Nungwi House

2.0 star property

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Garden view
Breakfast area
Double or Twin Room | Desk, travel crib, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Restaurant
Garden view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Nungwi, Nungwi, Zanzibar, 73107
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Nungwi House places you next to Nungwi Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular attractions like Kendwa Beach. This 10-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 52 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bobo Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Nungwi House

At Nungwi House, guests have access to a garden. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per vehicle one-way, as well as an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Nungwi House Guesthouse
Nungwi House Zanzibar Island
Nungwi House Nungwi
Nungwi House Guesthouse
Nungwi House Guesthouse Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Nungwi House?

Nungwi House provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Nungwi House?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nungwi House on Jun 13, 2026 start from $46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Nungwi House?

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

Is parking available on site at Nungwi House?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does Nungwi House feature a casino?

No, Nungwi House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Nungwi House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Nungwi House?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services plus some accommodations include a garden view.

Are there hot tubs at Nungwi House?

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

Does Nungwi House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Nungwi House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Nungwi House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Nungwi House.

Are there connecting rooms at Nungwi House?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Nungwi House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Nungwi House.

Nungwi House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with a close walk to the beach and restaurants etc. Room was clean and great value for money. Staff were helpful, brought us a hairdryer when we needed it and breakfast was plentiful! A great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Nungwi House. The staff were really friendly and helpful and made a delicious breakfast. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and breakfast!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff ,Hotel really good value for the price,Room big and clean. Nice breakfast.Would totally recommend if your looking for just a place to stay while you get out and about
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Femina Sagina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor in my room, especially the sliding door. I also loved the dining set-up
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am happy that I stayed at Nungwi House. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I felt like friends. They helped me about anything. I would definitely recommend this place. It is very close to the beach and there are taxis right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Quiet, clean, friendly staff, and just a few minutes walk from the beach. Dislikes: It's located next to a preschool, so six days out of the week, it is your alarm clock. If you are looking to be pampered, this place is not for you.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi Connection was very poor.otherwise every thing was very good
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

You Get What You Pay For (don’t do it)

One of my worst hotel experiences. The air conditioning in the room did not work and there is no overnight staff to contact. It was 34 degrees. There is no bottled water in the rooms (you cannot drink the tap water). When an extra towel was requested (for the second person in the room - the room had 2 beds) the staff said none were available as they needed to do laundry. One was eventually provided and it was dirty. Stained with unidentified substance on certain parts. Staff at breakfast was friendly but there is no water available then either. They suggest you purchase at a local shop. The location is very (!) difficult to get to due to the lack of roads (there is a road but it is not paved and so full of crevasses it is very difficult for cars to access it. Would not recommend unless your only requirements for the evening are a flat surface to sleep on with walls around you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rummet var rent och fint. Personalen var trevliga. Det var väldigt dåligt flöde i dusch och toalett, vi fick fylla på vatten i cisternen för att kunna spola. Det tog ca 10 minuter att gå till stranden. Det fanns AC i rummet men pågrund av ständiga strömavbrott var det ofta den inte fungerade. Sett fanns ett reserv kraftverk som var väldigt högljutt men AC funkade inte med den.
Stranden från en restaurang. Kan rekommendera Tam Tam väldigt god mat på vägen ner till stranden
Rummet alla rum har utgång mot trädgården
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles sehr einfach gehalten ohne großen Komfort, aber alles was man braucht. Klimaanlage, Ventilator, Generator bei Stromausfall, Wlan. Einzig ein Moskitonetz fehlt. Das Personal ist sehr nett und bemüht. Frühstück immer mit Eier und Obst, Süßaustrich, Kaffee oder Tee. Ich brauch morgens nicht mehr.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

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

Localização, limpeza e custo benefício.

Quarto simples porém grande e muito limpo, localização e o ponto mais alto pois fica praticamente onde tem o centrinho com restaurantes e lojinhas, super seguro e muito próximo da praia. Só deixou a desejar um pouco no café da manhã que embora fosse bom todo dia era a mesma coisa, poderia ter alguma variação mas isso não nos impediria de retornar pois a localização e o custo benefício são perfeitos. Quem não está atrás de luxo e quer algo simples e bem localizado esse é o lugar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
enkelt ställe med rena rum som städas varje dag. bra service och god frukost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

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

Hébergement très propre et agréable

Hébergement très propre et confortable. Accueil très agréable et petit déjeuner très bien. Emplacement très bien et possibilité de stationner la voiture. Il manque juste des moustiquaires. Un peu bruyant le matin à cause de l'appel à la prière très tôt le matin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Borja

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

Perfecta relación calidad-precio

Desayuno muy bueno. Trato amable y buena limpieza. Excelente ubicación. Muy buena relación calidad-precio.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

claudie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soirée musicale dans un bar proche jusqu’à 2h et hôtes russes parlant fort dans le salon Le personnel est très disponible et serviable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Small and quaint

No air conditioning but you didn't need it. Small and quaint. Nice location and price. My only complaint is that I wish they started breakfast at 7am instead of 8am. They also could do a better job with their coffee too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tathiana

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

Muito bom

O hotel é super ótimo. Tudo bem confortável. Internet super ok. O ponto alto desse hotel é a equipe. Nunca conheci pessoas tão incríveis! Super recomendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amandine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, very cozy and comfortable. The whole staff is excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fatiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super équipe au Nungwi House, aux petits soins...Tres bien situé, à quelques pas de la plage et restaurants. Situé en face d'une école qu'il est possibe de visiter.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel sympathique et attentionné. Très bon petit déjeuner. Bien situé à 2mn de la plage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Paola

Struttura collocata nel cuore di Nungwi, a pochi passi dalla spiaggia principale. Colazione ottima ed abbondante. Camera silenziosa.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, few minutes to the beach, good combination price and quality
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

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

lovely stay

very friendly people, nice garden, lovely breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, clean, nice. Great location, very close to the beach. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019