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Zenobia Beach Resort

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A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats. - Zenobia Beach Resort (Nungwi)
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables. - Zenobia Beach Resort (Nungwi)
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door. - Zenobia Beach Resort (Nungwi)
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats. - Zenobia Beach Resort (Nungwi)
A beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar. - Zenobia Beach Resort (Nungwi)
A short walk from Nungwi Beach, Zenobia Beach Resort provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Terrace Nungwi, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair with a colorful cushion, and a bowl of fruit on the nightstand.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A well-lit room with a wooden bed, a ladder, a painting on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

Queen Room with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with a view, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin/Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a painting, and a view of the ocean.

King Suite Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Zenobia Beach Resort is on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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Nungwi-North coast. Zanzibar TZ, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 73107

What's nearby

  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Zanzibar Horse Club
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace Nungwi

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Zenobia Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Zenobia Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zenobia Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zenobia Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Zanzibar Horse Club and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Zenobia Beach Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good ocean view location. very relax.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located at the heart of Nungwi, and on the beach front.
View from the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely friendly and useful. The shower and overall layout are a bit old. The AC was not working on the first night. I had to insist for it to be fixed. Although the AC blew air, it was not coolind down the room. Aside from that, the water is magnificent, the hotel provides direct access to the beautiful blue water of Zanzibar and the staff is extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a ideal location. The views couldn’t get better, simply outstanding. The hotel is also in a perfect location for island hopping, snorkeling, and any water activity. It was no more than a 2-3 walk. The food selection was good. A lot of near by restaurants as well. However, there were some things that I didn’t like about the stay. The first and major was the mold and water residue in the shower. This is unacceptable for any leisure. Also, the constant harassment of Aroma Spa staff (around the corner of the hotel). I don’t understand why the hotel would allow them in to bother guests. It wasn’t a simple “would you like a massage” it was more pressure to get a massage and if you said no they would get bothered. I was enjoying the sun listening to music and had my eyes closed when a massage worker woke me up. Totally unacceptable. It’s not the first time they did this and they go at least x2 day going up to every guest. They even interrupt people while eating and hotel staff allow it. There were also cracks on the front door which would leave room for humidity and bugs to come in. The tile floor was lifting. The whole hotel needs a cosmetic repair.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an excellent place for people on low budget No bells and whistles but very comfortable and the staffs are very helpful polite courteous and friendly In short this place is very informal and it’s location is like you are on a paradise island
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at Zenobia Beach Resort. The service was excellent, and everyone was so kind and welcoming from the moment | arrived. The resort is right on the beach with a beautiful view, and the à la carte breakfast was a great start to each day. Glory, the hotel manager, was wonderful and made sure everything ran smoothly. I also want to mention Ali, our tour guide, was friendly and made my experience even better. My only complaint is it had bad water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A birthday well spent , as a female solo traveler all the way from the Caribbean i couldnt ask for anything better. Staff and owner went out of their way to make me feel special. Veronica youre amazing keep up the good job . Xoxo kisses
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Breakfast needs improvement

The hotel is in a good area and the rooms are comfortable and clean. There is a lot of improvement that could be done, most especially the breakfast buffet. That’s terrible
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Place, staff try their best.

Overrall a good stay, the breakfast is not much to choose from, and is not the reason to pick this hotel. We upgraded to seaview room, witch was very nice with the terrasse right over the sea. they say all romm is sea view witch is correct in a way, as you can see the sea, but the lower cost rooms is having the sundeck to view over before you see the sea. but not a bad choice. i would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
location was good, breakfast was terrible. the room IS BEAR BONES A BED AND A BATHROOM. NO TELEVISION. NO PHONE TO CALL THE FRONT DESK. THERE IS IRONING BOARD IN THE ROOM.OR IRON .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite friendly staff and great food (as most places), this very outdated hotel is very much not recommended. Here’s why: The hotel states that it is “on the beach.” That is true only 50% of the time as the strong tides completely covers the beach at high tide. There is a very small, sand-covered patio-like area, but no beach at all at high tide; only a poor ladder and some steps leading directly into the ocean. Nearby beaches are either private or, if public, full of lots of people constantly asking you to buy various items or services. Two bars on either side of the hotel and sunset cruise boats all blast very, very loud pop/rock music over the entire area from around 3 to 8 pm. The room had one single thin sheet for a cover, no comforter. When we asked for a blanket, we got one very thin bed spread-like item, still not much given the fact that you have to have the a/c on at least a little for the heat. The safe in the room was an unfastened plastic box that weighed probably 1 or 2 kilos. Any thief could simply have lifted it out. The bathroom had only one very dim light bulb. Upon arrival after a very long, hot travel day, we were told, at 2:35 p.m. that check-in is at 3pm; no exceptions. This despite the room obviously being ready. Meaningless and inconsiderate! The hotel is very dated in all aspects. Avoid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

