We have created a list with the best hotel suites in Nungwi, Tanzania. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Tim Costa. Updated December 2023.
This family room's special feature is the pool with a view. The family room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds. About the hotel: Babalao Bungalows has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Nungwi. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Babalao Bungalows, rooms have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Nungwi Beach is 100 metres from Babalao Bungalows, while Royal Beach is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened December 2021. This triple room features a pool with a view and a fireplace. Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, Smartphone as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds. About the hotel: Set in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Nungwi Hotel & Free SPA offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a bowling alley and a terrace. The hotel provides an indoor pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. The daily breakfast offers buffet, Full English/Irish or American options. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Royal Beach is 1 km from the hotel, while Kendwa Beach is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 61 km from Canary Nungwi Hotel & Free SPA, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This suite has a balcony and air conditioning. The jacuzzi is naturally warmed according to the outside temperature and weather conditions. About the hotel: The property features 2 swimming pools and free WiFi. Guests can relax on one of the sundecks at the beach, around the pool or relax in the exotic garden. Nightlife from Nungwi can be discovered after only a 20-minute walk along the beach or with the tuktuk service of the hotel. Guests can enjoy meals at the onsite restaurant, or own restaurant at the beach. The property also features a bar. The rooms are equipped with a mosquito net, air-conditioning, bathroom and access to a private balcony or terrace. Guests can enjoy pool views from most of the rooms as well as sea view from the restaurant area. From the restaurant at the beach you can enjoy sunset views on the sundeck. Maisha Nungwi has a 24-hour front desk and can assist you with the organization of trips and excursions. An array of leisure activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including snorkeling trips, sunset cruises, cycling, paragliding, diving and fishing. Kisauni Airport is 64 km away and airport transfers can be arranged.Show full description
This suite has a balcony, electric kettle and minibar. About the hotel: Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only features luxurious accommodation with private terraces offering Indian Ocean views. Facilities include an outdoor pool, private beach with watersports and a dive centre. The spa provides massages and a steam bath. Each unit features air-conditioning. Some are set right on Nungwi Beach and have a private pool, hot tub and garden. Drinks are served at the beach bar and sunset terrace. Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers an all inclusive concept, where you can enjoy buffet breakfasts with show-cooking stations, there are two theme restaurants that serve exquisite dishes. And you can enjoy the best snacks and appetisers, in ours bars, also with fantastics cocktails. Indoor public areas feature chandeliers, free Wi-Fi throughout and regular entertainment. Kayaking, Stand up paddle surfing are included. Also you can enjoy activities and live shows and music. Set on Zanzibar’s north-west coast, Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only is 55 km from Stone Town.Show full description
Featuring 1 bedroom, this spacious suite offers 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds. About the hotel: Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located next to a lush forest, Essque Zalu Zanzibar in Nungwi features a large outdoor pool and a spa. Combining contemporary and Swahili design, the spacious suites are housed under a traditional Makuti roof. They either have views of the ocean or the garden from a balcony or a terrace.All suites are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and feature a spacious bedroom, a living area and a bathroom with bidet and shower. It offers direct access to the beach. Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 3 restaurants and 3 bars. Surrounded by the ocean, The Jetty offers modern Arabic cuisine. Fine dining can be enjoyed at A La Carte and The Market Kitchen serves culinary cuisine. Snacks, cocktails and refreshments are available at the stylish 1506 Bar and Terrace, The Jetty and The Baobab Bar. Guests can choose from a variety of massages and beauty treatments at Zalu, which also offers a sauna and a hydro shower room. Other facilities at Essque Zalu Zanzibar include a fitness centre, an art gallery, a kids club, meeting facilities and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, diving and snorkelling. The resort is 63 km from Zanzibar International Airport and 58 km from Stone Town. Airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.Show full description
This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The unit has air conditioning, sea views, a balcony and wine/champagne is offered for guests. The unit has 3 beds. About the hotel: Warere Beach is located in Nungwi, within 1.2 km of Ras Nungwi Lighthouse (Hog Point) and 1.2 km of Mnarani Aquarium (Marine Turtles Conservation Pond). Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a private beach area, this property is set near attractions such as Nungwi Beach, Supermarket and Baobab Tree. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony. The units include a desk. A continental or buffet breakfast is available every morning at the property. There is an in-house restaurant, which serves African cuisine and also offers halal and vegetarian options. Warere Beach offers a terrace. Speaking English and French, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. East Africa Divers is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while World Wide Supermarket is 2.2 km away.Show full description
Featuring a private terrace with garden views, this spacious and bright suite is decorated in rustic style.
It has a spacious living area with a sofa and flat-screen satellite TV, while its bathroom is fitted with hairdryer and free toiletries.
