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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.

T
Tim
From
Zambia
The staff were exceptional especially Seif and Mwinyi at the reception. The staff at the restaurant and house keeping were very good. The swimming pool was awesome. Enjoyed so much aerobics in water by canary staff directing us
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,198 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.

s
stella
From
Tanzania
i like the way stuffs and Environment is gud each and everythinng is perfect i will go there next time with my family
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,543 reviews
Price from
US$168.80
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
Cecilia
From
Sweden
Well planned bungalows with a lot of love in the details. . Awesome breakfast that no one will leave hungry. No finish time, so great if you sleep over 😊 The bar and the restaurant were great with a big social area to talk to other guests. Very good massage available at the place. Very nice owner and staff who always tried to help you..Free water available. A cat and a dog ♥️ Pool and beds.for relax 3 minutes to the beach. 5 minutes to Spanish dancer's diving club
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,837 reviews
Price from
US$97.20
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.

U
Umm-E-Habiba
From
United Kingdom
The facilities, the actual hotel was incredible. The room, the staff it was just the most beautiful place!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$330.72
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.

T
Titus
From
Tanzania
The location was excellent. More improvement on breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 263 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.

H
HECK LARA
From
Brazil
Very friendly employees, they will do their best for you to have the most amazing experience. The food is REALLY DELICIOUS, the "seafood salad" and the "mixed prawns and calamari" skewers are a must have. The view from the hotel room is out of this world. I could not recommend this place more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Price from
US$157.50
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.

O
Olena
From
Ukraine
Everything was amazing! Villa and territory was clean and looks like on photo. Personal of hotel really friendly and ready to help. The meal was delicious, almost every dinner was special menu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Price from
US$160
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.

P
Philippa
From
Australia
The entire property is really well laid out, with trees around the pool that give it a really warm and intimate feeling but also provide much-needed shade if you burn easily like I do. The food area and swing seats are inviting and relaxing, so it's a real oasis. The rooms are light and comfortable with good air conditioning. They are also remarkably sound proof, with some of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in in Tanzania. The owners and staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful, and I love the resident kittens they have taken in. The food was good and breakfast was filling and tasty. It's well located in that the beach and shops are in very easy walking distance, but it isn't impacted by the hustle and bustle or the noise that is common in other venues. A really delightful find, we will certainly be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 270 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.

S
Sophie
From
Netherlands
Everything was great. The location, the room, the pool, the breakfast. In our two months in Zanzibar we’ve been all over the island and this is truly one of the best places we’ve been to. the staff is very involved, which means that the accommodation is well maintained and everything runs smoothly. Hope it stays that way, so I can come back some day! They have lovely dogs too by the way :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults

Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden.

M
Muhammad Abu
From
United Kingdom
The staff are the people who make this place what it is. Excellent service from the managers at check in, security, cleaners and the restaurant staff. I visited with my wife and child and they made us all feel very welcome and safe. Celina gave my 2 year old a hug every time she saw her and made her day. The boys at the bar Patrick and djuma was excellent. Very highly recommended this place if you’re looking for a chilled out vibe in Zanzibar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Price from
US$209
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$120 per night
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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

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
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
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
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
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