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Turaco Nungwi Resort

4.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Mnarani Natural Aquarium

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (View)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
The current price is AU$471
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

Explore the area

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Nungwi Village, Nungwi
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kendwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)

1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)

1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Nungwi

At Turaco Nungwi Resort you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Nungwi Beach and within 20 minutes of Mnarani Natural Aquarium. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges and a private beach. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Fisherman Seafood & Grill, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Dolphins Pool Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Nungwi hotel include Kendwa Beach and Mnemba Island.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 95 min drive

About this property

Turaco Nungwi Resort

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Mnarani Natural Aquarium
Some rates at Turaco Nungwi Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Turaco Nungwi Resort such as an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. 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.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Turaco Nungwi Resort offers 97 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 22 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dolphins Pool Bar
  • Fisherman Seafood & Grill
  • Ngalawa Restaurant
  • Sunset Bar
  • Zee Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Turaco Nungwi Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 22 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

DoubleTree Resort Zanzibar
DoubleTree Resort Zanzibar Nungwi
Hilton DoubleTree Resort Zanzibar
Hilton Nungwi
Hilton Zanzibar
Hilton Zanzibar Nungwi
Nungwi Hilton
Zanzibar Hilton
Zanzibar Hilton Nungwi
Zanzibar Nungwi
DoubleTree Resort Hilton Zanzibar Nungwi
DoubleTree Resort Hilton Zanzibar
DoubleTree Hilton Zanzibar Nungwi
DoubleTree Hilton Zanzibar
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Zanzibar Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

Turaco Nungwi Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turaco Nungwi Resort on 8 Oct 2025 start from AU$456.24, 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 parking available at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

Yep, Turaco Nungwi Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

Yep, Turaco Nungwi Resort is a short 3-minute walk from Nungwi Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Turaco Nungwi Resort have a pool?

Turaco Nungwi Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

Turaco Nungwi Resort features a private beach, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

Is Turaco Nungwi Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Turaco Nungwi Resort is a hit with families.

Does Turaco Nungwi Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

No, Turaco Nungwi Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Turaco Nungwi Resort ?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Turaco Nungwi Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 604 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort nickel and dimed you for everything. Keycards, having guest stop by your room. The beach was wonderful. If you are coming with a spouse or romantic partner then wonderful. But absolutely do not come here if you are coming for any good vibes or party environment. This place is strictly for people who want to be low-key and quiet. No vibes whatsoever.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandrine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hôtel. Tout était très bien !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

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

Amazing

It's a lovely resort in a great location. What makes this resort special is the service and staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is going well
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay, we added the all inclusive option at a reasonable rate
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

H.

Travelled with family
Most of the cooked food was terrible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning beach front location- very friendly polite staff - great food even my vegan travel buddy was satisfied. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort is beautiful and is a nice quaint size, yet still has everything you need. Great staff who want to make your stay great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were clean. Amenities were good. Beach is accessible from the resort and it's a short walk into town. Wish there were more food choices at the buffet but the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stay away from All-Inclusive - Go half-board!

We were there for 2 weeks and had a good time. Sadly we upgraded to "all-inclusive" on arrival and wished we hadn't. Drinks are overpriced and there are too many restrictions throughout the day when and where you can eat or drink. Sadly, you even had to pay for coffee if you didn't have it at breakfast. The snacks were limited to mini-burgers or pizza - that was it despite there being 10 different snacks on the menu.. Snacks were only available in the afternoon. We had a deluxe direct sea view room which was nice but the room itself was very tired with not much "deluxing" going on. There were several things not right (toilet not fixed to the floor, shaving mirror hanging off the wall and the one chair had no support and you ended up sitting on the floor).. However, these were all rectified okay. It's just indicative of how tired the place is in parts. It sounds like I'm moaning, but I'm not, there was a lot that was really nice and we would return, but just not have the All-Inclusive package as it currently is. The food in the main dining hall is superb and plentiful - lots of choices and fantastic service. There is a premium restaurant that's sadly not included. We would have dined there but they only offered a 20% discount for A-I guests. We thought we would have had at least one meal there as part of our package.. On a pricing note. A 4-star hotel in Stone Town charged us TS 3,000 for a local beer. The same beer at Nungwi Beach Resort was TS 10,000. Not good really..
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Umar

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

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

Wonderful resort!

