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A beach view with a wooden table and chairs, rocky shoreline, and sailboats on the turquoise sea. - Flame Tree Cottages (Nungwi)
A pathway leading through a lush garden with palm trees and various shrubs. - Flame Tree Cottages (Nungwi)
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of the ocean at dusk. - Flame Tree Cottages (Nungwi)
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a red roof. - Flame Tree Cottages (Nungwi)
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A short walk from Nungwi Beach, Flame Tree Cottages provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing, snorkeling, and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and kayaking. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a turquoise bedspread, two decorative pillows with intricate patterns, and several hibiscus flowers.

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a teal bedspread.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden bed with a green and orange bedspread, two decorative pillows, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with two green bedsheets, white pillows, and decorative pillows with blue patterns.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, a small table with a teapot, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a teal bedspread and a decorative floral arrangement on the side.

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Suite

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a canopy, white pillows, and a teal bedspread.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two pillows with intricate patterns, and a green bedspread with a flower decoration.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Flame Tree Cottages is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Baraka Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and horse riding nearby. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A boat on a calm sea at sunset with clouds in the sky.
    Kiwengwa Beach
    54 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Promenade Main Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • M&J Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Kendwa Rocks
    8 min drive
  • Che Bar Zanzibar
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Flame Tree Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Flame Tree Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Flame Tree Cottages?

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

What time is check-out at Flame Tree Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Flame Tree Cottages located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Baraka Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Flame Tree Cottages Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property, friendly staff, good food at restaurant. On site massages and facials were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quirete place with friendly staff. Beautiful houses next to beach. Great restaurants next to the place We come back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Flame Tree 2-6 Feb after spending a few days in Jambiani and Pingwe. We didn’t really know what to expect as we had never been to Nungwi before. But everything was perfect from the moment we arrived. The garden of Flame Tree Cottages is so beautiful with many different types of trees and leading down to their very own beach restaurant where you can enjoy dinner while looking at the sunset. Our room was spacious, clean and had a nice balcony overlooking the sea (where we were also served breakfast each morning). We stayed in the honeymoon suite but I believe every guest is served breakfast on their own balcony/veranda which is nice. A special thanks to the staff who took such great care of us. We really enjoyed our stayed. Kind regards Pontus & Amanda
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Low rise buildings (mostly ‘bungalows’) set in colourful, well tended gardens within the owners grounds, with direct and wide access to a beautiful beach. The owners treat visitors almost as their personal guests (in a non invasive friendly way) The manager Margaret speaks good English and could not be more helpful or friendly. The staff team too are friendly and efficient. Flame tree cottages has a well kept swimming pool and beach bar serving a good variety of drinks and food, not as ‘exciting’ as some other local restaurants but with good portions. There are kayaks on offer and Flame tree have their own dhow boat offering reasonably priced & sometimes private excursions (guests can just say where they want to go, or ask for recommendations). Breakfasts are plentiful & special diets are catered for, served on the terraces outside each bungalow. Flame tree cottages is in a convenient location within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, cafes, a turtle sanctuary, local housing etc. It’s an oasis of calm within quite a busy & interesting community with the added advantage of being directly on a beach with glorious sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place, has it all you need for relaxing stay at Nungwi, swimming-pool, sun-beds, restaurant. Helpful staff, owners live in the same place, easy access to the beach and the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Morten

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

Fantastic stay

The hotel was located in a great aria. The pool was nice and the hotel was next to the beach. The breakfast was served outside the rooms every morning and it was very close to the town with all other facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very relaxed property. close to bars and restaurants. on the beach. breakfast served outside each appartment/bungalow
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The food was not to Are likening. But there is plenty of other option's around for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flame Tree Cottages were an amazing find! We stayed here for 3 weeks, and every day was perfect! The staff are a complete credit to the hotel. They are super helpful, always smiling and nothing is too much trouble. The cottages are super cute, and positioned as such you don’t have neighbours, just your own beautiful gardens to look over. The food is amazing (especially the jumbo prawns, chapatis, and coconut pumpkin curry) and the restaurant is a front row seat for the wonderful sunset. There is nothing like eating dinner with your feet in the sand! And if you forget your sandals, they are discreetly delivered to outside your door, thank you! The swimming pool is well equipped with sun beds and umbrellas and you can while away the time with just birdsong to keep you company. Staff will bring you drinks and snacks or meals by the beach, the pool or on your private veranda. We cannot rate Flame Tree Cottages highly enough. The staff and owners really care about their guests. Far better than an 500 room faceless hotel. Would recommend in a heartbeat.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Josef

