Indulge in massages at the spa, lounge by the private beach, or take a dip in the outdoor pool and spa tub.
Dining Options and Poolside Bar
Savor delightful meals at Dhow Restaurant & Bar with a poolside bar for refreshing drinks. Enjoy room service for a cozy night in.
Convenient Services and High-end Accommodations
Benefit from express check-in/out, babysitting services, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Stay in uniquely furnished guestrooms with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showers.
Book your stay at The Zanzibari for an unforgettable beachside retreat with top-notch amenities and services.
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Beautiful beachside location
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Friendly and attentive staff
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Great food options
At the hotel
Popular amenities
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24-hour front desk
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Beach sun loungers
Boat tours nearby
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Full-service spa
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Pools & wellness
Pool sun loungers
Dining & drinks
Snack bar/deli
Fitness & outdoors
Garden
On private beach
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Safety & cleanliness
Smoke-free property
Getting around & access
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Luggage storage
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Tours/ticket assistance
Services & essentials
Mosquito nets
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Walkway to water
Wedding services
Review in focus
136 reviews
2/ 10
The rooms have light intrusion problems and heating disorder that affect the quality of your staying - at 400$ a night it’s a scam. Avoid going.
Venture11643021577 · Solo travel · 2026-01-14
The guest experience
9.0out of 10 136 verified reviews
Loved most
Beautiful beachside location
Friendly and attentive staff
Great food options
Idyllic atmosphere
Worth knowing — Plastic water bottles in the bar and restaurant not aligned with sustainability efforts
How guests scored the stay
Service9.6
Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive, always smiling.
Location9.1
Location was great for enjoying the beautiful views and relaxing by the beach.
Cleanliness9.1
The room was spotlessly clean.
Food and Beverage9.1
Great selection of delicious food with very good meals.
Overall Experience9.1
A really fantastic place to stay, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Room Quality9.0
The room was quirky with natural finishes and a huge bed.
Amenities8.6
Pool is small but provides a nice area with sunbeds and a beach bar.
Value for Money8.5
Half board meals were great with a different breakfast menu each morning.
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2/10
Venture11643021577 · Solo travel · 2026-01-14
“The rooms have light intrusion problems and heating disorder that affect the quality of your staying - at 400$ a night it’s a scam. Avoid going.”
Very excellent hotel
10/10
Fearless59875254355 · Couples · 2025-12-18
“The very nice and good Resort Nungwi area.
Nice room,big restaurant and nice swimmingpool and excellent beach
The personal very friendly and help fully.”
Beautiful beachside location!
10/10
Soss80 · Couples · 2025-11-18
“Location was great for enjoying the beautiful views and relaxing, soaking up the atmosphere so close to the beautiful sea, and crisp white sandy beach.
Hotel staff were friendly, helpful and great selection of delicious food was perfect. Peaceful, tranquil and relaxing. Walking to distance to nearby town and beaches for a bit of local hustle and bustle, otherwise perfect for getting away from it all.”
Great beachside boutique hotel
10/10
chesterimp · Couples · 2025-11-11
“Stayed here for 5 nights beachside 'R&R' at the end of a safari and beach holiday in South Africa and Zanzibar.
This is a small boutique hotel, 19 rooms in a mix of modern blocks and thatched 'shacks' in lovely gardens at the edge of a shallow cliff overlooking a quiet part of Nungwi beach.
We had a 'Love Shack' right on the sandy seafront with our own sunbeds and a terrace great for watching the sea, drinking 'happy hour' cocktails and at night watching the hermit crabs on the sand. Wooden steps nearby led onto the actual beach, depending on the tides you could either go 'rockpooling' (the adventurous could wade out to a reef a couple of hundred metres out), have a warm swim (before breakfast if tides right), beachwalk or watch the waves breaking on the cliff. Idyllic. The hotel provides beach shoes as there's sea urchins and some sharp rocks. Walking left takes you into Nungwi main beach, lots of fishing boats, and local activity, you can get hassled for trips, hawkers, etc, but nowhere near as persistent as some countries we've been to. Turn right for the quieter life.
Pool is quite small but a nice area with sunbeds and beach bar.
The room was quirky, natural finishes but spotlessly clean, huge bed with open bathroom behind, the modern blocks were more 'conventional'.
We stayed half board and the meals were great, different breakfast menu each morning with fresh fruit; 5-course dinner, the best were very good. Pool bar did snack lunches which were fine for us.
The staff were all fantastic, friendly and attentive, always smiling, and very efficient. Housekeeping worked hard to keep the rooms clean and back each evening to turn down beds and open out the mozzie nets.
The local sustainability initiatives and support of education of local children looked excellent though selling plastic water bottles in the bar and restaurant didn't sit entirely well with that.
Nonetheless, a really fantastic place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed it and a great, characterful alternative to the larger all-inclusive resorts.”
Fantastic hotel and people!
