Ay Villas I, Nungwi
- Luxury
- Kitchen · Air conditioning · WiFi
- ~$381/night
One of two Ay Villas units, a whole home on the east side of Nungwi with a full kitchen, air-con and an outdoor shower. Best for a group that wants privacy over hotel service.
Where to Stay in Nungwi Beach
Nungwi is Zanzibar's northwest tip, where you can swim at any tide, and stays run from cheap fan-cooled guesthouses to adults-only beachfront villas and big all-inclusive resorts. Good for swimmers, divers, couples and anyone who wants a lively beach with real nightlife.
Private Balcony Garden Room, Nungwi
- Mid
- Air conditioning · WiFi · Workspace
- ~$76/night
A private room with a garden-view balcony and a workspace, air-con and beach access, about 1.5 km inland from the sea. At about US$76 a night it suits a couple who want quiet over a beachfront address.
Ay Villas II, Nungwi
- Luxury
- Kitchen · Air conditioning · WiFi
- ~$381/night
A whole luxury villa on Nungwi's quieter east side, with a full kitchen, air-con and a private backyard set up for barbecues. It rents self-catering, so there's no front desk or restaurant, and it sleeps a group comfortably. One of two Ay Villas units here.
Villa Plumeria, Nungwi
- Budget
- WiFi · Workspace · Garden
- ~$39/night
A cheap private room with its own small living room and garden, fan-cooled rather than air-conditioned, with beach access and self check-in. Bring the fan-not-air-con trade-off into your plans for the hot months.
Peaceful Garden Room, Nungwi
- Mid
- Air conditioning · WiFi · Workspace
- ~$76/night
A quiet private room in a fenced garden, with air-con, a workspace and a hammock, sitting roughly 1.5 km inland (it's actually closer to Kendwa beach than Nungwi). It has a private entrance and parking, but you'll walk or ride to the sea.
Sunzibar Home Limau
- Budget
- Kitchen · Air conditioning · WiFi
- ~$50/night
A whole budget home near Nungwi with a full kitchen, air-con and a ceiling fan, an in-unit washer and self check-in. It rents self-catering and takes longer stays, which makes it handy for anyone settling in for a week or more.
African Bungalows
- Luxury
- Restaurant · Bar · WiFi
- ~$238/night
It's priced as a luxury stay at about US$238 a night but runs intimate rather than resort-scale. Pets are allowed, which is unusual for the tier.
Zuzanu House
- Mid
- Pool · WiFi · Workspace
- ~$124/night
There's a pool, a desk for anyone working, and a kettle and fridge in the room, though no air-con is listed, so plan for fans in the heat. About US$124 a night, a short walk from the beach.
Badolina Bungalows Terrace Room, Nungwi
- Mid
- Air conditioning · WiFi · Breakfast
- ~$139/night
A mid-priced private room at the Badolina Bungalows, with air-con, breakfast included and its own private entrance. The room is named for the terrace that comes with it. This is one room rather than a whole place, at about US$139 a night with parking on site.
Studio by the Ocean, The Adventure Villa
- Budget
- Sea view · Kitchen · Air conditioning
- ~$53/night
A budget studio with real sea views, a kitchen and a workspace, air-con and breakfast included per the listing. It sits south of Nungwi toward Kendwa, so factor in the walk or a taxi to Nungwi's bars. It's a private studio, not a whole villa.
Safaya Luxury Villas
- Luxury
- Beachfront · Adults only · Pool
- ~$773/night
Beachfront villas at the top of Nungwi's price ladder, roughly US$773 a night, styled for couples: the listing markets it as adults-only, so confirm that policy if it matters to you.
Kai Zanzibar Hotel and Spa
- 4★ Luxury
- Pool · Spa · Restaurant
- ~$480/night
An adults-only four-star at the top of Nungwi's price range, about US$480 a night, built around a spa, a pool and a proper restaurant. No kids, and you pay for the polish.
