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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. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Everything about this place is amazing….I would recommend here 100%

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9.5
Exceptional
1,115 reviews
Price from
US$126.95
per night

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. Our stay at the Mora Hotel in Zanzibar was perfect from start to finish. The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Special thanks to Fabian from Muyuni Beach Club and Ajay who manages the front desk, who truly stood out with their exceptional service. The hotel has beautiful pools and an amazing spa. Both Jikan and Horizon restaurants have delicious food, and the breakfast each morning was fantastic. We went on some paid water activities from the hotel such as snorkeling and dolphin watching, which were unique experiences. There are facilities and things to do for all kinds of visitors; families with kids, couples, and friend groups. The Pause Spa was another highlight of our stay, the couples massage there was incredibly relaxing. Overall, the Mora Hotel made our trip to Zanzibar an unforgettable one, and we can't wait to return.

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9
Superb
1,707 reviews
Price from
US$559
per night

Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service.

Activities such as hiking, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. We had a great time right at the beachfront. It’s a very local experience. It’s a villages right nearby. My friends and I had a blast.

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9.3
Superb
1,035 reviews
Price from
US$113.85
per night

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 hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Our stay at Zanzibella Hotel and SPA was nothing short of magical. The staff's warm hospitality and attention to detail surpassed our expectations, ensuring that every moment of our stay was unforgettable. Without a doubt, Zanzibella is a true oasis in paradise, and we cannot wait to return for another unforgettable experience

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9.1
Superb
1,551 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. 200 metres from Nungwi Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Great place to be for my family and I. I had opted one night but getting to the place made me have an extra night.. Perfect experience... Thank you guys!!

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9.7
Exceptional
1,861 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a private beach area. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. We had lovely time here ! Amazing location - right on the beach. You can see breathtaking sunrise every morning just a few steps from your bed. Beautiful african bungalows with very nice facilities, perfectly clean all the time. Staff were kind, friendly and so helpful ! Our kids really liked the pool. Also the breakfast and other meals in restaurant were excellent - especially fruit. Hope we will come back 🙂

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9.1
Superb
1,073 reviews
Price from
US$76.95
per night

Compass Hostel in Nungwi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Everything! The breakfast was also great

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9.7
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, The Nest Tropical Oasis Resort can be found in Paje, close to Paje Beach and 36 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. some ants in the bathroom but they didn’t bother us. we were in the jungle afterall - super immersive and great stay.

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9.1
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
US$320.62
per night

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. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Rooms have a balcony with a sea view. Stunning location and breathtaking views. Specially at low tide. — a perfect place to unwind.

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9.3
Superb
229 reviews
Price from
US$450
per night

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. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. We loved the location being on the beautiful Nungwi beach, great sunsets and a perfectly clean, modern hotel. The staff were so nice and helpful, very thoughtful as well, especially the ladies cleaning the rooms, we always had magnificent flower and towel arrangements and they were just so sweet. The receptionist is also so welcoming and kind. The staff in the restaurant were also very attentive and always coming to give more water if needed. The food was very tasty and well seasoned. The prices were reasonable (in dollars). The chicken and mango salad was to die for :). Bonus points for the breakfast as it was really yummy and different every day which really pleasantly surprised us. Debbie, one of the waitresses was such a golden girl, we really loved her and made real friends (we wish her luck for her upcoming wedding). The wifi was perfect with extenders all over the hotel, great for anyone looking to work from there or watch movies in the room. Overall, we had a great experience and really recommend this lovely boutique hotel.

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9.6
Exceptional
248 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

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