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The Rock Ocean View Hotel

3.0 star property
Bububu beachfront hotel with restaurant and beach bar

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Living area
Nestled in the heart of the business district, The Rock Ocean View Hotel combines comfort and convenience with stunning ocean views. Enjoy a beach bar, to-go breakfast, and dry cleaning/laundry services to make your stay seamless. With free self parking and tour/ticket assistance available at a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and beach bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Bububu Off Malawi Road, Bububu, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • Kidichi Spice Farm - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Slave Market - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Shangani Beach - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Old Fort - 15 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Rock Ocean View Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Bububu with a stay at The Rock Ocean View Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the beach bar, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 15
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar

What to do

  • On a private beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 10 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Rock Ocean Hotel Bububu
The Rock Ocean View Hotel Hotel
The Rock Ocean View Hotel Bububu
The Rock Ocean View Hotel Hotel Bububu

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rock Ocean View Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from April 10 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does The Rock Ocean View Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rock Ocean View Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Rock Ocean View Hotel and nearby?

The Rock Ocean View Hotel has a private beach and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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