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Reviews of Zava Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Tanzania

#25 of 66 hotels in Nungwi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 322 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's okay

    The Manager Iman was great and he knows his job. He even let us stay and check out late

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms are a light out dated and tired. need freshened up

    staff were very accommodating, location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    10
    GREAT hotel at best location on nungwi beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there are some outdoor restaurants/bar/clubs nearby so it is noisy until 2am and the mattress is a little worn out

    actually all. the hotel has the best beach location in Nungwi beach (for swimming, sunset, drinks and dinner locations) it has great breakfast and very friendly staff, from security who arranges for you the sun chairs (reserved for guests-free) to room manager who helps to solve everything. it really made us feel like home.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No blanket...

    Location and friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    10
    perfect thanks to the welcoming staff especially receptionist called shafii. he is very helpful very considerate and ver
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no pool

    Shafii

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is excellent, the view of the ocean, the food

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Best place for casual stay in Nungwi! Great atmosphere, attention devoted to details but still overall very relaxed vibe. Room was spacious, very well cleaned and maintained (every day fresh towels, cleaned, new coffee/tea bags); management team and stuff super welcoming and friendly, problem-solving oriented if needed. There’s also ZaVa restaurant on the beach, which is a great place to be for a chill breakfast but also for nice dinner with a view. All the food we had was fresh, delicious and decently priced. It’s possible to park a car in front of the entrance on the street.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location,just 10m to the beach...everything what you need is nearby

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best sunset at the restaurant on the beach, nice hotel with own sunbeds. friendly staff!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn't a big issue for us but no safe deposit box.

    What's not to like. A lovely introduction by Iman which was a first in Zanzibar. A perfect spot right on the beach, breakfast overlooking the ocean. .. perfect. Breakfast was delicious and satisfying. Plenty of loungers cushions and parasols for shade. An added bonus was an off licence just round the corner to purchase a cold beer 🍺 whilst Watching the evening sunset. Lots of restaurants a stone's throw away if you don't eat in the hotel. Although we ate elsewhere the food in the hotel looked yummy....

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    10
    amazing place to stay in Zanzibar
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to mention

    location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    9.0
    very good value hotel in a perfect beach location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    You shouldn't expect 5 star hotel luxury eg shower is fine but functional. There was a little bit of noise at night but nothing that stopped me sleeping But this is Africa and I'd 100% recommend don't be surprised how far the tide goes out and when the locals come to collect shellfish

    the breakfast was located on the beach. Very good fresh fruit, coffee and fruit juice. A choice of simple other dishes like poached eggs, or v good pancakes. Available from 8-10am. The hotel only has 9 rooms, lots of staff, full security at night , rooms cleaned well every day. The rooms are yards from the beach bar and beach itself. The beach and sea are fantastic, crystal-clear water Plus the sunset is breath-taking. Staff couldn't be more helpful free sunbeds on the beach There are plenty of places is eat a short walk away

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    If comeing back to Nungwi then this is the place you want to stay in !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Very cozy peaceful and right at the beach, nice beach bar and breakfast right in the beach, super place to watch the sunset. Thanks for the manager of the place and all staff was very helpful to us, we enjoy our visit very much !

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2022

    9.0
    Great relaxing time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the restaurants where there are discos are close so on weekend it can be noisy

    The place is very close to the beach. The restaurant which serves breakfast is on the beach- it’s wonderful. The beach is clean, water is transparent- but in the morning there was low level of water so we could enjoy looking for starfish and other reef treasures. The staff is helpful, kind, always there to help you. The room was clean. I recommend staying over there!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Location, people and the facilities are amazing!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    10
    Everything is awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not the cheapest place but totally worth the money the beach is very touristy, nothing bad but good to know before booking

    One of the nices places. The hotel is located directly to beach. the breakfast is very good and it was enough for us. The room was clean and comfortable. You also get free sunbeds and umbrella. But the best about the hotel is the staff! They are just so kind and sweet and are very interested in you being well. :) They also have free drinking water :)

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    10
    Great stay just on the beach, amazing staff, Shafii number 1
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff and the location. Food is also good! Shafii goes all the way to support you and he is always reachable. He made our holiday! Thank you!!!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel location is just perfect, restaurant & shops around the beach is  just in front of you & the staff is awesome specially Mr. Shafi he provide an excellent service and is always present and helpfull. THANK YOU ZAVA 👍

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Located in a touristic center and due to that sometimes noisy (music, party etc.) at night.

    Hotel is located directly at the beach of Nungwi. Sun beds at the beach are free for guests. Breakfast was very good (fruits, smoothie, coffee, tea and dishes with pancakes or eggs) and is also served in the hotels restaurant direct at the beach. Hotel crew is really helpful with organisation of tours and trips and other concerns of your trip. We would definitely recommend the hotel and come back!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy at night

    Best location with unbelievable sunsets. Very tasty restaurant on the beach. Highly recommended

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    10
    20 meters walk from the bed to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel staff was super friendly and didn‘t at any time hesitate to help us with our requests. They helped us organise trips, suggested good local restaurants and let us stay longer at check out day, to name a few good examples. We would definetly recommend a stay there! Everything was hakuna matata!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    A very special, cozy & charming place, much recomended to those who don't need luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing to complain about as far as the property and the staff are concerned. For this very central location, however, the load music from the neighboring hotels until late in the night can't be avoided and was a bit annoying. We were aware of that in advance and brought some earplugs, so we managed to sleep without any problem. A clear trade-off for the great location.

    A unique location, only a few steps away from the beautiful North-West beach of Nungwi. The best beach restaurant/bar around is also part of the property. We enjoyed the tasty breakfasts, the excellent food and the incredible cocktails there. The manager Imam and especially his assistant Shafii put their attention on taking good care of their guests, were very kind and forthcoming. Shafii was very supportive for the organization of our program, which exactly addressed our expectations. The bungalow rooms are comfortable for the expected level, the AC worked well, and warm water was available at all times. The staff kept everything clean and tidy. Thank you very much for this unforgettable time in Nungwi!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    8.0
    Great Value & Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I loved the location - right on the beach and the hotel's restaurant is perfectly situated to face the ocean and passersby. The room was also very spacious and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2022

    9.0
    Highly recommend the hotel and staff at Zava. Really stunning place and wonderful people
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was tasty and the location was great. Beautiful beach, very picturesque

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    10
    Excellent. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It is a great Hotel, small and cozy, the rooms are very spacious and clean, the staff is overly friendly. The view of the beach is great, and the restaurant serves very good food. I enjoyed my stay here a loot and I would have no problem in coming here again. In fact, I can't wait to come again!!

    Stayed in August 2022

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