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Smiles Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Nungwi Natural Aquarium

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Smiles Beach Hotel offers a private beach and peaceful garden for true relaxation. Guests can book spa treatments, lounge by the pool on comfy sun beds, or watch their kids enjoy the playground. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
North Coast of Zanzibar, Nungwi, 1111

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 52 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mangi's Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Smiles Beach Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Nungwi Beach
Located close to Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium, Smiles Beach Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. A playground, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach umbrellas, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, beach towels, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Smiles Beach Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per room (one-way)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Smiles Beach Hotel Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi
Smiles Beach Nungwi
Smiles Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Zanzibar/Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Does Smiles Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Smiles Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smiles Beach Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Smiles Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Smiles Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per room applies.

Where is Smiles Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is just steps from Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Kendwa Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Smiles Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 282 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smiles was lovely. Comfortable rooms, ok breakfast, very nice dinners. Always fishing boats to watch when the tide is in. Great swimming beach when the tide was coming and going. I would recommend this small non alcoholic Beach Hotel. Lots of shopping and restaurants just outside their gate. Security was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and clean! Quite and good beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and with friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abinet Assefa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was attentive, friendly and polite , love the cleanliness of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie Babette Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tosin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Also enjoy the idea of a bicycle for anyone to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and owner were so incredibly nice and extremely helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matias

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

Perfect Location

The place had the perfect location and the staff was super friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Love the beach front with lounge chairs. All staff were so excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD SAJJAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great & friendly staff. Always on hand to meet every need and beyond. Paradise location, would defo book again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I stayed for 4 days and we loved! We had a great time. All the staff were ao nice, respectful and kind. From Mohamed who made our check-in to all the other staff, cleaners, kitchen… thank you so much! The location was very convenient, walking distances to many restaurants, in front of the beach with an incredible view and facilities. I would highly recommend it and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Our stay at Smiles was one that I would recommend to anyone. Staff food everything was fantastic. One complaint but very minor I would have loved good coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at your quaint hotel very much. Walking along the beach was easy. Your restaurant was good and the included breakfast was generous with eggs made on the spot. The pool was wonderful ! We wish there was more light available in the room and the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly. They spent between 45 minutes to 1 hour cleaning our room each day. They would fold our clothes in the wardrobe, line up our shoes and toiletries. I have never experienced cleaning to such depth 10/10. Pool was lovely and it was safe and quiet. Staff genuinely could not do enough. If you are half board food is a set menu for dinner. Only criticism would be sometimes the water would go off for a short period of time. There were the odd power cuts for a few seconds at a time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities. Good location. Don't use their taxi driver Mr Fantastic or whatever his name is, to go to Stone Town as he charged me more than originally quoted at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thyago

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

Very good

Amazing! The only negative point is that alcohol is not sold in the bar and restaurant, but we already knew the information
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajat K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beach property.Evertything went perfect. Breakfast was excellent. There is a person named "Fantastic" who was always there to help you out if need be _'Hakuna Ma ta ta"
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect, but the breakfast and coffee is terrible
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Great location but lots of noise early in the mornings from somone shouting/talking very loud nearby. A note for some that alcohol is not sold or allowed anywhere on the premises
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sikander Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness
Dinner staff were great. Management didnt allow flexibility . Otherwise stay was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very neat and nice with a big bed . Breakfast was not good . Cleaning service was good . area around the pool could be improved .

10/10 Excellent

Sisser

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

Great value for money!

Fantastic 3 star hotel in Nungwi! Great location in a quiet part of Nungwi. Private beach area with no salesmen. BEAUTIFUL outdoor area! Very kind employees from Reception to Spa, cleaning and Restaurant. Rooms are spacious with sufficient room for 3 big single/queen beds and luggage without it feeling crammed. Simple interior but we were only in the room for sleeping and it had good nets thst was prepared each night. Did not see one single mosquito inside. Bedsheets clean but with a few permanent stains. No issue for us as felt clean. No noticed electrical fall-outs - I think they have a generator. Only awareness point is that the door lock is very simple: from outside you lock with a small padlock (but there is a safe in the room). From inside there is a simple slide lock (toilet door style) that barely locked in our room - a simple push would have opened the door. Given guard on the premises I felt safe with just a suitcase in front of the door but preferably the lock had been a bit more solid. Does not change the conclusion: AWESOME hotel. Hope to return another time.
View from the beach towards the hotel. 5 small houses.
View from a sunbed
Nice pool with sunbeds, shade and even electricity for charging phones!
View from a sunbed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Love our stay in the perfect location.

I had an amazing time at Smiles Beach Hotel. The staff was very attentive. The bed is HUGE. And every night around 7pm, they come in and set up the mosquito net. Many choices for breakfast and the location is superb. If you're driving, there's free parking and a bit or dirt road to get there. The only comment I have is how they use a key lock on the outside. I feel it may be a hazard...especially if someone wanted to lock you in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Ok but too quiet for me

The resort itself was very nice. However the rooms were a bit unmodern, very bad lightning in bathroom, but comfy bed. Super friendly staff. But way too quiet for us, no music by pool. Food was ok, we didn’t have all inclusive. Still gives you a very authentic experience from their old school stove & grill station. Happy overall but I prefer a bit more modern and energetic place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023