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The Rock Ocean View Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with private beach and free breakfast

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The Rock Ocean View Hotel, in the business district, offers convenience and ocean views. Guests enjoy the beach bar, to-go breakfast, and dry cleaning/laundry services for a hassle-free stay. The 24-hour front desk provides tour assistance, and self-parking is free.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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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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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 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 area

Map
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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Rock Ocean View Hotel

Hotel in the business district
Take advantage of free on-the-go breakfast, a beach bar and a garden at The Rock Ocean View Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at The Rock Ocean View Hotel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rock Ocean View Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bububu hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapwani Island, Masingini Forest and Siso Spice Farm. Kidichi Spice Farm is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Reviews

The Rock Ocean View Hotel Reviews

4.0

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Amenities

2.0

Staff & service

2.0

Eco-friendliness

2.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

SOPHIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has changed names and there is no signage showing the hotel location. The hotel is being managed by an Egyptian guy. This hotel is in need of alot of renovation. Expedia needs to remove them from posting fake information. Beds are broken, ceiling has big holes. it a a personal home and in very very poor condition. Not hot water. the lock you in the property we waited 30mins to have an attended let us out of the property so we can get dinner. the road is horrible no accessible. nightmare trip!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe, bad neighborhood, multiple taxi drivers never heard of it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024