Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Bububu with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Junior Double or Twin Room
Deluxe Double Room Single Use
Junior Double or Twin Room
Standard Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Fuji street, Bububu, Mjini Magharibi, 188
  • Chapwani Island
    4 min drive
  • Masingini Forest
    5 min drive
  • Kidichi Spice Farm
    6 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    35 min drive

Room options

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bububu

At Salhiya Lodge - Hostel you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Masingini Forest and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Chapwani Island. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Bububu hostel, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Kidichi Spice Farm and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Siso Spice Farm.

What's nearby

  • Chapwani Island - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kidichi Spice Farm - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Slave Market - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Hostel in Bububu with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bububu hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TZS 8,000 for adults and TZS 6,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 20000.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately TZS 8000 for adults and from TZS 6000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 40000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 20000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel.

Property is also known as

Salhiya Lodge Hostel
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Bububu
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bububu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Salhiya Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

The closest beach to Salhiya Lodge - Hostel is Shangani Beach (8 km).

What makes Salhiya Lodge - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Late-night room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel.

Does Salhiya Lodge - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Salhiya Lodge - Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good, thank you
This is a perfect place to stay if yoh have a car. Close driving distance to Stone Town and many beaches and tourist attractions. Big rooms, Good aircon, Secured parking, Friendly staff. Extended my stay there by 7 days. All good, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Imane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Хороший отель.
Хороший отель. Чисто, но не везде. На шкафу много пыли и на подоконниках в ванной. Комары кусали. Обвинили в том что мы сильно испачкали белое полотенце, хотя это не так. В целом рекомендую.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abdelrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ahmed
Hallo ich bin der Ahmed , ich war da gewesen und bin sehr glücklich einfach gute Service nette Leute und sehr sehr sauber und ich vermisse schon die Leute vielen vielen Dank für alles und ich hoffe sehr auf ganz bald ich vermisse dich sehr Maja mein liebste Mädchen ich kann jeder empfahlen dort zu reservieren beste Grüße Ahmed
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuliia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Супер
Все супер! Прекрасный отель. Прекрасные люди! Лучший лодж на Бубубу
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020