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Canary Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, a 2-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

a
appiah okai
From
Ghana
The place was clean and all the staffs were welcoming the breakfast was amazing I loved it to many varieties, the pool was clean and the hotel is very close from the beach it’s 2 mint walking and it’s in very good location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,115 reviews
Price from
$108
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibella Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

N
Nyimbo
From
Zambia
I loved the beach and the surroundings lots of trees so atleast that brought a lot of fresh air and wasn’t very humid. Loved the good food only wish they had more traditional Swahili food like ugali otherwise it was good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,549 reviews
Price from
$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.

L
Ligia
From
Brazil
The hotel is very well located in Nungwi, the facilities are very good, clean and very taken care of. Alp the hotel owner is very organized and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,859 reviews
Price from
$108
1 night, 2 adults

Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, a 5-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

V
Vanessa
From
Spain
Superb! Absolutely wonderful! The hotel is located in front of the beach where you can enjoy the amazing sandbank when the tide is low. While the beach is public the access is very difficult so it id like having your own private beach. The views from the hotel are spectacular. The room are spacious, comfortable and very clean and it has a pool. The staff is amazing, very nice and attentive, from the manager Peter to all the staff at the restaurant and reception, everyone made us feel welcome and at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
$338.40
1 night, 2 adults

Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area.

D
Denys
From
Ukraine
The resort is located right next to Nungwi beach and has a big nice restaurant on the sea terrace. When it's high tide you are dining right above the sea and it is very peaceful and joyful. Here is a short summary of what we liked during our stay: - Welcome. The Turkish manager (or the owner maybe) did a very warm welcome: we had a pleasant small talk, he told us about nearby places and recommendations. He also texted a brief local guide with recommendations and prices. This saved us some money in the markets and water taxi. Overall, this welcome cheered us up after a long trip and set the great tune for the rest of the stay. - Staff. All the staff members were very friendly and helpful: starting from the cleaning crew and the restaurant staff, up to reception, security and the management. I've seen the restaurant crew being very tired in the end of the day. Yet, they always remain cheerful and helpful which shows just how hard they work. They don't ask for it, but I foster everybody leaving good tips during the stay, or in the end of it. Kudos to everybody! - Meals and Drinks. The chef is very good and all the meals were well-balanced and delicious. Can say the same for the drinks. We stayed in different places and different resorts and in other places we might have wanted to have more variety in the menu, or for the portions to be bigger or for the meals to be tastier. But in this resort we never had such thoughts. On our last day we were dining on the terrace. Since we were checking out very early in the morning, we knew that we needed to do the end payment for the restaurant bills. So the manager/owner approached us. But it wasn't about the payment, he was going home at that time and just wanted to shake our hands, to thank us for the stay and to wish us good luck. So the stay was perfect from the beginning to the very end and we wish we could stay there longer but our trip was ending.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Price from
$162
1 night, 2 adults

The Oasis Residence

Hotel in Jambiani

The Oasis Residence has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and bar in Jambiani. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a tour desk and free WiFi.

W
Wadhah
From
Oman
I liked every single thing in the property.. starting from the staff welcome 🙏🏻 to checkout.. The lobby, restaurant, pools and villas are all perfect 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$160
1 night, 2 adults

Seashore Beach hotel

Hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Seashore Beach hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

d
dperfect123
From
United States
It was worth travelling all the way from the USA just totaste Tina's deserts. The drivers provided for the excursions were very friendly and provided a lot of information about the society they lived in. The staff were very friendly, and may I say, beautiful. The beach location was very convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
$103.50
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. Offering a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Michamvi Kae Beach.

A
Alejandra
From
United States
This was hands down the best place to stay in Zanzibar! I was looking for somewhere quiet to relax with amazing sunset views, and this spot couldn’t have been more perfect. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious, and the chef even taught me some Swahili! The staff were incredible: always friendly, attentive, and going out of their way to make sure everything was just right. It’s the little things that really stood out. On my last day, I had a late-night flight and was going to miss breakfast. Without me even asking, they packed one up for me to take on my trip. That kind of thoughtfulness says everything about how much they care for their guests. I’d 100% recommend this place and would come back in a heartbeat if I get the chance to visit Zanzibar again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
$103.50
1 night, 2 adults

African Bungalows

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, a 2-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, African Bungalows has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Sarah Cronen
From
United States
Loved our stay! Perfect location, extremely clean, friendly owner and staff. Beautiful property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
$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 accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

