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Canary Nungwi Hotel & Free SPA 4 stars

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 400 yards from beach

Set in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Nungwi Hotel & Free SPA offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a bowling alley and a terrace. The hotel provides an indoor pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Mohammed (the manager) and the staff were the best really.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,643 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Z-Lodge Zanzibar 4 stars

Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Lodge Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel is very intimitate and clean, staff is very welll trained and attentive to every need, food is amazing and very organic (everything îs home made, inclusive the bread, Burger buns and pancakes, jam). I appreciated the fresh fruits every morning. The pool is very nice and clean, the rooms very traditional, furniture is made out of old dhow boats. We felt so relaxed and welcomed here!

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9
Superb
1,242 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Zanzibella Hotel & SPA 5 stars

Kiwengwa - 20 yards from beach

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Zanzibella Hotel & SPA features certain units with sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. everything about the property is amazing . can’t fault it .

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9
Superb
1,101 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Babalao Bungalows

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 150 yards from beach

Babalao Bungalows has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Nungwi. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nungwi Beach is 100 metres from Babalao Bungalows, while Royal Beach is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from the hotel. If someone told me they were planning to visit Zanzibar, I would recommend that their first choice be Babalao Bungalows. While booking through Booking.com, I was impressed by the numerous positive reviews and high rating of Babalao Bungalows, and my experience there completely justified the praise. The place is outstanding in every aspect: the accommodation, the location, the pricing, the breakfast, and more. What impressed me the most was Yahya, who assisted me during my stay. With extensive experience as a guide, he flawlessly organized our itinerary, allowing me to truly unwind and make the most of my 5 days in Zanzibar. It felt like more than just staying at a lovely place; it was akin to having hired a professional tour guide. Without a doubt, it ranks among the best places I've ever visited (and I don't use the term "best" lightly).

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9.7
Exceptional
1,640 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Mahali Zanzibar

Paje Beach, Paje - 100 yards from beach

Featuring a private beach area, a year-round outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, Mahali Zanzibar is set in Paje, Zanzibar. The hotel features a sun terrace and views of the sea.

Guests can enjoy à la carte meals at the on-site restaurant that features panoramic sea views or/and a drink at the beach bar. Mahali Resort was an excellent choice. Paje is a fun beach town with lots of kite surfers, good beach restaurants and a gorgeous beach. Low tide it’s very shallow for swimming, but great for kids. The pool and games area were fun too. The town of Paje is not very developed. The staff at the hotel were great and I would recommend this location for a nice beach vacation.

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9.1
Superb
1,068 reviews

Mayai Ocean Resort

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu

Situated in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach, Mayai Ocean Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 16 km of Jozani Forest. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. This hotel is the best example how should hospitality looks like.  Amazing place, amazing staff, amazing food.  Congrats for owner and whole team!

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9
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Wakanda Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 150 yards from beach

Wakanda Nungwi, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Nungwi, 1.4 km from Royal Beach, 2.6 km from Kendwa Beach, as well as 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Cheetah's Rock is 45 km from the guest house and Mangapwani Coral Cave is 48 km away. The hotel is very conveniently located and it is very close to the beach. The owner Selchuk is a great local guide. He informs you about all the attractions. The breakfast they serve is also very good. The rooms are very large too.

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9.1
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

TIANDE Boutique Hotel 4 stars

Pwani Mchangani - 250 yards from beach

Located in Pwani Mchangani, 300 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, TIANDE Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a tour desk and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy African and Seafood dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The property is so pretty- the gardens are beautiful and it’s a quick walk to the beach. Although TianDe isn’t directly on the beach, Mariola (the owner) has a friendly relationship with a neighboring hotel that is first row, so guests can spend time there during the day. The bar and restaurant area are lovely and the food is yummy and fresh- we tried breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pool is sparkling, and the staff is warm and hard-working. Our room was clean and comfortable, with A/C, tea/coffee, good shower, nice decor. Mariola and her boyfriend live on site- they are doing a fantastic job running TianDe with a lot of hard work and love. We wish them success and will recommend to TianDe to anyone traveling to Zanzibar.

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9.5
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only

Nungwi

Offering pool views, Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only in Nungwi offers accommodation, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and water sports facilities. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

Nungwi Beach is a few steps from the lodge, while Royal Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only. Great place to relax and enjoy Zanzibar. The resort is gorgeous, the food delicious and the staff is amazing.

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9
Superb
196 reviews
Price from
£284
per night

Sunny Villa Matemwe

Matemwe - 100 yards from beach

Sunny Villa Matemwe has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matemwe. 90 metres from Matemwe Beach and 45 km from Peace Memorial Museum, the hotel offers a range of water sports facilities. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Nice place to stay, close to the beach and the local village. Great view from the apartment. Very friendly staff who always helped us. Food in the restaurant was great. Don’t care about opinions there was no Zanzibar flow.. they just didnt meet right people at the bar ;)

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9.1
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

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