Hotels near Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

We had a great time! The ocean is next to the hotel. The rooms are very clean and there is hot water in the bathroom. Delicious breakfast in the morning. Safe - the area is guarded by a security guard. We recommend!

We booked the 3rd floor room because of the expansive view. The location was perfect, right in front of the ocean. It was breathtaking!!. To me this was the best part as I could watch the coming and going of the tides. An ideal place to recover, relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility. We were in one of the sea view rooms with balcony which was ideal for watching the evening sunsets over the ocean. As long as I closed my eyes to the rundown aspects of the stinking bathroom, I truly enjoyed my stay there. Only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because of the bathroom issue. Loved the outside dining on the deck and lounging area. A few steps down and you're right in the ocean ..... awe-amazing! The pool area was very relaxing with birds chirping and beautiful flowers everywhere. Rasta the owner, has created a little wonderland with amazing lush green enclave with few free-roaming domesticated animals on his property. Love seeing the dwarf antelope! The room does need a little more maintenance but I understand how hard it’s to keep the properties near the ocean in perfect state. If you wish to experience true Zanzibar warmth and welcome ….. then Langi Langi is the place. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Conclusion: Overall it a beautiful place, we will surely come back again although, it's a long trip from Canada.

The picturesque coastline is undoubtedly the highlight of this property, and waking up to such views is a delight. The staff at Zenobia Hotel are another positive aspect, always greeting guests with warm smiles and offering helpful assistance throughout the stay. Their friendliness adds a personal touch that is much appreciated. However, the hotel falls short in several key areas. While the cleanliness is maintained, the overall quality of the hotel is quite poor. The amenities and facilities are lacking, and the decoration and infrastructure are in need of significant upgrades. The price of the stay does not align with the value provided, making it feel overpriced for what is offered. The Wi-Fi service is a major drawback. The connection is extremely slow and frequently disconnects, making it frustrating for guests who need reliable internet access. Additionally, the restaurant at Zenobia Hotel is mediocre at best, and the breakfast leaves much to be desired. The quality of the food is poor, with only the coffee and some fruit being acceptable. The area surrounding the hotel can feel a bit unsettling, especially at night. While it’s possible to walk around, the dark streets contribute to a sense of insecurity. It’s worth noting that this may be a broader issue in Zanzibar, but it’s still a concern for those staying in the area. Beach vendors, known locally as ”beach boys,” are pervasive and can be quite intrusive. They frequently approach guests, trying to sell excursions or ask for money, which can be bothersome and detracts from the overall experience. In hindsight, I regret choosing Zenobia Hotel and would not recommend it to others. Based on our experience, it’s unlikely that I would choose to stay here again.

Sarah what a host! Such a lovely lady, it’s very reassuring as a solo female traveller to go somewhere so welcoming with lovely, friendly and kind staff! A small but cosy hostel. Very close to the beach also! I wasn’t the most comfortable going out alone but in the day there were a lot of people around and at night there’s always motorcycles that sarah can arrange or taxis! The place was so clean, constantly being swept, beds being made, bathrooms being cleaned. Breakfast that was included was amazing! For the value of the stay breakfast included: omelette, toast, fruits, juice and tanzania donuts. Coffee and yea available too! The bed was very comfortable. The towels were decent size. The pillows were fluffy! Overall a fantastic stay, please ignore any and reviews :) I stayed here for 5 days alone and my friends stayed nearby

Perfect week, not having many bookings we had a free upgrade of our room, in front of the sea view beach, wonderful! The staff is super nice and available, manager Cyrus also organized a surprise dinner on the beach for us, very pleasant! The sea in front of the resort is amazing, subject to the phenomenon of the floods, often so it is difficult to bath, but walking along the sand languages that emerge the landscape is crazy! For the tours you can book on site with a local tour operator, Abdul is taking care of it, who has satisfied us in every request, also organizing private tours in such a way that they are free to decide on movements and timetables, It was nice and fun to spend time together! The position of Tanzanite is good, walking out c is a few steps the Baraka aquarium where you can notice with the turtles, and 10 minutes drive c is nunungwi beach, adding another 10 minutes you get to kendwa that are two of the most beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.

