This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Nungwi Beach. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, villas, lodges and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples.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. The property is allergy-free and is set 600 metres from Royal Beach. At the hotel, rooms have a patio with pool view. 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
Perhaps this is the most BEAUTIFUL AND STYLISH boutique hotel in Nungwi.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Lovely interior design.Opened January 2022. Zanzicrown features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. This 3-star hotel offers a bar. Zanzicrown offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. 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. 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
Elegant. Rooftop restaurant.Opened December 2021. 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. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. 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. 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
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great value. 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. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. 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. 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
Guest House.Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Located in Nungwi, on the quieter north east coast of Zanzibar, Game Fish Lodge is situated along the beachfront and features an in-house restaurant, bar and a sun terrace. Free private parking is offered on site. The air conditioned rooms come complete with a patio offering views of the sea. Each room has a seating area, mosquito net and private bathroom with a shower. Extras include bed linen and a fan. At Game Fish Lodge the restaurant serves generous meals consisting mainly of freshly caught fish. Guests can enjoy a stroll along the beach. Activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. An airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge. Stone Town and the Zanzibar International Airport is within 64 km.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most elegant, historic and romantic guest houses in Nungwi! It also has outstanding views. It is very popular among couples travelling to Nungwi!
Guest House.Beautiful. Popular among women. Situated in Nungwi, within 500 metres of Supermarket and less than 1 km of East Africa Diving, MITI Beach Bungalows features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. At the guest house, rooms include a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at MITI Beach Bungalows also boast a garden view. The accommodation features a balcony in each room. Popular points of interest near MITI Beach Bungalows include World Wide Supermarket, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Spanish Dancer Divers.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in Nungwi, a 1-minute walk from World Wide Supermarket, Atii Garden Bungalows has a number of amenities including a garden, a terrace, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Popular points of interest around the property include Spanish Dancer Divers and Supermarket. The property is 300 metres from East Africa Divers. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom, the rooms at Atii Garden Bungalows are fitted with air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a seating area. All units have a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available daily at the property. The on-site restaurant serves French cuisine. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Baobab Tree is 400 metres from the accommodation. The property offers airport shuttle services upon request.Show full description
Lodge.Charming. Superb interior design. With Nungwi Beach reachable in 1.2 km, Nungwi Roses provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Complimentary WiFi is provided. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. A continental breakfast is available daily at the lodge. Royal Beach is 1.2 km from Nungwi Roses, while Kendwa Beach is 2.3 km away. 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 rate this as the most well designed and relaxing lodge in Nungwi.
Boutique hotel.Great location. Popular among couples. Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Siri Beach Lodge features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 1.3 km from Royal Beach, 2.6 km from Kendwa Beach and 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At Siri Beach Lodge, the rooms are equipped with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at Siri Beach Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nungwi, like cycling. Cheetah's Rock is 45 km from the hotel, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 61 km from Siri Beach Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Popular among women. 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
Bed and Breakfast. Featuring a terrace with pool views, pool with a view and a garden, Zuzanu house can be found in Nungwi, close to Nungwi Beach and 1.6 km from Royal Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.7 km from Kendwa Beach. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units have a desk. Every unit has a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms include a balcony and some have sea views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 43 km from the bed and breakfast, while Cheetah's Rock is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from Zuzanu house.Show full description
Guest House.Creative. Set just 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Carpe Diem Nungwi features accommodation in Nungwi with access to a garden, a bar, as well as full-day security. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The guest house offers a restaurant serving African cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. The units come with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, in addition, car hire and free use of bicycles are available at this guest house. Royal Beach is 2.1 km from the guest house, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 61 km from Carpe Diem Nungwi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique 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
Boutique hotel.Stylish. Great bar. Situated along Nungwi Beach, Z Hotel features an infinity swimming pool, a spa and, a restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. The air-conditioned rooms all come with a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station and minibar. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a bathrobe and hairdryer. all rooms include a private balcony. Guests can relax by the pool or with a massage at Sky Spa. 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
This boutique hotel has an amazing hotel bar and a popular rooftop bar.
Villa.Great value. Popular among women. Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Carlotta & Villa is set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach and 1.3 km from Royal Beach. With free WiFi, this 3-star villa offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Certain units in the villa complex have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some units feature a seating area and/or a terrace with an outdoor dining area. At the villa complex, the units are fitted with a private bathroom. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the villa. Kendwa Beach is 2.5 km from Casa Carlotta & Villa, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 43 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
Bed and Breakfast. A recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Nungwi, Mamayoyo house features free bikes. It is situated 800 metres from Nungwi Beach and offers a shared kitchen. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking is available. All units come with a terrace with city views, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood. Royal Beach is 1.1 km from Mamayoyo house, while Kendwa Beach is 2.2 km away. 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
Guest House.Hip. Great value. 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
Based on my research this is the coolest, most creative and cosy guest house in Nungwi. Soooo nice!
Great location.Opened July 2020. Zava Nungwi is set in Nungwi, within 20 metres of East Africa Diving and less than 1 km of Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium. Popular points of interest nearby include Spanish Dancer Divers and Nungwi Beach. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are available. At the hotel, rooms have a terrace with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The rooms have a wardrobe. Supermarket is 500 metres from the accommodation, while World Wide Supermarket is less than 1 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great views.Opened August 2021. Crystal Beach Nungwi has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Nungwi. The property is around a few steps from Nungwi Beach, 2.2 km from Royal Beach and 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Crystal Beach Nungwi also feature a sea view. At the accommodation, the rooms have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Cheetah's Rock is 45 km from Crystal Beach Nungwi, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from the hotel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Set in Nungwi, a few steps from Nungwi Beach and 2.2 km from Royal Beach, Chikachika Beach B&B offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The bed and breakfast offers certain units that feature a balcony and sea view, and each unit comes with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, units have a seating area. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests may eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, cocktails and high tea. Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood. A car rental service is available at Chikachika Beach B&B, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 43 km from the accommodation, while Cheetah's Rock is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from Chikachika Beach B&B.Show full description
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