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Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Nice location. Beautiful swimming pool. Kind staffs. Everything is nice.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,101 reviews
Price from
US$126.95
per night

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. Nice place, fresh food and friendly people

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9
Superb
1,699 reviews
Price from
US$559
per night

Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service.

Activities such as hiking, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Charming beachfront bungalows with big private bathrooms, great staff, excellent breakfast, and good restaurant. Direct access to a beautiful, quiet beach and comfortable shaded lounge chairs.

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9.3
Superb
1,038 reviews
Price from
US$113.85
per night

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Fantastic beach side location. The staff are amazing and helpful. We would highly recommend 10 out of 10!

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9.1
Superb
1,551 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. 200 metres from Nungwi Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The owners are amazing, Max & Elena were so friendly with us and helpful with whatever we needed. Also they contacted us through whatsapp before we come to make sure everything is clear with their facility, restaurants recommendations, breakfast timings, and more. They made great decorations for me & my daughter birthday. Also they provided a yummy fruity cake. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants to visit Zanzibar, the place is near the beach only two min away. Near all the activities, and local shops, and restaurants. Max was very welcoming, they have friendly dog that my daughter loved alot. I LOVED the place so much, definitely gonna stay here again if am back to Zanzibar.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,868 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a private beach area. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. I’ll be honest, this was one of the best accommodations I stayed in Zanzibar (I changed 5 hotels). The vibe here is torally different and I really hope I will come back here again. Location is perfect, on the beach. There is kite-surf club, beach bar/ restaurant and many of them are around. Pool is clean and from 11:30 til 4:30 there is nobody, so I felt like all is just for me. And is very safe for solo travellers. I really enjoyed in this place.

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9.1
Superb
1,074 reviews
Price from
US$76.95
per night

Compass Hostel in Nungwi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. My favorite hostel in Zanzibar, I had a great time staying here in Compass Hostel. The location is great, only 2 minutes walk to the beautiful beach. The Host and Staffs are all nice and friendly. Also nice breakfast. This place is nice and beautiful. The room and public space are well furnished, all facilities are available and new. Good air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and hot water. There are also large public space for working, TV, video game, and card game. I will definitely come back to this place when visiting Nungwi next time.

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9.7
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, The Nest Tropical Oasis Resort can be found in Paje, close to Paje Beach and 36 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. I thought vegetarian food would be boring but the eggplant curry changed my mind. staff explained the dishes really nicely too.

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9.1
Superb
227 reviews
Price from
US$320.62
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Rooms have a balcony with a sea view. the staff was great and the location was perfect , I totally recommend

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9.3
Superb
225 reviews
Price from
US$450
per night

Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. It's exceeded my expectations breathtaking It was wonderful the staff and the owner were great. Enjoy the beautiful sight of beach The location excellent 👌

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9.6
Exceptional
242 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

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