Our stay at Double A Nungwi Hotel in Zanzibar was excellent overall. We were thrilled with our stunning room, which was made even better thanks to a complimentary room upgrade. The views were simply amazing, and the staff did a great job ensuring that vendors didn't hassle us too much during our stay. The restaurant served incredible food, though it was quite slow at times. This was only a problem when we had to catch a taxi home, and breakfast ended up taking an hour. Despite this, the staff were absolutely wonderful and accommodating. I can't believe the restaurant wasn't busier- we ate there for all of our meals for three days and weren't disappointed! Unfortunately, we did experience a disturbing incident one night. We heard the general manager verbally abusing his staff, yelling and using swear words- perhaps he didn't realize we were sitting outside of our room. It was a horrible experience that left us feeling uncomfortable. When we asked the staff about it the next day, they graciously laughed it off, but it didn’t sit right with us. He also was served (like a king) during the day- it was clear the power dynamic wasn't healthy. We sincerely hope the owner addresses this issue and ensures that such behavior towards the staff changes. Overall, Double A Nungwi Hotel offers a beautiful and enjoyable stay with some areas needing improvement, particularly in terms of management behavior.

Stayed @ Smiles Beach Hotel for 3 nights, 4 days. Meal plan was Half board (Breakfast & Dinner). Road Access The road to the hotel starts off ok, but towards the middle has HUGE pot holes and after a rain it’s completely filled up with mud. The driver has to move very slowly to avoid any damage to the car. On arrival On arrival we were greeted warmly with a nice cold drink, check in was quick and we were taken to our rooms. We booked 2 rooms. Both were located upstairs but not in the same building. To get to the rooms we have to climb a spiral staircase. Rooms The upper floor has 2 rooms side by side. The room door is a split door with a sliding lock and a padlock. There were a few outdoor furniture in the balcony area. The room itself looked very clean and smelled clean. Coffee & tea station, LCD TV, Mini Fridge, Safety deposit box. The bed is built into the room walls. The orientation of the bed is weird. I am an average height guy, 5’8”, and when I lie down to sleep, from my ankle down is off the bed. But if the bed was orientated the other way, there would be more than enough room. The rooms are old and needs some TLC, ceiling is wood and black dirt keeps falling from the cracks. We were told that the room service will come over around 7.30 at every night to “turn d own” the room. Technically, spray some bug spray outside the room door and setup the mosquito nets. From our 3 nights, this happened only on the last day. That too, the net had a 1cm hole. Bathroom Pretty large bathroom, basic toiletries available (No body lotion or dental kit). The toilets are clean. The sink is a little on the high side. If there are children, it’s a bit hard to reach to brush teeth etc. Garden, pool and private beach front Garden is kept very neat and tidy. We saw a gardener every morning sweeping the grounds. Pool is clean. The tiles on the outside of the pool were cracked and need to be careful while walking. Especially with bare feet. Private beach front is nice and clean. Its, on a higher elevation so you get a nice view. Hawkers and Masai beach boys The are friendly, but can become a bit annoying after some time. So best advice is to be polite, say no thank you. (they are not allowed in the private beach area) Food & Restaurant Breakfast was not bad, it’s a buffet style menu and had a decent variety, each morning something different. Sometimes in the morning there a few flies around and will hover over the fresh fruit. Dinner was a la carte menu and different for each day as well. The downside is that the food quality drops when they have more occupancy. The biggest issue we had was the meal service times. We had to wait almost 1 hour between entree and main and another 45 min for dessert. This was the case every day. There are few felines (cats) inside the restaurant premises. They roam freely and sometimes come and rub themselves on your legs. There were a few other guests that were not very comfortable with this. Als

The location of the hotel is very good, in the core area of tourism, there are various sea sports, and the white sandy beach is particularly beautiful The ecological environment is very good. You can see all kinds of marine life when you catch the sea. I even saw a family of sea anemones and clownfish. The disadvantage is that the room is relatively small and the facilities are relatively simple It should be noted that we found the legendary man-of-war jellyfish on the beach, so be careful not to step on it

Wonderful place really I recommend it for all nice room.with nice staff good .the staff and the manager very friendly.good hospitality.goodvteam work.internet very good .room is good cleaning.swwiming pool very nice . breakfast 🥞 wonderful

Our stay was truly exceptional, from the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. The resort has a great location two minutes walk from white sandy Beach with Crystal clear turquoise water. The staff was really friendly willing to assist in every request. They do assist you with transportation and booking you your required trips. The resort has two indoor pools and very nice rooms. I would give it 3/5 for breakfast, Other than that, they do have a restaurant right by the beach, which serves amazing food with beautiful sunset view and they do have entertainment every other night.