Riu Palace Swahili
- 5★ Luxury
- Beachfront · All inclusive · Adults only
- ~$589/night
Riu's adults-only, all-inclusive five-star, beachfront with six restaurants, a spa and a gym, built for couples who want everything handled. It's a big, polished operation at about US$589 a night, not a quiet retreat.
Le Saint Tropez, Nungwi
- Luxury
- Pool · Sea view · Restaurant
- ~$431/night
Luxury rooms with private pools and sea views, plus a restaurant and room service, though the location sits south of Nungwi village toward Kendwa rather than in the thick of it. At about US$431 a night it's a splurge, and you'll want a taxi or transfer for the Nungwi nightlife.
Riu Palace Zanzibar
- 5★ Luxury
- All inclusive · Pool · Restaurant
- ~$605/night
Riu's big five-star all-inclusive, built for people who want the pool, the spa, the watersports and three meals a day handled without leaving the grounds. It's a resort machine, not a boutique hideaway, and at about US$605 a night it's priced to match.
Badolina Bungalows
- Mid
- Restaurant · Bar · WiFi
- ~$99/night
Garden bungalows a few minutes back from the beach, with air-con, a restaurant and a bar, and a price that stays reasonable for Nungwi at about US$99 a night. Pets are welcome, which is rare here.
Zanzicrown
- 3★ Mid
- WiFi · Family rooms · Airport shuttle
- ~$89/night
A three-star with family rooms, a garden and bikes to borrow, a few minutes back from the beach for about US$89 a night. There's no air-con listed, so it likely runs on fans, worth checking for the hot months.
Aluna Beach Apartments
- 4★ Mid
- Pool · Bar · Snorkelling
- ~$162/night
Self-catering apartments with a pool and a bar, plus snorkelling, diving and other water sports arranged on site, near Nungwi's east-side beach for about US$162 a night. No air-con is listed, so ask before the hot season.
Maisha Nungwi
- 4★ Mid
- Restaurant · Spa · WiFi
- ~$190/night
A small four-star boutique hotel set back from the water on Nungwi's quieter east side, with a spa, a garden and balconied rooms. It leans calm and grown-up rather than party, and you'll want a short walk or a lift to reach the main beach strip.
Makofi Guest House
- Mid
- Restaurant · WiFi · Family rooms
- ~$61/night
One of Nungwi's best-value beds, a friendly guest house a short walk from the beach with a restaurant, family rooms and dive and snorkel trips run from the desk. There's no air-con in the listing, so ask before you book if that matters.
Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel
- 4★ Luxury
- Adults only · Spa · Gym
- ~$294/night
An adults-only four-star on Nungwi's west coast, two linked properties sharing a spa, a gym and a grown-up, couples-first feel. Rooms have balconies and air-con, and the sunset side of the peninsula is the draw.
Rafiki Hotel Nungwi Beach
- Mid
- WiFi · Air conditioning · Spa
- ~$94/night
A mid-priced bed and breakfast on the busy northwest tip, close to Nungwi's dive shops and the water sports off the beach. It's a room-and-breakfast setup, so no full restaurant on site.
Crystal Beach Nungwi
- Mid
- Sea view · Restaurant · WiFi
- ~$138/night
A mid-priced hotel on Nungwi's east side with sea-view, balconied rooms, air-con and family rooms. It's a short walk to the busier beach and bars rather than in the thick of them, which suits anyone after a bit of quiet.
Turaco Nungwi Resort
- 4★ Luxury
- Beachfront · Restaurant · Spa
- ~$293/night
A four-star beachfront resort under Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, with two restaurants, a spa and a gym, right on the west-facing sand where Nungwi's sunsets land. It's polished and pricey at about US$293 a night.
Smile Boutique Beach Hotel
- 3★ Mid
- Beachfront · Restaurant · Adults only
- ~$85/night
A small adults-only boutique hotel that's genuinely on the sand, with a private stretch of beach, a restaurant and air-con rooms. At about US$85 a night, a real beachfront spot at this price is unusual. No children, and it's more intimate than resort-scale.
