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Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. We loved the pool and the location , close to the beach and a very beautiful bar and restaurant at the front . The staff are amazing , rooms are also quite spacious also the showers are good .

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9.6
Exceptional
1,066 reviews
Price from
US$126.95
per night

Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service.

Activities such as hiking, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. We had a great time right at the beachfront. It’s a very local experience. It’s a villages right nearby. My friends and I had a blast.

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9.3
Superb
1,023 reviews
Price from
US$103.95
per night

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Fantastic beach side location. The staff are amazing and helpful. We would highly recommend 10 out of 10!

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9.1
Superb
1,550 reviews
Price from
US$131
per night

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. 200 metres from Nungwi Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Very clean, serene, cozy and has back-up power. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is good, nice pool and surroundings. Also short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,880 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a private beach area. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. The breakfast was very simple but perfect, the hotel is so clean, with all the issues that Zanzibar has with power supplies the hotel has a good generator making sure that we don’t feel much the daily country power cut. Very cozy place good for a chill and family also .

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9.1
Superb
1,067 reviews
Price from
US$76.95
per night

Compass Hostel in Nungwi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Good shower, clean bed, nice yard.

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9.7
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, The Nest Tropical Oasis Resort can be found in Paje, close to Paje Beach and 36 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. The aesthetic, the natural ambience and aura the property is spectacular

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9.2
Superb
218 reviews
Price from
US$444.60
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Rooms have a balcony with a sea view. It was remote but I liked that and it only has 17 rooms so a very quiet place. Exactly what I was looking for. Adults only and a spa on site. But the best feature was the staff. Excellent attention from the staff.

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9.3
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
US$450
per night

Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. We LOVED our stay here! It was amazing! The staff is wonderful - the waiters, the bartenders, the cooking staff, the receptionists, the chambermaids, the security… everyone so nice, welcoming and friendly. The lovely hotel manager Miryam was always there, always so caring and a great professional. The owner Ahmed - so hospitable and always there if you need anything. The room was super nice and clean, the bathroom was equipped with everything you might need, but the balcony… giving you a view to the most breathtaking sunsets in your life! The restaurant was great, so delicious food, and the staff always giving you attention like you are the most important person in the world. The breakfast was so tasty. Every morning while we waited for the breakfast we received a full plate of fresh fruits and a glass of fresh juice. We were impressed. If you stay there you should try the Dodoki grilled fish! The whole place is like a piece of paradise and you definitely feel like you’re in that paradise! Asante sana! Nawapenda marafiki!

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9.6
Exceptional
226 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

The Oasis Residence has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and bar in Jambiani. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Jambiani Beach is 400 metres from the hotel, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 40 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 55 km away. The staff was super friendly, everything was super clean and looks very well maintained, you can tell that they care and pay attention to all details of the place to make it feel comfortable. The breakfast is always super good, loots of nice and fresh choices. The transport to the beach is very convenient. They organised all the tours and excursions we needed very easily and convenient

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9.6
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

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