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Canary Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Nungwi

Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

K
Kiranjit
From
Luxembourg
I stayed 20 days at Canary Hotel & SPA in Nungwi and it was truly exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome every single day, always with a smile and genuine kindness. The rooms were comfortable and well maintained, and the facilities – from the bowling alley to the pool and spa – made our stay unforgettable. The location is perfect, just a short walk from Nungwi Beach, yet peaceful and relaxing. After 20 days, I can say this hotel really felt like home. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Zanzibar!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibella Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

I
Isabelle
From
Belgium
Instagram picture worthy, amazing big rooms, pool and service. They were really friendly and helpful. Cleanliness was a big plus! Food was good, depending on the dish. Good safety. Good Airconditioning and mosquito treatment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,546 reviews
Price from
US$240.80
1 night, 2 adults

Babalao Bungalows

Hotel in Nungwi

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi.

C
Claire
From
Saudi Arabia
I liked that I could book a single room which was a great size. It’s a great location and the property is well kept. My favourite was the resident cat and dog
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews
Price from
US$129.60
1 night, 2 adults

Kai Zanzibar Hotel and Spa

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Kai Zanzibar Hotel and Spa provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Milton
From
Brazil
Employees extremely polite. The room is very clean. The food is marvellous. It’s our honeymoon and the helped to make our experience even more especial
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$394.69
1 night, 2 adults

Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only

Hotel in Nungwi

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

A
Anna
From
Ukraine
Fantastic view and awesome beach!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Price from
US$338.40
1 night, 2 adults

Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Nungwi

Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area.

A
Amy
From
Australia
Everything, the hotel was beautiful and clean and the rooms were very spacious. The staff went over and beyond to make sure we felt looked after, the staff were super friendly, from the front desk, security and restaurant staff. The service here was excellent compared to the other couple of hotels we stayed at on the island. Food was delicious, breakfast was very filling. What a wonderful experience we will be back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$247.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Oasis Residence

Hotel in Jambiani

The Oasis Residence has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and bar in Jambiani. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

V
Veronika
From
Spain
Everything was beyond perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Bahati Sunset Bungalows Michamvi

Hotel in Michamvi

Bahati Sunset Bungalows Michamvi has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Michamvi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Michamvi Kae Beach.

J
John
From
Tanzania
Our first stay at this resort was a wonderful one. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was very good. You get about six choices for breakfast and a fruit platter and juice of the day are included. There is a bar and restaurant on site that you pay extra, but we enjoyed both very much. Prices are reasonable. The sunsets are breathtaking, and the beach and ocean are easily accessible. Our room was comfortable and air conditioned.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$126
1 night, 2 adults

African Bungalows

Hotel in Nungwi

Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, African Bungalows offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

N
Nadezhda
From
Belgium
I liked the relaxing and calm atmosphere of the place. Guests live there but there is always more than enough space for everyone. The management is super friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with whatever request you have. The beach is very close and you will get a beach towel for free. The food is very tasty and the prices are very reasonable. I kept coming to this hotel for lunches and dinners even after I checked out and moved in to another area. The hotel is new, so it is very clean and cozy around. The interior design of the rooms is very beautiful. I would definitely stay there again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

AVO Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Dikoni

Located in Dikoni, a few steps from Uroa Public Beach, AVO Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

M
Matej
From
Slovakia
Clean pool, beautiful beachfront, great staff. Very quiet and relaxed place. It is good value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

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From US$100 per night
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From US$580 per night
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Located in Matemwe, 600 metres from Matemwe Beach, Haber Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

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Located in Jambiani, a few steps from Jambiani Beach, Mahi Mahi Beach Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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From US$65.60 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Hotel in Jambiani
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Two Palms features a garden, private beach area, a terrace and bar in Jambiani. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Hotel in Jambiani
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Located in Jambiani, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Mudi House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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From US$45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Featuring a terrace and a bar, Miramont Club Villas is set in Nungwi, 500 metres from Royal Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.

