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Makofi Guest House

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

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. Gem in the heart of Nungwi and super close to the beach. Space in common areas to chill during the hot hours of the day and in the evening.

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9
Superb
1,145 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

Wakanda Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

Wakanda Nungwi, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Nungwi, 1.4 km from Royal Beach, 2.6 km from Kendwa Beach, as well as 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Cheetah's Rock is 45 km from the guest house and Mangapwani Coral Cave is 48 km away. The hotel is very conveniently located and it is very close to the beach. The owner Selchuk is a great local guide. He informs you about all the attractions. The breakfast they serve is also very good. The rooms are very large too.

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9
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

Olamanga Beach Villa

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

A few steps from Jambiani Beach, Olamanga Beach Villa is a recently renovated property situated in Jambiani and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking on-site. The property was built in 2023 and has accommodation with a patio. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. I love everything about the property, very close to the village where you can find supermarket, restaurants, and any other kind of tour that I was looking for. 1min walking to the beach , not packed beach and with very chilled vibes, perfect for couples and families. The rooms are beautiful and comfortables, details oriented. Pool just for us anytime we wanted , and the fact that they don’t do the cleaning everyday for the climate impact we found it very ecological and nice, something that we appreciate.

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9.5
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
€ 81
per night

MITI Beach Bungalows

Nungwi

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. We loved this property! It was so serene and relaxing. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Super close to the beach and walking distance from great restaurants and bars.

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9.3
Superb
392 reviews
Price from
€ 72
per night

Mama Root

Kizimkazi Beach, Kizimkazi

Featuring a private beach area, garden and views of garden, Mama Root is located in Kizimkazi, a few steps from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Everything!!! ❤️ This holiday home is amazing in every way, every detail is so thoughtful and beautifully thought out. The food was all fresh and delicious and the staff extremely friendly and kind, they were at our disposal with everything we needed. Also Olivia arranged for us the best relaxation massage we have ever had. Thank you so much! We will definitely be back!

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9.6
Exceptional
275 reviews
Price from
€ 55
per night

Game Fish Lodge

Nungwi

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. We have totally enjoyed our stay in Game Fish Lodge! Everything was perfect, including great breakfast and tuna for a dinnner! Silent place with comfortable rooms and seaview. Will stay here for sure in our next trip to Zanzibar!

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9
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
€ 92
per night

Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel

Matemwe

Situated on a private sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar House in Matemwe features a swimming pool and bar. Scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities are also available.

The spacious rooms have views of the palm grove garden or the Indian Ocean, and include terraces with seating areas. Free Wi-Fi is available is all areas. What an absolutely delightful place to call home for a few days! We were looking for a restful spot on a quiet beach after our safari and this was it. The building itself is fascinating….lots of history within, unique and quirky and has everything you need and more. Our rooms were comfy and clean and the balcony in each room overlooking the beach was great. Massi and Miria are the perfect host…there when you need them with answers to all your questions. All staff were so kind and friendly…restaurant staff with whom we interacted the most were the best. The daily breakfast had a perfect selection of continental and hot options. And a juice with fruit and avocado that I wish I could have bottled and brought back home. We ate all three dinners there and they were out of this world (I’m running out of superlatives to describe our stay!). With Massi’s obvious influence they were all traditional Italian. Four amazing courses each night and only $20 USD per person. Worth so much more. I wholeheartedly recommend Zanzibar House as a perfect place to stay for a beach break. Suggest taking the taxi service offered on their site as we chose not to and our cab driver had difficulty locating it. With the help of a kind local on a motorbike however, we did. Thank you Massi and Miria.

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9.2
Superb
183 reviews
Price from
€ 52
per night

Nashu House Stone Town

Ngambo

Nashu House Stone Town, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Ngambo, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, 1.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, as well as 200 metres from Old Dispensary. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms. The room was lovely and clean. The location was excellent, only a short walk away from everything you could need in stone town. It was even easy to walk a few minutes from the ferry port with our big suitcases. They were so helpful and let us keep our bags after checkout so we could grab lunch before heading off. Thank you so much!

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9.2
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
€ 35
per night

MOYOWANGU HOUSE PAJE

Paje

Situated in Paje, 800 metres from Paje Beach and 19 km from Jozani Forest, MOYOWANGU HOUSE PAJE offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a terrace. The property is surrounded by a wall and the owner lives next door. There was always someone who was paying attention. So it's very safe there and you don't have to worry at all.

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9.9
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

Garden pearls

Nungwi

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Garden pearls is a recently renovated guest house located in Nungwi, 1.3 km from Kendwa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Extra facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, a tour desk and housekeeping service. One of the cleanest hotels and rooms in nungwi, youssef the owner is the best person ive met in all zanzibar. He helped us a lot and he really makes sure to insure our confort. Victor two is an amazing person. Really enjoyed my stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
53 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

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