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Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The stay is very comfortable and staff is extremely friendly. They even added a special birthday cake when they realised it’s my birthday. Great service, very close to beaches and other attractions.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,024 reviews
Price from
$139.27
per night

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The resort is excellent. Beach is amazing, staff is very attentive and helpful. Food and drinks are excellent. Very clean and well maintained.

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9
Wonderful
1,635 reviews
Price from
$950
per night

Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service. It is in front of the beach ⛱️ 😎lot of sunbeds ,shadows, and trees, very clean. Good for rest. The food was very good. all employees were willing to help with any problem or question. Great place to stay.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,012 reviews

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. 🌟 Perfect Beachfront Stay – Safe & Wonderful for Solo Travelers! 🌟 I had an absolutely amazing experience at this beautiful hotel right by the sea! As a solo female traveler, feeling safe and comfortable is very important to me — and this hotel exceeded all expectations. The location is ideal — just steps from a stunning, peaceful beach where I enjoyed morning walks and breathtaking sunsets. The area and the hotel felt very safe at all times, even in the evening. I truly appreciated the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The hotel itself is modern, clean, and beautifully maintained. My room was spacious and cozy, with a lovely view and all the essentials for a restful stay. But the real highlight was the staff — incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. From check-in to check-out, they made me feel at home. They were always ready to help, offer local tips, or simply check in to make sure I was enjoying my stay. If you’re traveling solo, especially as a woman, I highly recommend this hotel. I felt safe, supported, and completely relaxed the entire time. It’s the perfect spot for anyone looking to unwind by the beach with top-notch service. I can’t wait to return! 🌊🌞

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9.1
Wonderful
1,544 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. 200 metres from Nungwi Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel is very well located in Nungwi, the facilities are very good, clean and very taken care of. Alp the hotel owner is very organized and helpful.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,894 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a private beach area. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. The hotel is right on the beach, with a beautiful outdoor dining area and plenty of sun loungers. Super fresh and a great breakfast buffet with everything you could want. Perfect for longer stays friendly and professional staff, no power outages, and a clean, deep pool that’s filtered and cleaned every evening. Cozy lighting in the evenings adds to the vibe. Plus, the location is fantastic! Rooms were cleaned 2-3 times a day, sand was swept away, and beds were always freshly made. Drinking water, coffee, and tea were restocked daily. There’s a safe, a kettle, lots of storage, air conditioning, and mosquito nets. The bathroom is spacious with strong water pressure and always hot water. Plus, a hairdryer, soap, and shampoo. Tons of sun loungers by the pool and outdoor showers to rinse off or cool down. The garden is absolutely magical. The only downside is that the WiFi is slow inside the rooms, but the speed is great in the pool area and restaurant. Loved every moment of our stay felt like paradise!

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9.1
Wonderful
1,054 reviews
Price from
$76.95
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, The Nest Tropical Oasis Resort can be found in Paje, close to Paje Beach and 36 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. I thought vegetarian food would be boring but the eggplant curry changed my mind. staff explained the dishes really nicely too.

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9.3
Wonderful
208 reviews
Price from
$726.75
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Rooms have a balcony with a sea view. Amazing Facilities, we really enjoyed the privacy a tranquility of the only adults concept, the landscape is very nice and is well taken care, the Villas and its decoration are outstanding and comfortable. Staff are very professional, serviceable, with positive friendly attitude.

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9.3
Wonderful
187 reviews

Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Amazing stay. Highly recommend! Cannot fault this hotel. Staff went above and beyond to make stay comfortable and enjoyable. The attention to detail and customer service was exceptional. Would definitely stay here again! Food was delicious, ammenities were in great condition and the live music was a bonus!

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9.7
Exceptional
193 reviews
Price from
$67.50
per night

The Oasis Residence has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and bar in Jambiani. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. I liked every single thing in the property.. starting from the staff welcome 🙏🏻 to checkout.. The lobby, restaurant, pools and villas are all perfect 😍

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9.6
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
$200
per night

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