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Canary Nungwi Hotel & Free SPA

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 1,200 feet from beach

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. I recently had the pleasure of staying here, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism by the staff. Their welcoming smiles immediately set the tone for a memorable stay. One aspect that truly stood out was the level of service provided by the hotel staff. They went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my stay was perfect. Whether it was assisting with luggage, providing recommendations for local attractions, or attending to any requests I had, the staff always delivered with a genuine desire to make my stay enjoyable. I was particularly impressed by the manager, who exemplified true hospitality. Their presence was felt throughout my stay, and they took personal responsibility for ensuring that I was well taken care of. From ensuring that my room was comfortable to checking in regularly to see if there was anything else they could assist with, the manager's attention to detail was truly commendable. Moreover, the overall ambiance of the hotel was delightful. The facilities were well-maintained, and cleanliness was clearly a priority. Whether relaxing in the lobby or enjoying a meal at the hotel restaurant, I always felt comfortable and at easeIn. conclusion, my experience at was nothing short of perfect. The combination of exceptional service, welcoming staff, and attention to detail truly sets this hotel apart. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable stay

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9.6
Exceptional
1,753 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

Z-Lodge Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Lodge Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. We love the decorations and the rooms are so spacious and comfy. all staffs are friendly and polite. we love the location too it’s easier to reach beach and when it’s evening it’s good to see the sunset.

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9
Wonderful
1,317 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Zanzibella Hotel & SPA

Kiwengwa - 50 feet from beach

Located in Kiwengwa, 41 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Wonderful stay, amazing staff friendly and welcoming , the reception is exceptional, and the Housekeeping… is absolutely outstanding. Nothing short of magnificent

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9.1
Wonderful
1,165 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Babalao Bungalows

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 500 feet from beach

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. Wow best surprise ever a paradise behind the wall . Every close to everything Free coffee tea and cold water . Everything 10/10 First place ever in all my years to get a well deserved 10

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9.7
Exceptional
1,711 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Makofi Guest House

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 550 feet from beach

Makofi Guest House is located in Nungwi, 200 metres from Spanish Dancer Divers. The property offers free WIFI in the common areas and is 100 meters from Nungwi beach.

A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. -attentive staff, very accommodating -comfy enough to relax with common area -decent wifi, can work from home -great interior and design -bbq buffet dinner event -good food but can be expensive

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9
Wonderful
1,132 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Mahali Zanzibar

Paje Beach, Paje - 250 feet from beach

Featuring a private beach area, a year-round outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, Mahali Zanzibar is set in Paje, Zanzibar. The hotel features a sun terrace and views of the sea.

Guests can enjoy à la carte meals at the on-site restaurant that features panoramic sea views or/and a drink at the beach bar. the Simba room was amazing, huge room and beautiful in front of the ocean

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9.1
Wonderful
1,058 reviews
Price from
£118
per night

Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel

Mfumbwi

Facing the beachfront, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Mfumbwi and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Everything was perfect, the place , the location , the staff and the owners are the best I ever met in my life

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9.8
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
£208
per night

TIANDE Boutique Hotel

Pwani Mchangani - 750 feet from beach

Located in Pwani Mchangani, 300 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, TIANDE Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The property is so pretty- the gardens are beautiful and it’s a quick walk to the beach. Although TianDe isn’t directly on the beach, Mariola (the owner) has a friendly relationship with a neighboring hotel that is first row, so guests can spend time there during the day. The bar and restaurant area are lovely and the food is yummy and fresh- we tried breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pool is sparkling, and the staff is warm and hard-working. Our room was clean and comfortable, with A/C, tea/coffee, good shower, nice decor. Mariola and her boyfriend live on site- they are doing a fantastic job running TianDe with a lot of hard work and love. We wish them success and will recommend to TianDe to anyone traveling to Zanzibar.

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9.4
Wonderful
128 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only

Nungwi

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
Wonderful
210 reviews
Price from
£428
per night

Sunny Villa Matemwe

Matemwe - 300 feet from beach

Sunny Villa Matemwe has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matemwe. 90 metres from Matemwe Beach and 45 km from Peace Memorial Museum, the hotel offers a range of water sports facilities. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Great place to stay, staff were very friendly and accomodating. rooms very spacious, nice pool and the food was also very good.

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9.1
Wonderful
122 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

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