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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.

C
Cabraja
From
United Arab Emirates
Canary hotel was really amazing, the stay there was super everything was more then perfect, start from the checking in process was very quick and the welcoming drink was very tasty, the bed was very comfortable and the clean, the pool was big and clean. The staff was really helpful the receptionist was always there for help, the restaurant was very clean and the manager noah was really helpful, The hotel is very well located only 1 minute walking to the beach and close from all the restaurants and the shops, The general manager mahmoud was always there for any problems and he solve our problem immediately he is very nice and friendly. If you want to stay in very calm and clean and super nice hotel i recommend this hotel for everyone. Definitely i will come back and stay there next time for the whole of my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,163 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, 1,549 reviews
Price from
US$240.80
1 night, 2 adults

Babalao Bungalows

Hotel in Nungwi

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi.

C
Claire
From
Saudi Arabia
I liked that I could book a single room which was a great size. It’s a great location and the property is well kept. My favourite was the resident cat and dog
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,840 reviews
Price from
US$108
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, 256 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.

Z
Zane
From
Latvia
Hotel is a true gem of Nungwi Beach. This newly built hotel offers a high-quality experience with a stylish and tasteful design creating a perfect balance between comfort and elegance. One of the highlights is the on-site café, where the food is simply fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The menu will not disappoint. The staff are exceptional—friendly, helpful, and always with a smile. Their positive attitude and attention to detail make you feel truly welcome. The owner of hotel made our stay in Zanzibar truly special. He was incredibly helpful, kind, and friendly, always making sure we had everything we needed. His local knowledge and willingness to share tips and experiences about Zanzibar made our trip even more enjoyable. He also helped us arrange excursions and taxis. One of the best features is the access to owners another hotel just 1 km away along a beautiful beach, where guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a great restaurant, and lively parties. If you’re looking for a peaceful, well-designed, and hospitable place to stay right by the stunning Nungwi Beach, Dhow Boutique Hotel is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 270 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.

M
Mariana
From
Portugal
The calm environment, perfect to relax and the friendly staff that did everything to give us the best experience. Definitely a 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 179 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.

C
CHARALAMPOS
From
Greece
It's a really cozy hotel. The owner and the staff are excellent. The food was great. Angelina was there for us to answer any question and assist us. A special thanks to Jafari the bartender and Simon the chef who showed us the night life in Nungwi. We had a really good time at your bungalows. I hope we visit you again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 266 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.

P
Petronella
From
Germany
Such a charming little family run hotel where everyone gets very personalised service. The manager greets every new arrival personally and they give you a WhatsApp number where they send you important information and you can ask any questions. They always respond within minutes. The hotel has a great restaurant but if you stay longer and want to try other options there are some along the beach or up on the main road within a walking distance. The hotel has a lovely outdoor gym and SUP boards that you can use. If you want to be serious with your training they can make a workout plan for you and you can train with a personal trainer (he’s tough though, you’ve been warned 😅). The training sessions were the highlight of my stay. The hotel also has a tour organiser from whom you can book tours and transfers directly. The location is perfect for a relaxing holiday and for winding down. Thank you Moe, Barbara, Andrea and the rest of the lovely staff (including cats and dogs) for making our stay special! I would definitely stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults

Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden.

B
Benigno
From
Italy
The hotel is wonderful. Every detail – from the elegant interiors to the perfectly maintained garden and pool – creates an atmosphere of top-level relaxation. The property is impeccably clean and well-kept, and the staff are friendly, professional, and attentive to every detail. The restaurant serves excellent dishes, and breakfast with an ocean view is a true delight. An ideal place for a luxurious getaway.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$209
1 night, 2 adults
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Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden.

From US$209 per night
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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.

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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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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.

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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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The African Paradise Beach Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Bwejuu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

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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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Set in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach, Sand Beach Boutique offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Hotel in Jambiani
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

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.

From US$114.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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Situated in Migogoni, 45 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Matumaini Guest House features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

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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.

