Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel with spa services

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Nungwi Peninsular, North Region, Nungwi
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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Separate dining area
Garden
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About the area

Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkelling and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel with spa services
When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers.
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Check out before 11 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 168000.00 per vehicle (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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 168000.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nungwi Sunrise Point and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Generally good. Wifi was very weak and slow!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Zanzibar Beach

Stunning beaches that are romantic and peaceful. Beautiful rooms that are very comfortable--bordering on luxurious. Amazing amenities. You can book any activity you like on site. Small gift shop but the prices are comparable to Stone Town. Excellent service for drinks and food from pool or beach and amazing dinner service. The chef even prepared the dorado my husband caught for us to enjoy! A 5/5 except the staff don't communicate amongst themselves very well and breakfast service, particularly egg preparation, is painfully slow. Overall fabulous. An Indian Ocean holiday with with the beaches and amenities of Mauritius at a fraction of the price.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed one night at the hotel, and I got food poisoning after eating their lunch "chicken chappati wrap". I threw up all night, and the next day when we let the manager on duty know her response was that "she was sorry, but I must have gotten the bug from somewhere else since no one else had complained". I was completely fine before I ate that meal, and my husband who also had a bite felt sick (not as much as me since he consumed much less than me). It is a 5 star restaurant, I shouldn't have to worry about their food quality & it completely ruined my stay. It's been 3 days, and I am still not feeling completely fine yet.

10/10 Excellent

jill, nz

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

Fantastic- couldn't be better

We had a beachfront room - it was gorgeous . The extra touches were appreciated in the room, the service was excellent, friendly and we were made to feel at home- except better!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Väldigt fint hotell!

Bra hotell med fina rum och mycket bra mat. Mycket dyrare än restaurangerna i Kendwa men man betalar för kvalitet. Maten var fantastisk. Wi-Fi fungerade bra och hotellet hade även egen dator. Spelområde med biljard, pingis och fotbollsspel. Servicen var utmärkt.

8/10 Good

Mofe, London

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

Very relaxing stay

The hotel is lovely and very relaxing and it's right next to the beach which has the most amazing aquamarine colour. For a hotel that's been there for around 20 years, it is very well kept and preserved, however they do need to move with the times and this can start by making sure the housekeeping staff are provided with trolleys so they don't have to carry baskets of dirty laundry on their heads in the baking heat and then make sure all pathways in the hotel are made wheel-friendly. Considering the big size of hotel grounds and the fact that they clean at least twice a day, it really is needed! Aside from that, staff are very lovely, obliging and happy (although sometimes their happy cheer seems forced - by management perhaps) and the location is excellent!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful hotel, had a great and chilled time at the hotel. A bit pricey for dinner everynight....5 dollars for a tub of pringles.

10/10 Excellent

Pia

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

Superfint hotell

3 fantastiska dagar med underbar utsikt! Åker gärna tillbaka!

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Toronto

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

Best service ever

Hotel was great and the service was awesome. We left early and they even packed breakfast for us to go. Thanks rats nungwi!

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Greenville, SC

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

Magical setting - perfect for relaxing & unwinding

Like many people we ended our 9 day safari in Tanzania with 4 days at the Ras Nungwi Beach Resort. The bumpy road from the main road to the hotel had me concerned, but those concerns quickly vanished when we walked into the beautiful lobby area & could see the amazing turquoise waters of the Indian ocean from every angle. We stayed in an ocean front deluxe room - picture perfect with a small front porch directly facing the ocean. The room was immaculate and seemed like it had recently been renovated. The staff was very friendly - in particular, James in the restaurant who had an infectious laugh & Cornell who took care of us at the hotel's beach area. We didn't partake in any of the watersports activities since we just wanted to sit around and do nothing - but, there was plenty to choose from had I wanted to participate. Would highly recommend this hotel to anybody looking for a beach hotel in Nungwi that is away from the crowds. It felt like we were in our own little slice of paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Brooklyn

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

BEAUTIFUL beach resort and amazing room!

We stayed at Ras Nungwi in the Ocean Suite and it was absolutely amazing! The room has a private plunge pool and a private beach section. The hotel was extremely well maintained with amazing views. The one issue we had was that the hot water was broken in the Ocean Suite (it was working in all the other rooms at the hotel though); so after 2 hours of them trying to fix it we eventually were given a key to another room to take a shower there. That was not a huge deal- but would have been nice if management sent us a free pina colada or something to compensate for the inconvenience. Very nice restaurant with fresh and tasty food. Lots of activities at the resort as well. But honestly the room was so nice- we just stayed there the whole time. HIGHLY recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Sweden

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

High quality relaxation

We had a very relaxing and great time at Ras Nungwi. This is the perfect place for a couple that want to relax and enjoy a high standard hotel next to a beautiful beach! The hotel has very high standard and no complaints can be made on cleanliness and quality. The location is rather rural so don't expect to walk to restaurants/shops. Taxi service is available for a small amount and will take you to the more lively parts of Nungwi. The perfect combination of relax and fun!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A 5 Star Property

The only draw back is the beach isn't as nice as other properties. During high tide there is no beach. I went to see about snorkeling 3 times and was told by staff and management that they couldn't not help me due to my schedule. I understand they want to sell the business themselves, but never leave the customer disappointed, At this point I wondered next door property to see if they offered snorkeling ,which the did everyday even cheaper. The prices of everything is also 5 star prices for example $4.50 us per beer next door $2.50. Would I stay here again, yes. Very clean, great food,

8/10 Good

Vladimir

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

Nice isolated hotel

The hotel was generally really good. Only downside is not so great beach to which hotel has access to.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wunderschönes Hotel direkt am Strand

Die Anlage ist klein (ca 30 Zimmer/Bungalows), liebevoll eingerichtet in privater Atmosphäre direkt am Strand gelegen. Das Essen im Restaurant ist super - es gibt täglich frischen Fisch. In der näheren Umgebung gibt es nicht viel zu sehen, so dass man entweder ein (relativ teures) Taxi mieten muss oder sich ein paar Tage im Hotel einigelt. Neben Spa und Swimmingpool gibt es einige Bücher zum Ausleihen und Billardtisch etc. zur Freizeitgestaltung. Sehr empfehlenswert.

