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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.

I
Igor
From
Spain
The staff was really nice and welcoming, the place is really close to the beach and the food is great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,156 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.

A
Ahmed Khamis Hamood Alfarsi
From
United Arab Emirates
Perfect hotel and very kind and cooperative stuff specifically Ms. shaima she was always ready for help .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,548 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.

S
Suzette
From
Canada
Babalao Bungalow is a hidden GEM 💎 in Nungwi!! Location was everything and more! I had a phenomenal experience from start to finish! Max, the host/owner, went above and beyond...sharing details about restaurants in the area and a thorough description of how to navigate around Nungwi! I'm a solo traveler and I was super super comfortable at Babalao Bungalow! Best of all...I extended my stay and Max was super kind to accommodate me! The staff were very friendly and breakfast was exceptional! I got most of my breakfast packed up to go as most of my days was off site for tours and adventures! Thank you Thank you and Thank you Max and Staff for making this solo trip so memorable 💖 Bonus there is a super cute doggie!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,840 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.

I
Ibrahim
From
Germany
We stayed at Kai Zanzibar for our anniversary and couldn’t have picked a better place. The room was spacious, beautifully designed with earthy tones and local touches that felt both luxurious and authentic. Breakfasts were fresh and generous …tropical fruits, warm pastries, eggs made to order..The staff were so warm and genuine…they surprised us with flowers and even a slice of cake for our special day
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$310.20
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.

M
Mwahafa
From
Namibia
Breakfast was good and the rooms views and location were absolutely perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 255 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.

L
Leo
From
Iceland
Amazing and relaxing experience at this hotel. Great hospitality and service, by the beachfront away from touristic places and close to local people doing their daily business and local kids playing around. Still in walking distance to other restaurants, markets etc. I highly recommend 😎❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$162
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
Veliana
From
Bulgaria
Everything- the staff was super nice, the food was very tasty and the pool… 😍😍😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 178 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.

M
Maria
From
Norway
We had such a great stay at Bahati - lovely staff, bungalows and the best place to watch the sunset! Highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
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.

A
Asim
From
Sweden
The bungalows were beautifully designed, offering a charming and authentic atmosphere surrounded by nature. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always available to help. The location was peaceful and relaxing, yet conveniently close to the beach and local attractions. Breakfast was fresh.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 265 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.

J
Julia
From
Switzerland
The staff at the hotel were incredibly friendly and helpful. They really went out of their way to make the whole experience as convenient and relaxing as possible. It seemed that, out of all the resorts in this area, this one was the most personal, authentic and tranquil. Thank you for the great service. Ps. Thank you so much for letting me take the book home from the common area :)
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden.

From US$209 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews

Set in Paje, 700 metres from Paje Beach, Samawa Living offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$242 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

Situated in Kiwengwa, 100 metres from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Breeze Zanzibar features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$140 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Situated in Nungwi, Casa Dantes Hotel & Spa has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

From US$217 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Located in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach, Sand Beach Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Facing the beachfront, Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani Mdogo and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

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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.

From US$100 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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Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Jaribu Beach Hotel is set in Paje in the Zanzibar Region, 39 km from Zanzibar City.

From US$82 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Set in Kendwa, 400 metres from Kendwa Beach, Kendwa Crystal Coast Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 300 metres, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

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Hotel in Jambiani
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Set in Jambiani, a few steps from Jambiani Beach, Jerry offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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Hotel in Paje
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Located in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Tikipalmbeachhotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Facing the beachfront, Zanzi beach hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Nungwi and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.

From US$130 per night

Two Palms

Hotel in Jambiani
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 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.