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

Ett hotell utöver det vanliga

Detta boende är som en dröm! Hela området är grönt av växtligheten och färgglada blommor överallt. Guavaträdet utanför vår veranda var väldigt fint att se. Hotellet är rent och personalen väldigt vänlig. Frukosten som serverades på verandan varje dag gav en känsla av lyx och den var väldigt god! Färsk frukt, olika sorters ägg, bröd, pannkakor, kaffe och juice - ingenting saknades! Rummet städades varje dag och varje eftermiddag kom de och såg över handdukar som vi haft på stranden. Hotellet ligger enligt oss på den bästa delen på ön och vi hade inte valt ett annat hotell om vi kom tillbaka igen. Maten var väldigt god. Varje kväll åt vi till ljudet av havet precis intill. Tack vare Flame Tree blev vår vecka på Zanzibar den dröm vi hoppades på!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thierry

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

Tout est parfait

Sans doute une des meilleures adresses sur cette partie de la côte. Établissement pas trop grand, personnel attentionné, jardin magnifique, petit dej excellent. On peut y aller en toute confiance
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Relax y disfrute en flame tree

Muy buena estancia en Flame Tree cottage! Estuve unos días alojada allí con una amiga. El hotel es muy bonito, con ambiente relax y familiar. Un restaurante con vistas al mar en el que a veces hay música en directo, una piscina agradable y un jardín muy cuidado. El personal es muy amable y se preocupa por tu bienestar y ayudarte. El desayuno es sencillo, pero se sirve todos los días en tu mesa de la entrada de la habitación. Dadas las mareas, justo delante del hotel a veces no hay arena de playa, pero está cerca de otras playas andando, y muchos restaurantes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Underbar vistelse i Nungwi

Rent och snyggt, både i rummen och de allmänna utrymmena. God mat och väldigt omtänksam personal. Trevligt att få frukosten serverad på rummets egna terrass. Fantastisk strand precis vid hotellet. Gångavstånd till affärer och restauranger i Nungwi. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka hit.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tellement bien que nous y sommes resté 3 jours de plus! Le cadre est juste magnifique et le personnel est parfait! Le plus, le plus belle endroit de la plage de nungwi à 5 mètres de l hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Великолепные бунгало.

Жили в семейном бунгало. Все очень понравилось. Пляж великолепный, в тихом месте. Территория отеля замечательная , великолепный бассейн, терраса перед бунгало. Утром накрывают завтрак прямо для вас. Комната большая , кровать мягкая, большая ванная. Неплохая уборка. У нас была своя машина , нам позволили ее припарковать на охраняемой территории. Хозяйка англичанка, приветливая, помогает советом при надобности. Влево от отеля много ресторанов и баров. Дважды ужинали в ресторане при отеле, очень вкусно- советуем.Мы остались очень довольны и обязательно вернёмся. Спасибо
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed 5 nights. The garden was lovely, large room, comfortable bed, the bathroom unfortunately was pretty old and not really clean. Breakfast was also average, but it was nice to be served on our veranda. Staff was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hilde

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

En annerledes hotellperle

Et hyggelig familiedrevet hotell med fokus på at gjestene skal trives og ha det bra! Hotellet består av små ‘hus’ på et eget område, og det er stille og rolig på selve resorten. Fint og skjermet. To ganger om dagen kommer det en flink yogainstruktør til hotellet. Dette er ikke inkludert i oppholdet, men verdt å få med seg!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Veldig blide, hjelpsomme og imøtekommende ansatte! Fin beliggenhet med kort gåavstand til fine badeområdet og restauranter. Rommene var fine og rene, men på grunn av luftfuktigheten så lukter det litt mugg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nettes kleines Hotel mit tollem Pool und schöner Lage am Strand. Die Zimmer sind groß und total sauber, Klimaanlage ist sehr gut. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Abwechslung beim Frühstück hat gefehlt. Restaurant: Sehr leckere Fishcakes ;-)
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fin bungalow, stor flot have, der er "luft" mellem bungalows, god strand, swimmingpool når havet er ude.Skøn morgenmad på terrassen. rolig og afslappet atmosfære.Meget tilfreds.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Peaceful oasis in beautiful Nungwi

Incredible stay, like a piece of heaven located in the most beautiful surroundings. Hope I will be able to return one day, and stay longer. Simply amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Directly on the beach, but with plenty of security. The food was not great, even the breakfast, which are served very nicely at your room. I had to ask for salt/pepper twice rather than it simply being on the table. as well as jams.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

James

Fantastic Place

We stayed for a couple of nights at Flame Tree Cottage and had a great stay there. The rooms were nice, spacious and clean, with hot water at all times. It was located right next to the ocean with great views out to sea. The staff were great and we met the owners who were very friendly. Breakfast was served on the balcony of each room which was a nice touch. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor experience, this place is way to expensive comparing to the comfort. On top of this the smell over there is terrible... but I guess it is not their fault !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very close to the village community

Not much to do there especially if it rains wich was unfortunate as it was for a whole week. Weak Wifi you can surf the internet but not stream or download. Friendly staff and good food at the on site reastarant. I wouldn’t suggest going to Nungwi for 2 week one week is enough. Yoga lessons are quite repetitive.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018