (nous avons essayé toute la carte) sont tous très bons et Jeff et son équipe peuvent aussi vous préparer des plats à la demande (poissons par exemple). Mais parmi toutes les (nombreuses) choses que nous avons appréciées, il en une que nous devons particulièrement souligner : c’est l’accueil chaleureux qui nous a été réservé par Jeff et Suzy tout au long de notre séjour, faisant de ces vacances un moment inoubliable. Toute l’équipe a toujours été pleine d’attention à notre égard, pourvoyeuse de bons conseils et services (taxis, visites, etc.) et soucieuse de notre confort. Nous étions tristes de quitter cet endroit magnifique. Merci beaucoup Jeff et Suzy pour votre formidable accueil, ce séjour a dépassé toutes nos attentes, nous reviendrons c’est certain ! Sébastien et Cindy Rien car tout était parfait !
• RUDY (10/5): L'adresse incontournable pour une séjour réussîtes a zanzibar 10/10 - le lieu est un incontournable a zanzibar nous avons passé trois jours lieu calme et paisible un arrêt sur le temps et une reconduction avec la nature le personnel a l'écoute , Jeff le propriétaire étais au petit soins vraiment agréable dormir au dessus des Baobabs et ce réveiller avec les singe reste très agréable , Jeff est vraiment un véritable Hôte de qualité , il est en partenariat avec ses ami qui possède un petit Lodge collé au siens on a accès a la piscine qui est très bien , les repas sont vraiment local est très très bon , sont hôtel nous a redonner le sourire de vivre l'expérience zanzibar , loin des foules du nord , établissement sécurisé , petite plage agréable 15 mn a pied demander le repas au pied des Baobabs avec petit feu et lanterne c'est vraiment unique en son genre je le recommande vivement R.A.S
• Eva (10/5): Un séjour de rêve en pleine nature - Un vrai coup de cœur pendant notre séjour sur l’île. Cet hôtel mérite a lui seul de s’arrêter quelques jours à Mtende plutôt qu’une simple excursion. Magnifique hôtel qui se démarque de beaucoup d’autres sur l’île et à Mtende: emplacement de choix (en hauteur, avec vue en 360 sur le bush environnant: la mer au loin, les baobab, singes et oiseaux en tout genre). La plage de Mtende (une des plus belles de l’île est située à 10/15min à pied et vous pouvez profiter de la piscine du baobab lagoon sur la route si vous consommez sur place. Les chambres sont spacieuses et superbes: une vue magnifique (quel bonheur le matin de se réveiller avec une telle vue), le tout construit de manière traditionnelle, adieu le béton. Chaque chambre possède une grande terrasse avec deux chaises longues. La cuisine est bonne. Nous y avons mangé le petit déjeuner, le repas du midi et le dîner. Jeff le propriétaire est très sympathique. Prenez le temps de partager un verre avec lui pour en apprendre plus sur le lieu et son parcours. Le personnel est également très gentil et avenant. Si vous souhaitez vous reposer dans un cadre mémorable, foncez, cet hôtel est une expérience à lui seul. Si vous craignez les petites bêtes cet hôtel est situé en pleine nature vous allez donc rencontrer des petits amis comme des geckos des fourmis etc.
• Emma Katarina Lovisa (8/5): Spectacular view and nice surroundings - Spectacular views, nice bungalow and excellent breakfast! We were unlucky with power outages and therefore had a very hot bungalow. Some communication issues with the staff.
• Nicola (7/5): Schöner ruhiger Ort mit herrlichen Baobabs - Der Ausblick auf die wunderschönen Baobabs war großartig! Die Affen turnen morgens überall herum und nachts hört man Buschbabys. Der Bungalow war schön eingerichtet und selbst vom Bett aus hatte man einen tollem Blick auf die Natur. Nach einigen hundert Meter Fussweg kommt man zu einem schönen Strand. Es war sehr ruhig und naturnah. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Der Strom fällt sehr oft für längere Zeit aus, aber es gibt anscheinend keinen Generator. Das bedeutet, kein Wasser zum duschen, keinen Ventilator, kein Licht mehr. Das finde ich sehr schade, da das Preisniveau auch für das Essen europäischen Standards ähnelt. Alle anderen auch preiswerteren Unterkünfte auf Zanzibar hatten bisher einen Generator. Unbedingt eine Taschenlampe mitnehmen oder eine Powerbank. Da es bei unserem Aufenthalt einige Mücken gab, hätten wir uns ein Moskitonetz für die Terrassentür gewünscht, dann wäre während der Stromausfälle in der Nacht noch ein wenig Luftbewegung möglich gewesen. Leider wurde an 2 Abenden ein Barbecue mit anschließendem Feuer veranstaltet und der Rauch zog direkt auf unsere Terrasse und in unsere Räume. Das war nicht so schön.
• Victoria (9/5): Прекрасная локация, спокойствие - Местоположение, аутентичность, вид и обезьяны, возможность дойти до пляжа за 15 минут Плохая дорога до гостиницы
• Manfred (10/5): - Der großartige Ausblick, die absolute Ruhe inmitten des Urwaldes, die Tierwelt mit der Affenhorde und das gute Essen!
