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The Zanzibari

4.0 star property
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Love Shack Deluxe
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included

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Nungwi Road, Nungwi
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
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Bustani Suite

Bustani Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Frangipani Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bougainvillea Garden View Room

Bougainvillea Garden View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Love Shack Deluxe

Love Shack Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Zanzibari

Beachfront hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
Spend the day relaxing on The Zanzibari's private beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
The Zanzibari offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Zanzibari. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mnarani Natural Aquarium. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body scrubs, massages, or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Nungwi Beach and 14 minutes from Kendwa Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Zanzibari like an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

Dhow Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dhow Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Zanzibari

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Zanzibari offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Zanzibari
Zanzibari Hotel
Zanzibari Hotel Nungwi
Zanzibari Nungwi
The Zanzibari Hotel Nungwi
The Zanzibari Zanzibar/Nungwi
The Zanzibari Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
The Zanzibari Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
The Zanzibari Hotel
The Zanzibari Nungwi
The Zanzibari Hotel Nungwi

The Zanzibari Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 231 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hotel but would have expected better service

We stayed at the Zanzibari for 8 nights and we were very happy with our suite, very spacious and quite clean but not so happy about the service as it has been quite slow and the food menu has been the same all over our stay. We would have appreciated better choice and variety for breakfast and dinner. We appreciated the late check out free of charge but we have never been asked how was our stay, if everything was ok.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights as a family of four in the Bustani Suite and had a wonderful experience. The suite was very spacious with comfortable beds, and it was cleaned daily to a high standard. The staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was a real highlight each day, with fresh and delicious fruit and juices that we all looked forward to. The hotel itself is beautifully situated in a quiet and peaceful area, with stunning ocean views that added to the relaxed atmosphere. We felt safe and very well looked after throughout our stay. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable and stress-free—we hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arieyl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Start with the hotel was beautiful! I was walking with a complementary juice. The staff was so nice and welcoming to me and they took my luggage and show me my room and later I had dinner which was amazing and their breakfast is also good. I only stayed for one night but it was a wonderful experience. The property has amazing views and a great to sun bathe. Definitely a Top stay in the Zanzibar area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, SOUTH ORANGE NJ

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Zanzibar, in front of the beach. Staff is really good and does everything to serve. Location is walkable to restaurants and stores, through the beach or street. It was not a problem for us, but variety on breakfast is limited (at least the days we stayed there). This is a place to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel with lovely staff. Very safe. Great for a relax and chill. Tidal beach access, restricts beach walking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, West Palm Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service, beautiful rooms. Safe property. Wonderful staff who did a superb job. Excellent food!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis in a busy little beach town.

The staff at the Zanzibari hotel were exceptionally attentive and the service was always prompt. In a place where the main beach can be over run with tourists, it was such a pleasure to step into the quiet oasis that is the Zanzibari hotel grounds. This is a great gem of a property in Nungwi and would only improvements would be to upgrade the quality of the food, which was "safe" but very bland and to upgrade the plumbing issues in unit OC1.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julius, Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet. Great place for people looking to relax without a lot of noise
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They not answering the phone calls
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shireen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clémentine Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

raheeem

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Find somewhere else to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was wonderful from the room to the view to the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacquelyn, miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my husband stayed in the honeymoon room and was spectacular. Food delicious. Clean. Awesome staff. We want to go back. Beautiful 4 energizing days
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inderpal

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony, Tonbridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with how the reception handles issues. Room cleaning was really on point daily just that if you forget to turn notice from make my room up to do not disturb, the housekeeper will keep banging the door.. Aside that it’s a good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Navan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and super clean. The menu is limited and the service was slow. 50 minutes for one plate of fries. Would still recommend as the ocean views are spectacular and everything else was great! Rose our room steward was amazing, thank you Rose!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was very nice and calm. The staff was welcoming, and the room looked great when I got there. It had a great beach view, and I would return. The bed mattress was a little hard, but everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The love shack beautiful scenery but no aircon. The property's is dated and needs a bite of a upgrade. Should advertise that beach access is very limited. Food,staff excellent service 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice pool, good food.

It was great: the honeymoon suite was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024