Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Nungwi, Nungwi
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Nungwi Beach is within a 5-minute walk of Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel while other popular sites like Kendwa Beach are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 3.5-star hotel has 14 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kendwa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 35 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a terrace and a garden.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, minibars, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • ISTANBUL BAR
  • ISTANBUL RESTAURANT

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests 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 PM please contact the property in advance 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 11:30 AM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel Nungwi
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel?

This hotel is located in Nungwi, just steps from Nungwi Beach. You'll also find Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Natural Aquarium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel feature a casino?

No, Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront hotel include a minibar and a turndown service along with a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel serves free continental breakfast at ISTANBUL RESTAURANT each morning.

Will Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Ocean Dream Beachside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 25 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, full of insects, no mosquito net.ac not working, far from beach. The hotel is not the restaurant on the photo, that is just were you can eat breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely horrific and looks nothing like the pictures advertised. There was blood on the towels, the beds were stained and cats had urinated etc. in the room. It was filthy. The fact Expedia endorses this property is a disgrace. After complaining we were denied access to the property and are still awaiting a refund over a week later. I expect Expedia to take further action in this regard as the misrepresentations at play are staggering. We will be taking this matter further.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean, secure with helpful staff. Hotel itself is a short 5 min walk to the beach and bar/ restaurant.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful, the staff were very welcoming and accommodative I indeed loved every bit of my stay in Nungwi courtesy Ocean dream beach side hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where do I begin? I booked 1 room with two beds but when we checked in they gave me 1 bed. I showed Nema the booking and she called her manager who suggested we take 2 rooms downstairs. They have wifi which doesn't work downstairs so we took the 1 bed, room #5 to be specific. The bathroom was small and water didn't circulate, air conditioning did not work. When you report issues nothing happens and staff doesn't speak English. This was false advertising at its finest. The hotel looks like someone's house with a few rooms. U knock on the gate to enter, u can't just come as you please. There are so many other villas and hotels on the beach that are better than this. Same night I checked in I inquired about cancelling with full refund, no call back or response. Morning of departure woke up to no water!!!!!! Unable to shower or brush teeth. Its like they turned off the water pressure, I was truly disappointed and mad. I had a bottle of drinking water that I used to brush my teeth. At 6:45a I called the Turkish owners to tell them there was no water, he said it'll be on in 5minutes......we were set to leave at 8a to head back to Stonetown (ferry) and the water came back at 7:56am. I don't usually write reviews and often think they're fake or bought, but I had to save people from booking here. I will visit Zanzibar again but I will NEVER stay at this "hotel/hostel" again. If you think I'm lying or exaggerating book just 1 night and see for yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Værste hoteloplevelse

Hotellet lukkede ned i januar 2020. Det vil sige at vi blev nødt til at bruge ekstra penge på et andet hotel, fordi det hotel vi havde bestilt, ikke længere findes. Ekstrem dårlig arbejde fra jeres side at i ikke fjerne hotellet. Øv for en oplevelse. Udover dette kan man ikke få fat på jer så man kan få pengene igen... utroligt
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

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

Expérience affreuse

Nous avons du changer d'Hotel car rien de ce qui est présenter est vraie. Ce n'est pas un hôtel c'est un taudi. Odeur nauséabonde d'urine de chat, aucune réception,Il n'y a même pas de hall tout est détruit. Le propriétaire est un voleur. Un couple est arrivé en même temps que nous et ils ont quitté aussi. Je ne comprends pas pourquoi cet hôtel fait encore parti de votre site. De plus, nous attendons des nouvelles du propriétaire par hotel.com. Cela fait deux semaines et nous avons pas eu de suite de lui et de votre part. Méfiez-vous par les bons commentaires car personne peut trouver cet endroit génial. Ce sont des faux commentaires, punaise de lit, vols assurés à cet endroit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mathilda

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

Uselt

Ingen service över huvud taget. Ligger inte vid vattnet, ingen resturang vid boendet. Smutsigt, myror överallt. Inget vatten stora delar av tiden vi bodde där. Ingen städning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Fermin

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

NO RESERVAR EN ESTE HOTEL

No reservar en este hotel. WIFI, sólo tuvimos cuando estaba el dueño que te lo compartía con su celular. Servicio de habitación, no tuvimos Desayuno, era a tres cuadras en un bar. Sólo nos querían dar cafe o jugo de fruta Nos tuvimos que ir antes, la habitación estaba llena de caca de laucha!!! (Ver fotos)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is in a very bad condition and the cleanliness is poor. I am sorry to review this hotel with a minimum score but it is a duty to do it to warn potential guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Kristian

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Zanzibar är fantastiskt

Vi hade inte uppfattat att hotell och restaurang inte låg på samma ställe!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El Manager es un estafador

