We have created a list with the best hotels with pool 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 Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated March 2024.
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Opened June 2022. Situated in Nungwi, 45 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas the rooms include bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and snorkelling. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak Arabic, English, French and Hindi. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 64 km from Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas.Show full description
Indoor pool.Comfortable beds.Opened December 2021. Set in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Nungwi Hotel & Free SPAoffers 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 hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Outdoor pool.Opened October 2021. 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
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Delightful property.Opened July 2021. Located in Nungwi, Gaia Villas features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 600 metres from Nungwi Beach, 1.7 km from Kendwa Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. At the hotel, rooms have a patio with pool view. The property is allergy-free and is set 600 metres from Royal Beach. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Gaia Villas, each room is equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Mangapwani Coral Cave is 47 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 60 km from Gaia Villas, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful, stylish and unique pool hotel in Nungwi. WOW!
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Charming. 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. Guests can enjoy pool views from most of the rooms as well as sea view from the restaurant area. 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. 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
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Stylish. Situated along Nungwi Beach, Z Hotel features an infinity swimming pool, a spaand, a restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. The air-conditioned rooms all come with a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and minibar. Guests can relax by the pool or with a massage at Sky Spa. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a bathrobe and hairdryer. all rooms include a private balcony. African-European fusion cuisine is served at Sexy Fish restaurant.. The Coconut Tour Offices can arrange excursions to the Mnarani Turtle Sanctuary, Stone Town and Prison Island. The property offers airport transfers at an additional fee. Z Hotel is located just 2 km from the Nungwi town centre. Stone Town is 60 km away and Zanzibar International Airport is 65 km from the hotel. Our signature Al fresco style restaurant, Sexy Fish Restaurant, is open for dinner from 6.30pm. Our all-day dining 2 floor Restaurant & Bar – Cinnamon/Rooftops is situated on the 1st & 2nd floor. Both offer an Asian menu. The bar is fully stocked with a range of imported drinks and is perfectly positioned for watching the magnificent Zanzibari sunset. The new Open Air Studio at the Z Hotel, Nungwi hosts a varied range of daily morning and evening yoga classes.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Hip. Situated in Nungwi, 400 metres from Royal Beach, Opera Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Kendwa Beach and around a 15-minute walk from Nungwi Beach. The air-conditioned rooms provide pool view and come with a desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 42 km from Opera Hotel, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 60 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this is one of the coolest boutique hotels in Nungwi.
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Luxurious. 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
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Charming. 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
This might be the most charming pool hotel in Nungwi.
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Elegant. 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. Situated by the pool, The Mvuvi Bar offers lunches, snacks and light evening meals. Free WiFi is available in public areas. 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
Resort with outdoor pool.Highly elegant. 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. Some are set right on Nungwi Beach and have a private pool, hot tub and garden. The spaprovides massages and a steam bath. Each unit features air-conditioning. 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
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT resorts in Nungwi.
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Great views. 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
Resort with outdoor pool.Unique. Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located next to a lush forest, Essque Zalu Zanzibar in Nungwi features a large outdoor pool and a spa. It offers direct access to the beach. 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. 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
Resort with outdoor pool. 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
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Nice style.Opened January 2022. Zanzicrown features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Zanzicrown also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Zanzicrown offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nungwi, like cycling. Languages spoken at the reception include English, French and Italian. Nungwi Beach is 100 metres from Zanzicrown, while Royal Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Beautiful. 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
Resort with outdoor pool. Located on a sandy beach on the northern tip of Zanzibar, this Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco offers luxurious rooms with views of tropical garden, pool and the Indian ocean. The lush tropical gardens contain an outdoor pool and swim-up bar. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The beds are surrounded by a mosquito net and the private bathrooms come stocked with free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Breakfast is served daily in the Ngalawa Restaurant which also offers lunch and dinner buffet or set menu style and live entertainment in the night time (seasonal). Guests are also welcome to visit Fisherman's Seafood Bar & Grill for a sundowners and sample international fusion cuisine. Our wellness center offers relaxing treatment daily, check for exciting packages and for a more active day, fishing, snorkeling, buggy rides and scuba diving are available. Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco is only a 5-minute walk into the centre of the Nungwi Village.Show full description
Resort with outdoor pool. 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. There is a large swimming pool with surrounding tropical palm trees and a massage hut overlooking the reef. 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. 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
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Trendy. Set in a tropical garden on the North West coast of Zanzibar, Flame Tree Cottages offers accommodation on Nungwi Beach. It features a tropical garden with swimming pool. All rooms have private bathrooms and shower, mosquito netted beds, air conditioning units, refrigerator, electric kettle, fan, hot and cold water and spacious veranda where breakfast is served. Local specialities and International cuisine are served in the garden restaurant. Yoga classes as well as massages can be arranged for a surcharge. Morning Yoga is held in the Yoga Pavilion facing the sea and sunset yoga is on the rooftop terrace facing the Indian Ocean. Mnemba Atoll Marine Park can be reached within 1 hour by boat. Kisauni Airport is 1 hour away.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Opened March 2022. Facing the beachfront, Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive offers 4-star accommodation in Nungwi and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Boasting a kids' club, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features evening entertainment and luggage storage space. At the hotel, rooms include a balcony. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a sea view. The rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk. Guests at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The hotel offers a children's playground. Guests at Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nungwi, like canoeing. Kendwa Beach is 200 metres from the accommodation, while Royal Beach is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 60 km from Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive.Show full description
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