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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 terrace, 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. Staff was great, room was super spacious and clean, everything was amazing!

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9.4
Superb
1,288 reviews
Price from
US$136.50
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. Property is located right at the beach. All, bungalows and grounds are well maintained (daily). Breakfasts with variety of foods prepared and served at on premise restaurant. Good food is available all day long. Staff were very nice and caring.

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9.3
Superb
1,023 reviews
Price from
US$108.59
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. Breakfast was good with a variety of selection everyday. The staff are always there to assist and very cheerful , from the gate , spa , restaurant . They have very good customer care.

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9.1
Superb
1,531 reviews
Price from
US$190
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 property was cozy and clean, and everything as described. The owner was very nice and engaged, and provided us with recommendations both for our stay in Nungwi and onwards on Zanzibar. The property is very close to the beach and great dining options.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,825 reviews
Price from
US$100
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. People are amazing and the location is perfect

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9.2
Superb
1,093 reviews
Price from
US$100.04
per night

Compass Hostel in Nungwi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Nice peaceful and very friendly and helpful staff

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9.5
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Located in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Tikipalmbeachhotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features nightclub and a concierge service. It was a great experience staying in Tikibeach resort.To start with the hotel setting, it was perfect, next to the beach,the pool next to beach was perfect. Rooms are massive and clean, and bathrooms were neat.They take good care of hygiene, which is really good. Staff members were super kind and always ready to help. Need to mention the names like Ramazan,Bhutan, and Salehi. Overall, the stay there was great. If I get a chance, I would definitely come and see them again in Zanzibar. Good job done by all serving members.

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9.1
Superb
146 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Located in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Kai Zanzibar Hotel and Spa provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. Employees extremely polite. The room is very clean. The food is marvellous. It’s our honeymoon and the helped to make our experience even more especial

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9.1
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
US$418.83
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. staff here really care. they remembered our names, always asked if we needed anything, and even helped us book a taxi for a good price.

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9.1
Superb
320 reviews
Price from
US$453.15
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. Fantastic view and awesome beach!

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9.3
Superb
289 reviews
Price from
US$540
per night

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