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Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The stay is very comfortable and staff is extremely friendly. They even added a special birthday cake when they realised it’s my birthday. Great service, very close to beaches and other attractions.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,056 reviews
Price from
US$139.27
per night

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. Stuff is super friendly, remote and private beach, food was great.

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9
Superb
1,663 reviews
Price from
US$650
per night

Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service.

Activities such as hiking, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. We had a great time right at the beachfront. It’s a very local experience. It’s a villages right nearby. My friends and I had a blast.

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9.3
Superb
1,016 reviews
Price from
US$98.75
per night

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The location is great, pool area is awesome but a little few sunchairs maybe. But you also have sunchairs on the private beach.

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9.1
Superb
1,542 reviews
Price from
US$131
per night

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. 200 metres from Nungwi Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The staff was friendly, the welcome drink and breakfast was amazing, thank you for letting us check in early! Very chill vibes, super close to the beach, lots of shops and restaurants nearby. Really can't complain about everything. And the dog is really cute

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9.7
Exceptional
1,880 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a private beach area. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. The hotel is right on the beach, with a beautiful outdoor dining area and plenty of sun loungers. Super fresh and a great breakfast buffet with everything you could want. Perfect for longer stays friendly and professional staff, no power outages, and a clean, deep pool that’s filtered and cleaned every evening. Cozy lighting in the evenings adds to the vibe. Plus, the location is fantastic! Rooms were cleaned 2-3 times a day, sand was swept away, and beds were always freshly made. Drinking water, coffee, and tea were restocked daily. There’s a safe, a kettle, lots of storage, air conditioning, and mosquito nets. The bathroom is spacious with strong water pressure and always hot water. Plus, a hairdryer, soap, and shampoo. Tons of sun loungers by the pool and outdoor showers to rinse off or cool down. The garden is absolutely magical. The only downside is that the WiFi is slow inside the rooms, but the speed is great in the pool area and restaurant. Loved every moment of our stay felt like paradise!

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9.1
Superb
1,060 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, The Nest Tropical Oasis Resort can be found in Paje, close to Paje Beach and 36 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. The aesthetic, the natural ambience and aura the property is spectacular

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9.2
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
US$444.60
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Rooms have a balcony with a sea view. Amazing Facilities, we really enjoyed the privacy a tranquility of the only adults concept, the landscape is very nice and is well taken care, the Villas and its decoration are outstanding and comfortable. Staff are very professional, serviceable, with positive friendly attitude.

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9.3
Superb
207 reviews
Price from
US$450
per night

Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Great hospitality by all the staff and the owner Ahmet

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9.6
Exceptional
218 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

The Oasis Residence has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and bar in Jambiani. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Jambiani Beach is 400 metres from the hotel, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 40 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 55 km away. The ambience of the property is relaxing

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9.6
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

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