The Zanzibari
Hotel in Unguja North Region
2 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Nungwi Beach
Spend the day relaxing on The Zanzibari's private beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
The Zanzibari offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
Spend the day relaxing on The Zanzibari's private beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
The Zanzibari offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a spa 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.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Unguja North Region
Available Rooms
Bustani Suite
Beds not specified • 850 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Frangipani Suite
Beds not specified • 646 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bougainvillea Garden View Room
Beds not specified • 312 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Love Shack Deluxe
Beds not specified • 323 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ocean View Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.0
The love shack beautiful scenery but no aircon. The property's is dated and needs a bite of a upgrade. Should advertise that beach access is very limited.
Food,staff excellent service 10/10
2.0
The love shack beautiful scenery but no aircon. The property's is dated and needs a bite of a upgrade. Should advertise that beach access is very limited.
Food,staff excellent service 10/10
2.5
It was great: the honeymoon suite was fantastic.
2.5
It was great: the honeymoon suite was fantastic.
5.0
Very nice
5.0
Very nice
2.5
Recommend 100%!
Hotel staffs and receptions are very welcoming, supportive and helpful. All transportation, tour programs were managed by the hotel, very easily. The views from the hotels are fantastic, foods are great with its happy-hour cocktail.
2.5
Recommend 100%!
Hotel staffs and receptions are very welcoming, supportive and helpful. All transportation, tour programs were managed by the hotel, very easily. The views from the hotels are fantastic, foods are great with its happy-hour cocktail.
5.0
Staff was AMAZING from check in to house keepers. A real gem.
5.0
Staff was AMAZING from check in to house keepers. A real gem.
4.0
We were staying in a magnificient large room on the GF facing the ocean. We had breakfast, snacks and dined at the hotel. The food was excellent so were the cocktails. We enjoyed all the hotel had to offer however a few minor points:
1. Staff although super friendly and diligent had to be chased for. The hotel is understaffed
2. On the day we left, the road to the hotel was blocked and we found out at the last minute
3. We paid 2 nights we could not use due to a late flight in and an outward ferry out too early. Management was not available to refund 1 $ nor to provide any discount of our final bill as a commercial gesture.
4. The beach was nice but full of urchins (the hotel did provide water shoes for free though).
5. Despite many Kungurus and due to low staffing it always took quite a while for dirty dishes to be collected which attracted these horibble birds.
We shall explore other hotels in the area when we return...
4.0
We were staying in a magnificient large room on the GF facing the ocean. We had breakfast, snacks and dined at the hotel. The food was excellent so were the cocktails. We enjoyed all the hotel had to offer however a few minor points:
1. Staff although super friendly and diligent had to be chased for. The hotel is understaffed
2. On the day we left, the road to the hotel was blocked and we found out at the last minute
3. We paid 2 nights we could not use due to a late flight in and an outward ferry out too early. Management was not available to refund 1 $ nor to provide any discount of our final bill as a commercial gesture.
4. The beach was nice but full of urchins (the hotel did provide water shoes for free though).
5. Despite many Kungurus and due to low staffing it always took quite a while for dirty dishes to be collected which attracted these horibble birds.
We shall explore other hotels in the area when we return...
2.5
My stay at The Zanzibari hotel was a truly remarkable experience. The stunning beach view and friendly staff made me feel welcomed and relaxed. The hotel's beautiful design and delicious cuisine added to the overall enjoyment. I enjoyed activities like beach walks and water sports organized by the hotel. It was an exceptional stay that I can't wait to repeat.
2.5
My stay at The Zanzibari hotel was a truly remarkable experience. The stunning beach view and friendly staff made me feel welcomed and relaxed. The hotel's beautiful design and delicious cuisine added to the overall enjoyment. I enjoyed activities like beach walks and water sports organized by the hotel. It was an exceptional stay that I can't wait to repeat.
5.0
Beautiful green place, Well maintained
5.0
Beautiful green place, Well maintained
5.0
I had a wonderful time at this location. The staff was amazing, very cordial and accommodating. The property was cleaned constantly, the food was delicious and the poolside bar was great. Walking distance to beaches, aquarium and Zoo. I would definitely go back.
5.0
I had a wonderful time at this location. The staff was amazing, very cordial and accommodating. The property was cleaned constantly, the food was delicious and the poolside bar was great. Walking distance to beaches, aquarium and Zoo. I would definitely go back.
5.0
The front desk staff were very attentive and the hotel is well maintained and clean. Our room was comfortable and well maintained. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
The front desk staff were very attentive and the hotel is well maintained and clean. Our room was comfortable and well maintained. Thank you for a great stay!
4.0
Property is realy nice, one issue is the beach by the sea. This hotel is great for people who prefer swimming pool that smim in the sea.
4.0
Property is realy nice, one issue is the beach by the sea. This hotel is great for people who prefer swimming pool that smim in the sea.
5.0
All went well for us. I enjoyed my stay this time.
5.0
All went well for us. I enjoyed my stay this time.
2.0
Nice hotel at a great value. The grounds are nice and the staff was friendly. The water is separate from the actual sand. You can access the water via a stair case and I would recommend water shoes as it is a rocky sea floor. The service is a bit slow so FYI.
2.0
Nice hotel at a great value. The grounds are nice and the staff was friendly. The water is separate from the actual sand. You can access the water via a stair case and I would recommend water shoes as it is a rocky sea floor. The service is a bit slow so FYI.