From US$108 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Zanzi beach hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Nungwi and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,368 reviews
The property was stunning. Such beautiful grounds lush landscapes and views of the turquoise indian ocean from everywhere on the resort. There are multiple swimming pools and beach access with sun loungers and umbrellas to please everyone's choice to spend the day in the sun or shade. My hotel room was beautiful and clean. Excellent housekeeping staff who's creativity with flowers placed on the bed each day always put a smile on my face. The food at the resort was exquisite. Every meal, whether breakfast, lunch, snacks or dinner was superb. I have never had such amazing choice in food, or tasted such delicious entree's for every meal. The chef's and serving staff were outstanding and always made me feel welcome. In addition, the variety of alcohol available and drink specials made the trip even more spectacular. Finally the scuba diving was incredible. Big shout out to ScubaCaribe and Mr. Osman for being the best scuba diving guide!! I did 10 boat dives over the course of 5 days, and every member of the ScubaCaribe family made me feel welcome and ensured safety for all dives. The visibility and variety of corals and sea life was superb, and the variety of dive sites ensured minimal repetition of dives. Overall an incredible trip with a lifetime of memories!
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From US$550 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews
We absolutely loved every minute of it! The TUI Blue staff welcomed us so well from the moment we arrived. We had a great selection of food, activities, areas to relax and things to do throughout our stay - during the daytime and evening. The food was just amazing and as someone who had dietary restrictions, I did not feel limited in the food options! The staff were very friendly and we really appreciated how well the staff responded to us when our room flooded (we were given another room later on in the day, our stuff was moved to our new room, laundry was done free of charge and to top it off, complementary massages were granted to us)!
Guest review by
Gulamani
United Arab Emirates
From US$408.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
GREAT VIEW AND AMAZING STAFFS During our stay everything was perfect, the staff from all departments were so friendly and welcoming, the food and drinks was amazing, the service staff was amazing too Especially Marwa, Rachael, Tiem, Anna, Zainabu, Zabibu, Youssuph, Frank,…. Also the trainee Elastus, Hafidhu, sity, Kauthari etc all were amazing, those trainees they deserve to be one of the staffs members. We will absolutely come back soon
Guest review by
Rashird
Czech Republic
From US$750 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 229 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.
Guest review by
kate
United Arab Emirates
From US$770 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
My husband and I have travelled extensively over the years and this must be the best hotel we have ever stayed at. From the welcome, the staff, the facilities, the restaurants, to the location - we loved everything. We hope to return soon.
Guest review by
Anna
France
From US$345.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
Great hospitality, awesome staff. The resort was super clean, the view and the facilities are very thoughtful, And serves all age groups needs. The pool was probably the biggest I've seen that overlooks the sea, and very clean.
Guest review by
Deena
Jordan
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, 1,216 reviews
Accommodation is just great, room is spacious, pool just welcoming to everybody even those that are not good at swimming. Breakfast for the price is very perfect. Beach you are safe
Guest review by
Jason Shitaleni
Namibia
From US$1,030 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
The staff did the best for our staying . We received upgrade of room and service , late check out . It makes incredible our staying in hotel .
Guest review by
Iryna
United Arab Emirates
From US$460 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
It is a beautiful property right next to the sea !! Every possible amenity is present . Great food and still better service
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Sujit
India
From US$265 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
Spacious room witj clear sea view, a very good breakfsst with lots of varieties, the special Zanzibar’s tea, the Gym
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Stanislaus
Ethiopia
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Everything 😭 Not even the rain could ruin our trip.
Guest review by
Lawrencia
South Africa
From US$239.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews
Beautiful place. Room got us sick ,had a mold smell
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Alexander
United States
From US$99.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
The stuff and the layout it is in a quiet location
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Paul
Switzerland
From US$577 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
"dinner", "breakfast", and "pool" just very nice
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Moncef
United Arab Emirates

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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
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