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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Review of The Zanzibari
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 weeks ago
A fabulous small botique hotel that is the ideal place to relax after getting off a long haul flight or before you get back on one.

It is a private and quiet location with access down to the beautiful white coral sand beach and turquiose water. Rooms are comfortable and have aircon our room was in the oldest part of the complex but was still really nice.

There is loads of sunbeds and hammocks to lounge around in - some by the pool and some closer to the beach. Aswell as being able to sit on the porch / veranda of your own room. So there is lots of choice to catch some sun or sit in the shade.

We were half board but you can order snacks from the pool bar during the day - they weren't expensive. All of the food was excellent and along with the happy hours on cocktails we had a great time !

It is a 15 - 20 min walk along the beach into the town of Nungwi, where the locals were friendly and welcoming. You can do a bit of gift / momento shopping or change currency if you need to.

Trips to Stone Town & Spice tours are all possible but we didn't have enough time - a good excuse for a return visit. We did however take a sunset cruise on a dohw with food and drinks along with a live drum band to get the party started.
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 11 December 2024

This hotel was amazing. We stayed in the sea view suite which was right on the beach. We could hear the waves breaking on the shore and the sunrise was stunning right out of our window. The room was clean and modern. We had the breakfast included in the price which was delicious every day. The hotel is conveniently located on Nungwi beach. It was easy to walk down the beach to restaurants and other attractions. The hotel is also a walk away from the Turtle Sanctuary. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Thank you Zanzibari for making our stay so enjoyable.

Date of stay: August 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 2 December 2024 via mobile

This place has been amazing. The staff very friendly and welcoming. Since start to finish all great service. The room was spectacular, pool and ocean view and access to private entrance. One of the favorites of the hotel was their food, everything i tried was amazing, and im a icky eater. I think everything is priced at good rate, compare to the usa its cheaper. My wife and i loved our stay and plan to come back. We stayed for 5 days, the hotel offers pick up and drop off to the airport for $50 each way. They also offer excursions to different locations. Also the location is on the north of the island which is where the best beaches are located. Thank you Zanzinbar.

Room tip: About 1 1/2hrs from airport.
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 24 November 2024 via mobile

We stayed two nights at Hotel Zanzibari Nungwi.

Location:
The location is convenient, just a 5-minute drive from the town. There are many restaurants and souvenir shops nearby. We highly recommend MJ Café Nungwi – it’s fantastic!

Room:
We booked a sea-view room, and the view was absolutely stunning—you can see the sea right from the bed! Be mindful, though, as the bed is quite high. The room was comfortable, clean, and well-equipped with a mosquito net, a cozy bed, and a safe. A thoughtful touch was the washing powder provided in the bathroom.

Food:
Breakfast is served from a set menu, which you need to order from.

Facilities:
The hotel has a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the sea, perfect for a relaxing dip. There’s no animation team, so the pool area is peaceful, with no loud music—ideal for those seeking tranquility.

Free parking, close to the town and beautiful sea.

Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 12 November 2024

I had the most wonderful time with my family on this trip celebrating my uncle's birthday. Sitting by the pool with that gorgeous view was amazing. Not to mention the food that was super delicios! The staff was very accommodating and deliver great service. Definitely want to come back. Highly recommend having a holiday here.

Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 24 October 2024

This is a very nice hotel in a lovely spot in the north of the island. Beautiful gardens, nice pool with bar above the beach. Wonderful views out to sea. Wasn't in any way overcrowded. Plenty of space, privacy and tranquility. Delicious food and very pleasant and helpful staff. Easy to walk to Nungwi along the beach where there are some nice beach bars. Spent four very pleasant days here.

My only criticism (and the reason for not giving 5 stars) is the tours - overpriced for tourists. The spice farm visit was a disappointment. Contrary to what was advertised, we were not taken to an authentic organic spice farm but a government run 'farm' specially created for tourists, where the very forward guide actually asked for tips for him and others at the end. Expensive and wasn't great, so I would recommend looking elsewhere for your excursions like Viator or Getyourguide. Plenty on offer!

Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Clare N
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