THE ZANZIBARI HOTEL

THE NOBU VIEW

The stay

A small coastal Nungwi-area hotel above a coral shoreline, with tropical gardens, a pool and the Dhow Restaurant & Bar. Choose between garden rooms, ocean-oriented suites and distinctive individual accommodation. Room setting matters here.

The Zanzibari sits above the water on a low coral cliff in the Nungwi area, with tropical gardens and steps leading down towards the shore. The hotel’s 19-room scale gives it a more intimate feel than a large beach resort. A pool, spa and the Dhow Restaurant & Bar provide the central places to spend the day between time outdoors and an evening meal.

Accommodation has several distinct personalities. Frangipani and Minazi suites bring guests closer to the ocean outlook, while Garden View Rooms sit within the planting. The Love Shack is an especially individual option by the water, with an open, naturally ventilated design. Bustani is the family-oriented garden villa, set farther back from the shoreline.

Choose by setting as well as by the room name. A garden base, an upper-floor balcony and a room at the sea’s edge can deliver quite different stays, even within the same small property. The hotel is a useful consideration for couples and families who value character and a coastal outlook.