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Sazani Beach Hotel

po Box 4200, Nungwi, Tanzania
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Sazani Beach Hotel
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Belfast
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We spent 5 nights here in late Feb 2013, the hotel is situated in a beautiful location looking over the ocean with a fantastic sunrise in the morning. The rooms were basic and clean and the food fresh (if a little slow). It's the perfect place to go to escape and relax to get away from it all (though there... More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

I spend 10 days (too short!) at Sazani during February 2013. Perfect location! Beautiful, tranquil, private and only 20 minutes' walk away from the hustle and bustle of Nungwi village. My room was basic, clean, authentically decorated, spaciously comfortable with a seaview. The tides create a constant change of scenery and determine the activities for the day. Food, although basic,... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for 7 nights and completely chilled out, the hotel was just outside the local village about 15mins drive which suited us great as you didn't get anyone harnessing you on beach. Also they had security patrolling, which being two girls made us feel very secure. Our breakfast every morning was fab we got fresh juices made to... More

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Deinze, Belgium
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

This is the perfect place to disconnect en to rest in quietness. We stayed at this hotel the second week of January 2013. The hotel is well placed with a fantastic view of the Indian Ocean. Its build in a nice traditional style architecture. The actual manager, Nikki is very nice and relax. The staff is really friendly. The daily... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

I was very disappointed by Sazani beach hotel. Not because I had high expectations because at the rate charged you don't expect the Ritz. The disappointing thing for me was that the basics weren't attended to. The bathroom in our room was absolutely filthy. They come in and tidy the room every day but Idon't think they heard of bleach... More

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sazanibeach, Owner at Sazani Beach Hotel, responded to this review
22 January 2013

Im really sorry you didn't enjoy your stay at Sazani Beach. We are a small family run beach lodge and yours is the first review since 2007 that has complained about cleanliness or the quality of our food. Our website provides an honest portrayal of our hotel and our drive towards sustainability. We do not claim to be a 4... More

Copenhagen, Denmark
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

We stayed at Sazani for a week in december and had the best time. The rooms are simple, but very charming and clean. Small things like when we arrived and the staff had placed beatiful flowers on the bed and elsewhere around the room, just made the difference. The included breakfast was great and had everything you could wish for.... More

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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

If you are reading this review than you have probably figured out that Zanzibar is a fairly expensive place for accommodation. I chose this place based on the price, reviews and promise of a private beach and it delivered all this and so much more. The current manager Nikki is a carefree & vivacious Irish woman who also teaches yoga... More

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39 reviews 39 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

The hotel is located about 20 minutes walking from Nungwi and it was good for us to relax far from the noise. The cottage we got didn’t have A/C only a fan, so be aware of this, since during December Zanzibar is really hot. Cottages are simple, nice and small, compared with hotels in other beaches from the same range.... More

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Buckinghamshire
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51 reviews 51 reviews
37 hotel reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

We stayed in the family room for 4 nights, it was a beautiful location with rustic furnishings. The beach is right on the doorstep, and we felt it was far nicer beach than the main touristy area of Nungwi- the hotel is around a 25minute walk to the main centre. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful especially after having... More

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Swansea
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

We stayed here during 4 weeks from mid October to mid November 2012. We were partly holidaying and partly working. We have travelled widely around the world for work and and pleasure, experiencing everything from Intercontinental look-alikes to flea-ridden hell-holes in S.America. This has to be one of the best places we ever stayed at. It is by no means... More

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Additional Information about Sazani Beach Hotel

Also Known As:
Sazani Beach Dive Centre
Sazani Beach Hotel Nungwi, Zanzibar
Address: po Box 4200, Nungwi, Tanzania
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Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Nungwi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in Nungwi
#3 Romantic Hotels in Nungwi
#8 On the Beach Hotels in Nungwi
Price range (per night): S$76 - 190
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Feel like a castaway at our 10 room beach lodge, a perfect paradise for beach lovers, kite surfers and divers. An oasis of calm just five minute taxi ride from Nungwi's busy strip of music bars and hotels. Our bungalows are designed in a traditional Swahilli style with coconut thatch roofs in a tropical garden setting, each with a sea view and sandy path down to our secluded pristine beach and the turquoise ocean. Stay with us and help us to develop our sustainability ethos to be an environmentally and socially responsible hotel. ... more   less 

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