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Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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A coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a pier with a restaurant.
Rooftop bar, ocean views
View from room
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar, Nungwi
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Garden View Twin Room Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Z Hotel Sea View Twin Room

Z Hotel Sea View Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Z Hotel The Ocean Front Cottage

Z Hotel The Ocean Front Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Roof Top)

Z Hotel Rooftop Suite Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View

Z Hotel The Z Suite Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Z Hotel Garden View Triple Room Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Garden View Queen Room 1st Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel Garden View Twin Room 1st Floor

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z Hotel, Garden View Queen Room, Reduced View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z2 Hotel Double Room with Pool View 1st Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z2 Hotel Twin Room with Pool View 1st Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z2 Hotel Double Room with Pool View 2nd Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z2 Hotel Twin Room with Pool View 2nd Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z2 Hotel Double Room with Pool View 3rd Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Z2 Hotel, Rooftop Suite partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Z2 Hotel, Rooftop Suite Full Sea View | Terrace/patio

Z2 Hotel, Rooftop Suite Full Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

Z Hotel Garden View Queen Room Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Z Hotel Sea View Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nungwi

Beachfront retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nungwi Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium with a stay here. Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Sunrise Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 52 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace.

This 4-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2008
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Deposit is payable by credit card, Direct Pay Online, or by bank transfer and is due at the time of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
  • Resort fee (December 22 - January 06): USD 40 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Z Hotel Nungwi
Z Nungwi
The Z Hotel Zanzibar Nungwi
The Z Hotel Hotel
The Z Hotel Nungwi
The Z Hotel Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel to the airport?

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel is 41.3 mi (100-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 65 per vehicle.

How close is Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel offer free breakfast?

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel have a pool?

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like ocean views, al fresco dining, and happy hour.

Does Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, aromatherapy, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel to downtown Nungwi?

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Nungwi.

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 465 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Reginald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reason I gave this hotel an overall 3 stars is because of the all the begging people on this hotels beach area and walking through the property. The reason you go to Zanzibar is rest and relaxation. The begging people made that nearly impossible for me. They are annoying as hell!!!! The coconut guy makes it his business to annoy you until you give him something to leave you alone. I would not stay here again and definitely choose a hotel with a true private beach area to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at Z2. Beautiful room (penthouse suite!) Complimentary water everyday. Free WIFI which was very solid. The Marigold restaurant was excellent for Indian food and the breakfast was plentiful and enjoyable. The pool was lovely and often had it on our own. The Z hotel is a short walk from Z2 but always has plenty of sunbeds and two further restaurants. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great and the beach was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was always clean and comfortable. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, especially Aysher. Onsite restaurants, bar service and gym were all great. Front desk also arranged cabs to and from Stone Town and the airport (roughly 1-1/2 hour, $60 trip). A great spot for a beach/pool relaxing vacation. Hot water for showers was an issue, but perhaps common for the Zanzibar region?
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shanavia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful, food was amazing and staff were so attentive. Additionally, it was a perfect location and the beach was breathless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt rum
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shalini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall good location , busy beach
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great service, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful in the most amazing location. The hotel is clean , staff amazing great food and great pool area. Highly recommend Z Hotel also great spa recommend massage had to have two as they were so great and very affordable. Will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would highly recommend this hotel. We stayed at Z2 but frequently used the facilities at Z hotel as well. Staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Room was lovely and clean, food all round at all the restaurants was amazing! Best meals we had across our holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adib

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: Rooms are very clean and A/C keeps room very cool. Very good spot, close to most thing in town. Pools are really nice. Cons: Long stairs, no elevators. My “pool view balcony” overlooked an ugly rooftop of the restaurant. The restaurant staff was extremely slow, I had to get up and bring things myself after asking multiple times. Access to the beach requires walking out of the hotel and going into a long tight driveway where taxi drivers drove way too fast in and we had to squeeze ourselves between trees. The spa staff was pretty much just sitting around on the couch when we entered but they said they were too busy to take us. Although the security did a good job keeping loitering away from guests, it was very annoying sitting by or going to the beach. Shower is too small for the bathroom, needs to be either bigger or a door needs to be added, since every time we took a shower half of the bathroom floor got wet.
Z2 hotel pool. Nice, but I almost never seen anybody there, due to very little sun and far from beach
Z1 hotel pool
“Pool view” balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nolan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing and the food at the Chinammon was delicious; however, I can’t recommend this resort based on the horrible internet service, annoying beach boys trying to sell you stuff on the private beach, and the brief, intermittent power outages throughout the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VAIBHAVI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: gym facility, free breakfast, reasonable hotel restaurants and room service. House keeping is excellent, okay wifi, decent AC unit, the beach is beautiful, but VERY BUSY AND NOISY. Cons: the power went out maybe 5x a day, morning and night. The beach isn't private, so there will be A LOT of sellers walking up to you and unfortunately you will be harassed constantly. I made friends with one of the Masai beach boys, but that doesn't stop others from walking up to you every few minutes. The security does their best, but sometimes the beach boys even sneak into the hotel grounds at night.
View of the beach front
View of the beach from Cinnamon
View of the beach from Cinnamon
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and amenities. Please note Z and Z2 are separate. Z is the one with most of the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La chambre est propre. Le personnels sont conviviales est gentils . La restauration est top vous avez un tres bon chef
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel had absolutely everything I could ask for! My only comment would be to make the distinction between Z and Z2 a bit clearer so travelers know exactly what they’re booking. Otherwise, everything was perfect. The staff were outstanding—friendly, professional, and always eager to help. The private beach with access to the public beach offered the best of both worlds, and the on-site restaurants were amazing with delicious menus. Breakfast was convenient and definitely worth it, though you can also order from a menu if you’d like something different. The rooms were spacious, spotless, and beautifully maintained. The entire property is truly out of this world. 10/10 highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Winnie & Allen were super nice. The “bar man” was awesome and the cocktails were TOP TIER❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uzma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing. Room was very clean and tidy. Made our stay very memorable and we had an amazing time. We will defo visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish, Watford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, breakfast is great and the facilities like pool, gym etc are awesome The staff was very friendly and helpful … best hotel to stay in Zanzibar Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025