We have created a list with the best spa hotels 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 Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated December 2023.
Stunning pool facilities. Outstanding SPA facilities. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
I rate this as the most STYLISH spa hotel in Nungwi. It also has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
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
Superb sauna facilities. 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 spaprovides 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
Amazing pool. Wonderful SPA facilities. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Wonderful sauna. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Set in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Blue Tides Hotel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is situated 1.6 km from Royal Beach, 2.7 km from Kendwa Beach and 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel. Cheetah's Rock is 45 km from Blue Tides Hotel, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 61 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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