A
Aikanysh
From
Kyrgyzstan
The hotel located in remote area, so it made our travel so unique and peaceful! The owner Muhammed was super friendly and helpful. We bought few tours in the Hotel and it was nice experience. Also souvenirs on the beach much cheaper than in Kendwa. Food in restaurant is so delicious! Room was big and spacious- 2 types of towels were provided. Hotel is very cozy and you feel like home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
$115
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
A very good hotel, with extremely kind staff, and the hosts are very welcoming and give you the impression that they are your friends. We came here with toxic food infection from another hotel, and the managers were very nice and attentive to make us feel as good as possible. The hotel is extremely close to The Rock, a 5 minute walk to the beach and can be seen directly from the beach. It's worth getting there at least once to take a picture, but the food is better at the hotel restaurant and it's not expensive. We stayed here for 4 days, during which we tried almost every food they have on the menu and I can say that it is very tasty (they also have an extremely good pizza). The bungalow we stayed in was very clean, just like in the pictures. A small suggestion, to bring adapters for UK socket with you if you are traveling from Europe. The place is very quiet, with a very beautiful beach and without much seaweed. Also, in the area there are not so many Maasai people or people who will approach you with excursions. The hotel offers you different packages with excursions that can be taken directly from them without having to resort to all kinds of locals who may not offer you the same safety or trust. They can also call you a taxi to get to different places on the island, as well as transfer from/to the airport with one of the best drivers, Mustafa. It is a hotel that I recommend with confidence, a hotel that I definitely want to come back to, where you can relax and enjoy the Zanzibar vibe that it offers you, combining the modern with what it offers you the island.
Guest review by
Andrei
Romania
From $767 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Tulia is truly an amazing resort—one of the best we have ever been to. From the moment we entered the property, we were warmly welcomed by everyone. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The food was absolutely delicious, and the landscape felt like a little piece of heaven. My husband and I felt like VIP guests throughout our stay, as every need was promptly taken care of. I highly recommend Tulia to anyone looking for peace, quiet, and a truly welcoming place.
Guest review by
Weaam
Jordan
From $271.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Everything is simply perfect about this accommodation: location is great, stuff is very welcome and supportive, clean in the room and at the beach, great security all over the hotel (rooms, territory and coastline), very beautiful everywhere and food is amazing 🤩 If you will see the deal with half board, don’t hesitate, just take it!
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Tetiana
Zimbabwe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,394 reviews
It was the perfect place to spend our honeymoon The staff was very welcoming and they all have a very beautiful smiles The food was delicious, especially what was served in the a'la carte resturants The room was very clean We Loved Genger bar and its night shows The beach is super duper stunning and the weather was perfect
Guest review by
Khaled
Egypt
From $460 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
From what I've seen this is one of the best hotels on the island. The beach is with white sand, and the guards are keeping away the "merchants". The food was very good, and the whole hotel complex is absolutely not crowded.
Guest review by
Mihaly
Hungary
From $1,030 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
A place live heaven! The staff and service is exceptional!! The beach and facilities are wonderful. No words can describe the moments we had there.
Guest review by
Eliran
Israel
From $1,100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Our stay at Zuri Hotel in Zanzibar was simply perfect. Exceptional service, stunning views, and unforgettable experiences made it a dream getaway.
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Mohammed
Qatar
From $361 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Good enterainment during day and evening. The hotel surrounding is beautiful.
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Kuba
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Very nice hotel and staff you can find all our bay you want in this hotel the food is not bad they can do better
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Reihane
United Arab Emirates
From $718 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
everything was so nice and clean. the staff are amazingly kind and friendly and very welcoming.
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MAHMOUD
Egypt
From $345.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
lots of activities for us to do. The food was great. The staff were very friendly
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Sandra
United States
From $100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
seeview, pool, breakfast, location, late checkout, ... and everything 😁😉
Guest review by
Oli
Hungary
From $99.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Kind staff and excellent room with a fantastic bed.
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Tompson
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 694 reviews
The property, the rooms, the service and the food.
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Ishay
Israel
From $225 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews
The environment is exceptionally beautiful.
Guest review by
Leticia
Tanzania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Greta location, food, service. Five Star
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Kelly
Canada
From $650 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
beautiful, clean, friendly staff
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Canada

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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
8.0

It was a great stay for me and my family.

It was a great stay for me and my family. The best part of this hotel is the entire staff. Extremely friendly and courteous.Always smiling and greeting at every opportunity.A special thanks goes to Fadhila who made us and especially my daughter feel very special and welcome.The Manager was also very friendly and polite.Overall I would rate my stay as exceptional.
Guest review by
Anonymous
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

Lovely beach on the Indian Ocean.

Lovely beach on the Indian Ocean. Lots of restaurants, bars and snack shops from higher end and usual fare to local pubs and dining. Beautiful views, jet ski, kite surfing and dhow or outrigger hires for snorkeling. beautiful clear water and you can walk the sandbars at low tide or swim there at high tide. An hour or so from Stone Town hustle and bustle, but still close enough for a day excursion.
Guest review by
Ramon
United States
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
10

If you are looking for white sand beach with the best ocean...

If you are looking for white sand beach with the best ocean waters and minimal tides, Kendwa is the best place in Zanzibar. The beach is the most spacious and greatest on the island and the village provides all the necessities you would need. With many tours and water activities offered on the beach you would hardly need to move anywhere else. It is also a walkable distance to Nungwi during low tide if anyone is interested in a more bustily environment.
Guest review by
Lazarevska
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

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
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