Unwind at Zenobia Beach Resort, nestled near Nungwi Beach. Enjoy continental breakfast, unwind with a massage or body scrub at the spa, and indulge in international cuisine at Terrace Nungwi restaurant.
Located in Nungwi, Zenobia Beach Resort is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
Nungwi-North coast. Zanzibar TZ, Nungwi, Unguja North Region, 73107
What's nearby
Nungwi Beach
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Kendwa Beach
7 min drive - 3.4 km
Muyuni Beach
41 min drive - 24.9 km
Kiwengwa Beach
54 min drive - 34.2 km
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
95 min drive
Restaurants
Tam Tam Restaurant
3 min walk
M&J Cafe
2 min walk
The Corner
6 min walk
Bobo Beach
4 min walk
Sarmayna Restaurant
8 min walk
About this property
Zenobia Beach Resort
Hotel near Nungwi Beach
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Zenobia Beach Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Terrace Nungwi, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Coffee/tea in reception, massage treatment rooms and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Zenobia Beach Resort have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Terrace Nungwi
Things to do
Full-service spa
Family friendly
In-room cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
On the beach
Terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Massage
Spa open daily
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
More
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
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
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Zenobia Beach Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Zenobia Beach Resort?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Zenobia Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Zenobia Beach Resort?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Zenobia Beach Resort located?
Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
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Reviews
Zenobia Beach Resort Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
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
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
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
Rushell
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Nonkululeko
18 Jul 2024
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
Nonkululeko
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Geir Arne
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Geir Arne
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jacqueline
18 Jul 2024
Disliked: Amenities
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 .
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.
Tom
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aline
21 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was lovely, security was amazing. He outdid himself!
Cleaning was great
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.
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…..
Alejandro Gabriel
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holger
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Gut in der Stadt und gleichzeitig am Meer gelegen.
Sehr nett,vdirektvam Meer gelegen.
Tobias
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Matteo
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
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.
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
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
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.
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
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