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Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Rooftop bar, ocean views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar, Nungwi
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Garden View Twin Room Ground Floor

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Z Hotel Sea View Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Sea View Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Z Hotel The Ocean Front Cottage | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel The Ocean Front Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Roof Top) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Roof Top)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Garden View Queen Room 1st Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Garden View Twin Room 1st Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z2 Hotel Double Room with Pool View 1st Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Z2 Hotel, Rooftop Suite Full Sea View | Terrace/patio

Z2 Hotel, Rooftop Suite Full Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Sea View Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Nungwi Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a free manager's reception and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Saruche, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, body scrubs or deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Nungwi Beach and 14 minutes on foot from Nungwi Natural Aquarium
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel such as an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace.

This 4-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Saruche – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Rooftops Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered.
Z Cafe – This café only serves light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cinnamon Cocktail Bar
  • Saruche
  • the Rooftops Bar
  • Z Cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Deposit is payable by credit card, Direct Pay Online, or by bank transfer and is due at the time of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
  • Resort fee (December 22 – January 06): USD 40 per accommodation, 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 65 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Z Hotel Nungwi
Z Nungwi
The Z Hotel Zanzibar Nungwi
The Z Hotel Hotel
The Z Hotel Nungwi
The Z Hotel Hotel Nungwi

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 444 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adib

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: Rooms are very clean and A/C keeps room very cool. Very good spot, close to most thing in town. Pools are really nice. Cons: Long stairs, no elevators. My “pool view balcony” overlooked an ugly rooftop of the restaurant. The restaurant staff was extremely slow, I had to get up and bring things myself after asking multiple times. Access to the beach requires walking out of the hotel and going into a long tight driveway where taxi drivers drove way too fast in and we had to squeeze ourselves between trees. The spa staff was pretty much just sitting around on the couch when we entered but they said they were too busy to take us. Although the security did a good job keeping loitering away from guests, it was very annoying sitting by or going to the beach. Shower is too small for the bathroom, needs to be either bigger or a door needs to be added, since every time we took a shower half of the bathroom floor got wet.
Z2 hotel pool. Nice, but I almost never seen anybody there, due to very little sun and far from beach
Z1 hotel pool
“Pool view” balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nolan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing and the food at the Chinammon was delicious; however, I can’t recommend this resort based on the horrible internet service, annoying beach boys trying to sell you stuff on the private beach, and the brief, intermittent power outages throughout the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VAIBHAVI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: gym facility, free breakfast, reasonable hotel restaurants and room service. House keeping is excellent, okay wifi, decent AC unit, the beach is beautiful, but VERY BUSY AND NOISY. Cons: the power went out maybe 5x a day, morning and night. The beach isn't private, so there will be A LOT of sellers walking up to you and unfortunately you will be harassed constantly. I made friends with one of the Masai beach boys, but that doesn't stop others from walking up to you every few minutes. The security does their best, but sometimes the beach boys even sneak into the hotel grounds at night.
View of the beach front
View of the beach from Cinnamon
View of the beach from Cinnamon
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and amenities. Please note Z and Z2 are separate. Z is the one with most of the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La chambre est propre. Le personnels sont conviviales est gentils . La restauration est top vous avez un tres bon chef
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel had absolutely everything I could ask for! My only comment would be to make the distinction between Z and Z2 a bit clearer so travelers know exactly what they’re booking. Otherwise, everything was perfect. The staff were outstanding—friendly, professional, and always eager to help. The private beach with access to the public beach offered the best of both worlds, and the on-site restaurants were amazing with delicious menus. Breakfast was convenient and definitely worth it, though you can also order from a menu if you’d like something different. The rooms were spacious, spotless, and beautifully maintained. The entire property is truly out of this world. 10/10 highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Winnie & Allen were super nice. The “bar man” was awesome and the cocktails were TOP TIER❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uzma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing. Room was very clean and tidy. Made our stay very memorable and we had an amazing time. We will defo visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish, Watford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, breakfast is great and the facilities like pool, gym etc are awesome The staff was very friendly and helpful … best hotel to stay in Zanzibar Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel, had an amazing stay the whole time and luckily the food at the hotel is amazing best food I had while I was there!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Z-Suite and it was absolutely amazing. I think it was the nicest hotel we have ever stayed at. The gym was better equipped than any hotel gym I've seen, the spa treatments were lovely and reasonably priced, and we enjoyed all 3 restaurants. It is centrally located in Nungwi and there is lots to explore in the area (note that this is about 1.5 hour drive from airport). Whoever decorated this hotel should get an award, as the attention to detail from the lamps to the artwork to the wallpaper was impeccable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ozgur Haydar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor! Brand new wing is lovely but note is separate to the main hotel. Excellent breakfast. Very honest staff. The hotel tours team v high std and good value for Dhow and snorklong trips. Spa appraently good but disaapintingly hard to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the best beach in Zanzibar. If possible, we would recommend separating the swimming area from the boats for added safety and comfort.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ADEBAYO

