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Zenobia Beach Resort

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats.
A beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar.
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Nungwi-North coast. Zanzibar TZ, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 73107
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zanzibar Horse Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair with a colorful cushion, and a bowl of fruit on the nightstand.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Room with Ocean View

A well-lit room with a wooden bed, a ladder, a painting on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

Queen Room with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin/Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with a view, and a small table with a lamp.

Twin/Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Suite Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a painting, and a view of the ocean.

King Suite Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Nungwi

On the beach.With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Nungwi Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Kendwa Beach. Also, Zanzibar Horse Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Baraka Natural Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zanzibar Horse Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Kendwa Rocks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Che Bar Zanzibar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Zenobia Beach Resort

3-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach
Zenobia Beach Resort offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Zenobia Beach Resort also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nungwi hotel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Zenobia Beach Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Zenobia Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Zenobia Beach Resort Hotel
Zenobia Beach Resort Nungwi
Zenobia Beach Resort Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zenobia Beach Resort to the airport?

Zenobia Beach Resort is 41.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zenobia Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zenobia Beach Resort.

How close is Zenobia Beach Resort to the beach?

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

Does Zenobia Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Zenobia Beach Resort offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Zenobia Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Zenobia Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Zenobia Beach Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Zenobia Beach Resort have a pool?

Zenobia Beach Resort does not have a pool.

Does Zenobia Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Zenobia Beach Resort is home to Terrace Nungwi, which features international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Zenobia Beach Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, massages, and body treatments.

How close is Zenobia Beach Resort to downtown Nungwi?

Zenobia Beach Resort is 0.5 mi away from Nungwi.

Zenobia Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was lovely, security was amazing. He outdid himself! Cleaning was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located at the heart of Nungwi, and on the beach front.
View from the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely friendly and useful. The shower and overall layout are a bit old. The AC was not working on the first night. I had to insist for it to be fixed. Although the AC blew air, it was not coolind down the room. Aside from that, the water is magnificent, the hotel provides direct access to the beautiful blue water of Zanzibar and the staff is extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and professional. Very clean room with comfortable beds. Many restaurants and bars close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an excellent place for people on low budget No bells and whistles but very comfortable and the staffs are very helpful polite courteous and friendly In short this place is very informal and it’s location is like you are on a paradise island
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at Zenobia Beach Resort. The service was excellent, and everyone was so kind and welcoming from the moment | arrived. The resort is right on the beach with a beautiful view, and the à la carte breakfast was a great start to each day. Glory, the hotel manager, was wonderful and made sure everything ran smoothly. I also want to mention Ali, our tour guide, was friendly and made my experience even better. My only complaint is it had bad water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is situated in the heart of Nungwe beach so everything is walkable and convenient. Our room on the 2nd floor had an amazing view of the beautiful blue Indian ocean which I could never get tired of! The staff was kind and accommodating, and the restaurant had the best food! The rooms are a little outdated but everything was well maintained. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A birthday well spent , as a female solo traveler all the way from the Caribbean i couldnt ask for anything better. Staff and owner went out of their way to make me feel special. Veronica youre amazing keep up the good job . Xoxo kisses
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Breakfast needs improvement

The hotel is in a good area and the rooms are comfortable and clean. There is a lot of improvement that could be done, most especially the breakfast buffet. That’s terrible
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Place, staff try their best.

Overrall a good stay, the breakfast is not much to choose from, and is not the reason to pick this hotel. We upgraded to seaview room, witch was very nice with the terrasse right over the sea. they say all romm is sea view witch is correct in a way, as you can see the sea, but the lower cost rooms is having the sundeck to view over before you see the sea. but not a bad choice. i would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
location was good, breakfast was terrible. the room IS BEAR BONES A BED AND A BATHROOM. NO TELEVISION. NO PHONE TO CALL THE FRONT DESK. THERE IS IRONING BOARD IN THE ROOM.OR IRON .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite friendly staff and great food (as most places), this very outdated hotel is very much not recommended. Here’s why: The hotel states that it is “on the beach.” That is true only 50% of the time as the strong tides completely covers the beach at high tide. There is a very small, sand-covered patio-like area, but no beach at all at high tide; only a poor ladder and some steps leading directly into the ocean. Nearby beaches are either private or, if public, full of lots of people constantly asking you to buy various items or services. Two bars on either side of the hotel and sunset cruise boats all blast very, very loud pop/rock music over the entire area from around 3 to 8 pm. The room had one single thin sheet for a cover, no comforter. When we asked for a blanket, we got one very thin bed spread-like item, still not much given the fact that you have to have the a/c on at least a little for the heat. The safe in the room was an unfastened plastic box that weighed probably 1 or 2 kilos. Any thief could simply have lifted it out. The bathroom had only one very dim light bulb. Upon arrival after a very long, hot travel day, we were told, at 2:35 p.m. that check-in is at 3pm; no exceptions. This despite the room obviously being ready. Meaningless and inconsiderate! The hotel is very dated in all aspects. Avoid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

