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Nungwi House

2.0 star property
Travelers unwind in beautiful gardens or at the cafe near Nungwi Beach, where staff share local insights that transform an ordinary Zanzibar visit

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Nungwi House offers a peaceful retreat steps from Nungwi Beach. Enjoy tranquil gardens and a welcoming coffee shop to plan your day. Staff assist with tour arrangements and luggage storage. The airport shuttle ensures hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$1,244
NT$1,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, travel crib, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Travel crib
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Garden view

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Twin Room | Desk, travel crib, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Travel crib
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Garden view

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, travel crib, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Travel crib
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Garden view
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Nungwi House is in a rural area and near the beach. Mnarani Natural Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Mnemba Island is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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Nungwi, Nungwi, Zanzibar, 73107

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach
    Nungwi Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.
    Kendwa Beach
    5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point
    4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Makofi Pizza Bar
    8 min walk
  • The Corner
    7 min walk
  • Fish Market Local Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Sexy Fish
    8 min walk

About this property

Nungwi House

Guesthouse near Nungwi Beach
Located close to Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Kendwa Beach, Nungwi House provides an airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Nungwi House feature comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, travel cribs, and ceiling fans

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includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nungwi House Guesthouse
Nungwi House Zanzibar Island
Nungwi House Nungwi
Nungwi House Guesthouse
Nungwi House Guesthouse Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Is Nungwi House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nungwi House?

As of 2026/1/22, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nungwi House on 2026/1/23 start from NT$1,244, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Nungwi House?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nungwi House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Nungwi House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nungwi House located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nungwi Beach and Mnarani Natural Aquarium. Kendwa Beach is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Nungwi House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Nungwi House. The staff were really friendly and helpful and made a delicious breakfast. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Femina Sagina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor in my room, especially the sliding door. I also loved the dining set-up
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Quiet, clean, friendly staff, and just a few minutes walk from the beach. Dislikes: It's located next to a preschool, so six days out of the week, it is your alarm clock. If you are looking to be pampered, this place is not for you.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with a close walk to the beach and restaurants etc. Room was clean and great value for money. Staff were helpful, brought us a hairdryer when we needed it and breakfast was plentiful! A great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and breakfast!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff ,Hotel really good value for the price,Room big and clean. Nice breakfast.Would totally recommend if your looking for just a place to stay while you get out and about
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am happy that I stayed at Nungwi House. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I felt like friends. They helped me about anything. I would definitely recommend this place. It is very close to the beach and there are taxis right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anjum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi Connection was very poor.otherwise every thing was very good

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

You Get What You Pay For (don’t do it)

One of my worst hotel experiences. The air conditioning in the room did not work and there is no overnight staff to contact. It was 34 degrees. There is no bottled water in the rooms (you cannot drink the tap water). When an extra towel was requested (for the second person in the room - the room had 2 beds) the staff said none were available as they needed to do laundry. One was eventually provided and it was dirty. Stained with unidentified substance on certain parts. Staff at breakfast was friendly but there is no water available then either. They suggest you purchase at a local shop. The location is very (!) difficult to get to due to the lack of roads (there is a road but it is not paved and so full of crevasses it is very difficult for cars to access it. Would not recommend unless your only requirements for the evening are a flat surface to sleep on with walls around you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Diana

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

Localização, limpeza e custo benefício.

Quarto simples porém grande e muito limpo, localização e o ponto mais alto pois fica praticamente onde tem o centrinho com restaurantes e lojinhas, super seguro e muito próximo da praia. Só deixou a desejar um pouco no café da manhã que embora fosse bom todo dia era a mesma coisa, poderia ter alguma variação mas isso não nos impediria de retornar pois a localização e o custo benefício são perfeitos. Quem não está atrás de luxo e quer algo simples e bem localizado esse é o lugar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
enkelt ställe med rena rum som städas varje dag. bra service och god frukost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

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

Hébergement très propre et agréable

Hébergement très propre et confortable. Accueil très agréable et petit déjeuner très bien. Emplacement très bien et possibilité de stationner la voiture. Il manque juste des moustiquaires. Un peu bruyant le matin à cause de l'appel à la prière très tôt le matin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Borja

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

Perfecta relación calidad-precio

Desayuno muy bueno. Trato amable y buena limpieza. Excelente ubicación. Muy buena relación calidad-precio.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

claudie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soirée musicale dans un bar proche jusqu’à 2h et hôtes russes parlant fort dans le salon Le personnel est très disponible et serviable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Small and quaint

No air conditioning but you didn't need it. Small and quaint. Nice location and price. My only complaint is that I wish they started breakfast at 7am instead of 8am. They also could do a better job with their coffee too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tathiana

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

Muito bom

O hotel é super ótimo. Tudo bem confortável. Internet super ok. O ponto alto desse hotel é a equipe. Nunca conheci pessoas tão incríveis! Super recomendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amandine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, very cozy and comfortable. The whole staff is excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

fatiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super équipe au Nungwi House, aux petits soins...Tres bien situé, à quelques pas de la plage et restaurants. Situé en face d'une école qu'il est possibe de visiter.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel sympathique et attentionné. Très bon petit déjeuner. Bien situé à 2mn de la plage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Paola, Milano

Struttura collocata nel cuore di Nungwi, a pochi passi dalla spiaggia principale. Colazione ottima ed abbondante. Camera silenziosa.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, few minutes to the beach, good combination price and quality
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

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

lovely stay

very friendly people, nice garden, lovely breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Whistler, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, clean, nice. Great location, very close to the beach. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

raffaele

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

Luogo molto accogliente

Luogo accogliente con servizio di ottimo livello. Atmosfera familiare e personale sempre molto disponibile. Posizione comoda, a pochi passi dalla piazza principale del paese e a 300 metri dal mare. Raffaele, Irene e Diego
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camere pulite e molto spaziose. Il letto è ampio, l'arredamento è basico (ma del resto siamo in Africa). Personale più che disponibile e gentile, vi aiuterà per qualunque cosa. La colazione è abbondante e molto buona, anche se non varia nei giorni. E' situato proprio nella piazza centrale del villaggio, da cui partono anche i taxi. Nelle vicinanze ci sono anche dei ristoranti locali e dei negozi di alimentari (giusto se non ci si vuole far spolpare dagli hotel sulla spiaggia per mangiare). La spiaggia dista meno di 5 minuti a piedi e il costo rispetto alle altre strutture (più di lusso) è basso. Non essendo direttamente sulla spiaggia, si può anche evitare l'assalto costante e asfissiante dei beach boys spostandosi in luoghi un po' meno frequentati. Proprio nulla di negativo da segnalare.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019