8/10 Good

David, Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Tranquil relaxation but the experience needs work

Here's the thing. Ras Nungwi is a great place to relax with private accommodations, as well as a great ocean view. There is also no locals on the beachfront that will bother you (most treat you as a walking wallet in Zanzibar). However, the beach itself is not as nice as the beaches in the main part of Nungwi (closer to the Z Hotel). The sand is not as rich and soft, and the water has quite a bit of coral. The downside though is the locals that will hassle you non-stop in the nicer beaches. So overall, a bit of a toss-up that will depend on the traveller. Pros: - Decent accommodations that are private and secluded. - Extremely friendly staff. One of the bar managers taught us the East African game of bao! - Mgmt addressed certain concerns we had and upgraded our accommodations, which we greatly appreciated. - Decent food and reasonable prices. Drinks however, were not reasonably priced. Cons: - The airport transfer cost of US$80 (one-way) is egregious. I was able to arrange my own transfer with a local taxi to Stone Town for US$20. It is absolutely laughable that the hotel collects US$160 round-trip for an airport transfer, when you compare this to local prices - What is also a joke is the USD to Tanzanian shilling exchange rate. Basically 20% worse than even an exchange in a tourist trap - The walk to the main part of town takes more than the 15 minutes advertised. Closer to 45 minutes along the beach - No Wi-Fi in the rooms (only in the common area) - No TVs in the rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Nairobi

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

Great holiday location

Amazing stay. Beautiful hotel, right on the beach. Staff very friendly. Great service.

10/10 Excellent

Regula, Interlaken

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

Gepflegte Anlage mit hervorragendem Service

Ras Nungwi Beach liegt an traumhafter Lage direkt am Strand. Hotel und Garten sind sehr gepflegt und alle Mitarbeiter sind professionell und sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es fehlt an nichts!

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Schweiz

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

Traumhaftes Strand-Hotel für Enspannung

Das Ras Nungwi ist eines der schönsten Hotels, die ich während meinem Aufenthalt in Sansibar gesehen habe, speziell des Strandes wegen. Selbst bei Ebbe kann man gut im Meer baden und die Farbe ist jeden Tag Türkis. Das Hotel liegt sehr ruhig und eignet sich perfekt zur Erholung. Mit dem Taxi ist man aber in 7 Minuten im kleinen Dorf Nungwi, in dem Tauchschulen, Kitesurf-Schulen und Restaurants erreichbar sind. Das Personal ist ausserordentlich zuvorkommend, freundlich und aufgestellt - ich war extrem positiv überrascht. Ich würde das Ras Nungwi jederzeit wieder besuchen und kann es sehr weiterempfehlen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket trevligt och avkopplande hotell, med väldigt service inriktad personal. Det vi i sällskapet tyckte var minus var maten. Den var god absolut, men för det priset man betalar så kan det vara mer på tallriken och bättre kombinerat. Det vi även reagerade på var att det ibland kan vara svårt att få svar, då alla inte får svara på vissa frågor. Då måste de vända sig till närmsta chef och det kan vara frustrerande om det bara är en enkel fråga om t ex late checkout.

10/10 Excellent

Hossam, D

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

Very nice hotel , peacful & relaxing

Very nice hotel , low number of rooms compared with the size make it very comfortable and peaceful

10/10 Excellent

Daria, Bay Area, CA

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

Beautiful with a personal touch

Beautiful beach hotel/resort. Lovely and attentive staff. Very comfortable rooms and bathrooms. The staff takes an interest in arranging cultural tours, boat trips, and excursions. They offer bikes for local sightseeing and have games on site like tennis, darts, pool, etc. Very good food.

8/10 Good

Diwyesh, Dar es Salaam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Zanzibar beach holiday.

It was good. However, the waves were too strong for a swim in the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Aysegul, Istanbul

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

Beautiful hotel with most amazing views and beach

I had 4 wonderful nights at this beautiful hotel. Here is what I enjoyed most: - Beautiful location with lush gardens and just amazing views - Cottages are beautiful and in very lovely setting. - Very quite and peaceful hotel to truly enjoy and have relaxing and peaceful time. - Service is impeccable and very friendly. - Hotel grounds are very beautiful and well maintained. Here are things that could help improve the experience there: - Big draw back was no wifi in rooms (cottages)- only in bar/restaurant area - Bathroom was small in cottages- though if you stay at garden view rooms which are in the back and don't have ocean view those apparently have bigger room and bathroom. - Not much variety for breakfast - however dinners were great.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Destin, Fl

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

Honeymoon perfection

I could not imagine a better place to honeymoon. So beautiful. So authentic, built into the environment. Their hammocks on the water are the most peaceful place I have ever relaxed. Staff is great. Food is 5 star!!!!! Could not recommend more highly!