The view and location is great, this is also the best part. The rooms are worn and our bathroom was humid and smelly all the time, even for African standard. Bed was not so comfortable. However it was clean and cleaned every day. No mosquito spray or preparation in the evening. We did not get laundry service even after asking many times. We ran out of toilet paper and it was not replaced by cleaning service. They also make you wear a silly resort bracelet for no reason. The breakfast is good and also the restaurant. The hotel has it's own diesel generator which comes in handy during all the frequent power outs. AC was good. I would also recommend the hotel to clean up the hotel road leading to the main gate. It is full of waste and does not give a good impression. All things considered we still liked it but there is some work some work to be done.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was lovely, security was amazing. He outdid himself! Cleaning was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and professional. Very clean room with comfortable beds. Many restaurants and bars close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is situated in the heart of Nungwe beach so everything is walkable and convenient. Our room on the 2nd floor had an amazing view of the beautiful blue Indian ocean which I could never get tired of! The staff was kind and accommodating, and the restaurant had the best food! The rooms are a little outdated but everything was well maintained. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Lage der Unterkunft direkt am Strand von Nungwi direkt bei den Bars und Strandlokalen und auch nah am Ort mit Shops und Restaurants ist sehr gut. Das Personal macht einen wirklich tollen Job. Es ist immer freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück im Restaurant ist abwechslungsreich und die Lage auf einer Terrasse quasi über dem Meer ist sehr schön.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura accogliente di fronte a un mare meraviglioso e difficile da descrivere solo a parole …. Stanza confortevole con tutti i servizi necessari Lo staff é il punto di forza del Zenobia, sempre sorridenti e pronti ad esaurire qualche richiesta….tutti perfetti da Gloria, Ivan, Ali, hasam, Alexis, il custode masai della notte, ecc ecc…..Grazie mille, lo consiglio vivamente…..
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Personal war sehr bemüht und hat sich sehr gekümmert, um die Wünsche zu erfüllen. Die Nähe zum Meer ist großartig. Geht nicht besser. Wir hatten Halbpension und waren mit dem Abendessen sehr zufrieden. Gute Qualität und sehr nett zubereitet. Zum Frühstück fehlte mir persönlich Käse und Konfitüre
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gut in der Stadt und gleichzeitig am Meer gelegen.

Sehr nett,vdirektvam Meer gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Abbiamo soggiornato allo Zenobia per 3 notti con solo colazione inclusa, in quanto in zona ci sono tanti posti dove mangiare e a noi piace provare diverse cucine. Eccellente la cordialità del personale e la bella terrazza dove fare colazione/pranzo/cena con una vista bellissima, specialmente al tramonto. Accesso diretto in acqua comodo con una scalinata dell’hotel e lettini presenti nella terrazza (non in spiaggia poiché la zona è soggetta a maree). Cibo buono, nulla da dire, poca scelta per la colazione, ma giudizio comunque positivo. Note negative: le camere sono vecchie, ma fanno il loro dovere, wi-fi abbastanza lento Posizione ottima, in quanto appena usciti dall’hotel ci si trova al centro della vita di nungwi, super sicura anche di sera.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

ca ne vaut pas le prix vous payez l emplacement

accueil anthipatique qui m a donné envi de partir mais pas remboursable.salle de bain et mobilier externe délabré matelas très vieux et sale mais confortable.attention pas de rideau occultant si vous ne les fermez pas la nuit on voit tout ce qui se passe dans votre chambre.pas de service en chambre.5% de frais pat cb et prix en usd qui ne sont pas les mêmes en schilling d une jour à l autre.il faut constamment réclamer pour avoir sa bouteille d eau ou le wifi.sans parler des coupures de courant et internet.le petit déjeuner bien qu il soit très varié n est pas bon sans parler des corbeaux qui rodent pour piquer dans votre assiette.seul point positif la vue incroyable et l emplacement .à peine sur la plage vous vous faites constamment alpaguer par tout le petit monde qui attend sous le porche de l hôtel zéro tranquilité.certaines personnes étaient heureuses mais pas nous pour moins chèr nous avons eu de meilleurs hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

ca ne vaut pas le prix

on paie clairement l emplacement la salle de bain et mobiliers exterieurs sont vétustes.le petit déjeuner est varié mais pas bon de plus la propreté au pztit déjeuner laisse à désirer.il n y a pas de rideau occultant le soir si vous ne les fermer pas tout le monde en passant voit ce qu il se passe dans votre chambre.certaines personnes sont adorables mais d autres vraiment pas sympa la réception il faut toujours tout réclamer code wifi eau coupure trop souvent .on ne peut pas manger dans sa chambre .bref peut être pas le pire mais pour le prix peuvent mieux faire!et je ne parle pas des prix 5% si paiement cb et prix en usd mais en schilling ce n est jamais le même prix une boisson payée 10 000 schilling et 2 jours après 12000 .on est toujours alpaguer par les vendeurs qui attendent en dessous de l hôtel zero répit
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fizemos uma viagem longa, ficamos em diversos hoteis, mas nada se compara a energia do pessoal que trabalha nesse hotel. Fui embora com a vontade imensa de ficar. Fizemos todos os passeios pelo hotel, inclusive tivemos que montar dois passeios personalizados para poder atender aos nossos horários. Eles ficavam até tarde da noite de prontidão no hotel para qualquer passeio que precisasse. Todos são muito simpáticos. O hotel fica perto de várias coisas em Nungwi, que facilitam tanto as compras quanto ir para as praias, restaurantes e bares. Com certeza, se eu voltar ficarei lá de novo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fin

Rigtig fint ophold. Der var nogle problemer med toilettet på værelset, de forsøgte at fikse det, men det lykkedes desværre aldrig. Også en lidt træls oplevelse, at hotellet lukkede gadesælgere ind, så man ikke kunne være i fred. Da vi ankom til hotellet opkrævede de det fulde beløb for opholdet på trods af, at vi allerede havde betalt. De troede ikke på os, og vi var nødt til at vente et godt stykke tid inden de fandt ud af, at vi talte sandt
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget Unterkunft zu einem Luxus Preis

Ich würde diese Unterkunft eher als ein Budgethotel bezeichnen, jedoch haben wir mit 140$ pro Nacht eher eine luxus Unterkunft erwartet.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023