From US$72 per night

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From US$408.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
We loved our 10 nights stay. It is a really cosy hotel, not too big, so for our honeymoon stay was just perfect! We loved the food, the beach, all inclusive drinks, our cute bungalow with terrace facing the ocean! The whole place needs updating, sure - some maintenance, paiting or upgrating - but the first impression of the hotel and our room, was amazing. Hotel has great vibe, with beautiful flowers and plants all around. Open concept was just great! We liked the gym, it is very small but most of the times we were alone so we really, really enjoyed it! The whole team working in the hotel is amazing! They work really hard to provide excellent service for all the guests.
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Sylwana
Portugal
From US$770 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
From the first moment we entered Zuri it was perfect. This hotel guarantees perfect relaxation and high quality service from A to Z. We were really charmed by the place. Whether it was the spacious and stylish rooms, the highly professional staff, the high class gastronomy to the point of I would say fine dining cuisine or the private beach right by the Indian Ocean or the swimming pool where one could perfectly relax at any time of the day. There is really nothing in Zuri that is not an experience. If one has the opportunity to come to this hotel one should definitely do it because you will not find a better hotel in Zanzibar, and I dare say not even far and wide.
Guest review by
Barbora
Slovakia
From US$1,030 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
This is a fantastic place to stay at if you want to celebrate a anniversary. Fantastic Villas with a perfect beach you just can dream of, the best at Zanzibar, and it is real. Very kind, amazing and helpful personal, top service and fantastic good food. The Chefs and restaurants are world class and could easily have a Michelin star. You really feel that you are taking care of. They make sure you get the best relaxing stay and experience. Even the Manager is showing up and make sure you have the BEST stay. You just don’t want to leave… We will absolute come back.
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Tomas
Sweden
From US$345.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
friendly staff, delicious food, wonderful nature...we had a very comfortable dream vacation with my daughter. a clean hotel, everyone is ready to help. there are cats and they are very sweet. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel. very nice food, tropical fruits were served. every day there was a different concept of food service. i loved the cocktails. the horses were great. children's playgrounds, a pier in the middle of the sea, pools and much more
Guest review by
ELVAN
Turkey
From US$577 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
3rd time there and always excellent with a great attention to clients. 50 m long swimming pool when tide is low sea when tide is high. The new arrangement of the beach villas with direct sand access to the beach is great Special mention to Edith and her team decorating our room everyday . Kind attention for my birthday
Guest review by
Jacques
France
From US$460 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 146 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
From US$750 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Excellent facilities, spacious large room, superbly clean everywhere, staff are very friendly and helpful and willing to do all they can to ensure you have a great stay. The pools and the beach were stunning. It had something for everyone.
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kate
United Arab Emirates
From US$767 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 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$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,215 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
beautiful with lots of things to do. nice spa. great pools great beach front. we had a really lovely stay.
Guest review by
mojisola
Nigeria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,368 reviews
The location was good, the property was beautiful and very clean. The people was very kindly and helpful.
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Ovidiu Pal
Hungary
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
the boutique feel of the place it was so nice & the staff made it they were so sweet and accommodating
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Gwen
United Arab Emirates
From US$239.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
We chose the Deluxe king room with an Arabic style. Very large room and thematic. Very comfortable.
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David
Switzerland
From US$458 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews
Beautiful location, staff were all excellent and so friendly, great facilities
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Jim
Australia
From US$99.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
The stuff and the layout it is in a quiet location
Guest review by
Paul
Switzerland
From US$265 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
The dinning area was exquisite
Guest review by
Marcas
Uganda

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8.0

The vibes are great — everything you need is nearby,...

The vibes are great — everything you need is nearby, including shops, restaurants, and tour offices. Restaurants on the beach tend to be a bit pricey, but if you take a short walk into the side streets, you’ll find places offering the same quality food at much more reasonable prices. What I didn’t like were the beach boys — they’re nice and friendly, but can be a bit annoying as they keep trying to sell things. They’re not too pushy, but it’s hard to relax when someone approaches you every couple of minutes. The only time you can truly enjoy some peace is early in the morning. Important note : you have to strongly negotiate the prices and people are very nice and easy going Try to learn few words from their language they will be super happy :)
Guest review by
Raafat
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