From US$64.80 per night

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From US$387.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
The location of the hotel is good, quiet and safe area. Hotel has good security measures applied. The accommodation was very good, clean and comfy. Quality of food was very good and they have wide selection of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel staff was always there for us, super friendly and helpful.
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VictoriaIv
Estonia
From US$1,030 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
The hotel is located on the best stretch of beach in zanzibar, not affected by high or low tides. Service is 5 star. The general manager tuan and his staff all make a tremendous effort in ensuring you get the best service possible. 5 star hotel, 5 star service, 5 star food, 5 star location.
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BILAAL
Zambia
From US$770 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Beach and sunset was beautiful Lovely attentive staff Rooms were immaculate and had new technology AC Zakora on the boats was extremely knowledgable and friendly Marianne the restaurant manager was a great lady who helped me with my allergies! Thank you for my special chocolate cake!
Guest review by
Jessica
United Kingdom
From US$460 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
The hotel staff is very welcoming, specifically Mr Erick, and the man who wears traditional zanzbar clothes was very welcoming .The staff in all kitchens are clean and smiling to the guests and jokes with us which makes our stay more fun 😁 The housekeepers are clean and nice .
Guest review by
nahla
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,361 reviews
The extraordinarily warm welcome of the staff (Fatima, Rashid, Sadick to name a few), ensuring the quality of the service down to the smallest details. The variety and quality of the food. The white sand and cleanliness of the beach are among many other things I really liked
Guest review by
Hamidou
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Lovely hotel to relax in. Not a lot around, but it is walking distance to The Rock Restaurant. We were upgraded to a bungalow right at the front and it was perfect. We stayed on valentines night too and they had live music and a meal. Very impressed.
Guest review by
Abigail
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Every detail was perfectly fitted, the ambiance was modern and exotic , we loved it! The staff was very service minded and professional. The food was absolutely excellent ! Every meal we took was a pleasure. We are very impressed by z hotel .
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VILLA FLEUR DE CACAO
Norway
From US$265 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
The room was awesome, clean, well equipped, had an excellent sea view. Breakfast was excellent every day, the swimming pool was very nice and clean, the staff very helpful and friendly and gardens around the hotel were refreshing to the eyes
Guest review by
Tim
Zambia
From US$882 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Excellence in every aspect, the staff were discreet yet always available. facilities were clean, in pristine condition and very well maintained. We have never felt so comfortable in a hotel.
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Oisin
Ireland
From US$99.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
We loved the hotel they have quite big space having greenery every where. Staff epecially Ajay room manager was helpful. Balram cooked delicious food. Everything was perfect.
Guest review by
Syed umer
Tanzania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Very friendly stufff. Everyone is helpful. The beach area is soooo beautiful. Food is delicious. Every night entertainment. Definitely going back to this hotel.
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Mari
Estonia
From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
It was a home away from home the place was clean and the location is prefect.The food was nice and fresh 😋
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Anesu
Zimbabwe
From US$345.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
Staff was outstanding and very welcoming. Always greeting you throughout the day and very accommodating.
Guest review by
john
United States
From US$239.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
Property of the Kendwa rock hotel is astonishing. Food is delicious and staff is really kind.
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Lovro
Croatia
From US$750 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Very good hotel and we were upgraded to an outstanding room.
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Jean-Louis
France
From US$550 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews
room size food clean facilities pool
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ibrahim
Kuwait
From US$575 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Private pool. Staff was very friendly
Guest review by
Sama
Finland

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10

As SA travellers the people on the beach can be a bit much -...

As SA travellers the people on the beach can be a bit much - but again you are interacting with other cultural - which is wonderful. Became friend with Daniel a Messai and will keep touch. The Zanzibar are warm honest people. I loved the Jumbo while walking along the beach
Guest review by
PHILIP DE WET
South Africa
8.0

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at...

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at Stone Town, you feel perfectly safe, everybody is friendly, nobody is harassing you. Typically enjoyed walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town, sniffing up all kinds of scents.
Guest review by
Pieter
United Arab Emirates
10

The beach is beautiful and the water very warm.

The beach is beautiful and the water very warm. Because of the strong tides there's only water in the morning and the afternoon but it makes the beach very interesting and beautiful and gives the oportunity to walk far out and find seashells and starfish. The only downside to the beach is the many very insisting sellers who make it impossible to go for a walk without being approached.
Guest review by
Trine
Belgium
8.0

A peaceful and welcoming town with a strong sense of...

A peaceful and welcoming town with a strong sense of community and a safe, relaxing atmosphere. We stayed in a peaceful part of town, where there were noticeably fewer street vendors selling beads and souvenirs compared to other areas. This made the atmosphere even more calm and relaxing, allowing us to fully enjoy the local charm without feeling overwhelmed.
Guest review by
Iwona
Poland
10

Our stay was amazing and peaceful.

Our stay was amazing and peaceful. The staff was funny and very friendly. Big thanks to Jana and her staff, Lameck in the restaurant section and Janet in housekeeping was so sweet and they looked after us at our 8-night stay. I would recommend this resort to anyone.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Matemwe was nice - the beach part.

Matemwe was nice - the beach part. Sad to see the poverty behind the gates of the hotel. The tides were a bit different from what we have expected as the water would leave the beach at 9am and return around 5pm. If you did not make it to swim early in the morning, you missed it. We took a reef walk which was beautiful, saw a lot of see creatures, and that was very amazing experience. Also took a boat tour to see the sunset - it was worth the trip. Did not like how the locals would just stop on the beach and start shouting at you to buy smth. Also the part of the hotel beach is not segregated in any way, which does not give you a privacy enough. The food was amazing though - the hotel goes much beyond - and all day brekfast concept was amazing.
Guest review by
Sonya B.N.
Austria
8.0

Kendwa beach was definitely the best beach compared to...

Kendwa beach was definitely the best beach compared to Nungwi, especially the south part. Even in low tide it was easy to take a swim. Also the beach here is wider and feel less crowded. As on the complete stretch there were many people trying to sell you stuff but on the south part not so many ”permanent” sales people other than the ones having sheds. The Maasai roaming around are friendly but just say no with a smile and most will not be persistent in their effort to sell you something..
Guest review by
Peter
Sweden
10

This is not a touristy location... it is off the beaten...

This is not a touristy location... it is off the beaten track... a village, by the sea, with an increasing number of resorts being added. I hope it does not lose its charm to the crowds. This is a quiet, special place.
Guest review by
Fiona
United Kingdom
8.0

Michamvi is located approximately 65 kilometers from...

Michamvi is located approximately 65 kilometers from Forodhani, and the journey can feel quite long—particularly if you have just arrived in Zanzibar. The drive is somewhat uncomfortable due to the condition of the road, which consists largely of worn, uneven tarmac. Additionally, the area lacks local street food options, leaving nearby hotels—most of which are high-end and expensive—as the primary dining choices. As someone who genuinely enjoys the rich and flavorful cuisine of Stone Town, I found the food in the area to be rather bland and not reflective of its price point.
Guest review by
Anonymous
South Africa
10

I loved that it was a proper reflection of the Island in...

I loved that it was a proper reflection of the Island in that you took home the beauty of the place and kindness of the people. It was not loud or noisy and had very few touristy hotels and vendors hassling you
Guest review by
suzie ovenstone
South Africa