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The Zanzibari

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Frangipani Suite | Living area
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Ocean View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is AED 373
AED 597 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun

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Bustani Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bustani Suite

Highlights

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

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Love Shack Deluxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Love Shack Deluxe

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Ocean View Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frangipani Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Frangipani Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bougainvillea Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bougainvillea Garden View Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Zanzibari

Upscale hotel near Nungwi Beach
At The Zanzibari, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Dhow Restaurant & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, Swahili

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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 on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator
  • 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 percent 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
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

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

Does The Zanzibari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Zanzibari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zanzibari?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zanzibari?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zanzibari?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Zanzibari provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is The Zanzibari located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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The Zanzibari Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 212 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

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

8/10 Good

Julius

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Thomas

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

Nice pool, good food.

It was great: the honeymoon suite was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacquelyn

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

4/10 Poor

raheeem

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Place to be

Great staff, great food, a great place to holiday at in Zanzibar
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

BA REUN

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

100% recommend

Recommend 100%! Hotel staffs and receptions are very welcoming, supportive and helpful. All transportation, tour programs were managed by the hotel, very easily. The views from the hotels are fantastic, foods are great with its happy-hour cocktail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and super clean. The menu is limited and the service was slow. 50 minutes for one plate of fries. Would still recommend as the ocean views are spectacular and everything else was great! Rose our room steward was amazing, thank you Rose!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very attentive and the hotel is well maintained and clean. Our room was comfortable and well maintained. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mordechai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful green place, Well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well-kept gardens with steps down to the beach; swimming pool and sunbeds; spacious room with a massive bed. Terrific hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice boutique resort. Fantastic staff, great amenities, and excellent food. Rooms were very clean and everyone super friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Rawdhah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay at The Zanzibari Hotel

My stay at The Zanzibari hotel was a truly remarkable experience. The stunning beach view and friendly staff made me feel welcomed and relaxed. The hotel's beautiful design and delicious cuisine added to the overall enjoyment. I enjoyed activities like beach walks and water sports organized by the hotel. It was an exceptional stay that I can't wait to repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All went well for us. I enjoyed my stay this time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The love shack beautiful scenery but no aircon. The property's is dated and needs a bite of a upgrade. Should advertise that beach access is very limited. Food,staff excellent service 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

farid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romal

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

Excellent staff

Great property with an amazing beach. The staff was excellent, friendly and great service. I would definitely recommend the Zanzibari..
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time at this location. The staff was amazing, very cordial and accommodating. The property was cleaned constantly, the food was delicious and the poolside bar was great. Walking distance to beaches, aquarium and Zoo. I would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous , quiet boutique hotel. The food in the restaurant is fantastic. There is a small rocky orivate beach accessible during some tide times but only a 15 min walk to nungwi beach. Gorgeous views from all rooms and great staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Exceptional!

What a fabulous ending after our mainland safari! This hotel has it ALL-incredible service and food with attention to our every need! Our room was steps from the Indian Ocean and absolutely spectacular every single day!
Steps from our room
Indian Ocean
Our room on first floor
In the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place to totally relax. Amazing presentation of food, calm, quiet and very relaxing. A place to really reconnect with yourself. Beach is beautiful but rocky amd be careful of the sea urchins!