The Z Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 restaurants, lunch served
Staircase
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar, Nungwi
  • Nungwi Beach
    1 min walk
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    14 min walk
  • Spice-Sea Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • The Corner
    1 min walk

Room options

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Garden View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Oceanfront Cottage

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite (Roof Top)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Double Room, Sea View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Garden View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1291 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Beachfront retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Natural Aquarium. Kendwa Beach and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 1 min walk
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 14 min walk
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 9 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Z Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Nungwi Beach
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Z Hotel like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace.

This 4-star Nungwi hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2008
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
The Z Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by credit card, Direct Pay Online, or by bank transfer and is due at the time of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
  • Resort fee (December 22 - January 06): USD 40 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Z Hotel Nungwi
Z Nungwi
The Z Hotel Zanzibar Nungwi
The Z Hotel Hotel
The Z Hotel Nungwi
The Z Hotel Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Z Hotel to the airport?

The Z Hotel is 41.8 mi (96-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Z Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Z Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 65 per vehicle.

How close is The Z Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Z Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Z Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Z Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Z Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Z Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Z Hotel have a pool?

The Z Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Z Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like ocean views, al fresco dining, and happy hour.

Does The Z Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is The Z Hotel to downtown Nungwi?

The Z Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Nungwi.

The Z Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 394 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort and great friendly staff. A perfect place to enjoy and relax by the ocean for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 5 nights here, really nice hotel and the staff where all lovely. Really helpful. The hotel was very clean and secure. Pool was nice just right temp to cool down. Beach was a bit too busy so wouldn't describe it as a private beach. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at The Z Hotel for our honeymoon. Everything was perfect, from the staff to the food and facilities. We loved our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is on the beach with great staff and services. Food was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Hotel. The grounds were stunning. The staff was amazing. Best sunset in a Zanzibar. The breakfast buffet was delicious. Many many choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
This place is amazing. Right on the beach. Food is delicious. Staff are extremely attentive. I have nothing bad to say.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, service and views
Great beachfront hotel with superb security and pleasant service and great rooms. Great private beach is welcome addittion
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, chicago

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its just a beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Céline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, food & service
Perfect location in Nungwi, best food in town , breakfast included was a fantastic standard. Rooftop bar perfect for sunset. Rooms and amenities great standard for East Africa. Would 100% return to this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff starting from reception Kassim, Maryam and pool and restaurant staff Omar, khalifa, Ismail, mohamad, rabia all were wonderful to deal with. Location is great a walk to small shops and excuraions very close to the village and walking dostance to the night life.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

DOMINIKOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Διακοπές στη Ζανζιβάρη!
Μείναμε για δέκα ημέρες πολυ ωραιο το ξενοδοχείο και σε όμορφη τοποθεσία! Φιλικό προσωπικό και όμορφα δωμάτια! Το μόνο που θα ήθελα καλύτερο είναι το πρωινό.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronak

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are beyond incredible especially at the restaurant loved them all really! The hotel in general felt like home ❤️ Totally recommend it especially for honeymooners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gulsher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Poor air-con
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such an incredible hotel to stay at, every single aspect was beautiful and could not reccomend this hotel more!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little piece of paradise
Amazing stay wonderful staff cannot fault them
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place right on the beach
We were very happy that we chose to stay here on our recent trip. The hotel is right on the beach and all the staff could not be more helpful, accommodating and welcoming. It was very nice also that the General Manager (Julie) personally welcomed us and took an interest throughout our stay in ensuring that we were happy with everything. We were on a bed and breakfast basis which suited us perfectly, we ate both in the Hotel and local area and can recommend both. All in all a very nice place to stay in Nungwi.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is the best hotel in Nungwi! (We’ve visited a few other ones for dinners) great food, rooms are spacious, clean and nicely decorated. The swimming pool is great with a view of the beach and staff is super friendly. Great view of the beach from the breakfast restaurant which makes a wonderful start of the day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020