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Maisha Nungwi

3.0 star property
Bayside lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a nearby private beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Comfort Double Room, Pool View | Safe
Exterior
Beach bar
Cottage, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Maisha Nungwi, near Kendwa Beach, offers a tropical getaway with amenities. Enjoy coffee at the on-site shop, views from the rooftop terrace, or relax by two outdoor pools. The Aluna Garden Restaurant provides ocean views, and the staff gets consistently positive feedback.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 385
AED 451 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Comfort Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Cottage, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Comfort Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Suite, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Premium Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Champagne service
Wardrobe or closet
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mnarani Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 53 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden Coffee Shop Nuungwi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Maisha Nungwi

Lodge near Nungwi Beach
Located close to Kendwa Beach, Maisha Nungwi provides a beach bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Aluna Garden Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a free beach club on site
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Maisha Nungwi offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios and wardrobes/closets
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Aluna Beach
  • Aluna Beach bar
  • Aluna Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free beach club
  • Library
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless 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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aluna Beach Lodge Nungwi
Aluna Beach Nungwi
Aluna Beach
Aluna Nungwi
Aluna Beach Lodge
Maisha Nungwi Lodge
Maisha Nungwi Nungwi
Maisha Nungwi Lodge Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Does Maisha Nungwi have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Maisha Nungwi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maisha Nungwi?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maisha Nungwi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Maisha Nungwi?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Maisha Nungwi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Maisha Nungwi located?

Situated in Nungwi, this beach lodge is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nungwi Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kendwa Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Maisha Nungwi Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here! The place was just amazing, staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you for having us ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Varsha

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

Nice but no hot water

Let down as we had no hot water all 3 days while we were there. Otherwise the hotel was nice. The staff are lovley.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff Muba, Eliza, and the rest are very polite and courteous to our needs. The place is calm and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Aluna. It's a perfect location if you're looking for somewhere a bit quieter and more relaxing in Nungwi, but still very walkable along the beach to bars and restaurants. The room was a great size, comfortable and good air conditioning, and the food at both the hotel restaurant and the beach club was exceptional. Plus the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming too. Highly recommend staying here!

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff: great Room: great Pool: great Food: great Beach: not great at all (you are constantly approached) Walk to beach: not great at all (you are constantly approached). If there could be a way to stop that. Nungwi Beach (and Zanzibar) actually would be a really nice place to visit. We felt harassed and would not recommend Nungwi Beach to anyone. We wanted to stay at the quiet end of Nungwi Beach. We felt we were constantly approached. More on the quite side than on the main beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne "Boutique-Hotel" Anlage mit großen Zimmern mit vielen Fenstern ... vom Balkon hatten wir einen schönen Blick in den tropischen Garten und auf den zweiten Pool. Zum Hotel gehört auch in 100m Entfernung ein Restaurant direkt am Strand, wo wir gerne für das Abendbier den Tag ausklingen ließen. Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich. Die Lage ist toll, da in einem sehr ruhigen Teil von Nungwi gelegen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leider war unser Aufenthalt insgesamt enttäuschend. Die Sauberkeit liess stark zu wünschen übrig: verschmutzte Stühle, ein ungepflegter Pool mit Haaren und Insekten, eine Kakerlake in der Dusche und klemmende Zimmertüren. Das Bett war unbequem, und das Mückennetz darüber hatte mehrere Löcher. Nur an einem von vier Tagen erhielten wir die korrekte Anzahl an Handtüchern. Auf der Karte standen diverse Softdrinks, tatsächlich gab es aber vier Tage lang nur Wasser. Das Frühstück war geschmacklich okay, aber die Portionen sehr klein – ein Nachschlag wurde abgelehnt. Der “Chia-Pudding” bestand nur aus Joghurt mit unaufgequollenen Samen. Fruchtfliegen am Buffet und Schimmelspuren an Wasserkaraffen waren zudem sehr unhygienisch. Auch der Service war enttäuschend: Nach dem Sport warteten wir über 30 Minuten auf ein Glas Wasser. Das Personal wirkte wenig herzlich und unmotiviert. Die Umgebung war alles andere als ruhig: Abends hörte man die Bässe eines nahegelegenen Clubs, morgens weckten uns Baustellenlärm oder ein krähender Hahn. Positiv: Das Problem mit dem Warmwasser wurde schnell gelöst, und beim Check-out gab es eine frische Kokosnuss. Trotzdem überwiegen klar die negativen Eindrücke. Der Aufenthalt wirkte insgesamt lieblos und auf Gewinnmaximierung ausgerichtet – ohne Fokus auf Qualität oder Gästezufriedenheit. Keine Empfehlung unsererseits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakeshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, excellent customer service and good food/drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Tolles kleines Resort für Ruheliebende

