Amaan Nungwi Hotel, Nungwi ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Tanzania, Nungwi, Tanzania

Amaan Nungwi Hotel is situated in Nungwi, Tanzania, a locale known for its rich cultural tapestry shaped by various historical influences. The area has witnessed significant events such as the Anglo-Zanzibar War, the shortest war in history. The hotel features unique coral and stone architecture, including intricately carved Zanzibar doors. Guests can enjoy a blend of local traditions and modern comforts in this distinct coastal setting.

Location

Located just a 4-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, Amaan Nungwi Hotel places guests in proximity to popular local sites like Nungwi Natural Aquarium. The nearest airport, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, is approximately 39 miles away, with airport shuttle services available upon request. The hotel's setting offers guests opportunities to explore the diverse cultural influences evident in the surrounding architecture and local communities.

Rooms

Amaan Nungwi Hotel offers 48 air-conditioned rooms with options for king size, twin, or triple beds. Each room features a terrace or balcony with sea views and comes equipped with a mini-bar or fridge. En-suite bathrooms provide complimentary toiletries, hot and cold water, a hairdryer, and a shower. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a ceiling fan, and a safe in each room.

Eat & Drink

The on-site restaurant at Amaan Nungwi Hotel specializes in local, African, and international cuisines, including a variety of seafood dishes. Guests can enjoy meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients that reflect the region's culinary heritage. The restaurant provides a relaxed atmosphere for dining while overlooking the hotel's garden. Room service may also be available to enhance the dining experience.

Leisure & Business

Guests can take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool and landscaped garden at Amaan Nungwi Hotel. A rooftop terrace and poolside bar offer ideal settings for relaxation. The hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access throughout and features a 24-hour front desk for guest assistance. Tour and ticket booking services are available to help guests explore local attractions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

3 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Pool view

Shower

Balcony

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Budget Double Room

Max:

2 persons

3 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Balcony

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

3 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Pool view

Shower

Balcony

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Getting around

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City Center

Nungwi2000 ft

Airports

Kisauni (ZNZ) 38.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Perfect Poolside Vibes

“The outside pool was a highlight of my stay, with clean water and comfortable lounge chairs perfect for soaking up the sun.” view full review

Spotlessly Clean Rooms

“I was impressed by the cleanliness of the rooms, which were consistently maintained and provided a welcoming atmosphere.” view full review

Delicious Restaurant

“The on-site restaurant offered a fantastic selection of dishes that enhanced my dining experience during my stay.” view full review

Impressive Amenities

“The facilities available kept me entertained and comfortable; everything I needed for a relaxing getaway was right at hand.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Airport shuttle
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant

Children

Cribs

Room features

Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Location

Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Tanzania, Nungwi, Tanzania

Map view

Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Tanzania, Nungwi, Tanzania

City landmarks

Aquarium

Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond

4300 ft

Gallery

Dr. Bulugu Gallery

3000 ft

Aquarium

Baraka Natural Aquarium- Nungwi

4300 ft

Zoo

Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation

4300 ft

Beach

Nungwi Beach

4300 ft

Street Nungwi

Nungwi Marine Turtles Mnarani

4300 ft

Kendwa

Full Moon Party & Saturday Night Party

1.6 mi

Nearby

Nungwi

Spanish Dancer Divers

1400 ft

Gallery

Dr Bulugu Gallery

1400 ft

Tanzania

Baobop

1400 ft

Unnamed Road

The Panje Project

1400 ft

Tanzania

MyBlue beach

1400 ft

Tanzania

Nungwi public Beach

1400 ft

Restaurants

Wave's Restaurant and Bar

1700 ft

At Jambo Brothers Bungalows

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Beach proximity

Peaceful location

Maintenance issues

Basic dining

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

5.4

Location

7.4

Service

8.1

Dining

5.0

John

United States of America, November 2023

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the location was perfect, close to the action on the beach and featuring a fantastic pool, the rooms left something to be desired with ongoing maintenance issues and lacking essentials like towels and blankets.

Rooms

6.0

I found the rooms comfortable overall, but they never got fully cold from the AC. Unfortunately, maintenance problems like the shower, toilet, and fridge not working properly were common. Also, the lack of towels and blankets was a bit inconvenient.

Service

7.0

The staff were generally helpful and pleasant during my stay, although at times, I noticed the manager commanding his subordinates a bit too much.

Location

8.0

The location was a major highlight of the hotel, being so close to the beach and offering a peaceful environment. However, the power outages that affected our daily lives were a significant drawback.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was quite basic, with a menu usually consisting of fruits, pastries, local specialties, and cooked eggs. However, the quality was lacking, and some items were unacceptable.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities at the hotel were average, not standing out in any particular way.

Fred

United Kingdom, November 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms had some issues needing fixing, but they were equipped with essential amenities. The service was a mixed bag with overpriced taxi services but friendly and helpful staff. The location was excellent, close to the beach but impacted by power outages. The dining was basic but acceptable at best. Overall, the facilities were decent.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms constantly needed maintenance, but they had necessary amenities.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful despite some overpriced features.

Location

8.0

The location was good, just a short walk to the beach, although power outages were a drawback.

Dining

5.0

The dining was extremely basic, but it served its purpose.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Phil

United States of America, October 2023

7.8/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, just a few minutes walk to the beach and in a great spot. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, and even arranged for a packed breakfast for us when we had to leave early. However, there were some power outages during our stay that impacted our daily routine. The room's smell of damp was a bit off-putting, but overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Rooms

7.0

The room was equipped with all the necessities like a hairdryer, safe, wardrobe, air conditioning, and a fan. However, the AC never fully cooled the room.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional; the staff was helpful, friendly, and provided useful information whenever we needed it.