The view and location is great, this is also the best part. The rooms are worn and our bathroom was humid and smelly all the time, even for African standard. Bed was not so comfortable. However it was clean and cleaned every day. No mosquito spray or preparation in the evening. We did not get laundry service even after asking many times. We ran out of toilet paper and it was not replaced by cleaning service. They also make you wear a silly resort bracelet for no reason. The breakfast is good and also the restaurant. The hotel has it's own diesel generator which comes in handy during all the frequent power outs. AC was good. I would also recommend the hotel to clean up the hotel road leading to the main gate. It is full of waste and does not give a good impression. All things considered we still liked it but there is some work some work to be done.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura accogliente di fronte a un mare meraviglioso e difficile da descrivere solo a parole …. Stanza confortevole con tutti i servizi necessari Lo staff é il punto di forza del Zenobia, sempre sorridenti e pronti ad esaurire qualche richiesta….tutti perfetti da Gloria, Ivan, Ali, hasam, Alexis, il custode masai della notte, ecc ecc…..Grazie mille, lo consiglio vivamente…..
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Personal war sehr bemüht und hat sich sehr gekümmert, um die Wünsche zu erfüllen. Die Nähe zum Meer ist großartig. Geht nicht besser. Wir hatten Halbpension und waren mit dem Abendessen sehr zufrieden. Gute Qualität und sehr nett zubereitet. Zum Frühstück fehlte mir persönlich Käse und Konfitüre
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gut in der Stadt und gleichzeitig am Meer gelegen.

Sehr nett,vdirektvam Meer gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Abbiamo soggiornato allo Zenobia per 3 notti con solo colazione inclusa, in quanto in zona ci sono tanti posti dove mangiare e a noi piace provare diverse cucine. Eccellente la cordialità del personale e la bella terrazza dove fare colazione/pranzo/cena con una vista bellissima, specialmente al tramonto. Accesso diretto in acqua comodo con una scalinata dell’hotel e lettini presenti nella terrazza (non in spiaggia poiché la zona è soggetta a maree). Cibo buono, nulla da dire, poca scelta per la colazione, ma giudizio comunque positivo. Note negative: le camere sono vecchie, ma fanno il loro dovere, wi-fi abbastanza lento Posizione ottima, in quanto appena usciti dall’hotel ci si trova al centro della vita di nungwi, super sicura anche di sera.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

ca ne vaut pas le prix vous payez l emplacement

accueil anthipatique qui m a donné envi de partir mais pas remboursable.salle de bain et mobilier externe délabré matelas très vieux et sale mais confortable.attention pas de rideau occultant si vous ne les fermez pas la nuit on voit tout ce qui se passe dans votre chambre.pas de service en chambre.5% de frais pat cb et prix en usd qui ne sont pas les mêmes en schilling d une jour à l autre.il faut constamment réclamer pour avoir sa bouteille d eau ou le wifi.sans parler des coupures de courant et internet.le petit déjeuner bien qu il soit très varié n est pas bon sans parler des corbeaux qui rodent pour piquer dans votre assiette.seul point positif la vue incroyable et l emplacement .à peine sur la plage vous vous faites constamment alpaguer par tout le petit monde qui attend sous le porche de l hôtel zéro tranquilité.certaines personnes étaient heureuses mais pas nous pour moins chèr nous avons eu de meilleurs hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

ca ne vaut pas le prix

on paie clairement l emplacement la salle de bain et mobiliers exterieurs sont vétustes.le petit déjeuner est varié mais pas bon de plus la propreté au pztit déjeuner laisse à désirer.il n y a pas de rideau occultant le soir si vous ne les fermer pas tout le monde en passant voit ce qu il se passe dans votre chambre.certaines personnes sont adorables mais d autres vraiment pas sympa la réception il faut toujours tout réclamer code wifi eau coupure trop souvent .on ne peut pas manger dans sa chambre .bref peut être pas le pire mais pour le prix peuvent mieux faire!et je ne parle pas des prix 5% si paiement cb et prix en usd mais en schilling ce n est jamais le même prix une boisson payée 10 000 schilling et 2 jours après 12000 .on est toujours alpaguer par les vendeurs qui attendent en dessous de l hôtel zero répit
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fizemos uma viagem longa, ficamos em diversos hoteis, mas nada se compara a energia do pessoal que trabalha nesse hotel. Fui embora com a vontade imensa de ficar. Fizemos todos os passeios pelo hotel, inclusive tivemos que montar dois passeios personalizados para poder atender aos nossos horários. Eles ficavam até tarde da noite de prontidão no hotel para qualquer passeio que precisasse. Todos são muito simpáticos. O hotel fica perto de várias coisas em Nungwi, que facilitam tanto as compras quanto ir para as praias, restaurantes e bares. Com certeza, se eu voltar ficarei lá de novo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fin

Rigtig fint ophold. Der var nogle problemer med toilettet på værelset, de forsøgte at fikse det, men det lykkedes desværre aldrig. Også en lidt træls oplevelse, at hotellet lukkede gadesælgere ind, så man ikke kunne være i fred. Da vi ankom til hotellet opkrævede de det fulde beløb for opholdet på trods af, at vi allerede havde betalt. De troede ikke på os, og vi var nødt til at vente et godt stykke tid inden de fandt ud af, at vi talte sandt
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget Unterkunft zu einem Luxus Preis

Ich würde diese Unterkunft eher als ein Budgethotel bezeichnen, jedoch haben wir mit 140$ pro Nacht eher eine luxus Unterkunft erwartet.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekt läge och man känner sig säker här! Finaste vattnet ifall man jämför med hotellen som är bredvid när det är lågt/högt tidvatten. Frukosten kan förbättras, för få alternativ.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un hôtel super, le personnel est super accueillant, et très très sympathique je recommande vivement cet hôtel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
bon emplacement, personnel très agréable et disponible. les chambres sont un peu vétustes et le service restauration pas top
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022