Das Maisha Nungwi ist wirklich zu empfehlen, wenn man ein kleines und feines Resort für Paare sucht. Das Zimmer war echt top. Sehr schön und sehr sauber. Die Anlage ist auch sehr ordentlich in Schuss und das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die beiden Pools sind auch schön und sehr angenehm temperiert. Das A la carte Frühstück ist super. Das Buffet Frühstück war nicht so aufregend. Während unseres Aufenthalt war immer abwechselnd A la Carte und Buffet. Das Hotel hat ein nettes Restaurant am Strand 2 Gehminuten entfernt. Das war auch sehr gut.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo custo benefício, pousada charmosa e atendimento ótimo
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely excellent!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ingvar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Overpriset, men tøft konsept

Tøft jungelkonsept, men ble litt inneklemt for meg. 2 små, men kjekke basseng. Rommene var veldig basic. Manglet mye bl.a. kjøleskap, bossbøtte, sted å pakke ut klær, safe med plass til laptop. Veldig enkel og kjedelig frokost. Dårlig belligenhet med lite som skjer utenfor hotellet, og den dårligeste delen av Nungwi stranden. Overpriset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maisha was a beautiful hotel with friendly and kind staff. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. The beach bar had great food and drinks and we ate there every night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent place to stay, everything was perfect

Well trained and friendly staff, great management, friendly atmosphere. The two pool and the garden are amazing, tasty fresh breakfast. Comfortable room, hot tube in the terrace is the best idea in the whole island. Small hotel but way better than any big resorts in the island
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Rekommenderas

Vacker, lummig miljö - som att bo i en djungel med två pooler. Rummen var fräscha, sängarna sköna. Trevlig personal, och god mat i restaurangen. Vi var väldigt nöjda med vår vistelse!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aluna is a beautiful property surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees. With 2 pools and ample sunbeds it was a very relaxing stay for us. Our lodge type room was lovely but we would have liked a fridge in the room. The beach was just a short walk away but the road outside the hotel that lead to the beach bar could have been better with some lighting. The breakfast was very nice but we thought the days when it was buffet style rather than a la carte was a much better idea. We had a massage during our stay which was very good and great value for money. All the staff were excellent and so helpful. We would definitely recommend Aluna.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

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

Just perfect

The place is so peaceful and so beautiful. The restaurant on the beach was clearly one of the best tried in Zanzibar. Special mention for the staff, that was the kindest people we meet. Everyone was so nice. I totally recommend the hotel !
Vue from the room to the pool
Beach restaurant
Beach restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura si inserisce perfettamente nell’ambiente ed ho particolarmente gradito la vegetazione, il legno e le due piscine che sembrano incastonate nella natura! Le persone che lavorano all’Aluna hanno sempre un sorriso da regalare e sono disponibili per qualsiasi eventualità. Abbiamo avuto nostra figlia che non è stata bene ma sono stati tutti gentilissimi e le preparavano appositamente da mangiare. Sono bene organizzati e con il Tuctuc sono facilmente raggiungibili le spiagge di Nungwi e Kendwa o i vari ristorantini sulla costa. Un posto davvero rilassante !
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved my stay at Aluna Nungwi. The staff was so helpful, welcoming and amazing. The room and pool was perfect for relaxing. The food was great- both at the restaurant at the hotel and the one on the beach. Just be aware the beach near the hotel isn’t the best but you can arrange a Tuk tuk to Nungwi. For me I loved just hanging by the pool and getting massages (which were the best!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jesper

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

Godt morgenmad og dejligt personale.

Godt personale, god morgenmad. Crowded pool område med begrænset mulighed for at få plads og derfor nødsaget til at gå ned på strand baren og sole i stedet. Udemærket wifi, der dog sommetider ikke virkede (standard på Zanzibar). Tager overpris for transport og ture sammenlignet med andre steder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Amazing stay

Such a beautiful hotel- the photos definitely don’t do it justice. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and location is superb. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ana Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Volveriamos al Aluna Nungwi en un próximo viaje sin dudar, de hecho ya lo estámos recomendando amigos que planean ir a Nungwi próximamente, hotel boutique súper agradable , personal muy amable y dispuesto, solucionaron algún malentendido en el check in con premura , habitaciones bonitas y espaciosas , jardín espectacular , desayuno muy exquisito , elaborado y a la carta basándose en varias opciones , restaurante y cocktails súper ricos y música en vivo varias noches a la semana, mucha suerte a las nuevas propietarias, va a ser un éxito ! Asante sana!!! Saludos de Yuhanin y Ana , y os deseamos la mayor de las suertes!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay at a very good price, I like the big rooms better, staff is very nice great breackfast, very clean rooms and pool!! I will stay there next time!💯❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Etre sur ces gardes en dehors des hôtels

Hôtel sympa mais nungwi plages a éviter sale a la marée basse bouteilles de plastiques partout et vraiment le conseil que je donne en priorité évitez comme la peste les beach boys des voleurs nées des que vous leurs parler ils vous arnaqué jai failli me battre je me suis fais escroquer de 100 euros depuis que je suis arrivé a zanzibar
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022