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The Zanzibari

Nungwi Road, Nungwi 10437, Tanzania
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The Zanzibari
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MK/UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The Zanzibari! What to say about The Zanzibari? I stayed here to 'recover' from a fabulous safari in Tanzania organised by VJV and it was their company who had booked me in. Let's start with the good points - the setting is stunning, fronting a (small) silver beach and overlooking the sea. The food is excellent - lots of choice... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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53 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This is a cute and friendly lodge on the northeast coast. Some of the unique features are 3 small soaking pools built in the rock near the beach (in addition to the swimming pool), and 2 suites with private plunge pools. There are 8 standard rooms for 2 people max (4 garden view and 4 sea view), and 2 luxury... More

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Tampa, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

The manager, Paul, personally answered all of my emails prior to our visit in February. The property is beautiful and the food was "to die for!" The Zanzibari also handled pick up from the ferry landing, a tour of Stone Town and transport to the airport upon leaving. The only downfall was having only 1 day/night to spend on this... More

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Accra, Ghana
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Paul the manager and the rest of the staff care so very friendly and helpful, also very attentive and always available, and happy to help make anything you want happen. The location is very quiet but this is a great advantage. for a more vibrant feel and waterfront bars you only have a short taxi ride to the nearest village... More

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Zanzibari_Tanzania, General Manager at The Zanzibari, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you for that gracious review, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at the hotel and as always the staff did me proud. Thank you again it would be great to see you back here one day. More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

He had a very pleasant stay in November 2012 as a couple. The hotel has a very good view on an amazing beach. The staff is very nice, discrete, warm and helpful. The restaurant was the very great surprise of the whole: the cuisine is absolutely divine!!

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Nairobi, Kenya
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

First of all an amazing setting added with fantastic service and food. Such lovely, helpful staff which made it feel like a home away from home...it felt very private and personal as it's quite a small hotel. I had a great massage overlooking the ocean! It was our honeymoon and the staff surprised us with a candlelit dinner and a... More

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Horsham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

After 2 wonderful weeks on safari travelling with Jules Vernes on their 'Secret Tanzania' programme this hotel was just the place to totally relax and unwind. The staff were very friendly and the food was fantastic. We had the large pool to ourselves 95% of the time and because the sun beds, hammocks, rock pools were widely spread around the... More

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Tianjin, China
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80 hotel reviews
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326 helpful votes 326 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

This hotel is for relaxation and rest after your treks through the Tanzanian mainland. The hotel grounds are situated at the North side of the Zanzibar island and about a 10 minute walk from the Nungwi. This layout of the hotel is widely spread for privacy and for the feeling you are the only guests. The grounds are well maintained... More

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Maryland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

My husband and I stayed here for six days after our safari. We loved everything about it except there was no beach. Because it is small, we felt like we had the pool to ourselves regardless. The staff could not have been better and the food was superb. While I was there I suffered a serious bout of dehydration and... More

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Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Spent a few days here after climbing Mount Kili and going on safari. It was the perfect place to wind down and relax. The service was excellent as was the food. Our frangipani (?) was very nice with our own private little pool and little beach. There is no actual sand beach ( coral flats) at this resort but access... More

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Also Known As:
The Zanzibari Hotel
The Zanzibari Hotel Nungwi
The Zanzibari Zanzibar/Nungwi
Address: Nungwi Road, Nungwi 10437, Tanzania
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Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Nungwi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#7 Family Hotels in Nungwi
#10 Romantic Hotels in Nungwi
Price range (per night): 229 AUD - 436 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Zanzibari is located in Nungwi on the northeastern tip of Zanzibar. Set above the beach on a low coral cliff with easy access to the sea you are offered privacy, peace and tranquility while taking in the stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The hotel has many high quality facilities, including our infinity pool, spa and famous Dhow Restaurant. ... more   less 
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