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The Zanzibari

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Frangipani Suite | Living area
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Love Shack Deluxe
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$314
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

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Nungwi Road, Nungwi
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Bustani Suite

Bustani Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Bougainvillea Garden View Room

Bougainvillea Garden View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Love Shack Deluxe

Love Shack Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Ocean View Room | View from room

Ocean View Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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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
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nungwi

At The Zanzibari you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Nungwi Sunrise Point and Mnarani Natural Aquarium. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a private beach and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Dhow Restaurant & Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, Hot tub and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Nungwi hotel include Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Zanzibari

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Zanzibari such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. 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.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Zanzibari offers 10 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 April and 1 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Zanzibari

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • 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

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

Is parking available at The Zanzibari?

Yep, The Zanzibari has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zanzibari?

As of 5 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zanzibari on 1 Mar 2026 start from AU$299.49, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Zanzibari?

Yep, The Zanzibari is a short 11-minute walk from Nungwi Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at The Zanzibari?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Zanzibari. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and Swedish massages.

Does The Zanzibari have a pool?

The Zanzibari has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Zanzibari?

The Zanzibari features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs and premium bedding.

What makes The Zanzibari a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Zanzibari.

Is The Zanzibari family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and a private beach, it's no surprise that The Zanzibari is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Zanzibari?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Zanzibari?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Zanzibari?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Zanzibari?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Zanzibari?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Zanzibari Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Travelled with partner
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

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

Excellent stay

We LOVED our stay!! Food was delicious, room and location were relaxing and beautiful, and staff was excellent and very helpful! Perfect place to recharge after a long safari. Not far walking distance to other stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

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

8/10 Good

Lucia

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher, SOUTH ORANGE NJ

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, York

Travelled with family
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

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, West Palm Beach

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julius, Aurora

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

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

6/10 Okay

Shireen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clémentine Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

raheeem

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family and small children
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

jacquelyn, miami

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Inderpal

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony, Tonbridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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