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Set in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Nungwi Hotel & Free SPA offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a bowling alley and a terrace. The hotel provides an indoor pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

Everyone is really kind and everything was really nice.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,750 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

Babalao Bungalows has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Nungwi. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nungwi Beach is 100 metres from Babalao Bungalows, while Royal Beach is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from the hotel.

The breakfast is excellent. Very good service and the host, Ahmet is very thoughtful and kind.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,712 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Offering pool views, Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only in Nungwi offers accommodation, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and water sports facilities. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

Nungwi Beach is a few steps from the lodge, while Royal Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only.

First off, I want to thank Jessica for her communication and kindness during our stay. She was very helpful! Secondly, I appreciate the property manager for answering the phone for us when we were trying to find the location when we first got here. I was frustrated and he assured that he would come get us from wherever we were to make sure we made it to the property ok. The room was very clean and lovely. We stayed in the beach front villa. It was beautiful night and day. As an American (because you know we love our A/C), I was very happy about the cold A/C they had in the room. It was never hot and this was appreciated as Zanzibar is hot and humid. We had a hiccup in regards to the breakfast in the room/at the pool. I originally planned to have it on a specific day but it did not show up on that day. I spoke with the staff and they served it to us the next morning. We also had a late check out and i was very thankful they let us stay in the room past check out time. We were able to enjoy our in-room breakfast because of this and did not feel rushed at all. Shower great. Bed great. Very spacious room. The amenities in the room were also nice. I read online somewhere that the hotels typically try to keep the beach locals away from the property to the best of their ability. I will say, be prepared to constantly be sold to when trying to relax on the property. All day long , there was constantly “beach boys” trying to sell you stuff. I appreciate the security guard on the beach keeping the other tourist away from our beach swings. So many of them walked up and he kindly asked them to leave. This was nice because I feel like there would have been a line had he not been there to do this. It made us feel special. They arranged an airport drop off for us and got us on our way in time.

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9
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
£435
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 600 metres from Royal Beach, Daniel Zanzibar Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Located around 1.1 km from Nungwi Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.5 km away from Kendwa Beach. Guests can enjoy African and Italian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

10+++ We had an amazing stay at this hotel! The beds were incredibly comfortable, reminiscent of those in 4 to 5-star hotels. The rooms were equipped with both fans and air conditioning, and they were always clean and tidy. The beautifully landscaped courtyard added to the overall charm. The breakfast spread was unbelievably delicious, and the chef truly impressed us with the delightful dishes we tried. A special highlight was the friendly little monkey in the courtyard. We enjoyed spending time with it, feeding it, and it was heartwarming to see it happily playing with us every day. We want to thank the Mr. who runs this hotel, he helped us with even the smallest details during our stay. We highly recommend this accommodation, and we will come back again for sure. Mitar & Viki

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9.1
Superb
151 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Featuring a terrace with pool views, pool with a view and a garden, Zuzanu house can be found in Nungwi, close to Nungwi Beach and 1.6 km from Royal Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.7 km from Kendwa Beach. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

We had a wonderful time, Zuzana and her team were just amazing, providing us information on the area and helping us to have an amazing time there.

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9.6
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Zanzicrown features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Nungwi Beach is 100 metres from Zanzicrown, while Royal Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.

Elena and her team ( Naser & Omar ) was very friendly, kind and helpfull. I enjoyed the morning time with the local fruites and Elena’s delicious home made cakes. they will organise your trips and tours during your stay if you ask and they are really professional in it. its a recommanded place for both solo and couples travelers.

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9.2
Superb
378 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 600 metres from Nungwi Beach, Malika Nungwi Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Located around 600 metres from Royal Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.6 km away from Kendwa Beach. Guests can enjoy African and American dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

the hotel is in a really convenient location, helpful staff who went the extra mile to accommodate us after the bad beginning of the stay, etc. good price to value ratio as well.

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9
Superb
762 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Gaia Villas features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. The property is set 600 metres from Nungwi Beach, 1.7 km from Kendwa Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The property is allergy-free and is located 600 metres from Royal Beach.

