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Flame Tree Cottages

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Garden view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Nungwi Beach, Nungwi
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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King Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Suite

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nungwi Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kendwa Beach with a stay at this Nungwi hotel. Also, Nungwi Natural Aquarium is within half a mile (1 km) and Mnarani Natural Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Flame Tree Cottages

3-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach
Flame Tree Cottages offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Flame Tree Cottages. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Flame Tree Cottages offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Flame Tree Cottages

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 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.

  • 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

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 and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Flame Tree Cottages Hotel Nungwi
Flame Tree Cottages Hotel
Flame Tree Cottages Nungwi
Flame Tree Cottages
Flame Tree Cottages Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Flame Tree Cottages Hotel
Flame Tree Cottages Nungwi
Flame Tree Cottages Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Flame Tree Cottages to the airport?

Flame Tree Cottages is 41.9 mi (96-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Flame Tree Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Flame Tree Cottages.

How close is Flame Tree Cottages to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Flame Tree Cottages offer free breakfast?

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

Is there a casino at Flame Tree Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Flame Tree Cottages?

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

Is there free parking at Flame Tree Cottages?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Flame Tree Cottages have a pool?

Flame Tree Cottages features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Flame Tree Cottages have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Flame Tree Cottages have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages and mani/pedis.

How close is Flame Tree Cottages to downtown Nungwi?

Flame Tree Cottages is 0.3 mi away from Nungwi.

Flame Tree Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property, friendly staff, good food at restaurant. On site massages and facials were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Low rise buildings (mostly ‘bungalows’) set in colourful, well tended gardens within the owners grounds, with direct and wide access to a beautiful beach. The owners treat visitors almost as their personal guests (in a non invasive friendly way) The manager Margaret speaks good English and could not be more helpful or friendly. The staff team too are friendly and efficient. Flame tree cottages has a well kept swimming pool and beach bar serving a good variety of drinks and food, not as ‘exciting’ as some other local restaurants but with good portions. There are kayaks on offer and Flame tree have their own dhow boat offering reasonably priced & sometimes private excursions (guests can just say where they want to go, or ask for recommendations). Breakfasts are plentiful & special diets are catered for, served on the terraces outside each bungalow. Flame tree cottages is in a convenient location within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, cafes, a turtle sanctuary, local housing etc. It’s an oasis of calm within quite a busy & interesting community with the added advantage of being directly on a beach with glorious sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flame Tree Cottages were an amazing find! We stayed here for 3 weeks, and every day was perfect! The staff are a complete credit to the hotel. They are super helpful, always smiling and nothing is too much trouble. The cottages are super cute, and positioned as such you don’t have neighbours, just your own beautiful gardens to look over. The food is amazing (especially the jumbo prawns, chapatis, and coconut pumpkin curry) and the restaurant is a front row seat for the wonderful sunset. There is nothing like eating dinner with your feet in the sand! And if you forget your sandals, they are discreetly delivered to outside your door, thank you! The swimming pool is well equipped with sun beds and umbrellas and you can while away the time with just birdsong to keep you company. Staff will bring you drinks and snacks or meals by the beach, the pool or on your private veranda. We cannot rate Flame Tree Cottages highly enough. The staff and owners really care about their guests. Far better than an 500 room faceless hotel. Would recommend in a heartbeat.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very relaxed property. close to bars and restaurants. on the beach. breakfast served outside each appartment/bungalow
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed 5 nights. The garden was lovely, large room, comfortable bed, the bathroom unfortunately was pretty old and not really clean. Breakfast was also average, but it was nice to be served on our veranda. Staff was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Cary, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Directly on the beach, but with plenty of security. The food was not great, even the breakfast, which are served very nicely at your room. I had to ask for salt/pepper twice rather than it simply being on the table. as well as jams.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Fantastic Place

We stayed for a couple of nights at Flame Tree Cottage and had a great stay there. The rooms were nice, spacious and clean, with hot water at all times. It was located right next to the ocean with great views out to sea. The staff were great and we met the owners who were very friendly. Breakfast was served on the balcony of each room which was a nice touch. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor experience, this place is way to expensive comparing to the comfort. On top of this the smell over there is terrible... but I guess it is not their fault !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very close to the village community

Not much to do there especially if it rains wich was unfortunate as it was for a whole week. Weak Wifi you can surf the internet but not stream or download. Friendly staff and good food at the on site reastarant. I wouldn’t suggest going to Nungwi for 2 week one week is enough. Yoga lessons are quite repetitive.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Warm & cozy local hotel with great staff

At first glance, this is just a simple hotel with far less of the amenities and infrastructure of the Doubletree 5 minutes away. There were glitches with minor plumbing issues but the staff immediately attended to every concern, and the owner personally got on the phone to apologize and give us a generous discount for the inconvenience. The overall warmth of the staff, and the simple but comfortable facilities really won us over. Excellent food, responsive service, and we got the best price directly from the hotel for the sunset snorkeling cruise that everyone on the beach is trying to sell. We much prefer this locally owned and green hotel to other chain hotels. The staff were incredibly solicitous. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dwight, Wilmington, DE.