The large double bedroom has a fan as well as air conditioning, and large, full-view glass sliding doors. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. About the hotel: Located on the edge of a small rocky cliff with stunning views over the Indian Ocean out to Mnemba Island, The Zanzibari is set in lush and tropical gardens. Each room has a private balcony or terrace and all rooms overlook either the ocean or the gardens. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Situated by the pool, The Mvuvi Bar offers lunches, snacks and light evening meals. The formal Dhow restaurant serves 5-course dinners, combining international and local flavours. Each 5-course dinner offers a choice of meat, fish and seafood. Guests can relax at the spa, which offers a range of massages, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures right by the Indian Ocean. The Zanzibari is located 15 minutes’ walk from Nungwi fishing village and a 1.5 hour drive from Stone Town. Dar es Salaam can be reached within a 2-hour ferry trip or a 20-minute flight from Zanzibar Stone Town.Show full description
The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds. About the hotel: Makofi Guest House is located in Nungwi, 200 metres from Spanish Dancer Divers. The property offers free WIFI in the common areas and is 100 meters from Nungwi beach. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. This property offers a 24 hour reception desk. World Wide Supermarket is 200 metres from Makofi Guest House, while Baobab Tree is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 55 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 3 beds. About the hotel: Sandies Baobab Beach Zanzibar is located in Nungwi and features air-conditioned rooms. A private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool are offered. Guests can sample international and Mediterranean dishes at the on-site restaurant. Guests can access free WiFi in public areas. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Breakfast is available each morning and includes continental and buffet options. Snorkelling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Sandies Baobab Beach Zanzibar. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium is 1.6 km away from the property.Show full description
Opened October 2021. The spacious family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds. About the hotel: Situated in Nungwi, 600 metres from Nungwi Beach, Malika Nungwi Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Located around 600 metres from Royal Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.6 km away from Kendwa Beach. Guests can enjoy African and American dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Malika Nungwi Hotel rooms come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 42 km from Malika Nungwi Hotel, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 60 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This quadruple room features a infinity pool. The quadruple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds. About the hotel: Set in Nungwi, less than 1 km from Royal Beach and a 16-minute walk from Kendwa Beach, Mimi na wewe villa offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. The property has pool and garden views, and is 1.4 km from Nungwi Beach. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking is available. All units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast, and car hire is available. Guests can also relax in the garden. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 42 km from Mimi na wewe villa, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 60 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed. About the hotel: Situated in Nungwi, a few steps from Nungwi Beach, Nungwi Dreams by Mantis features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Nungwi Dreams by Mantis offers some rooms with sea views, and the rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing and snorkelling. Royal Beach is 2.9 km from the hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 62 km from Nungwi Dreams by Mantis.Show full description
The pool with a view is a top feature of this twin room. The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds. About the hotel: Located directly on a white sandy beach with a coral reef, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers tropical gardens with 4 outdoor pools and water-sports facilities. Guests can also relax with a massage at the Spa. The Resort features modern-Zanzibar design and all rooms have a large bed surrounded by a mosquito net and a large balcony. The private bathrooms contain a bath and shower and are stocked with free toiletries. Each of the 2 restaurants serves a variety of cuisine, ranging from an international breakfast at Spices to fresh, local seafood at Samaki. Coco Bar provides light meals and beverages during the day. There is a games room with darts and table tennis, or guests can work out at the gym. Situated on the north coast of Zanzibar, Royal Beach Resort is a 60-minute drive away from Stone Town and 60 km away from the Zanzibar International Airport.Show full description
The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds. About the hotel: With a tropical garden, My Blue Hotel Zanzibar is located near the village of Nungwi, on Zanzibar Island’s northern tip. It offers an outdoor pool, a diving centre and wellness facilities. Featuring a balcony or terrace, the garden facing rooms feature air conditioning, a mosquito net and a luggage rack. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and minibar in each room. The restaurant is near the beach, has a sea view and provides international and local dishes. A breakfast is served daily while snacks are available from the bar. Diving, fishing and snorkelling can be arranged at the 24-hour front desk. A hot tub and 2 massages cabins are available at My Blue Hotel Zanzibar. Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest Reserve is 39 km away by car. Zanzibar Airport is a 1-hour drive away.Show full description
The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. About the hotel: Mnarani Beach Cottages overlooks the northern coastal beaches of Zanzibar, 1.5 km away from the quiet fishing village of Nungwi. Some of the traditional-style beach cottages are steps away from the turquoise blue Indian Ocean. All of the accommodation includes air conditioning and a private bathroom. Some feature carved wooden 4-poster beds, balconies with sea views or a fully equipped kitchenette and living area. Fresh local Swahili seafood specialities are served daily in the à la carte restaurant along with other international and vegetarian options. The bar is located on the beach and provides drinks, games and music while relaxing in a couch or hammock. There is a large swimming pool with surrounding tropical palm trees and a massage hut overlooking the reef. Water sports facilities, sun loungers and beach towels are provided for guests. Guests can enjoy stunning Indian Ocean views on the wooden deck, which is is scattered with sun loungers, hammocks and swings. Bicycle hire, car rental and luggage storage are available on request and there is free Wi-Fi in public areas. A shuttle service for Zanzibar International Airport, a 1-hour drive away, can be arranged.Show full description
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