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The Zanzibari

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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The Zanzibari, on Nungwi Beach, offers a peaceful retreat. Guests enjoy the private beach or rejuvenate with a deep-tissue massage at the spa. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is ₩171,806
₩266,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22

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Bustani Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bustani Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Frangipani Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bougainvillea Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bougainvillea Garden View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Love Shack Deluxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Love Shack Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 53 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nanasi Beach Club Zanzibar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Zanzibari

Upscale hotel near Nungwi Beach
At The Zanzibari, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Dhow Restaurant & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Dhow Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does The Zanzibari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zanzibari?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zanzibari on Nov 21, 2025 start from ₩171,806, excluding 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.

Is The Zanzibari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zanzibari?

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

What time is check-out at The Zanzibari?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Zanzibari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Zanzibari located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Reviews

The Zanzibari Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Maria Antonia

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

An oasis in a busy little beach town.

The staff at the Zanzibari hotel were exceptionally attentive and the service was always prompt. In a place where the main beach can be over run with tourists, it was such a pleasure to step into the quiet oasis that is the Zanzibari hotel grounds. This is a great gem of a property in Nungwi and would only improvements would be to upgrade the quality of the food, which was "safe" but very bland and to upgrade the plumbing issues in unit OC1.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arieyl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Start with the hotel was beautiful! I was walking with a complementary juice. The staff was so nice and welcoming to me and they took my luggage and show me my room and later I had dinner which was amazing and their breakfast is also good. I only stayed for one night but it was a wonderful experience. The property has amazing views and a great to sun bathe. Definitely a Top stay in the Zanzibar area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

raheeem

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Find somewhere else to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place to totally relax. Amazing presentation of food, calm, quiet and very relaxing. A place to really reconnect with yourself. Beach is beautiful but rocky amd be careful of the sea urchins!

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

CHilling from diving

Very friendly staff and awesome breakfast with lots of fruit Nice cocktails and a great place to chill
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Exceptional!

What a fabulous ending after our mainland safari! This hotel has it ALL-incredible service and food with attention to our every need! Our room was steps from the Indian Ocean and absolutely spectacular every single day!
Steps from our room
Indian Ocean
Our room on first floor
In the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Zanzibar Trip

Great service from all of the staff with novelty of Massi security/porters. Peaceful location adjacent to the sea. Limited activities/interest outside the resort itself and sad to see the poverty in the town of Nungwi.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

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

Great hotel - highly recommend

This is a great hotel to escape for a week. Beautiful territory with a great private beach and fairly easy access to the ocean. You MUST!!! Absolutely must wear swimming shoes going to the ocean, as there are a lot of sea urchins - ask hotel for the footwear, they’ll gladly provide free of charge. Hotel offers a great bar (good cocktails and a happy hour) and a swimming pool. Staff is friendly and happy to help (waitress Trida was absolutely fantastic - caring and always ready to help). Room was good, relatively small, but we came to see the ocean and enjoy sun, not the room. It has a good insect protection and staff comes to spray out anti insect protection too. Overall, I enjoyed all aspects of the stay and would gladly recommend this hotel for a stay. And yes, they serve great seafood at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima, hotel incrível, vista maravilhosa, atendimento sempre impecável.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, friendly staff but some improvement

Nice hotel close to the beach. The staff was friendly but the waiting time in reception and restaurant could be better. The hotel talks about their sustainability work, but there is more to ask on what they are actually doing. For example, towels were changed everyday even though we didnt use them, and the cleaner turned on the air condition everyday. This is waste with energy. A positive thing is that they work with local farmers/fishermens and the breakfast and dinner were really good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

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

8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hotel but would have expected better service

We stayed at the Zanzibari for 8 nights and we were very happy with our suite, very spacious and quite clean but not so happy about the service as it has been quite slow and the food menu has been the same all over our stay. We would have appreciated better choice and variety for breakfast and dinner. We appreciated the late check out free of charge but we have never been asked how was our stay, if everything was ok.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights as a family of four in the Bustani Suite and had a wonderful experience. The suite was very spacious with comfortable beds, and it was cleaned daily to a high standard. The staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was a real highlight each day, with fresh and delicious fruit and juices that we all looked forward to. The hotel itself is beautifully situated in a quiet and peaceful area, with stunning ocean views that added to the relaxed atmosphere. We felt safe and very well looked after throughout our stay. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable and stress-free—we hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celina

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

Fantastisk sted! 10/10

For et opphold! For et personale! Fantastisk koselig hotell i «afrikansk style». Eco-vennlig. SVÆRT god mat. God vin (mye fra Sør-Afrika). Folkene der var det mest fantastiske. Jeg anbefaler dette til alle!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Erwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La restauration est très bonne avec d énormes portions ! Mais une seule carte pour tous les restaurant ! L’emplacement et le personnel sont au top , mais l’ensemble est un peut vieillissant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They not answering the phone calls
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen 10tägigen Aufenthalt mit Halbpension in einem Bungalow mit Lage direkt am Meer und herrlichem Blick gebucht. Das Hotel ist eine kleine, eher familiäre Anlage in ruhiger Ortsrandlage von Nungwi, abseits des Trubels von Nungwi-Beach, der bei Ebbe aber in 20 Gehminuten über den Strand auch schnell erreichbar ist (für diejenigen, die es auch mal turbulenter mögen). Da sich das Hotel an der Nordwestseite befindet, wirken sich hier Ebbe und Flut zwar deutlich spürbarer aus als direkt in Nungwi. Wir haben uns hierauf aber sehr gut eingestellt und v.a. auch die Lowtide-Zeiten mit langen Spaziergängen zu den Sandbänken mit ausgedehnten Bademöglichkeiten im warmem und kristallklarem, türkisen Wasser genossen. Um es schon hier vorwegzunehmen: Uns hat im The Zanzibari alles sehr gut gefallen. Von der ruhigen Lage und vom familiären Charakter des Hotels, der Sauberkeit des Zimmers, über die Freundlichkeit des gesamten Personals bis hin zum vielfältigen, sehr reichhaltigem und sehr guten Abendessen hat uns alles sehr gut gefallen. Das Hotel können wir in jedem Fall empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my husband stayed in the honeymoon room and was spectacular. Food delicious. Clean. Awesome staff. We want to go back. Beautiful 4 energizing days
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024