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Located within 200 metres of Nungwi Beach and 1.5 km of Royal Beach in Nungwi, Light of Zanzibar Hotel features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast provides quiet street views, a picnic area, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with garden views. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the bed and breakfast. A minimarket is available at the bed and breakfast. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Light of Zanzibar Hotel. Kendwa Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 61 km from Light of Zanzibar Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Halal

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Nungwi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laura
    Kenya Kenya
    It was perfect for our needs. Short walk to the beach, the staff were lovely, a fan and air con in our room. Comfy bed, hot water and nice breakfast :)
  • Michaela
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Light of Zanzibar Hotel is located just a 2-5 minutes walk from the stunning Nungwi Beach (depending if you go through the town or straight to the beach). It has everything you might need, comfortable beds, hot water, mosquito nets and AC. There...
  • Leonardo
    Ireland Ireland
    It was all great since the first contact, Paul was really helpful and friendly, the room and bathroom were very good (finally a division between the shower and the rest of the bathroom!), location is also good, close to markets and restaurants and...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Light of Zanzibar Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Basic free WiFi 8 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Pants press
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Auditory guidance
    • Visual aids: Tactile signs
    • Visual aids: Braille
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Swahili
    • Turkish

    House rules

    Light of Zanzibar Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 11:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Light of Zanzibar Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Light of Zanzibar Hotel

    • Light of Zanzibar Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Light of Zanzibar Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Light of Zanzibar Hotel is from 11:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Room options at Light of Zanzibar Hotel include:

      • Family
      • Double

    • Light of Zanzibar Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Diving
      • Foot massage
      • Walking tours
      • Full body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Bicycle rental
      • Couples massage
      • Beach
      • Hand massage
      • Neck massage

    • Guests staying at Light of Zanzibar Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Halal
      • À la carte