2.5
This is a great hotel to escape for a week. Beautiful territory with a great private beach and fairly easy access to the ocean. You MUST!!! Absolutely must wear swimming shoes going to the ocean, as there are a lot of sea urchins - ask hotel for the footwear, they’ll gladly provide free of charge. Hotel offers a great bar (good cocktails and a happy hour) and a swimming pool. Staff is friendly and happy to help (waitress Trida was absolutely fantastic - caring and always ready to help). Room was good, relatively small, but we came to see the ocean and enjoy sun, not the room. It has a good insect protection and staff comes to spray out anti insect protection too. Overall, I enjoyed all aspects of the stay and would gladly recommend this hotel for a stay. And yes, they serve great seafood at a very reasonable price.
2.5
This is a great hotel to escape for a week. Beautiful territory with a great private beach and fairly easy access to the ocean. You MUST!!! Absolutely must wear swimming shoes going to the ocean, as there are a lot of sea urchins - ask hotel for the footwear, they’ll gladly provide free of charge. Hotel offers a great bar (good cocktails and a happy hour) and a swimming pool. Staff is friendly and happy to help (waitress Trida was absolutely fantastic - caring and always ready to help). Room was good, relatively small, but we came to see the ocean and enjoy sun, not the room. It has a good insect protection and staff comes to spray out anti insect protection too. Overall, I enjoyed all aspects of the stay and would gladly recommend this hotel for a stay. And yes, they serve great seafood at a very reasonable price.
2.5
Great property with an amazing beach. The staff was excellent, friendly and great service. I would definitely recommend the Zanzibari..
2.5
Great property with an amazing beach. The staff was excellent, friendly and great service. I would definitely recommend the Zanzibari..
5.0
Lovely well-kept gardens with steps down to the beach; swimming pool and sunbeds; spacious room with a massive bed. Terrific hotel.
5.0
Lovely well-kept gardens with steps down to the beach; swimming pool and sunbeds; spacious room with a massive bed. Terrific hotel.
2.5
The hotel is 4.5 stars for luxury. It doesn't have the opulence (or cost) of Essque next door. But it has the feeling of family intimacy and warmth and caring that, to me, is worth far more than opulence. For example, my arrival flight to Zanzibar was delayed for hours. The hotel driver stayed at the airport for hours waiting for me, with frequent communication between me and the reception manager, Khatib. Khatib stayed until 10:30 at night until I arrived, and then suggested I check in the next morning so I could sleep first (but offered me food in case I was hungry). My walking tour of the village was done by the hotel manager, who introduced me to the weavers, fishermen, and boat repair people he's known for 20 years, giving me chance to try my skills at these tasks. This was a personal, not a commercial experience. I booked only the breakfast (half board), which was excellent with many choices. I then also ate all my dinners at the outdoor, covered, hotel restaurant because the food was so good, reasonably priced, and convenient. When I checked out after a 3 day stay I accidentally left a credit card that was found by housekeeping. Khatib called me that afternoon and took a taxi 1 1/2 hours (each way) to Stonetown to personally deliver my card to me at my next hotel. The staff at the hotel included me as part of their family. My observations of interactions with other guests is that this was not unique to me, but is part of the culture.
2.5
The hotel is 4.5 stars for luxury. It doesn't have the opulence (or cost) of Essque next door. But it has the feeling of family intimacy and warmth and caring that, to me, is worth far more than opulence. For example, my arrival flight to Zanzibar was delayed for hours. The hotel driver stayed at the airport for hours waiting for me, with frequent communication between me and the reception manager, Khatib. Khatib stayed until 10:30 at night until I arrived, and then suggested I check in the next morning so I could sleep first (but offered me food in case I was hungry). My walking tour of the village was done by the hotel manager, who introduced me to the weavers, fishermen, and boat repair people he's known for 20 years, giving me chance to try my skills at these tasks. This was a personal, not a commercial experience. I booked only the breakfast (half board), which was excellent with many choices. I then also ate all my dinners at the outdoor, covered, hotel restaurant because the food was so good, reasonably priced, and convenient. When I checked out after a 3 day stay I accidentally left a credit card that was found by housekeeping. Khatib called me that afternoon and took a taxi 1 1/2 hours (each way) to Stonetown to personally deliver my card to me at my next hotel. The staff at the hotel included me as part of their family. My observations of interactions with other guests is that this was not unique to me, but is part of the culture.
2.5
Great staff, great food, a great place to holiday at in Zanzibar
2.5
Great staff, great food, a great place to holiday at in Zanzibar
5.0
This is a gorgeous , quiet boutique hotel. The food in the restaurant is fantastic. There is a small rocky orivate beach accessible during some tide times but only a 15 min walk to nungwi beach. Gorgeous views from all rooms and great staff!
5.0
This is a gorgeous , quiet boutique hotel. The food in the restaurant is fantastic. There is a small rocky orivate beach accessible during some tide times but only a 15 min walk to nungwi beach. Gorgeous views from all rooms and great staff!
2.5
Great service from all of the staff with novelty of Massi security/porters. Peaceful location adjacent to the sea. Limited activities/interest outside the resort itself and sad to see the poverty in the town of Nungwi.
2.5
Great service from all of the staff with novelty of Massi security/porters. Peaceful location adjacent to the sea. Limited activities/interest outside the resort itself and sad to see the poverty in the town of Nungwi.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Unguja North Region?
The average price for a rental in Unguja North Region is R 2,028 per night. This rental is R 2,930 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Zanzibari. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Zanzibari. Enjoy the water!
Is The Zanzibari pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Zanzibari?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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