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Top Beach Hotels in Nungwi

A clear blue pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched umbrella.

The Zanzibari

The Zanzibari
Nungwi
The Zanzibari
A pool with a view of the ocean, a lounge area with a chair and umbrella, and a potted plant.

Aluna Beach Apartments

Aluna Beach Apartments
Nungwi
Aluna Beach Apartments
Two people in a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and a clear sky.

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
Nungwi
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
A person sitting by a clear pool with a decorative tile pattern.

Opera Hotel

Opera Hotel
Nungwi
Opera Hotel
A beachfront resort with thatched-roof villas, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Nungwi
Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A resort with a pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beachfront view.

Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel – Beach Front

Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel – Beach Front
Nungwi
Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel – Beach Front
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Maisha Nungwi
A pool area with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and thatched umbrellas.

Smiles Beach Hotel

Smiles Beach Hotel
Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel
A restaurant with a thatched roof and white curtains.

Nungwi

Nungwi
Nungwi
Nungwi
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.

Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A beach view with a wooden table and chairs, rocky shoreline, and sailboats on the turquoise sea.

Flame Tree Cottages

Flame Tree Cottages
Nungwi
Flame Tree Cottages
An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.

Malika Nungwi Hotel

Malika Nungwi Hotel
Nungwi
Malika Nungwi Hotel
A resort with a clear blue pool, thatched-roof villas, and a wooden pier.

Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Nungwi
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
A coastal resort with overwater bungalows, a pier, and beachside amenities.

Mnarani Beach Cottages

Mnarani Beach Cottages
Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Cottages
A wicker basket filled with various foods and drinks on a poolside.

Safaya Luxury Villas (Adults Only)

Safaya Luxury Villas (Adults Only)
Nungwi
Safaya Luxury Villas (Adults Only)
A thatched-roof structure with a view of the sea and palm trees.

Cocolala Beach House

Cocolala Beach House
Nungwi
Cocolala Beach House
A beach with palm trees, clear blue water, and boats.

Nungwi Beach Front

Nungwi Beach Front
Nungwi
Nungwi Beach Front
A beach with thatched umbrellas and a boat in the water.

My Blue Hotel

My Blue Hotel
Nungwi
My Blue Hotel
A swimming pool with a pebble border, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

Ondo House

Ondo House
Nungwi
Ondo House
A garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

Nungwi House

Nungwi House
Nungwi
Nungwi House
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Top Beach Hotels in Dar es Salaam

A beach with thatched umbrellas and tables, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Kivukoni
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
A rooftop lounge with white wicker furniture, glass tables, and a view of the city skyline and water.

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Kivukoni
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
Upanga East
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
Kivukoni
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with patterned sofas and armchairs, a bar with a variety of bottles, and large windows offering views of the outside.

CBD Hotel

CBD Hotel
Mchafukoge
CBD Hotel
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a city view.

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
Dar es Salaam City Center
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large glass wall.

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
Masaki
Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam
A spacious lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
Kivukoni
Southern Sun Dar es Salaam
A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and glass railing, surrounded by outdoor seating and a covered area with a view of the city skyline.

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
Kivukoni
Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
A multi-level pool area with wooden railings and lounge chairs.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard

Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard
Kivukoni
Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building with large windows.

Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana
Kivukoni
Johari Rotana
A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a city view.

AURA SUITES

AURA SUITES
Upanga East
AURA SUITES
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Sea Cliff Hotel

Sea Cliff Hotel
Masaki
Sea Cliff Hotel
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
Masaki
Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
A poolside area with four wooden beds with white canopies, a clear blue pool, and a modern building in the background.

Urban by CityBlue Hotel, Dar es Salaam

Urban by CityBlue Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Masaki
Urban by CityBlue Hotel, Dar es Salaam
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

Hotel Slipway

Hotel Slipway
Masaki
Hotel Slipway
Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

Harbour View Suites

Harbour View Suites
Mchafukoge
Harbour View Suites
An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, multiple sun loungers, and a beach area with umbrellas.

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam
Masaki
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam
A buffet table with various fruits and a wicker basket containing fruits.

Tanzanite Executive Suites

Tanzanite Executive Suites
Dar es Salaam City Center
Tanzanite Executive Suites
A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and a bartender.

Zimbo Golden Hotel

Zimbo Golden Hotel
Dar es Salaam
Zimbo Golden Hotel
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Top Beach Hotels in Arusha

A large building with multiple floors, surrounded by greenery and residential houses.

Njiro Legacy

Njiro Legacy
Arusha
Njiro Legacy
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.

Sanna Boutique Hotel

Sanna Boutique Hotel
Arusha
Sanna Boutique Hotel
A gated entrance with a 'PULL' sign, a metal gate, and a view of a road and greenery outside.

Raha Leo Inn

Raha Leo Inn
Arusha
Raha Leo Inn
A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, comfortable seating area, and decorative wooden plant sculptures.

Venus Premier Hotel

Venus Premier Hotel
Arusha
Venus Premier Hotel
A lush indoor garden with a rock formation, wooden pergola, and various tropical plants.

Skill Forest Lodge

Skill Forest Lodge
Arusha
Skill Forest Lodge

Didas Villa

Didas Villa
Arusha
Didas Villa
A multi-story building with a central circular section, a staircase with a metal railing, and a gated entrance.

