Zenobia Beach Resort

Property class: 3
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Nungwi Beach

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Zenobia Beach Resort puts you within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body scrubs or body treatments, and international cuisine is served at Terrace Nungwi, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Locker space

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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 Single Beds

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About the area

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Nungwi-North coast. Zanzibar TZ, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 73107

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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

  • Zenobia Beach Resort puts you within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body scrubs or body treatments, and international cuisine is served at Terrace Nungwi, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 5 per cent 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Terrace Nungwi – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Zenobia Beach Resort?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Zenobia Beach Resort?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Zenobia Beach Resort.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zenobia Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Zenobia Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, horse riding and snorkelling. Zenobia Beach Resort also has a spa.

Are there restaurants at or near Zenobia Beach Resort?

Yes, Terrace Nungwi offers beachfront dining, international cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around Zenobia Beach Resort like?

Zenobia Beach Resort is on Nungwi Beach, a short 4-minute walk from Zanzibar Horse Club and 19 minutes' walk from Baraka Natural Aquarium.

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Reviews

Zenobia Beach Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served good quality food with a nice selection for breakfast and dinner. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was good, varied, and offered a stunning view from the terrace. (6 reviews)
  • The resort is right on the beach with a beautiful view and a great location for accessing nearby beaches, bars, and restaurants. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Conveniently located at the heart of Nungwi, and on the beach front.
View from the restaurant
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4/10 Fair

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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
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4/10 Fair

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 .
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was lovely, security was amazing. He outdid himself! Cleaning was great
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and professional. Very clean room with comfortable beds. Many restaurants and bars close by.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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…..
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Gut in der Stadt und gleichzeitig am Meer gelegen.

Sehr nett,vdirektvam Meer gelegen.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

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
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4/10 Fair

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Un hôtel super, le personnel est super accueillant, et très très sympathique je recommande vivement cet hôtel
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6/10 Good

bon emplacement, personnel très agréable et disponible. les chambres sont un peu vétustes et le service restauration pas top