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Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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Nungwi Peninsular, North Region, Nungwi
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Sea View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Ocean Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Suite

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

On the beach.You'll find Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this Nungwi hotel. Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel like an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nungwi hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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: TZS 13103.85 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: TZS 168000.00 per vehicle (one way)

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Nungwi Beach Hotel
Ras Beach
Ras Beach Hotel
Ras Nungwi Beach
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel Zanzibar
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel Hotel
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel Nungwi
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel to the airport?

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is 42.2 mi (94-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TZS 168000.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel to the beach?

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

Does Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel have a pool?

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is home to Ubora, which features international cuisine and ocean views.

Does Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, massages, and body treatments.

How close is Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel to downtown Nungwi?

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is 1 mi away from Nungwi.

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Generally good. Wifi was very weak and slow!

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Zanzibar Beach

Stunning beaches that are romantic and peaceful. Beautiful rooms that are very comfortable--bordering on luxurious. Amazing amenities. You can book any activity you like on site. Small gift shop but the prices are comparable to Stone Town. Excellent service for drinks and food from pool or beach and amazing dinner service. The chef even prepared the dorado my husband caught for us to enjoy! A 5/5 except the staff don't communicate amongst themselves very well and breakfast service, particularly egg preparation, is painfully slow. Overall fabulous. An Indian Ocean holiday with with the beaches and amenities of Mauritius at a fraction of the price.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed one night at the hotel, and I got food poisoning after eating their lunch "chicken chappati wrap". I threw up all night, and the next day when we let the manager on duty know her response was that "she was sorry, but I must have gotten the bug from somewhere else since no one else had complained". I was completely fine before I ate that meal, and my husband who also had a bite felt sick (not as much as me since he consumed much less than me). It is a 5 star restaurant, I shouldn't have to worry about their food quality & it completely ruined my stay. It's been 3 days, and I am still not feeling completely fine yet.

10/10 Excellent

jill, nz

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

Fantastic- couldn't be better

We had a beachfront room - it was gorgeous . The extra touches were appreciated in the room, the service was excellent, friendly and we were made to feel at home- except better!!

8/10 Good

Mofe, London

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

Very relaxing stay

The hotel is lovely and very relaxing and it's right next to the beach which has the most amazing aquamarine colour. For a hotel that's been there for around 20 years, it is very well kept and preserved, however they do need to move with the times and this can start by making sure the housekeeping staff are provided with trolleys so they don't have to carry baskets of dirty laundry on their heads in the baking heat and then make sure all pathways in the hotel are made wheel-friendly. Considering the big size of hotel grounds and the fact that they clean at least twice a day, it really is needed! Aside from that, staff are very lovely, obliging and happy (although sometimes their happy cheer seems forced - by management perhaps) and the location is excellent!

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Toronto

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

Best service ever

Hotel was great and the service was awesome. We left early and they even packed breakfast for us to go. Thanks rats nungwi!

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Greenville, SC

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

Magical setting - perfect for relaxing & unwinding

Like many people we ended our 9 day safari in Tanzania with 4 days at the Ras Nungwi Beach Resort. The bumpy road from the main road to the hotel had me concerned, but those concerns quickly vanished when we walked into the beautiful lobby area & could see the amazing turquoise waters of the Indian ocean from every angle. We stayed in an ocean front deluxe room - picture perfect with a small front porch directly facing the ocean. The room was immaculate and seemed like it had recently been renovated. The staff was very friendly - in particular, James in the restaurant who had an infectious laugh & Cornell who took care of us at the hotel's beach area. We didn't partake in any of the watersports activities since we just wanted to sit around and do nothing - but, there was plenty to choose from had I wanted to participate. Would highly recommend this hotel to anybody looking for a beach hotel in Nungwi that is away from the crowds. It felt like we were in our own little slice of paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Brooklyn

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

BEAUTIFUL beach resort and amazing room!

We stayed at Ras Nungwi in the Ocean Suite and it was absolutely amazing! The room has a private plunge pool and a private beach section. The hotel was extremely well maintained with amazing views. The one issue we had was that the hot water was broken in the Ocean Suite (it was working in all the other rooms at the hotel though); so after 2 hours of them trying to fix it we eventually were given a key to another room to take a shower there. That was not a huge deal- but would have been nice if management sent us a free pina colada or something to compensate for the inconvenience. Very nice restaurant with fresh and tasty food. Lots of activities at the resort as well. But honestly the room was so nice- we just stayed there the whole time. HIGHLY recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Sweden

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

High quality relaxation

We had a very relaxing and great time at Ras Nungwi. This is the perfect place for a couple that want to relax and enjoy a high standard hotel next to a beautiful beach! The hotel has very high standard and no complaints can be made on cleanliness and quality. The location is rather rural so don't expect to walk to restaurants/shops. Taxi service is available for a small amount and will take you to the more lively parts of Nungwi. The perfect combination of relax and fun!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A 5 Star Property

The only draw back is the beach isn't as nice as other properties. During high tide there is no beach. I went to see about snorkeling 3 times and was told by staff and management that they couldn't not help me due to my schedule. I understand they want to sell the business themselves, but never leave the customer disappointed, At this point I wondered next door property to see if they offered snorkeling ,which the did everyday even cheaper. The prices of everything is also 5 star prices for example $4.50 us per beer next door $2.50. Would I stay here again, yes. Very clean, great food,