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

Urgent

Merci
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 OMG literally the best resort I have ever visited! Everything is top tier, the level of customer service and attention to detail is unreal. Worth every penny! I will surely be back and recommend to anyone visiting Zanzibar :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuyen, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two standouts of the Z Hotel were the friendly and gracious staff (shout out to Emiliana and Latifa), and the superb seafood restaurant Sexy Fish. I ate there twice and on both occasions the recommendations were spot on. The free breakfast buffet was also excellent. Very cool interior design, with liberal use of tropical themed wallpaper mixed with African fabrics in common areas and guest rooms. Very nice infinity pool overlooking the beach. There are lounge chairs by the pool and on the beach for hotel guests. The beach itself is the classic powdered sugar sand and warm aquamarine water, though at times felt a bit congested because of the restaurant projecting out from the hotel on one side of the beach, the small boats anchored in the water, and the traffic of jet skis and horse rides in the water. It's a nice stroll along the beach, but be prepared to deal with locals hawking souvenirs and tours. I found them friendly and not overly aggressive. If you're looking to buy souvenirs, the hotel is walking distance to a bunch of shops. There are also other restaurants within walking distance if you want to sample food other than what the hotel offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

A Perfect Solo Getaway

I recently stayed at The Z Hotel Zanzibar as a solo female traveler, and I can’t recommend it enough! From the moment I arrived, I felt completely welcomed and at ease. The staff were incredibly polite, attentive, and genuinely warm, making my stay feel personal. The food and drinks were delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Whether it was a leisurely breakfast overlooking the ocean or a cocktail at the rooftop bar at sunset, every meal felt like an experience in itself. The variety and quality were impressive, with something to suit every craving. The facilities were just as great. The pool area was pristine and perfect for unwinding, while the semi-private beach was just steps away, offering stunning turquoise waters and soft white sand. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, with a boutique feel that balances luxury with laid-back island vibes. Most importantly, I felt completely safe and secure throughout my stay. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed yet well-managed. As a solo traveler, this made all the difference—I could fully enjoy my time without any worries. Whether you're traveling alone, as a couple, or with friends, The Z Hotel is an absolute gem. I left feeling refreshed, grateful, and I am very much looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Z Hotel is a spectacular tropical Oasis in Zanzibar! The staff, especially Julia was fabulous, the grounds and decor were beautiful and the food was delicious! I would stay here everytime I would be lucky enough to visit Zanzibar and I will tell everyone I know not to look any further than Z Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for three nights following our African Safari. We loved the property and would like to have stayed longer. The staff were delightful, the food was very good and our room with a sea views was on the small side but very comfortable with a good sized deck for all our lounging. We saw a number of properties along the beach and nothing compared to this lovely boutique style property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine, New York

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Looking around at the other Nungwi properties, I’m glad we chose to stay there. Very safe with security, amazing pool and the staff is beyond kind.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort and great friendly staff. A perfect place to enjoy and relax by the ocean for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024