Ondo House
- Budget
- Restaurant · Hot tub · WiFi
- ~$56/night
A budget guesthouse near Nungwi village with a rare touch for the price, a hot tub, plus air-con and family rooms. It's set back from the beach and geared to travellers watching the budget rather than chasing a sea view.
My Blue Hotel Zanzibar
- 4★ Mid
- Beachfront · All inclusive · Restaurant
- ~$179/night
A four-star all-inclusive right on the sand at Nungwi, with a spa, evening entertainment and rooms that take families. It's the kind of place you settle into for a week and barely leave, food and drinks included.
Nungwi Beach Front
- 3★ Mid
- Beachfront · WiFi · Air conditioning
- ~$152/night
A three-star hotel named for its beachfront setting, with air-con, family rooms and room service, though there's no restaurant listed on site. Confirm exactly how close to the water your room sits before booking.
Kilimanjaro, Nungwi
- Mid
- Pool · Breakfast · WiFi
- ~$64/night
A small bed-and-breakfast with a pool, air-con and breakfast brought to your room, tucked on Nungwi's east side for about US$64 a night. It's simple and family-friendly rather than fancy, a short walk from the beach.
Lighthouse Guesthouse
- Budget
- Snorkelling · Diving · Family rooms
- ~$41/night
The cheapest bed in this group, a budget guesthouse at about US$41 a night with a tour desk that books diving, snorkelling and fishing trips. There's no air-con in the listing and it's a walk to the beach, so it's one for divers and budget travellers over comfort-seekers.
Magharibi House
- Budget
- WiFi · Snorkelling · Diving
- ~$29/night
A homestay at about US$29 a night, one of the cheapest ways to sleep near Nungwi, with a shared kitchen, a tour desk and diving and snorkelling trips easy to arrange. It's set back from the water and low on frills, so come for the price and the local welcome.
Mnarani Beach Cottages
- 4★ Mid
- Restaurant · Spa · WiFi
- ~$126/night
A four-star cottage resort on the north end of Nungwi, with a spa, air-con and family rooms, plus cooking classes and evening entertainment for the quieter hours.
BamBam Bungalows, Nungwi
- Mid
- Pool · Air conditioning · WiFi
- ~$84/night
Mid-priced bungalows around a pool, with air-con, kitchens in the units and room service if you'd rather not cook. At about US$84 a night it's a comfortable self-catering option for families or small groups.
Casa Umoja
- Mid
- WiFi · Family rooms · Airport shuttle
- ~$96/night
A mid-priced guesthouse built around a garden, with family rooms, balconies and airport transfers, a short walk from Nungwi village. There's no restaurant on site, so plan to eat out, but at about US$96 a night it's a comfortable, quiet base away from the beach crowds.
Carpe Diem, Nungwi
- Budget
- Restaurant · WiFi · Diving
- ~$54/night
A budget guesthouse with a social streak: shared kitchen, a small restaurant, and a calendar of pub crawls, movie nights and dive trips. Good value at about US$54 a night if you want company and cheap diving.
Boutique Ocean View, Nungwi
- Mid
- Pool · Sea view · Restaurant
- ~$132/night
A mid hotel with a private pool, a restaurant and family rooms, named for the ocean views from its rooms. Snorkelling and transfers can be arranged.
Utulivu Bungalow
- 3★ Budget
- Restaurant · WiFi · Room service
- ~$55/night
A three-star bungalow property with a restaurant, room service and family rooms, set back in a garden rather than on the beach.
Palm Tree Villa, Nungwi
- Budget
- WiFi · Kitchen · Family rooms
- ~$23/night
One of the cheapest rooms in Nungwi at about US$23 a night, a simple budget guesthouse with a kitchen, family rooms and a garden a short walk from the village. It's self-catering with no restaurant, so it suits travellers who want a base over service. Worth confirming the room and rate directly before you book.