10/10
798palm · Family · 2025-10-27
“Great stay with the entire family! Staff is very friendly and service minded. Also love the sustainability investment the hotel is driving, with support to a local school.”
Perfect place to chill!
10/10
TripAdviserreader · Couples · 2025-10-27
“We've just returned from spending five nights at the Zanzibari, and what a relaxing tine we had.
A flight change meant a late arrival at the hotel (after midnight), so check in took place after breakfast the next morning.
Although handled efficiently, we would have loved to have been offered a cold drink of juice on arrival after our long tiring journey, as our garden view room didnt have a fridge. Maybe that could be considered for future guests?
We ate breakfast and dinner every night and had some very tasty food and delicious cocktails.
We loved the pool and the sunbed area with hammocks and swing chair, and just chilled out for our entire stay!
The Zanzibari is on a quiet stretch of uncommercialised beach which we loved rather than the busy Nungwi beach nearby.
Our room was spacious with huge bathroom and huge bed! Lovely terrace overlooking the gardens, pool and sea. Just perfect!
What makes the Zanzibari special is the staff. Without exception they are amazing! So friendly and efficient all with a big smile! We loved being greeted with "Jambo" every morning amd asked how our day had been at dinner.
We didn't remember the names of them but our praise applies to all, especially the cleaning staff who kept our room pristine.
Our outstanding star without a doubt was John on reception. Such a helpful, courteous and caring man. We can't thank him enough for arranging taxis, and generally answering our question.
suggesting places to visit.
We can't recommend the Zanzibari enough.
If you are looking for peace, relaxation and great hospitality you can't go wrong with a stay here!”
The Zanzibari Hotel is true delight!
10/10
Beatts007 · Couples · 2025-10-24
“The Zanzibari hotel is a true paradise setting but the real beauty is the friendliness and welcoming nature of all of the members of staff that work here.
Incredibly accommodating and they serve up wonderful food!”
We had the best time!
10/10
M3262OSshaunam · Friends getaway · 2025-10-05
“We had the best stay at the Zanzibari hotel! The staff were so friendly and welcoming and couldn’t have been more helpful at booking us tours and transport. The breakfast menu was different every day and we enjoyed every one! The location was perfect, in a quieter part of Nungwi which we loved. The rooms were well kept and always spotless. Absolutely recommend staying here!”
Guest review
10/10
Adrianne · partner · 2025-09-28
“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.”
Relaxing, stunning, holiday of a lifetime!
10/10
meadbhk2025 · Couples · 2025-09-26
“Absolutely beautiful hotel, in a quieter area of Nungwi. The hotel is well kept and the pool/beach area is stunning.
The food was good and we ate there for breakfast and dinner every day.
We had lunch most days in the hotel however we went to a restaurant in Nungwi too for a change of scenery, which was easy to do via tuk tuk.
The rooms were spotless and well kept. The bed we had was huge and so comfortable, and there were fresh flowers on the bed every day. Our terrace with the garden view was so nice to sit out on in the evening.
The staff were friendly and accommodating. A special mention goes to our housekeeping lady, who very kindly looked after us with ironing shirts and even getting me fresh aloe Vera three days in a row for my sunburn! We did not get her name but she was so kind.
The spa was set almost on the beach and my treatment was just great.
The whole setting is really lovely and relaxing, and the grounds are well kept. If you want a relaxing holiday it is the right spot.”
Excellent stay
10/10
Jenna · 2025-08-22
“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. ”
Amazing staff and beautiful hotel
10/10
U2893BVtaraa · Couples · 2025-08-21
“We spent 10 nights at the Zanzibari hotel and loved every minute of it!
The staff are fantastic and work really hard to help you out however they can. I would recommend booking activities outside the hotel where possible through them as it helps you avoid any confusion/ miscommunication.
It’s located in a quieter part of Nungwi, however this worked well for us as you could visit the main beach easily. This also gave you a better sense of privacy and quiet.
Our room was a good size and very clean. The facilities were also up to date and I would definitely recommend booking a massage with the spa! The food was also very tasty and we enjoyed the breakfast and lunch & dinner menu.”
Guest review
10/10
Berenice · partner · 2025-08-17
“It was lovely.”
Nice hotel but would have expected better service
8/10
Lucia · 2025-08-09
“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.”
Guest review
10/10
Anita · family · 2025-08-03
“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!
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Guest review
10/10
Arieyl · 2025-07-11
“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!”
Guest review
10/10
Rodrigo · family · 2025-06-28
“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.”
Guest review
10/10
Victoria · 2025-06-04
“Cute little hotel with lovely staff. Very safe. Great for a relax and chill. Tidal beach access, restricts beach walking. ”
Guest review
10/10
Sean · partner · 2025-06-03
“Exceptional service, beautiful rooms. Safe property. Wonderful staff who did a superb job. Excellent food! ”
An oasis in a busy little beach town.
8/10
Maria Antonia · 2025-06-02
“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. ”