Era una estafa, no tenian las habitaciones listas para nosotros, nos ensenaron una sucia con sangre en las sabanas y un gato dentro de la habitacion y el manager nos ofreció limpiar su habitación rapidamente y dejarnosla tambien. Al no aceptar e irnos a otro hotel, el manager nos dijo que al ser su error no se quedaria con el dinero pero más tarde si que lo reclamó. Cuando solocité el reembolso a hoteles.com , el manager les dijo que usamos una habitación y que nos la iba a cobrar (absoluta mentira).Cuando llamé al manager me pedia que fuese a su restaurante a hablar en persona (obviamente no fui). Gracias a hoteles.com por reembolsarme la estancia que no pude aprovechar. Recomiendo que quiten este establecimiento de la web ya que intentan enganar a la gente y el hotel no es nada como en la foto principal tan bonita con el mar debajo....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Trine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok til prisen

Hotellet var ikke specielt velholdt, og rengøringen var mangelfuld. Vi oplevede både snavset sengetøj og håndklæder. I beskrivelsen af hotellet på hotels.com er angivet “free wifi”, hvilket ikke er tilfældet - dog fik vi sim-kort med data på, hvilket fungerede upåklageligt. Personalet er venligt og imødekommende, men taler meget lidt engelsk. Hotel og restaurant er adskildt, således man skal gå nogle 100 meter for at komme til restaurant/morgenmad og stranden. Morgenmaden kan man tidligst få kl. 9 og med en del ventetid, selvom vi var de eneste gæster. På trods af ovenstående, er hotellet fuldt tilfredsstillende, pris taget i betragtning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Chantal

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

Plus jamais là

Dès notre arrivée nous dû attendre plus de 40 minutes que le patron arrive. Pas de réception et les chambres sont à plus de 600 m, du restaurant . Impossible d avoir du wifi le matin au resto, et encore moins dans le bâtiments où sont les chambres ,car il n existe pas. Pas de service non plus , c est a dire il est annoncé : coca cola, bière, chocolat.... dans les chambres .la vétusté de la salle de bain et l air co qui ne fonctionne pas. Bien trop cher pour cet hôtel et l annonce,qui est mensongères. Cela ne s apelle pas Ocean Dreams beachside, mais Hotel Ocean Dream et le restaurant Istambul. L indiference du patron est choquante .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Friendliest staff I’ve ever met, very dirty room.

The staff is extremely friendly l, hence I feel bad writing this review. But the room was dirty, stains on the sheets, toilet and shower smelled, no soap or toilet paper, the room wasn’t prepared, no housekeeping, minibar wasn’t refilled, overall very dirty. But the the owner and the guard in the hotel are extremely friendly. This place is too expensive for what you get. I was the only guest in the hotel. Location is okay, but it’s not beachside as the name says.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

fadel

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

Excellent

Les gérants de l’hôtel sont super sympa et serviable. L’hôtel est sécurisé, avec un service de ménage quotidien. La chambre est très grande équipée d’une climatisation fonctionnelle et la douche avec l’eau chaude est ok. Nous avons eu des beaux moments et plusieurs événements sont organisés dans le restaurant au bord de la plage à 4 minutes de la résidence. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colazione ottima e personale gentilissimo! La camera è spartana (la nostra non aveva la tv,la doccia allaga buona parte del bagno perché non ha le pareti) ma essendo in vacanza la si usa solo per dormire e lavarsi quindi va più che bene..pulizie impeccabili,le lenzuola venivano cambiate ogni 2 giorni mentre gli asciugamani ogni giorno..in hotel non c’è il Wi-Fi ma se hai bisogno la proprietaria può procurare una scheda locale per arginare il problema..mentre al ristorante sulla spiaggia,dove si fa colazione,il Wi-Fi è disponibile ma non funziona sempre.. l’hotel dista 3/4 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia e dal ristorante dove fare una splendida colazione fronte oceano..nota positiva: c’è il bidet (senza rubinetto ma si può aggirare il problema con il soffione della doccia o il doccino del water)..per farvi rifare la camera dovete lasciare le chiavi in reception ma le potete ritirare quando volete (è come se foste a casa vostra,non pensate ad un resort o ai nostri hotel italiani) c’è sia l’aria condizionata che il ventilatore.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Fra. & Ge. , Bologna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

esperienza piacevole

Hotel nuovo molto carno appena dietro la spiaggia le camere sono molto grandi e pulite, il personale è gentilissimo così come la proprietaria una bella signora Turca molto disponibile e socievole con gli ospiti ( a noi hanno anche preparato la cena due volte cucinando pesce abbinato a ricette tipiche della tradizione turca). Abbiamo alloggiato 10 giorni in febbraio di quest'anno e stavano facendo migliorie all'esterno organizzando un grazioso bar e la zona colazione. Io lo consiglio sopratutto a quelli che preferiscono strutture informali in armonia con il territorio ai mega villaggioni turistici che ti confezionano una realtà finta che potrebbe appartenere a qualsiasi luogo del pianeta. Mah Zanzibar è Tanzania e non è faticoso rendersene conto.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018