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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. The staff are very friendly,soo helpful,the price is soo worth it,very good ambiance,wonderful hosts,the customer care is very good,rooms are clean,the staff are kind

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9.6
Exceptional
1,095 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. Lovely food and great amenities

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9
Superb
1,694 reviews
Price from
US$618
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. Spacious room. Great breakfast selection. Lovely staff. Always water in my room and they came every evening to bug spray, close curtains and put the mosquito net down. Lovely place and the beach/surroundings are beautiful too.

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9.3
Superb
1,034 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. At first glance it was the beautiful flowers everywhere, cute little alleys full of lush smells of flowers. Everything is so clean! Room big and that balcony!!!!! We slept on it every day !!! What was amazing about the hotel was that our beds were prepared every night for us with moskitiera closed and night lights on. CUTE

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9.1
Superb
1,550 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. Friendly owner Mr Alp Outside landscape Clean

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9.7
Exceptional
1,873 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. Everything amazing, nothing to complaint about it…very charmed area, swimming pool and facilities

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9.1
Superb
1,074 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. So clean , comfortable and peaceful!the hot shower was amazing! And the common area had a peaceful space to work or just chill. The staff was very kind too

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9.7
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. we came for 1 night only, but will soon be booking another week here. that says it all.

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9.1
Superb
224 reviews
Price from
US$397.57
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. the staff was great and the location was perfect , I totally recommend

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9.3
Superb
222 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. This was by far the best hospitality experience of my life! The hotel is right on the beach with stunning views, beautiful design, and a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and made me feel at home every moment. Zanzibar is amazing, but staying here made it truly unforgettable.

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9.6
Exceptional
240 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

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