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The Zanzibari

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Spa

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Nungwi Road, Nungwi
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
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  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Frangipani Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Nungwi Beach is within a mile (2 km) of The Zanzibari, and other popular attractions like Kendwa Beach are within a few miles (5 km). This 10-room, 4-star hotel has a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

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

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Guests of The Zanzibari have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Sitting areas, electric kettles, and ceiling fans are also available.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

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 5.00 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 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

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; 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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

What's there to see near The Zanzibari?

This hotel is located in Nungwi, a short 15-minute walk from Nungwi Beach and also 9 minutes on foot from Mnarani Natural Aquarium. You'll also find Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Natural Aquarium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Zanzibari?

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

Is there a spa at The Zanzibari?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does The Zanzibari include a casino?

No, The Zanzibari doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Zanzibari?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about The Zanzibari?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach and an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms feature private pools.

Are there hot tubs at The Zanzibari?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Zanzibari feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Zanzibari serves breakfast for a surcharge at Dhow Restaurant & Bar.

Will The Zanzibari allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Zanzibari.

Are there connecting rooms at The Zanzibari?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Zanzibari?

Yes, every guestroom at The Zanzibari comes with a deck with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does The Zanzibari host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Zanzibari.