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The Zanzibari

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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The Zanzibari, on Nungwi Beach, offers a peaceful retreat. Guests enjoy the private beach or rejuvenate with a deep-tissue massage at the spa. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Bustani Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bustani Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Frangipani Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bougainvillea Garden View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bougainvillea Garden View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Love Shack Deluxe | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Love Shack Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Ocean View Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden Coffee Shop Nuungwi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Zanzibari

Upscale hotel near Nungwi Beach
At The Zanzibari, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Dhow Restaurant & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dhow Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day

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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day
  • 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
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Zanzibari
Zanzibari Hotel
Zanzibari Hotel Nungwi
Zanzibari Nungwi
The Zanzibari Hotel Nungwi
The Zanzibari Zanzibar/Nungwi
The Zanzibari Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
The Zanzibari Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
The Zanzibari Hotel
The Zanzibari Nungwi
The Zanzibari Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zanzibari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Zanzibari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zanzibari?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zanzibari?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zanzibari?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Zanzibari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Zanzibari located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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