What a beautiful place!
We stayed in one of the Love Shack rooms for a week whilst on our honeymoon and it walked right out onto the beach, the views were stunning! The pool is beautiful, and the number of rooms is limited, meaning there wasn’t many Guests - we certainly didn’t have to fight for sunbeds! The pool was lovely, and our maid, Rose, was wonderful - the room was always beautifully clean, and she always left us towel sculptures and decorated the room with beautiful flowers for us!
The staff put on a surprise romantic meal for us one night to celebrate our honeymoon, we got to eat outside under the stars, and they decorated with a palm arch and gorgeous flowers, it was incredible! The Masai tribe members working here even came and performed for us and taught us some of their traditional dances! So thoughtful and we loved the personal touch, felt really special!
A wonderful choice for our honeymoon, only flaws would be that there is little atmosphere - very relaxing, but no music on during the day at all, even something quiet and chill vibes! Additionally, my husband was the most sick I’ve ever seen a person be on our first night here after eating what we can only assume was a dodgy prawn - nobody’s fault, but it certainly put us off the seafood for the rest of the week!

We stayed at the Zanzibari Hotel in August 2024 and we made the best decision. What we really loved, is the location. The hotel is tucked away from all the noise providing tranquility and peace while it's still a walking distance to town and restaurants. At high tide, we enjoyed looking and listening to the crashing waves and at low tide, we enjoyed taking a stroll on the beach. Nestled along the stunning shores of Nungwi, this hotel combines the perfect blend of luxury, cultural authenticity, and warm hospitality.

Accommodation: The rooms at The Zanzibari are tastefully designed, reflecting the local architecture and vibrant colors of Zanzibar. Our room was spacious, meticulously clean, and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for us. The private balcony provided breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, and we loved waking up to a stunning sunrise.

Amenities: The hotel boasts an impressive range of amenities. We loved the infinity pool overlooking the ocean, which provided a serene space to unwind while soaking up the tropical sun. We also liked to have lunch at the tables by the pool or sit at the bar in the evening.

Dining: The restaurant space looks luxury and we loved the bar made out of a huge old boat. The menu was great and chefs are dedicated to using fresh, local ingredients, and the menu offered delicious choices for everyone.

Service: The Zanzibari staff was very attentive and friendly. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family and we were helped with any questions or requests we had.

Conclusion: For those looking for a blend of relaxation, culture, and exceptional service, The Zanzibari Hotel is a perfect choice. It left us with lasting memories, and we can’t wait to return!

A lovely clean and comfortable hotel. The ocean view rooms were lovely and had everything we needed.
The beach was very beautiful but beware of urchins. The hotel provided beach shoes free of charge to use which I thought was a lovely touch.
The staff were great and in particular Rose our room attendant. She was one of the nicest people we met on our holiday. She couldn’t do enough for us and always greeted us with a smile. My little one hurt his foot one day and she rushed over out of the room to check him and bring us cotton wool and plasters. She hugged him and settled him down. Every day she asked how he was and came to see him. She was such a beautiful soul. We were sad to say goodbye. What a fantastic lady.
We loved that the Zanzibari has their SDG centre for you to look at the amazing work they are doing with the children in the community and for future generations. It was fabulous and we’d love to support this.
The location itself is good for scuba and boat trips.
Top tip - walk along the beach to the right and you will come to the most incredible sandbank. We spent a while there enjoying it. Just watch the tides though or you may get stuck! It comes in quickly along the beach and you need to walk back to the hotel via some thin strips of beach.
The main beach itself was busy and was a little too much for us but very beautiful.
Overall a great stay with great people.
Thank you.