Everything was great - very nice accommodation, clean and close to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff and owners, we really enjoyed our stay at Gaia Villas. Breakfast was delicious 😊 Would recommend this place 👍

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9.4
Superb
462 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Set within less than 1 km of Royal Beach and a 16-minute walk of Kendwa Beach, Mimi na wewe villa offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nungwi. The property has pool and garden views, and is 1.4 km from Nungwi Beach. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking is available.

The Staff is above my expectations almost family like atmosphere. the chefs are very accommodating the owner is above the opration , food is top and reasonable $.most definitely recommend it and come back again.

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9.2
Superb
203 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 400 metres from Royal Beach, Opera Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Kendwa Beach and around a 15-minute walk from Nungwi Beach. The air-conditioned rooms provide pool view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

Gorgeous swimming pool Delicious buffet breakfast Spacious and sparkling clean room Beautiful garden 5 minutes by walk till the beach, shortcut, you must to know the way, tiny way in between 2x walls Kendwa is the best beach in Zanzibar, white sand

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9.3
Superb
533 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.
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  • Avg. price/night: £157.90
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 594 reviews
    The hotel is at the heart of Nungwi beach right on the beach. You can enjoy the ocean view while relaxing on the infinity pool. Nice private beach. The cafeteria is set up right on the beach so you enjoy the breeze while eating.
    md
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £84.55
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 150 reviews
    The location of the accommodation right on the beachfront was phenomenal, with amazing sunrises every morning reminiscent of an English breakfast. The hosts were always quick to respond and help. The room was very clean and tidied up daily. The air conditioning in the room, especially on an island where it gets hot, is fantastic. Soap, shampoo, and towels were always available upon request, which made for a pleasant stay for travelers.
    Oscar Ivan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £84.55
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 150 reviews
    Cocolala is right on the beachfront. Great aircon and fans in the rooms. Excellent hot water shower. And delicious breakfasts. Handy to lots of restaurants, ATM cash machine and mini supermarkets. Excellent wifi. The owner and staff are friendly and accommodating.
    Celia
    People with friends
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Right on the beach so you can just walk down straight into the ocean. Also the staff were amazing and the food was great too. Also the WiFi was good enough for me to work from the hotel
    Danielle
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £134.21
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 222 reviews
    The property has a really nice pool with jacuzzi and a great restaurant. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they provide you everything. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and very clean. You can also enjoy a massage (extra charge) which I definitely recommend. Also they have a brand new beach bar, right on the beach, it is amazing to spend time there sunbathing and enjoying the marvelous sunset. Amazing music with live dj!
    Iulia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £187.90
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,300 reviews
    Staff are very friendly and helpful Ocean view rooms are amazing. Sunrise view over the ocean was my favourite thing to wake up too and laying out right on the beach with the comfort of being in your room very special.
    Nonhlanhla
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £86.05
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,005 reviews
    Lovely simple hotel at the amazing location. Right on the lovely Nungwi beach. Everyday you can watch the beautiful sunset and take long walks along the beach. A lots of restaurants and shops at walking distance. The staff is friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. Every morning different fruits. The avocado salad, which was delicious. Also the food you can choose from the sit menu is tasty. During dinner they have tables right on the beach, which is lovely.
    Marge
    Group
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,193 reviews
    The location is out of this world; it is right on the beach and whether you are sat at the restaurant, the pool or main bar you always have a view on the ocean. The staff are so friendly, welcoming and helpful. The food and drink offers a large variety and the bar staff will make any cocktails on request.
    Jessica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £113.69
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 693 reviews
    What's not to like. A lovely introduction by Iman which was a first in Zanzibar. A perfect spot right on the beach, breakfast overlooking the ocean. .. perfect. Breakfast was delicious and satisfying. Plenty of loungers cushions and parasols for shade. An added bonus was an off licence just round the corner to purchase a cold beer 🍺 whilst Watching the evening sunset. Lots of restaurants a stone's throw away if you don't eat in the hotel. Although we ate elsewhere the food in the hotel looked yummy....
    kath
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,029 reviews
    Warere Beach Hotel is located right on the beach. Our bungalow was overlooking the water and the pool. Because of that we could hear the ocean at night, which was amazing. The room was very clean and it had everything you need to shower, a safe and coffee maker. The staff is great and the food is very good. You can reach the village center by food or taxi. Walking on the beach to the nearby hotels is highly recommended.
    Susanne
    Young couple
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