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Ellavita Cottages

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Nungwi Beach

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A beach view with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and some vegetation.
A neatly made bed with white linens and red flowers, a zebra-striped wall, and a painting on the wall.
A courtyard with thatched-roof buildings, a tiled pathway, and potted plants.
An outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, and string lights.
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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30111 Nungwi Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 30111
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Baraka Natural Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted light, a wall art depicting two figures, and a small shelf with hanging items.

Traditional Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.

Traditional Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a painting, a small table, and a window with stained glass.

Traditional Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and red flowers, a zebra-striped wall, and a painting on the wall.

Traditional Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of a palm tree.

Traditional Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a zebra mural, a zebra painting, and a bed with towels.

Traditional Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a white bedspread and two pillows, a cat on the floor, and a balcony with a railing.

Traditional Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Traditional Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

In Nungwi .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nungwi Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kendwa Beach with a stay here. Mnemba Island and Kiwengwa Beach are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 54 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hakuna Matata Pool Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ellavita Cottages

3-star hotel near Nungwi Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

Ellavita Cottages also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nungwi hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ellavita Cottages offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 20
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 0.25 per accommodation, per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus EUR 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per day

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

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 and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ellavita Cottages Hotel
Ellavita Cottages Nungwi
Ellavita Cottages Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ellavita Cottages to the airport?

Ellavita Cottages is 41.8 mi (94-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellavita Cottages?

As of Aug 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellavita Cottages on Sep 29, 2026 start from $92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ellavita Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ellavita Cottages.

How close is Ellavita Cottages to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Nungwi Beach and 1.3 mi (12-min drive) from Kendwa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ellavita Cottages offer free breakfast?

Ellavita Cottages offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ellavita Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ellavita Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Ellavita Cottages?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ellavita Cottages have a pool?

Ellavita Cottages does not have a pool.

Does Ellavita Cottages have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ellavita Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ellavita Cottages to downtown Nungwi?

Ellavita Cottages is 0.5 mi away from Nungwi.

Ellavita Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Great place to stay!

Had a wonderful stay! The room was well appointed. Great breakfast. Fantastic gardens and a nice quiet space really close to the beach. The owners and staff were fantastic super hospitable. I hope to return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were terrible , 2 eggs only for 20 usd?
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at Ellavita Cottages. The room was cozy and Tina and Khalifa are very nice hosts. They are always there when you have a problem and can help you with everything. They also know the place well so any question concerning activites can be answered. The breakfast is also delicious. Would definitely recommend and come back if we would go to Nungwi again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very nice place with very nice owners. They do every thing to make you feel comfortable. The breakfast was serves outside the cottage every morning when we diceded to get up. Quiet place close to the Beach and restaurants. You feel safe.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lucia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, our stay was very uncomfortable. Zanzibar has frequent power cuts. This property has a generator but the owner is reluctant to turn it on at night, apparently because other guests found it noisy. On our 2nd night stay, at midnight the power went off completely and we were left with no lights, no A/C, no fan, and no electricity whatsoever. Soon the heat in our room became unbearable. We asked to speak to the owner and we spent over half an hour arguing for the generator to be switched on. Eventually, other guests also came out to complain and she switched it on. I asked about going to the bathroom without lights and she suggested using the torch on our mobile phones!!! Either way, the A/C is not connected to the generator, so it remained unusable once the generator went on. When there was power, the air conditioning didn’t work properly anyways, ours was set to 16°C, but made no difference. On top of this, the Wi-Fi is very slow and unreliable. Please note: This property has recently been renamed from Ellavita to KIVI Cottages so these comments apply to both properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Domenico

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
La camera niente di che,purtroppo il bagno era troppo piccolo con un lavandino piccolissimo che a malapena riuscivi a lavare le mani. Spessissimo mancava corrente elettrica e non sempre funzionava il generatore. Le camere con finestre sul generatore si era nell’impossibilità di dormire se acceso di notte. Fortunatamente per me ho chiesto ed ottenuto il cambio di camera per cui il rumore si è attenuato del tutto. Non ritornerei.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Établissement très bien situé et accueillant. Le personnel est très arrangeant. Je recommande !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Berit

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sødt personale men ofte er der ingen på hotellet. Der er ofte intet varmt vand og ingen at meddele det til. Så vi måtte bade i koldt vand. Strømmen går ofte på øen og hotellet har ingen generator så da den gik i næsten 1 døgn sad vi i mørke, da der ikke var tænkt på alternativt lys. Da det blev påpeget fandt de dog en solcelle lampe til os. Da vi havde aftalt med hotellet at de skulle hente os i lufthavnen havde de misforstået hvilken dag vi ankom trods flere samtaler om hvornår vi ankom. Det var ikke muligt at ringe til hotellet og vi sad i et par timer midt om natten i lufthavnen før vi fandt transport selv. Da vi så kom til hotellet måtte vi banke på forskellige døre for at finde nogen der kunne tage imod os. Morgenmaden er meget beskeden og er ikke hvad vi forstå ved engelsk breakfast. Ikke et sted jeg vil anbefale andre
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fåes ikke bedre til prisen.

Særdeles venligt og serviceminded ungt værtspar. Bungalows ligger centreret omkring en dejlig rolig have. Beliggenhed i forhold til Nungwi’s bedste strand, kan ikke være bedre. Mega sødt personale. Super bungalows til prisen.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lasse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024