Tumaini Homestay

Tumaini Homestay
Arusha
Tumaini Homestay
A breakfast setting with a view of the ocean, including a bathtub, orange juice, fruit, and coffee.

Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa

Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa
Arusha
Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa
A gated entrance with a sign for Arusha Giraffe Lodge.

Arusha Giraffe Lodge

Arusha Giraffe Lodge
Arusha
Arusha Giraffe Lodge
A balcony with a wooden bench and a potted plant.

Bright Star Hotel

Bright Star Hotel
Arusha
Bright Star Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a chair.

New Safari Hotel

New Safari Hotel
Arusha
New Safari Hotel
A hallway with a glass door leading to a balcony with greenery and a staircase.

Greenside Hotel

Greenside Hotel
Arusha
Greenside Hotel
A two-story house with a stone foundation, a red roof, and a front porch.

Kaswende Farm

Kaswende Farm
Arusha
Kaswende Farm
A swimming pool at night with a building in the background.

Ilboru Safari Lodge - The Platinum Route Company Limited

Ilboru Safari Lodge - The Platinum Route Company Limited
Arusha
Ilboru Safari Lodge - The Platinum Route Company Limited
A swimming pool with a slide, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof hut.

Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa

Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa
Arusha
Fun Retreat Resort, Hotel and Ayurveda Spa
A spacious courtyard with a central open area, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Arusha
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
A lush garden with tall palm trees and dense foliage.

Korona House

Korona House
Arusha
Korona House
A multi-story hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a waterfall feature.

Mount Meru Hotel

Mount Meru Hotel
Arusha
Mount Meru Hotel
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
Arusha
Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
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Top Beach Hotels in Zanzibar Town

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Stone Town
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Emerson Spice Hotel
An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
Maru Maru Hotel
A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
Stone Town
Zanzibar Coffee House
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
Stone Town
Tembo House Hotel
A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
Stone Town
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel
Zanzibar Town
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel
A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

Kholle House

Kholle House
Stone Town
Kholle House
A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Zanzibar Town
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
Stone Town
Dhow Palace Hotel
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

Hanaia House

Hanaia House
Stone Town
Hanaia House
A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
Spice Palace Hotel
A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

Jafferji House

Jafferji House
Stone Town
Jafferji House
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
Stone Town
Tembo B&B Apartments
A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a potted plant in the foreground.

The Swahili House

The Swahili House
Stone Town
The Swahili House
A resort with a large pool, white architecture, and palm trees.

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Zanzibar Town
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Stone Town
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
Stone Town
Shaba Boutique Hotel
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Top cities in Tanzania

A wooden pier leading to overwater bungalows with turquoise water.

Nungwi

Nungwi is known for its beaches and offers a host of attractions, such as Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach.
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A busy port with numerous trucks and shipping containers, a large crane, and a city skyline with tall buildings in the background.

Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is loved for its waterfront, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Kariakoo Market.
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A green valley with a lake, a tree, and rolling hills.

Arusha

Arusha has lots of attractions such as Njiro Complex and Arusha Clock Tower.
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A coastal town with historic buildings, a large open square, and a theater.

Zanzibar Town

The cultural city of Zanzibar Town is full of attractions, such as Slave Market and Old Fort, and is loved for its restaurants and concert halls.
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A beach with white sand, palm trees, and boats in the water.

Kendwa

Kendwa is loved for its beaches, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Kendwa Beach and Tazari Caves.
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A solitary tree in a grassy field with a lion standing beneath it.

Serengeti

Serengeti has lots of attractions such as Northern Serengeti and Central Serengeti.
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Top landmarks in Tanzania

A beach with clear turquoise water and two boats anchored near the shore.

Nungwi Beach

9.2/10 (632 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Nungwi Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Nungwi. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Kendwa Beach.
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A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.

Kendwa Beach

9.0/10 (355 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Kendwa Beach, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Kendwa. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Nungwi Beach.
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A beach with clear turquoise waters, several small boats, and a sandy shoreline with sparse vegetation.

Jambiani Beach

9.2/10 (260 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Jambiani Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Jambiani. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Paje Beach.
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A turquoise sea with clear waters, a small island with dense green vegetation, and a few sailboats in the distance.

Mnemba Island

9.2/10 (377 reviews)
Mnemba Island is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Matemwe, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice beaches.
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A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.

Muyuni Beach

9.0/10 (105 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Muyuni Beach, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Matemwe. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Pwani Mchangani Beach located nearby.
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Paje Beach

8.8/10 (303 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Paje Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Paje. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Jambiani Beach and Bwejuu Beach.
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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
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Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa

Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa
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Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar
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Pongwe Beach Hotel

Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe

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Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town

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Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Mvuvi Boutique Resort
Kiwengwa

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LUX Marijani Zanzibar

LUX Marijani Zanzibar
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Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Matemwe

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Ryan's Bay Hotel

Ryan's Bay Hotel
Mwanza

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The Aiyana

The Aiyana
Pemba Island

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Sand Beach Boutique Hotel

Sand Beach Boutique Hotel
Bwejuu Beach

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Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Kivukoni

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TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar
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The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive
Matemwe

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Villa Kiva

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Matemwe

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Tiffany Diamond Hotels- Mtwara

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Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana
Kivukoni

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Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
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