• Ellen (10/5): -
• Chiara (10/5): Riconnettersi con la natura. - "Una baita di legno incantata nella foresta di Jozani, con vista mozzafiato sui baobab e le scimmie rosse che saltano tra gli alberi 🐒🌳. Pace, natura e magia... un soggiorno davvero indimenticabile! Staff gentile e disponibile, ristorante con pietanze fresche e deliziose 🌴❤️
• Gerrit (10/5): Wonderful relaxing bush experience No I'm - Beautifully built rustic lodge in the middle of a green bush forest with many majestic baobab trees. The monkeys are a little shy but very active in the late afternoon, visiting with us on the main terrace... Absolutely non threatening, just interested. We were lucky enough to see a bush baby who had come to find its dinner just as we were talking about our precious bush baby we had raised ourselves.... Such a wonderful surprise. The bar was well stocked and the food stunning.... Excellent chef who understands seafood. Overall we loved our 2 nights at monkey mountain.... Exactly what we were hoping for. There is nothing to dislike at all
• Stefanie (10/5): - Everything
• Filip (10/5): An unforgettable stay! - The staff at Monkey Mountain Lodge were incredibly kind and welcoming, we’ve never felt so well taken care of. The place itself is absolutely beautiful and will stay in our memories forever. The bungalows are clean, cozy, and offer amazing views with baobab trees. Every morning we were visited by adorable blue monkeys, which made the stay even more special! The breakfasts were also delicious. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Zanzibar!
• fulvio (10/5): Zanzibar e natura - Location unica nel suo genere. Struttura affascinante che permette di immergersi nella natura circostante. Posizione comoda per raggiungere la spiaggia a piedi. La spiaggia é stupenda (meglio con la media/alta marea) possibilmente attrezzati con sccarpe da scoglio. Proprietario e personale estremamente rilassati e disponibili. Colazione ricca e servita su terrazze con vista mozzafiato. Ristorante con vasto assortimento, ottimi anche i succhi di frutta fatti al momento. Le camere con ampi spazi e terrazza con lettini, che permettono di godere i momenti di relax sulla natura che si estende fino al mare. Parcheggio ai piedi della breve scalinata che conduce alla struttura. Molto piú bella dal vivo che nelle fotografie. Vale il viaggio. Estremamente consigliato per chi ama la vacanza fuori dal caos, agli antipodi della vacanza in resort caotico. Niente
• Victor (9/5): - Unieke lodge met prachtig uitzicht, gedienstig personeel. Apen! Een zwembad zou het helemaal afmaken. Redelijk donker in bepaalde delen van de kamer.
• Atheer (10/5): -
• Fabienne (10/5): Havre de paix donnant sur un cadre exceptionnel - La localisation Le calme La vue sur la nature sauvage La biodiversité La disponibilité du personnel Rien
• Marion (10/5): -
• Sylvain (10/5): Wahou !!! - Emplacement incroyable dans une suite au dessus de la forêt protégée. Face aux baobabs, on vit une expérience avec les singes. Totalement fabuleux. Le staff au top, aux petits soins. Restaurant également sublime avec une hauteur vertigineuse et vue à 360. Cet hôtel mérite sincèrement d’être plus connu car l’établissement offre un moment de tranquillité absolue tout en étant à 10 min à pieds de la plage de sable blanc et barrière de corail. Autre information, aucune pollution lumineuse = voûte céleste incroyable !!! Rien au top
• Pamela (9/5): -
• Sara (10/5): -
• Doa (10/5): -
• Max (10/5): It was wonderfull - the atmosphere was great and the hosts were friendly and caring! -
• Florian (10/5): Exceptional -
• Avinash (10/5): Definitely worth visiting a night or two - Excellent staff and owner. Very sweet. Excellent service. Excellent views from restaurant/bar and rooms. Only two minute drive to the beach. Food was great too. Nothing
• Meelis (10/5): Exceptional - Monkey Mountain Lodge has great location with stunning views over the green forest and blue ocean. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is delicious. Mattress and pillows are very comfortable and better than in many hotels. And beautiful red colobus monkeys added the final pitch to our stay.
• Ivana (10/5): Peace of paradise - I have been to many accommodations in Zanzibar, but this one was truly the most special experience for me. The peace and positive vibes I experienced there brought back 5 years of my life. The house is in a wonderful location, surrounded by dense vegetation, so you will feel a healing peace there during your entire stay. The bungalows are spacious and perfectly clean, the beds are large and comfortable, the view is stunning. The food deserves a Michelin star, the offer is varied, the ingredients are fresh every day, the portions are very generous, certainly above the price. The owner and all the staff are very accommodating, kind and ready to dedicate themselves to each guest to make them feel at home. My special thanks go to the hostess Suzy , whose helpfulness and kindness go beyond the limit and who made our stay even more beautiful. If you are planning to visit Zanzibar, do not make the mistake of not visiting this special piece of paradise. Thank you all, even though we left, a piece of my heart remained there 💓
• Maria (9/5): Impressive place - Great place to stay if you are looking for an escape from overcrowded places. Here you will feel much closer to nature , overlooking the magnificent forest, full of animals and insects . It’s very quiet but also full of sounds that nature produces. I was really impressed! Room is good, has everything you need, very nice design with dark wood. Food is very delicious , especially the mango jam! Keep in mind, you stay up on the hill, closest beach is around 15-20 min walk. There is no beach where you can stay all day under umbrella, you can swim when the tide is high, or walk when it’s low. The beach here is very picturesque, but different from other places on the island. Few places where you can eat, food is delicious, but take torchlight with you when you walk in the evening as no street light . Mosquitos present as it’s in the forest, so use repellent. Some issues with internet and power outage. For some all above might be negative, but for me these were just minor things.
