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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.

World Wide Supermarket is 200 metres from Makofi Guest House, while Baobab Tree is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 55 km from the property.

it was a perfect place to stay in nungwi. the stuff was always super friendly and helped us with all we needed. the food is excellent and worth to give it a try. 200m from the beach! c u again :) Michael

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9
Superb
1,151 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Wakanda Nungwi, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Nungwi, 1.4 km from Royal Beach, 2.6 km from Kendwa Beach, as well as 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Cheetah's Rock is 45 km from the guest house and Mangapwani Coral Cave is 48 km away.

The hotel is very conveniently located and it is very close to the beach. The owner Selchuk is a great local guide. He informs you about all the attractions. The breakfast they serve is also very good. The rooms are very large too.

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9.1
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Situated in Nungwi, within 500 metres of Supermarket and less than 1 km of East Africa Diving, MITI Beach Bungalows features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

At the guest house, rooms include a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at MITI Beach Bungalows also boast a garden view.

Everything was brilliant and it was such a quiet nice place, we loved it

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9.3
Superb
394 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

Located in Nungwi, on the quieter north east coast of Zanzibar, Game Fish Lodge is situated along the beachfront and features an in-house restaurant, bar and a sun terrace. Free private parking is offered on site.

We had the pleasure to spend six nights with Colin and Lesley and had such a great time. super nice location in Nungwi. perfect for the peace and quiet we wanted. The food was great and we just felt so relaxed just being there. If you want a five star all inclusive hotel this is not for you but if you wanna feel like a home Ana’s from home this is the place to be in Zanzibar.

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9
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
£188
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

One of the cleanest hotels and rooms in nungwi, youssef the owner is the best person ive met in all zanzibar. He helped us a lot and he really makes sure to insure our confort. Victor two is an amazing person. Really enjoyed my stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

At the guest house, units come with a desk. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the guest house.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the guest house. Guests may eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch and brunch.

Nice outdoor area with palm treas, close to the beach

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8.6
Fabulous
210 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Situated within 1.3 km of Royal Beach and 1.3 km of Nungwi Beach in Nungwi, HOMELAND SWAHILI LODGE Nungwi Backpacker Apartments BUDGET offers accommodation with seating area. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Very Good hospitality Excellent

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8.9
Fabulous
189 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves African cuisine.

All the staff were friendly but Melina , Anita & Masai stood out for being exceptional. They all made our stay very comfortable, we were treated like family . We really felt at home . I was celebrating my birthday and woke up to surprise decorations and balloons at our door step in the morning. Now that was heart warming thank you so much 🥰

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8.6
Fabulous
202 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. The units come with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

Our stay at Carpe Diem was exactly what we wanted, thanks to the very nice and friendly owners - Haluk and Nana. They provided us with the most important information, advice, and even suggestions on how to make the most of our time there, all at affordable prices. They also advised us on how to interact with the locals and how to select the tour offers that are truly worthwhile. This was the best service we could have received. The room was very spacious, the bed very comfortable, and the breakfast/meals were delicious. The terrace is the perfect place to retreat from the sun when you need a break and a coffee/cold beer. 😊 We are very grateful that we met Haluk and Nana, who were available at any time for any request or discussion. We highly recommend Carpe Diem. Thank you very much, Haluk and Nana, for everything! 🤗

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8.9
Fabulous
250 reviews

Set in Nungwi, 300 metres from Nungwi Beach, Papaya Guest House Nungwi offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Royal Beach and around 1.9 km from Kendwa Beach. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

All the people in Zanzibar are so good and friendly but the staff in Papaya…they are something different. They are the most friendly and calm people you’ll ever met and you must be sure that your stay here will be 100% better than any other place. You will get delicious fruits for breakfast every single morning and as you wait for the breakfast you can enjoy the music they listen while preparing the food. The beach is just 2 minutes away and you can find many places to have lunch or dinner around. There’s not mosquitoes in the rooms and if there’s, be sure that Mohamed will help you with that. Thank you for the experience, Papaya!

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8.1
Very good
688 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £38.52
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,645 reviews
    Great location, attentive staff and great hosts Max and his wife. The food here is amazing. And the pool too.
    Ilze
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £20.06
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 29 reviews
    Very cozy accommodation! Andrea is such a great host! When I was feeling sick and couldn’t go out to eat, she cooked me some rice. She was always super helpful and friendly!
    Clara
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £20.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 190 reviews
    Nice vibes, nice people, and awesome host, also the rooftop was the one of the highlights of this hostel. Definitely do the snorkling tour, its so cheap and amazing
    Tuna Murat
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.26
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 74 reviews
    Nadya is great host who gave some really awesome recommendations (from restaurants to going to a secret sand bank), and all of them were top rated. MaNa is a super quiet place, just 2 mins walk from the beach, and about 15 mins walk (on the beach) from the busy part of Nungwi beach. Great food options everywhere nearby. And the place is super clean, lots of care gone into it.
    Pankaj
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £16.05
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 14 reviews
    charming, quiet villa on the east side of Nungwi. with a large garden and a space with a pool table. Very nice for those who want seek a location in Nungwi and still very close to the beach. I rented the room with private bathroom which is very spacious as well as the bathroom. The breakfast is local and includes fruits, chapati, eggs, coffee and tea. Mike the host is very accommodating. But the most interesting point remains the unbeatable value for money on Nungwi.
    abdelmounaim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £16.85
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 381 reviews
    The accommodation and host were very nice! Dula helped us with everything inclucing finding good restaurants and cheap tours! We would recommend this guesthouse for everyone who wants to relax and explore in Nungwi:) Dula was very friendly and kind, he will help you with everything! If you want peace and relaxed atmosphere, this is for you!
    Tjaša
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £50.76
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    I enjoyed my stay very much ❤️ the accomodation is just in perfect location! It is in the middle of Nungwi, so you can go more on west to enjoy more turistic but beautiful beaches, or more on east for more calm, local beach experience. Or you can just swim on the beach which is like 3 minutes from guest house 🙂 It is in very calm area, no noise from Nungwi parties 🙏 and Kosta is just great host! Easy to talk and he cares for his guests very much! Hakuna matata! 🙂 During my stay I felt like a family member ☺️ Thank you once again! ❤️
    Máchová
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.76
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    I enjoyed my stay very much ❤️ the accomodation is just in perfect location! It is in the middle of Nungwi, so you can go more on west to enjoy more turistic but beautiful beaches, or more on east for more calm, local beach experience. Or you can just swim on the beach which is like 3 minutes from guest house 🙂 It is in very calm area, no noise from Nungwi parties 🙏 and Kosta is just great host! Easy to talk and he cares for his guests very much! Hakuna matata! 🙂 During my stay I felt like a family member ☺️ Thank you once again! ❤️
    Máchová
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 378 reviews
    Amazing little hotel next to Nungwi beach Rooms are comfortable and clean Great location next to superb local restaurants On the quieter side of Nungwi beach but only a 5-10 minute to cover everything you'd need Excellent staff - Elena is an amazing host! Laundry services super cheap Breakfast was nice with different amazing home made cakes every morning As a bonus the cat Paolina was super cute!
    Ahsan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.30
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 447 reviews
    This place is a few steps away from the best beach in Zanzibar. Perfect location for a place that's not a beachfront. It is also located right next to the city center so there are restaurants, mini markets, bars and other shops everywhere within walking distance. Great hosts
    Ishmael Sibiya
    Young couple
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