Name: Zenobia Beach Resort
Address: Nungwi-North coast, 07, Nungwi, 73107, TZ

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

David

Despite friendly staff and great food (as most places), this very outdated hotel is very much not recommended. Here’s why:

The hotel states that it is “on the beach.” That is true only 50% of the time as the strong tides completely covers the beach at high tide. There is a very small, sand-covered patio-like area, but no beach at all at high tide; only a poor ladder and some steps leading directly into the ocean.

Nearby beaches are either private or, if public, full of lots of people constantly asking you to buy various items or services.

Two bars on either side of the hotel and sunset cruise boats all blast very, very loud pop/rock music over the entire area from around 3 to 8 pm.

The room had one single thin sheet for a cover, no comforter. When we asked for a blanket, we got one very thin bed spread-like item, still not much given the fact that you have to have the a/c on at least a little for the heat.

The safe in the room was an unfastened plastic box that weighed probably 1 or 2 kilos. Any thief could simply have lifted it out.

The bathroom had only one very dim light bulb.

Upon arrival after a very long, hot travel day, we were told, at 2:35 p.m. that check-in is at 3pm; no exceptions. This despite the room obviously being ready. Meaningless and inconsiderate!

The hotel is very dated in all aspects. Avoid.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Harold

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

Nathaly

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

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

Stephen

Conveniently located at the heart of Nungwi, and on the beach front.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Adila

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Amir

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Rushell

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

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2024

Nonkululeko

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

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2024

Jacqueline

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 .

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2023

Mustapha

The staff were friendly and professional. Very clean room with comfortable beds. Many restaurants and bars close by.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Alejandro Gabriel

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…..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Aline

Staff was lovely, security was amazing. He outdid himself!
Cleaning was great

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Holger

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Tobias

Gut in der Stadt und gleichzeitig am Meer gelegen.

Sehr nett,vdirektvam Meer gelegen.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Matteo

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2024

Geir Arne

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

ca ne vaut pas le prix vous payez l emplacement

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

4/10

Poor

01 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

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

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Fin

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

Partner