• Tiina (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful green gem with superb views. Excellent host and staff. Great food.
• Umi (10/5): If you think should you go to Mtende or no - don’t miss the opportunity and take an advantage while you are on the islan - I will always keep this place in my heart. 3 nights here released 2 years of stress on my shoulders. Serenity, astonishing views, jungles, animals, sunrises, sunsets, amazing food. The bungalow is spacious, spotlessly clean, brand new, where luxury meets rustic and bonds you with nature. Watching monkeys playing on baobab branches from the terrace of our bungalow was just mind-blowing. Mtende beach is like from sci-fi movies, just unbelievable, one of the most memorable and remarkable places I’ve visited on this planet. All this is possible thanks to the hospitality of Jeff and Suzi, who went above and beyond to provide the best experience of our stay in Zanzibar. We stayed on 6 beaches in Zanzibar, 9 accommodations, and this was the best place. That I ran out of time to stay longer as we headed off on safari. I really envy staff members who stay there every day and witness all this beauty.
• Caterina (6/5): Beautiful intimate lodge over looking the forest and Mtende - The lodge is located in a magnificent position on a high rock overlooking the surrounding forest and Mtende beach that is a 500 m walking. The rooms are rustic and large, well for a family with a beautiful balcony with comfortable lounge beds to watch the nature and monkeys that sometimes come up close. The village nearby is a magical experience to wonder up to and meet the locals and admire the big baobab trees. Susie is super sweet and tried to do all she could to make our stay comfortable. Unfortunately the area has problems with electricity. It cuts of constantly and for many hours in a row. This means no light in the room, no ventilator, now water power for a shower and no WiFi that in any case is not available in the room. Also many things on the menu where not available or finished leaving a small choice. All this would have been ok if the price of the hotel was much lower but as it had European prices but doesn’t provide the basics for it, we where disappointed. It’s a shame because the place has incredible potential and I hope the management will buy a generator like maybe other place have done to provide electricity.
• Tom (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tom (10/5): Magical place wit stunning views - The staff really want the extra mile in terms of organizing your activities for us, making sure that we feel comfortable and welcome. This is the best place on Zanzibar with magnificent views of the lush, tropical jungle overlooking baobab trees, and with amazing sounds of birds, monkeys, and other wildlife you will not find a better experience on Zanzibar
• Hajir (9/5): Definitely one of the best place to stay in Mtende! - The room is spacious and is very beautifull with a nice bathroom. Really comfortable bed and the view of the jungle will make you wanna stay forever! Sometimes beautifull birds fly by and the monkeys will appear every now and then in the sceenery. It is also worth to mention that it is quite here and you will mostly only hear the sound of the wind, birds and sometiemes the monkeys.
• Fanny (10/5): Best lodge for our Zanzibar trip - The breakfast was excellent. They are the masters of fresh fruit juice and their crepes are delicious. The location is perfect for nature lovers, as you are surrounded by green bushes, baobab, monkeys and a beautiful view of the sea. You are not far from great diving spots (DiveTime Zanzibar Dive Center is wonderful) and Jozani forest. Ask for Suleiman to drive you around. Perhaps more vegetarian and swahili options on the menu, but that's just me.
• Yaping(susan) (9/5): Retreating and healing place in the middle of the nature - The idea of the hotel: It was amazing as it's located in the middle of a small forest, what I liked the most was the room was limited so I got all the attention and needs filled from all the staff members; As well met the son of the owner Jordan and spent an amazing day with him in the water for snorkelling, seen the beautiful fishes, but be careful with sea arches; Breakfast: There was a set menu and very much value for money, they prepare when you are ready, so everything is hot and fresh Monkeys: I saw monkeys on the Baobao tree first day when I checked in, and more amazingly saw the monkeys right next to my room playing in the morning, was lucky that saw the monkeys on my balcony, their amazing view and an amazing way to wake up like this, kind of healing place. Wifi was a challenge, but I think the owner is working on it
• John (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stefania (10/5): Exceptional - Monkey mountain lodge is a real escape from the noisy beaches and the sleepless nights of the nearby villages, offering an authentic experience all immersed in a lavish green landscape.right on the ocean. Jeff and Suzie are lovely and attentive hosts and will guarantee you a welcome and peaceful stay.

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