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The Zanzibari

Nungwi Road, Nungwi 10437, Tanzania
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The Zanzibari
Ranked #8 of 15 hotels in Nungwi
4.0 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
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  • Beach area(3)
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USA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
1
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After a wonderful, week-long safari on the mainland, we flew to Zanzibar and spent four wonderful nights there. The property is located in a quiet part of Nungwi and away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy stuff. The staff was very friendly and took great pains to meet all of our needs. The food was not typical of... More

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Dubai
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The Zanzibari has a small, family-run atmosphere but still offers excellent facilities and wonderful food. There is not a great deal to do around the hotel so its either package excursions or settling for lazy relaxation in the gardens or at the 'beach' which is not actually a beach as such but more of a sandy area on a small... More

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nyc
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
2
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We stayed @ The Zanzibari on a recent trip to Zanzibar post safari. We wanted to spend a few days in Nungwi and the Zanzibari was perfect for us. It's a quiet, smaller property with alot of really nice touches. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. The meals were good and the service was really good. The best part... More

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Winsford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is the perfect place to relax after a safari. Nice quiet hotel with only 10 rooms and a lovely large garden with plenty of sun loungers scattered around it never feels busy. The restaurant/bar area looks amazing and the food is excellent. Yes, the beach is not the best we have come across but the gardens more than make... More

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Vancouver, WA, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at this property for four nights at the beginning of February. We have traveled quite a bit, and this place is as close to paradise as we could have hoped for. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable, the food was delicious, and the amenities were really fantastic. My wife used the spa every day... More

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Oslo, Norway
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

Our first meeting with The Zanzibari was when we were picked up at our hotell in StoneTown. It was an interesting drive for us since the driver, because we were interested, explained everything we saw from StoneTown to Nungwi. We wanted a place where we could have some private time if we wanted, but also get to know other people.... More

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Leatherhead, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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I have just returned form a two week trip around Tanzania and stayed at this hotel for five nights .I have read the poor reviews with horror .There is not much of a beach that is true but the gardens are lovely and one walks down a staircase to the rocky beach which has lovely coral formations in the rock... More

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Beverley
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Like some others we stayed at the Zanzibari after safari. It was just lovely, just what we needed. Our room was beautifully kept and the views fabulous. The grounds of the hotel are a delight with a wide array of tropical plants, birds and butterflies. There are plenty of sun beds and lots of shade. The restaurant is large and... More

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Eumundi
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at the Zanzibari for 5 nights in January after a safari. We found it to be a delightful and friendly hotel very much in tune with the island. This is not a pretentious five star resort, but instead offers a relaxing and laid back experience. The chef was outstanding preparing the best food we had... More

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Falsterbo, Sweden
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed at hotel Zanzibari for 3 nights in Dec 2011, and it was very very nice. We are a family of 5 and had booked a suite, which turned out to be a villa of our own with pool! The view over the sea was marvellous, and it was very relaxing to walk in and out of the villa,... More

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Nungwi Road, Nungwi 10437, Tanzania
Price range (per night):* S$154 - 308

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