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The Zanzibari

4.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Nungwi Beach

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Boating
Frangipani Suite
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Aerial view
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

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Bustani Suite

Bustani Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Love Shack Deluxe

Love Shack Deluxe

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Ocean View Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Frangipani Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Bougainvillea Garden View Room

Bougainvillea Garden View Room

Highlights

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

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 14 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kigomani Beach - 44 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬8 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 such as a private beach and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, aromatherapy or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Dhow Restaurant & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 lift
  • 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
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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 per cent 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 1 April and 1 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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 per cent

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 30 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zanzibari on 13 Apr 2025 start from AU$290.71, 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.

Is The Zanzibari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zanzibari?

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?

Checkout 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 and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Zanzibari Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 207 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julius

It was nice and quiet. Great place for people looking to relax without a lot of noise
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Everything about this hotel was wonderful from the room to the view to the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

raheeem

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

10/10 Excellent

jacquelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Nice pool, good food.
It was great: the honeymoon suite was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

The area was very nice and calm. The staff was welcoming, and the room looked great when I got there. It had a great beach view, and I would return. The bed mattress was a little hard, but everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Really impressed with how the reception handles issues. Room cleaning was really on point daily just that if you forget to turn notice from make my room up to do not disturb, the housekeeper will keep banging the door.. Aside that it’s a good place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
They not answering the phone calls
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Beautiful property and super clean. The menu is limited and the service was slow. 50 minutes for one plate of fries. Would still recommend as the ocean views are spectacular and everything else was great! Rose our room steward was amazing, thank you Rose!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Our stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BA REUN

100% recommend
Recommend 100%! Hotel staffs and receptions are very welcoming, supportive and helpful. All transportation, tour programs were managed by the hotel, very easily. The views from the hotels are fantastic, foods are great with its happy-hour cocktail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great Place to be
Great staff, great food, a great place to holiday at in Zanzibar
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Staff was AMAZING from check in to house keepers. A real gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed

The love shack beautiful scenery but no aircon. The property's is dated and needs a bite of a upgrade. Should advertise that beach access is very limited. Food,staff excellent service 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mordechai

Beautiful green place, Well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Rawdhah

Amazing Stay at The Zanzibari Hotel
My stay at The Zanzibari hotel was a truly remarkable experience. The stunning beach view and friendly staff made me feel welcomed and relaxed. The hotel's beautiful design and delicious cuisine added to the overall enjoyment. I enjoyed activities like beach walks and water sports organized by the hotel. It was an exceptional stay that I can't wait to repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

farid

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephus

All went well for us. I enjoyed my stay this time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

A very nice boutique resort. Fantastic staff, great amenities, and excellent food. Rooms were very clean and everyone super friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

I had a wonderful time at this location. The staff was amazing, very cordial and accommodating. The property was cleaned constantly, the food was delicious and the poolside bar was great. Walking distance to beaches, aquarium and Zoo. I would definitely go back.

8/10 Good

Anna

Property is realy nice, one issue is the beach by the sea. This hotel is great for people who prefer swimming pool that smim in the sea.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romal

Excellent staff
Great property with an amazing beach. The staff was excellent, friendly and great service. I would definitely recommend the Zanzibari..
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

melody

This is a gorgeous , quiet boutique hotel. The food in the restaurant is fantastic. There is a small rocky orivate beach accessible during some tide times but only a 15 min walk to nungwi beach. Gorgeous views from all rooms and great staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023