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

David, Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Tranquil relaxation but the experience needs work

Here's the thing. Ras Nungwi is a great place to relax with private accommodations, as well as a great ocean view. There is also no locals on the beachfront that will bother you (most treat you as a walking wallet in Zanzibar). However, the beach itself is not as nice as the beaches in the main part of Nungwi (closer to the Z Hotel). The sand is not as rich and soft, and the water has quite a bit of coral. The downside though is the locals that will hassle you non-stop in the nicer beaches. So overall, a bit of a toss-up that will depend on the traveller. Pros: - Decent accommodations that are private and secluded. - Extremely friendly staff. One of the bar managers taught us the East African game of bao! - Mgmt addressed certain concerns we had and upgraded our accommodations, which we greatly appreciated. - Decent food and reasonable prices. Drinks however, were not reasonably priced. Cons: - The airport transfer cost of US$80 (one-way) is egregious. I was able to arrange my own transfer with a local taxi to Stone Town for US$20. It is absolutely laughable that the hotel collects US$160 round-trip for an airport transfer, when you compare this to local prices - What is also a joke is the USD to Tanzanian shilling exchange rate. Basically 20% worse than even an exchange in a tourist trap - The walk to the main part of town takes more than the 15 minutes advertised. Closer to 45 minutes along the beach - No Wi-Fi in the rooms (only in the common area) - No TVs in the rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Nairobi

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

Great holiday location

Amazing stay. Beautiful hotel, right on the beach. Staff very friendly. Great service.

10/10 Excellent

Hossam, D

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

Very nice hotel , peacful & relaxing

Very nice hotel , low number of rooms compared with the size make it very comfortable and peaceful

10/10 Excellent

Daria, Bay Area, CA

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

Beautiful with a personal touch

Beautiful beach hotel/resort. Lovely and attentive staff. Very comfortable rooms and bathrooms. The staff takes an interest in arranging cultural tours, boat trips, and excursions. They offer bikes for local sightseeing and have games on site like tennis, darts, pool, etc. Very good food.

8/10 Good

Diwyesh, Dar es Salaam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Zanzibar beach holiday.

It was good. However, the waves were too strong for a swim in the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Jesenko

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

10/10 Excellent

Aysegul, Istanbul

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

Beautiful hotel with most amazing views and beach

I had 4 wonderful nights at this beautiful hotel. Here is what I enjoyed most: - Beautiful location with lush gardens and just amazing views - Cottages are beautiful and in very lovely setting. - Very quite and peaceful hotel to truly enjoy and have relaxing and peaceful time. - Service is impeccable and very friendly. - Hotel grounds are very beautiful and well maintained. Here are things that could help improve the experience there: - Big draw back was no wifi in rooms (cottages)- only in bar/restaurant area - Bathroom was small in cottages- though if you stay at garden view rooms which are in the back and don't have ocean view those apparently have bigger room and bathroom. - Not much variety for breakfast - however dinners were great.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Destin, Fl

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

Honeymoon perfection

I could not imagine a better place to honeymoon. So beautiful. So authentic, built into the environment. Their hammocks on the water are the most peaceful place I have ever relaxed. Staff is great. Food is 5 star!!!!! Could not recommend more highly!

6/10 Okay

Tali, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little disappointing...

We ended our trip to Tanzania in this hotel and were really looking forward to it! It has great facilities; a nice pool and attentive service, table tennis and tennis court. The rooms were clean and nice attention to detail to decorate the room with flowers and make our stay pleasant. However we were very surprised by the service and management. We were given a lovely welcome letter explaining that as we had booked B&B, we could extend to half or full board; and the different meal options, all including coffee or tea. Delighted with this we had dinner in the hotel on the first evening. The starter was one small piece of deep fried calamari on a lettuce leaf - a very small portion even for us as lovers of gourmet restaurants. The main course was better - nicely presented and a reasonable sized portion. At the end of the meal we were offered coffee. We were therefore surprised to receive a bill for the coffee - as the letter had specifically said it was included. When we challenged this, the front service ignored our questions. A day later they asked us to provide the letter as proof (clearly it had been printed by them!). And still no answer. At check out we were still charged with the coffee (which wasn't espresso or anything - just a regular coffee). Of course, it was not the cost, but the uncomfortable feeling. We ended up eating outside of the hotel - and having real espresso, huge platters of seafood and Tanzanian dishes - not the meager starter portions.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Dubai

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

So relaxing and very well kept.

This place is amazing. not ver the top, just a perfect amount of comfort and class. beach concept is really cool and the rooms are very nice. Would recommend this to anyone for sure

8/10 Good

Claudine, Lima, Peru

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

Nice hotel with sand beach in the north east

Very comfy air conditioned rooms and beds. Staff was very friendly. Nice food. Rooms with beach view were awesome. Medium sized pool but great beach, other hotels loose all the sand with the high tide but this one still had some sand. Hotel lends you water shoes to protect you from rocks and reef. We ordered lunch at the beach. Octopus and Dorado cebiche was great!

8/10 Good

Fan Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at Ras Nungwi for 2 nights of our honeymoon vacation. The resort provided us with some complimentary gifts and arrangements, which were really heartwarming. Services, room condition and catering are all good. One thing is it's difficult to swim/sunbath at the beach as the tide is strong most of the time; but the scenary is good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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