Location

8.0

The location was fantastic, just a couple of minutes walk from the beach with lovely ocean views. Despite the power outages, the staff made our stay pleasant.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was okay, with a variety of options available, including local specialties and cooked eggs. However, the quality was inconsistent.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were great, and the pool was fantastic with nice views over the ocean.

Sydney

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the location was superb, close to the beach, and the staff was helpful and friendly, the room had constant issues with doors, the shower, toilet, and fridge. On the bright side, it was closer to the beach and had a better location despite the maintenance problems.

Rooms

5.0

The room was convenient in terms of location but had constant issues with doors, shower, toilet, and fridge.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch; the staff was helpful, friendly, and arranged a packed breakfast for our early flight.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, very close to the beach, quiet, and peaceful, only a short walk away.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average with a selection of basic options.

Facilities

7.0

Despite the maintenance issues in the room, the hotel offered decent facilities.

Diane

United Kingdom, October 2023

5.6/10

The hotel is ideally situated right by the beach and is closer to the beach, offering a tranquil environment with a fantastic pool. The rooms, unfortunately, fell short of expectations as they required frequent maintenance for issues like malfunctioning showers, toilets, and fridges.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms looked nothing like the advertised pictures and needed constant fixes for various amenities.

Service

8.0

The service was attentive and pleasant, with the highlight being the ability to request a packed breakfast for an early morning flight at 3am.

Location

7.0

The location is good for beach access despite suffering from occasional power outages that affected daily routines.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were extremely basic and disappointing, not meeting the expected standards.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities overall were lacking, with the need for continuous maintenance affecting the overall experience.

Beach proximity

Maintenance issues

Alexander

United States of America, September 2023

5.4/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was perfect, just a few minutes' walk to the beach, and the pool was fantastic and open all hours, offering a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. However, the rooms constantly needed maintenance, and some facilities were not ready as in the sister hotel. The dining experience left much to be desired with inconsistent quality in the food served.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms constantly needed fixes for issues like the shower, toilet, and fridge.

Service

7.0

The service was helpful and pleasant overall, but some staff members were unsympathetic, and the taxi service was overpriced.

Location

6.0

The location was good, within walking distance to the beach, but experienced power outages that affected daily life during the stay.

Dining

5.0

The dining was inconsistent with varying quality each day, although the variety included fruits, pastries, local specialties, and cooked eggs ordered from the kitchen.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel's facilities were not up to the expected standard, with some amenities not ready as in the sister hotel.

quiet

maintenance

Brent

United States of America, August 2023

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of highs and lows. The location was perfect, close to the quiet beach, but we had issues with power outages that interrupted our daily routine. The service was top-notch with the staff going above and beyond to accommodate our needs, even providing a packed breakfast early in the morning before our flight. The dining options were a bit lackluster, with basic offerings that didn't quite hit the mark. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

Our room, which we had paid for and expected to be the best, had some issues like dodgy doors. However, the overall cleanliness and comfort levels were satisfactory.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. They even arranged a packed breakfast for us at 3 am when we had to leave for an early flight. Laundry service and airport shuttle added to the convenience.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was a mixed bag. While it was great being close to the peaceful beach and enjoying the fantastic pool, the power outages were a significant downside that affected our stay.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience wasn't the best with limited and somewhat boring options. Although the cooked eggs and local specialties were decent, the overall variety was lacking.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were standard, nothing exceptional but served their purpose. The hotel could benefit from some upgrades to enhance the overall guest experience.

Tom

United Kingdom, July 2023

5.8/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was great, within walking distance to the beach and offering a fantastic pool area, but the constant need for room fixes was disappointing. The service was a mix of unsympathetic encounters and welcoming gestures. The dining experience was basic, yet acceptable. Overall, the hotel offered some positives but also room for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms constantly needed maintenance for items like the shower, toilet, and fridge. Our 'best room' wasn't ready as promised.

Service

7.0

The staff had a mix of being unsympathetic and welcoming, arranging a packed breakfast at 3 am when needed.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient, within walking distance to the beach, but power outages affected our stay.

Dining

5.0

The dining was very basic, lacking variety, but it was acceptable for our needs.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent but not exceptional.

Bill

United States of America, July 2023

5.8/10

The hotel was a bit disappointing overall. The rooms constantly needed maintenance for essential items like the shower, toilet, and fridge, not just in public areas, and didn't match the advertised appearance. On the positive side, the service was exceptional and always came with a big smile, with the staff being extremely happy and helpful. The location was convenient and peaceful, just a short walk from the beach, making it a good choice for a relaxing stay. However, the dining experience was subpar and not up to standard.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms often required fixes for essentials like the shower, toilet, and fridge, not living up to their advertised look.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding - the staff always made sure we felt special and welcomed.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect for a peaceful stay, just a few minutes' walk from the beach.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a letdown, not meeting expectations and offering limited options.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were lacking in quality, especially in the room maintenance aspect.

Billy

United Kingdom, June 2023

5.8/10

I was excited to stay at this hotel as we were promised the best room but unfortunately experienced issues with the amenities in the room. On the bright side, the service was top-notch and they even arranged a special breakfast for our early departure.

Rooms

5.0

The amenities in the room weren't up to par, with everything stopping working at some point.

Service

9.0

The service was very welcoming and accommodating, going above and beyond to make our stay pleasant.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, just a few minutes walk to the beach and in a quiet and peaceful area.

Dining

5.0

The dining was extremely basic, a disappointment compared to what was expected.