The Zanzibari
Property description
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wi...
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8.6
Fabulous
Based on 310 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
58%
Family
15%
Group
19%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Zanzibari, travellers highlight a tranquil seaside setting with striking ocean views, friendly and attentive staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, alongside a pleasant pool and gardens that create a relaxed base away from Nungwi’s busier areas.
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Mickey
6 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
6
Faruk
28 Mar 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
It was all right, but for that price we expect better food
It was all right, but for that price we expect better food
10
Louise
10 Mar 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful and cozy place.
Beautiful and cozy place.
10
Marcus
1 Mar 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
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
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
6
Samantha
21 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was a ‘love shack’ on the beach which was nice, stepped out straight onto the sand with nice sea views. Staff were friendly and it has a pool. The inside layout of the room is totally open (no door on the toilet just a half partition wall) so you’re in for an intimate stay! The rest of the hotel felt confused, there are surfing motifs as decorations, it’s for families (lots of kids) so it’s not quiet and romantic; the food was unfortunately the worst we had any hotel we stayed in Zanzibar. We also wished we stayed closed to Nungwi as we had to spend $10 each way on a taxi. It’s the one hotel we wouldn’t stay again sadly. Loads of potential I just think they need to figure out their ‘vibe’.
The room was a ‘love shack’ on the beach which was nice, stepped out straight onto the sand with nice sea views. Staff were friendly and it has a pool. The inside layout of the room is totally open (no door on the toilet just a half partition wall) so you’re in for an intimate stay! The rest of the hotel felt confused, there are surfing motifs as decorations, it’s for families (lots of kids) so it’s not quiet and romantic; the food was unfortunately the worst we had any hotel we stayed in Zanzibar. We also wished we stayed closed to Nungwi as we had to spend $10 each way on a taxi. It’s the one hotel we wouldn’t stay again sadly. Loads of potential I just think they need to figure out their ‘vibe’.
Nungwi Village, Nungwi, Tanzania
Location
With a stay at The Zanzibari in Nungwi, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Sunrise Point. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Kendwa Beach and 20 mi (32.1 km) from Kiwengwa Beach.
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