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The Zanzibari

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Beach/ocean view
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $235
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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Nungwi Road, Nungwi
  • Place, Nungwi Sunrise Point
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Bustani Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bustani Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Frangipani Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bougainvillea Garden View Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bougainvillea Garden View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Love Shack Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Love Shack Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Ocean view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Zanzibari

4-star Nungwi hotel close to Nungwi Beach
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.
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.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Zanzibari is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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. 164 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 252 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a few minute walk to the beach or direct access down the stairs during low tide! The staff were great and they were also able to organize all the activities I wanted on the spot like local fishing and sunset sailing. This was the perfect place to relax for a few days at the end of the trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

olav

Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff...great food...but no beach swimming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Amenities
room was ok , food selection very limited .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offers a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere with beautifully kept grounds, attentive staff, delicious menu items, and beautiful ocean views. It is very close to the bustling Nungwi area, where you will find shopping, restaurants, and fun boating trips, or you can simply enjoy the pool and lounge area, volleyball, and other activities. Great hotel for anyone seeking a breezy relaxing vacation. I had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The boutique resort is superb, the staff is super friendly and makes you feel welcome in every moment. The location is stunning and the rooms spotless. If you go for half board the 5 course menu is very good and versatile day to day. Service can sometimes be a bit on the slow side depending on which staff working but overall not any problems -Hakuna Matata
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were immaculate, clean spacious, comfortable and the mist stunning view. Staff were super friendly, helpful, kind and just a wonderful service, nothing was too much trouble. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe, and totally at ease staying at the Zanzibari. Asante Sana
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would come back to Africa just for another week at Zanzibari. Kids who walked me through at check-in was perfect. Pleasant guy super helpful, everyone and everything was spot on! Can’t go wrong with this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

Excellent stay

We LOVED our stay!! Food was delicious, room and location were relaxing and beautiful, and staff was excellent and very helpful! Perfect place to recharge after a long safari. Not far walking distance to other stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was a ‘love shack’ on the beach which was nice, stepped out straight onto the sand with nice sea views. Staff were friendly and it has a pool. The inside layout of the room is totally open (no door on the toilet just a half partition wall) so you’re in for an intimate stay! The rest of the hotel felt confused, there are surfing motifs as decorations, it’s for families (lots of kids) so it’s not quiet and romantic; the food was unfortunately the worst we had any hotel we stayed in Zanzibar. We also wished we stayed closed to Nungwi as we had to spend $10 each way on a taxi. It’s the one hotel we wouldn’t stay again sadly. Loads of potential I just think they need to figure out their ‘vibe’.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Place to be

Great staff, great food, a great place to holiday at in Zanzibar
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ocean view is amazing. You can walk on the Ocean during Low Tide. The private pool is awesome with ocean views. The staff was wondetful and on top of everything to ensure your stay is a great one! Laundry service is quick and done wrll. This is truely a hidden oasis and entry secured by gate and 24 hoIrs security.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Julius

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
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6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Amenities
The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean. However, it was disappointing that the pool was salt water and small especially considering that at this time of year there is no beach due (I gather from the staff) to the wind direction and depending on the tide it can be a fair walk to the sea. We had problems with our AC, the staff were helpful in getting it working but it was not very efficient. The resort prides itself on sustainable eco friendly tourism which is absolutely great so I was surprised when the waitress brought us bottled water (for $2.50 US) at dinner rather than a jug of the bulk mineral water (free) which the manager had shown me to cut down on plastic bottles. The ambiance of the resort is good and the location on the edge of Nungwi is a great mix of quiet with lively restaurants close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice boutique resort. Fantastic staff, great amenities, and excellent food. Rooms were very clean and everyone super friendly and helpful.
Verified

4/10 Poor

sameera

Disliked: Amenities
the room was good, however, we were there for 2 nights, the room was okay but we experienced power outages constantly through out our stay, at one point the power was out for at least 3 hours, i was told it was due to the area outages but they advertise having generators so that did not make sense to us, since we came during peak hot season. also the menu was the same for the 2 days we were there and I was not informed that soda's were not part of the full board package that we paid for. we could not utilize the beach due to corals and sea urchins. not a kids friendly hotel,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well-kept gardens with steps down to the beach; swimming pool and sunbeds; spacious room with a massive bed. Terrific hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very attentive and the hotel is well maintained and clean. Our room was comfortable and well maintained. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024