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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.

M
Mpanso
From
Uganda
Very clean and comfortable accommodation
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.

I
Isabelle
From
Belgium
Instagram picture worthy, amazing big rooms, pool and service. They were really friendly and helpful. Cleanliness was a big plus! Food was good, depending on the dish. Good safety. Good Airconditioning and mosquito treatment.
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.

M
Mmatsholo
From
Singapore
We were looking for a genuine homely place that will give us thw true feeling of Zanzibar. We didnt want to be in a big hotel where we are just a number and our stay was amazing. Max the owner is true gem in hospitality, he really loves hosting and giving you the true Zanzibar experience, the staff is also nice & if you looking to be treated as if you are home Babalao is the place. Theres also great Resturants that Max recommended and we tried them...our favourite was Barack and the "fresh from the sea" seafood barbaque on the beach is an amazing experience. Theres tons of activities at your doorstep and you spoiled for choice and come back to your home fully welcomed and its peaceful like a small "big" family. Thanks Max and your lovely wife for giving us the true Zanzibar holiday experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,842 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.

V
Valerie
From
Netherlands
We spent nearly a week at the newly opened KAI Zanzibar Hotel & Spa in Nungwi as the final stop of our honeymoon — and what a perfect ending it was! From the moment we arrived, the KAI team went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. They personalized so many details for us, including a beautiful floating breakfast to celebrate our honeymoon. We stayed in a villa with a private pool, which was absolutely stunning — and yet we still found ourselves admiring the gorgeous common pool area too. When we arrived after a long safari tour, I wasn’t feeling well, and the team immediately made me a fresh ginger tea. They even arranged a dinner takeout and brought it to our room so I could rest — it’s these thoughtful gestures that really stood out to us. The entire facility is peaceful, relaxing, and beautifully maintained. Our villa and pool were cleaned daily, and it was such a joy to come back to a fresh, welcoming space every day. Mounir and the whole team were so warm and attentive — they truly made sure we were looked after from start to finish. The location is great too — close to the beach and nightlife, yet tucked away enough for some serenity. We’re so happy we chose KAI for the final part of our honeymoon and we’d absolutely come back again. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a boutique luxury experience with exceptional, personalised service! Thanks again for this memorable stay 💗
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$311.41
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.

C
Charlene
From
United Kingdom
The Oasis Blu provides a private and most luxury boutique experience. From the slightly off the beaten path location, with is own breathtaking sand bank beach, the views are spectacular from day to night. The rooms which are all separate oceanfront villas, are large, well decorated and modern. The individual pool allowed us to have complete privacy and still experience the beautiful outdoors. All the staff, including the chef, are extremely friendly, welcoming and professional. They made my husband and I feel so comfortable and truly went over and beyond to make our stay exceptional.
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.

H
HG
From
Canada
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The property is located right on a beautiful sandy beach with crystal-clear turquoise waters, making it the perfect spot to relax. The breakfast was a pleasant surprise, offering a good variety of options like meats, fresh fruits, and eggs made to order—though it’s not a buffet. The room was spacious and exceeded my expectations, and the bathroom was equally roomy. The water pressure was great, and I had a lovely sea view from the balcony. Internet was fast and reliable throughout my stay, which made working remotely a breeze. Plus, the hotel has a generator, so there were no issues with power outages. During the day, I enjoyed working in a quiet, shaded area of the hotel, and in the evenings, I dined on fresh seafood with wine right on the patio by the sea—such a special experience. The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful, providing a detailed note with local price tips to avoid being overcharged, and sharing some great information about the island. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing, stress-free stay with good service and a beautiful setting!
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.

J
John
From
Tanzania
Our first stay at this resort was a wonderful one. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was very good. You get about six choices for breakfast and a fruit platter and juice of the day are included. There is a bar and restaurant on site that you pay extra, but we enjoyed both very much. Prices are reasonable. The sunsets are breathtaking, and the beach and ocean are easily accessible. Our room was comfortable and air conditioned.
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$157.50
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 9.5
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Located in Jambiani, 400 metres from Jambiani Beach, Aurora Boutique Hotel Jambiani provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

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From US$458 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
A unique TUI BLUE experience TUI BLUE Zanzibar is a slice of paradise! The stunning views and relaxed vibe greet you, setting the stage for an unforgettable and long week getaway (with a little bit of work 😊). The resort is absolutely lush, well kept, and beautiful with picturesque photo opportunities all around, especially at the beach. Our room was amazing, very cleaned, spacious and comfortable with a stunning ocean view and totally faultless. The staff are incredibly friendly, always ready with a smile. Their warm hospitality enhances the experience. The seafood at Breeze restaurant is a highlight, fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The international buffet dinner around the pool and the Swahili night at the beach with a Massai performance are a must to attend. A special shout-out to the Executive Chef Ali and his team for creating such memorable meals, during our entire stay. The resort offers multiple restaurants to enjoy with different thematic (Italian, Seafood, BBQ and Asian). We want to acknowledge a few super stars who made our stay extra enjoyable. Thank you to Clara, our adorable waitress who always took care of us with a smile and colorful eyeshadow 😊. She is so nice and felt like family by the time we left. Thank you to Hassan the fantastic Food and Beverage manager who made sure that we were very well looked after. He got his department fully under control and was present morning to night to be sure his guests are well taken care of. Finally, I want to personally thank the General Manager Mr. Javier and his management team. If the guest experience feels so enjoyable is also due to his leader who in the shadow of the actions makes sure the property is well run. Bravo! Thanks for a wonderful experience, we are hoping to be back someday! Patrick & Emelia
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Patrick C Beck
Indonesia
From US$408.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 226 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.
Guest review by
Sylwana
Portugal
From US$770 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 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.
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Barbora
Slovakia
From US$345.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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
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ELVAN
Turkey
From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,216 reviews
Super cool hotel. Everything is perfect. Meeting at the reception. Restaurant, swimming pool. Rooms. Everything corresponds to the description. Friendly, polite, caring staff. Excellent security. First line, chic restaurant with sunset views, delicious food. Full relax.
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YULIIA
Ukraine
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 .
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nahla
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
I really enjoyed all the dishes on the menu. The breakfast menu was quite vast, however, im not really a breakfast person so I didn't eat much of their breakfast dishes (even though it's inclusive of your stay). I definitely enjoyed all the meals i had for lunch and dinner.
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Jessica amankwaah
Australia
From US$239.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
Kendwa Rocks is a beautiful place to go and relax the view is amazing.you can not get used to it! There is so much to do. The food is really good and the stuff is very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to recommending and also going back there soon.
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Isabella
Uganda
From US$1,030 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
This place is an ideal vacation destination. Everything about our stay was extremely joyful. Service is top notch. Staff Facility Service Food Beach Activities Customer service All beyond expected
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Nariman
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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.
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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
From US$767 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Wonderful facilities, environmentally friendly on a magical location
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Francisco
Germany
From US$577 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Amazing place, with big rooms, great food and friendly staff.
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Aboualam
Egypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Clean and nice service, location is good for nungwi
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Serdar
Turkey
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
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Paul
Switzerland
From US$750 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Beautiful Resort and very friendly staff
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Xoliswa
South Africa
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
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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 :)
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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.
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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