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The Zanzibari

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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A clear blue pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched umbrella.
An aerial view of a tropical resort with a beach, palm trees, and a swimming pool.
A cozy room with a stone floor, wooden furniture, and a view of the sea at night.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees, a white chair, and a small table.
An aerial view of a tropical resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Bustani Suite

A thatched-roof structure with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

View all photos for Frangipani Suite

A clear blue pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched umbrella.

Frangipani Suite

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

View all photos for Bougainvillea Garden View Room

A room with a bed under a canopy, a balcony with a chair, and a view of greenery.

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

View all photos for Love Shack Deluxe

A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the sea through large windows, and a small table with items on it.

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

View all photos for Ocean View Room

A beach view with a thatched hut, a blue lounge chair, and dense tropical foliage.

Ocean View Room

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

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom

A pool area with a stone border, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a palm tree, and a thatched umbrella.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Beachside getaway.At this Nungwi hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nungwi Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Sunrise Point and Baraka Natural Aquarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Zanzibari

4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach
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.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Zanzibari

Children and extra beds

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

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 5.00 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.

  • 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

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
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 in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Zanzibari to the airport?

The Zanzibari is 42.1 mi (101-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 The Zanzibari?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zanzibari on Aug 23, 2026 start from $212, 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 The Zanzibari have an airport shuttle?

The Zanzibari offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Zanzibari to the beach?

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

Does The Zanzibari offer free breakfast?

The Zanzibari does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Zanzibari?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Zanzibari?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Zanzibari?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Zanzibari have a pool?

The Zanzibari features an outdoor pool.

Does The Zanzibari have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Zanzibari have a spa?

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

How close is The Zanzibari to downtown Nungwi?

The Zanzibari is 0.7 mi away from Nungwi.

The Zanzibari Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 257 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and cozy place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

olav

Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Faruk

Liked: Cleanliness
It was all right, but for that price we expect better food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Brian

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Mickey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first ocean view room was absurdly small. It genuinely felt like a closet. The bathroom was worn down, and the toilet brush looked like it hadn’t been replaced in years. Completely unacceptable. We asked to switch rooms since we were only staying one night and were moved to a larger, cleaner room, though it was still in clear need of renovation. Beach was underwhelming and just not nice (cigarettes in the sand etc), no staff, old pool area, everything just felt very off. Staff were helpful when asked but overall inattentive. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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