We stayed here for 5 days and it was so relaxing! The resort is beautifully done with all the amenities: pool, spa, shops, restaurants, entertainment and private beach area with deck chairs for hotel guests. The food was great - We had breakfast included and ate a few time at their Fisherman's Grill restaurant. We saw they also offer half-board or all inclusive with a variety of food choices, if you prefer this option. The room was lovely and spacious - we booked a seaview room and it was directly on the beach. Had all the amenities, good air conditioning, shower and comfortable bed. The staff are excellent and so friendly. Always available to help and made our stay perfect! Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

muhammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok let’s start with the positive points. 1. The staff are absolutely lovely. 2. The gardens are extremely well looked after 3. The coffee Shop on site is great. 4. The beds are comfortable as they have a great mattress topper on. 5. The bathroom is adequate even if a little dated and tired. Not so positive 2. The hotel and accommodation is dated tired and in need of repair. The thatched roofs are falling down, and completely dilapidated. 3. The rooms are ok and fairly spacious however the room is in need of a renovation/refurbishment. 4. The windows. On the whole site are dirty including the bedroom patio windows. 5. The stairwells and communal areas leading to bedrooms are dirty. 6. Food is good, (we only booked B&B ) the buffet style restaurant is good and good choice something for everyone. 7. We ate both nights at the fisherman’s Restaurant attached to the hotel. 1st night we had lobster and we were originally sat outside but when the food came we were attacked by 1000 flys so we had the retreat inside. The lobster was good even if a little overcooked. 8. 2nd night we ate there it took over an hour for our food to arrive, and we and another couple were the only people in there. 9. The beach - if you’re going for the beach you will be disappointed as it’s full of rubbish and seaweed. Also the jet ski people drive like idiots, it’s an accident waiting to happen. Also full of beach boys so you get hassle hassle hassle. 10. We walked into the village, and
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Firoz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most enjoyable stay and Nungwi Beach. Top class resort, friendly and helpful staff. Great choice of food. Limited nightlife/entertainment outside of hotel but that seems to be Zanzibar in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

NURIA

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

Nice hotel but disappointment beach

Pleasant stay if it weren't for the disappointment of the beach. The hotel is nice and very well maintained. We stayed in an Ocean view room which was magnificent, in front of the beach, with the hammocks right in front of our room. The hotel service is very friendly and they always help you with everything you need. Breakfast is buffet style and complete. Dinner is also buffet style, and should improve the quality and variety. The wifi failed quite a bit at the beginning, but they did everything possible to fix the problem and they managed to fix it. Our biggest disappointment was the beach. The 5 days of our stay it was full of seaweed, nothing to do with the hotel's advertising photos where you see a white sand beach and a turquoise blue sea. Swimming on the hotel's beach is almost impossible. At low tide, the beach is full of seaweed and you have to walk more than 300 meters to swim. In fact, nobody swims. At high tide the water reaches the wall and it is dangerous to swim because of the currents. You can only swim for a couple of hours when the tide allows it, but you have to cross the seaweed zone. We chose Nungwi because I read that the northern part of Zanzibar is not affected as much by the tides, but in this area it is affected and we also had the problem of the seaweed. On Kendwa beach, 15 minutes away by car, there is no seaweed and there is a huge white sand beach.
High tide
High tide
Low tide, beach full of seaweed
Low tide, beach full of seaweed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAY

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

Amazing staff

We have loved our stay at Nungwi Beach by Turaco. Rooms are so comfy. Air conditioning worked very well. We had a slight maintenance issue which was resolved swiftly and very well. The food was to our taste. Always fresh fish and pasta. The grill outside was a highlight at dinner in the evening. Benson, Roger,Stephano, Omar, Emmanuel and others for amazing service in the bars. We never felt thirsty once. Cocktails were amazing, much better than cheap all inclusives in Europe. Shabhan and Kaimu on the grill and pasta/omellete station was so friendly and welcoming. James, Divota, Halima and Marko gave fantastic service to us at meal times. Moses on security was so nice and pleasant. The only drawback I would say is entertainment and activities included with the stay. We were there 7 nights and there was 4 nights with dancing/singing/acrobats/whirling. We took part in aquagym on just one occasion too. We hoped it could have been being offered everyday but that could have been die to some cloudy/showery conditions in the late mornings. In summary, the staff make the place so special so make sure you tip well. We would not hesitate to recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sachin, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. The only thing is the in room phone wasn’t working and water was leaking from the AC as well as bidet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The food was uninspiring. The television in the room very fuzzy and almost useless. We asked for a fix but none was available. Toilet was not screwed into the floor (Room 128) and was dangerous. We asked for a fix - some guy came by to look but did nothing. We had all inclusive but many things were not under that plan. Never had an all inclusive where certain items , latte for instance was not included(Except for breakfast) When we arrive at our room the lock did not work and we had to wait an hour while workmen disassembled the door . That was fine and to the hotels credit they offered to pay for our taxi to the airport ($60) for the inconvenience. The staff was great but the restaurant in Particular needs a lot of work . I’m have owned 30 full service hotels. Marriott(Owns the hotel) knows how to do it better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nungwi Beach Resort was beautiful, clean and safe. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024