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Canary Hotel & SPA

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to Nungwi Beach

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Restaurant
Reception
Restaurant
Free daily buffet breakfast
Luxury Triple Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
The Canary Hotel & SPA offers a peaceful environment with attentive service. Visitors can book detox wraps or aromatherapy sessions at the spa, start their day with complimentary breakfast, attend the manager's daily reception, or relax at either of the two outdoor pools.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Pool View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Luxury Double Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Triple Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Luxury Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Canary Hotel & SPA is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Nungwi, Nungwi, Zanzibar, 73107

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kendwa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mangi's Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Canary Hotel & SPA

Upscale hotel near Nungwi Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a free daily manager's reception at Canary Hotel & SPA. Indulge in a facial, reflexology, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Canary Hotel & SPA include comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate dining areas, and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

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, debit cards, and cash
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
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Canary Hotel & SPA Hotel
Canary Hotel & SPA Nungwi
Canary Hotel & SPA Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Does Canary Hotel & SPA have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Canary Hotel & SPA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canary Hotel & SPA?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canary Hotel & SPA?

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

What time is check-out at Canary Hotel & SPA?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Canary Hotel & SPA located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Canary Hotel & SPA Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blessing Usher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service from check in to the last day is top notch,very close to the beach and the Restaurant food was so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Perfect just a few minutes walk from the beach

It was a very nice hotel with great facilities and a great breakfast. Comfy beds, nice and cool due to air conditioning, a great pool area and also a spa and gym. I am really happy with my stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved tour stay here the staff are so friendly. Location is perfect and the service is brilliant. Breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Amenities
Manager was argumentative and rude when we brought up issues with the room etc. Carpet was ripped up and in bad shape in the rooms. No soap in shower/bathroom dispenser. Construction going on in rooms. No butter for toast during breakfast. No meat during breakfast. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ebba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is overall very good. The breakfast is varied and offers several options. I miss yogurt and some fresher alternatives, but that has been lacking throughout Africa during my trip. The menu offers a wide range of choices and is reasonably priced. There’s a gym that’s ok. The rooms are very fresh, with both AC and a fan. You get pretty much everything you need! We were here during the low season, so the price for a week was the best! For this standard, it was the cheapest in all of Nungwi.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and friendly. The communication was good. The room was clean, the only negative thing is that the bathroom smells really bad..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arnost

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

Good stay with some hick ups

The hotel is nice and not so far from beach, rooms are quite good only a bit dated with some of things like safe is amazingly tiny and not working as it should. Bathroom just most basic things and would need a bit of polish as feel used. Bed and sleep was good. Over for price paid is really good value. Breakfast for some reason is mostly sweets, but you can find fruits and some eggs for start. For working from here... forget about it wifi is just bare minimum, things like conference calls mostly not possible. on the end I find out there is a massage possible and it was really good just reception did not toold me at check in. Services need some patience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Very Disappointing Stay

My experience at this hotel was very disappointing. The manager was not cordial or flexible at all when it came to my reservation — even a simple request for a change was met with a rude attitude. The Wi-Fi was terrible and barely worked during my entire stay, which made it very difficult to get anything done. On top of that, the shower had very weak water pressure, making it frustrating to use. Overall, I expected much better service and basic amenities. I definitely do not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had some reservations while booking this hotel due to the mix reviews. So let me just start with the good things first. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Great location. Good food. And good staff members. Much thanks to Mohammed, happy, Monica, Aida and resturant manager, Hassen for all your great hospitality and assistance. We truly appreciate you. Now the manager not so was good with communication. Our second day staying here we returned to our room with no bath towels, and the water shut off. When we went to the manager about this, where we were informed that there were two towels with makeup on it and one towel missing from the room. He tried to argue that that wasn’t the reason why our water wasn’t on that it was some sort of technical issue. However, both of our neighbors had their water working just fine. He went on to tell us that there would be a $20 charge for each towel that was damaged with make up and the one that was taken from the room. This nearly ruined me preparing for my birthday celebration as we were already in the crunch for time. Nonetheless, we were able to talk to him and settle everything out. After my birthday celebration and things settled down the next day I did discuss with him about properly communicating with guess. He did not end up charging us for the towels, and he did apologize about the mishaps as he saw how upset I was and my mother told him we were never coming back. He doesn’t seem to be a bad guy, and accepted the feedback.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Good place to stay. Nothing bad nothing fancy. Could be cheaper but it was ok. Rooms are spacious. Big pool. Jacuzzi doesn’t work. Rooms are carpeted. Hot/cold water and pressure ok. Breakfast are limited
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Behov av allmän upprustning

Hotellet behöver en allmän upprustning och frukostbuffen var något torftig och inte alltid tillräcklig för alla. Halvpensionen var enkel och inte värd priset, om den ens serverades. Städerskorna gjorde ett bra jobb.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gerne! Hier ist die grammatikalisch und stilistisch korrigierte Version deines Textes: Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Strand ist etwas entfernt. Der zweite Stock befindet sich derzeit im Umbau. Ansonsten war alles in Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis Paulin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewi Peter

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

Value for money!

Kan anbefales. Reiser gjerne tilbake for å bo her.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

clive

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel liegt in einer ruhigen Lage. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir waren insgesamt 10 Tage dort. Das Essen im Hotel hat immer gut geschmeckt. Es sind ca 5 Minuten zu Fuß bis zum Meer. Alles in allem war es ein schöner und entspannter Aufenthalt im Canary Hotel. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilie

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

Kan anbefales

Godt hotel - virkelig god service - okay mad, men den er åbent både morgen, middag og aften til en okay pris - gode værelser - god pool (dog varm pool) - god lokation - Jeg var der 10 dage, og det var godt
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gijs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelcho

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Najete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel très propre Personnel au petit soin Repas variés et très très Hôtel a proximité de la plage (2 min a pied)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Najete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très gentil et serviable. Hôtel très propre Petit dejeuner copieux, menu des repas variés et très très bons
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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