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

Spacious duplex close to the beach

Nice accommodations. Bedroom with good A/C, sitting room with mini-fridge. Bid bathroom with large spacious shower. Nice porch with seating too. Close to beach and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice Rooms and Lovely View

The rooms are great, and the location is nice - it's right on the beach. The wifi however was very bad. You are given a voucher that says it's valid for 3 days with unlimited access, however, it does not work in your room, or even in many common areas. When asking the staff about it, they told you to talk to the owners, even though it is well within the timeline/usage. I was also quoted a higher rate while dining at the property than the menu listed - twice. We went snorkeling, and it was very nice, and a great rate. Even on a cloudy day, it was a great choice. The decor and vibe of the property is relaxing and nice. I'd go again, but I'd buy data ahead of time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great location and grounds!

Great location and comfortable room, beautiful grounds and beachfront, good service and hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

David, Leeds, England

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

Superb place to stay

Stayed for 6 nights in February 2018. Flame Tree Cottages is an exceptional place to stay. The room was excellent, clean and spacious, with a lovely terrace where breakfast was served. The food at breakfast and dinner in the restaurant by the beach was always good. The grounds were quiet and peaceful with a good pool. The owner and the rest of the staff were always welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Amazing

It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quite hotel with a garden when you can walk and good access to the beach. It is a boutique hotel which we would definitely recommend. Restaurant is ok, but there are plenty other restaurants around which are worth to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pippa, London

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

Relaxing stay.

A week at this lovely place flew by. From the moment I arrived I was treated with great courtesy by all the staff and friendliness. I had a good sized ‘cottage’ with large bedroom and bathroom that was comfortable and well equipped. breakfast on the terrace each morning was enjoyable and the choice of food good. Portion sizes were generous too. The beach and sea is just outside the hotel grounds just down a small flight of steps. When the tide is up there is not much beach but the advantage is the swimming is better. There is a noticeable current however which it is as well to be aware of. Low tide allows walks along the beach to the nearby lighthouse and turtle sanctuary which is worth visiting. The downside of the beach are the sometimes very persistant beach vendors. They are easy to escape from by returning to the hotel as are not allowed in the grounds. The owners are very hospitable and either they or other staff were always available to help with any problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Cottage Feel, slightly overprice 7.5/10

The overall feel of the hotel was friendly and calming although the room was over priced for what you received. The rooms were very hot and the fans did not help alleviate the heat. The staff were not very friendly and could be a lot nicer. Otherwise the location is fantastic and the beaches are beautiful. The restaurant was also enjoyable. It was great to have breakfast deliver right to your room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The owners went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and were always available. The hotel is right on the beach and has a pool on site. The room could have done with a bit of a refurb but the bathroom was modern. Overall a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Negin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josef

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

Ett hotell utöver det vanliga

Detta boende är som en dröm! Hela området är grönt av växtligheten och färgglada blommor överallt. Guavaträdet utanför vår veranda var väldigt fint att se. Hotellet är rent och personalen väldigt vänlig. Frukosten som serverades på verandan varje dag gav en känsla av lyx och den var väldigt god! Färsk frukt, olika sorters ägg, bröd, pannkakor, kaffe och juice - ingenting saknades! Rummet städades varje dag och varje eftermiddag kom de och såg över handdukar som vi haft på stranden. Hotellet ligger enligt oss på den bästa delen på ön och vi hade inte valt ett annat hotell om vi kom tillbaka igen. Maten var väldigt god. Varje kväll åt vi till ljudet av havet precis intill. Tack vare Flame Tree blev vår vecka på Zanzibar den dröm vi hoppades på!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

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

Tout est parfait

Sans doute une des meilleures adresses sur cette partie de la côte. Établissement pas trop grand, personnel attentionné, jardin magnifique, petit dej excellent. On peut y aller en toute confiance
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025