Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 136 reviews.
Venture11643021577
Solo · January 2026
“Be careful”
+The rooms have light intrusion problems and heating disorder that affect the quality of your staying - at 400$ a night it’s a scam. Avoid going.
Fearless59875254355
Couple · December 2025
“Very excellent hotel”
+The very nice and good Resort Nungwi area. Nice room,big restaurant and nice swimmingpool and excellent beach The personal very friendly and help fully.
Soss80
Couple · November 2025
“Beautiful beachside location!”
+Location was great for enjoying the beautiful views and relaxing, soaking up the atmosphere so close to the beautiful sea, and crisp white sandy beach. Hotel staff were friendly, helpful and great selection of delicious food was perfect. Peaceful, tranquil and relaxing. Walking to distance to nearby town and beaches for a bit of local hustle and bustle, otherwise perfect for getting away from it all.
chesterimp
Couple · November 2025
“Great beachside boutique hotel”
+Stayed here for 5 nights beachside 'R&R' at the end of a safari and beach holiday in South Africa and Zanzibar. This is a small boutique hotel, 19 rooms in a mix of modern blocks and thatched 'shacks' in lovely gardens at the edge of a shallow cliff overlooking a quiet part of Nungwi beach. We had a 'Love Shack' right on the sandy seafront with our own sunbeds and a terrace great for watching the sea, drinking 'happy hour' cocktails and at night watching the hermit crabs on the sand. Wooden steps nearby led onto the actual beach, depending on the tides you could either go 'rockpooling' (the adventurous could wade out to a reef a couple of hundred metres out), have a warm swim (before breakfast if tides right), beachwalk or watch the waves breaking on the cliff. Idyllic. The hotel provides beach shoes as there's sea urchins and some sharp rocks. Walking left takes you into Nungwi main beach, lots of fishing boats, and local activity, you can get hassled for trips, hawkers, etc, but nowhere near as persistent as some countries we've been to. Turn right for the quieter life. Pool is quite small but a nice area with sunbeds and beach bar. The room was quirky, natural finishes but spotl
798palm
Family · October 2025
“Fantastic hotel and people!”
+Great stay with the entire family! Staff is very friendly and service minded. Also love the sustainability investment the hotel is driving, with support to a local school.
TripAdviserreader
Couple · October 2025
“Perfect place to chill!”
+We've just returned from spending five nights at the Zanzibari, and what a relaxing tine we had. A flight change meant a late arrival at the hotel (after midnight), so check in took place after breakfast the next morning. Although handled efficiently, we would have loved to have been offered a cold drink of juice on arrival after our long tiring journey, as our garden view room didnt have a fridge. Maybe that could be considered for future guests? We ate breakfast and dinner every night and had some very tasty food and delicious cocktails. We loved the pool and the sunbed area with hammocks and swing chair, and just chilled out for our entire stay! The Zanzibari is on a quiet stretch of uncommercialised beach which we loved rather than the busy Nungwi beach nearby. Our room was spacious with huge bathroom and huge bed! Lovely terrace overlooking the gardens, pool and sea. Just perfect! What makes the Zanzibari special is the staff. Without exception they are amazing! So friendly and efficient all with a big smile! We loved being greeted with "Jambo" every morning amd asked how our day had been at dinner. We didn't remember the names of them but our praise applies to all, especially
Beatts007
Couple · October 2025
“The Zanzibari Hotel is true delight!”
+The Zanzibari hotel is a true paradise setting but the real beauty is the friendliness and welcoming nature of all of the members of staff that work here. Incredibly accommodating and they serve up wonderful food!
M3262OSshaunam
Group of friends · October 2025
“We had the best time!”
+We had the best stay at the Zanzibari hotel! The staff were so friendly and welcoming and couldn’t have been more helpful at booking us tours and transport. The breakfast menu was different every day and we enjoyed every one! The location was perfect, in a quieter part of Nungwi which we loved. The rooms were well kept and always spotless. Absolutely recommend staying here!
+The Ocean view is amazing. You can walk on the Ocean during Low Tide. The private pool is awesome with ocean views. The staff was wondetful and on top of everything to ensure your stay is a great one! Laundry service is quick and done wrll. This is truely a hidden oasis and entry secured by gate and 24 hoIrs security.
meadbhk2025
Couple · September 2025
“Relaxing, stunning, holiday of a lifetime!”
+Absolutely beautiful hotel, in a quieter area of Nungwi. The hotel is well kept and the pool/beach area is stunning. The food was good and we ate there for breakfast and dinner every day. We had lunch most days in the hotel however we went to a restaurant in Nungwi too for a change of scenery, which was easy to do via tuk tuk. The rooms were spotless and well kept. The bed we had was huge and so comfortable, and there were fresh flowers on the bed every day. Our terrace with the garden view was so nice to sit out on in the evening. The staff were friendly and accommodating. A special mention goes to our housekeeping lady, who very kindly looked after us with ironing shirts and even getting me fresh aloe Vera three days in a row for my sunburn! We did not get her name but she was so kind. The spa was set almost on the beach and my treatment was just great. The whole setting is really lovely and relaxing, and the grounds are well kept. If you want a relaxing holiday it is the right spot.