Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Jesse

Great staff, clean rooms, comfortable bed, great location

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Jan 2026

ANNET

At check we found used towel and bath robes hunged in the bathroom

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Brian

All staff were friendly and very polite, from the reception, restaurant and cleaners. The hotel is clean and everything was perfetc

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

BIENFAIT

The room and services were exactly as advertised.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Jurate

Everything was absolutely amazing…!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Martin

The vaccions of my life

I really enjoyed my 11-day stay. The staff were incredibly kind, and whenever something came up, it was taken care of right away. The food and the location were outstanding. I give it my highest recommendations and will definitely return at some point.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

Joy

The staff were kind,the property is clean and we'll kept but the WIFI is the worst we had to go down to the pool to get good WIFI. The TV doesn't work it took the maintenance group of the hotel a whole hour and a half to download Netflix on the TV and still it didn't work so surprise of how no one could fix it.
My daughter and I watched movies on our phone and we had to go download and come watch.
It's not good for the people who want to go for a holiday and work online.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Claudia

Beautiful facility. Kind staff. Long check in. No parking. Food could be a lot better

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

JULIET

Very good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Marwa

Amazing view of the beach from the hotel. Staff and cleaners are very accomodating

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jun 2025

Alanood

Terrible

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2025

Heidi

Not at all as expected or depicted

The hotel wasn’t at all as expected from photos, reviews and its 5 star rating. The whole place is run down and poorly maintained, our rooms smelled strongly of damp/mould, it wasn’t particularly clean, there was a leak from the toilet and no water pressure in the shower or hot water. We ended up checking out and going to another hotel, despite our stay being non-refundable. The breakfast wasn’t impressive either, unfortunately. The staff were polite and did offer to fix the water pressure and move us to another room once it became available. Maybe that would have been better but our overall impressions were already so disappointing, in comparison to our expectations.
It’s also important to note that the beach isn’t nice to swim on. There are a lot of rocks and corals so it’s not sandy as the pictures suggest.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Marwa

Thank you nungwi dreams, we are very happy with our stay. The staff and management are amazing and made everything so easy on us. Bed was very comfortable and the view of the beach is amazing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

kenechukwu

Incredible hotel.. breakfast is everything. Beach is boring

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2025

ully carolinne

The property is nice, cute rooftop, good was good. Downside: the area surrounding is not the safest, you can’t enjoy the beach in front because there are people trying to sell stuff aaaaaall the time and there are way too many sea urchins there (bring water shoes); WiFi is almost nonexistent.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2025

John

Dream at Nungwi Dreams

Perfect ocean view and sound of the waves made for restful sleep at night.

The staff was friendly and accommodating.

Sometimes it was difficult to get the shower going but once it did, very hot. There’s a slight ant problem getting into the rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Venkataramanan

Property was in a really good location and well maintained. The staff were always willing to go beyond the expectations.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Sara

Amazing infinity pool and private beach.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Anders

It is a great place to stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Somtochukwu Emmanuel

Really amazing place and experience

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

EMMANUEL

This property is surly a dream. The property overall is very well kept and you can constantly see the staff doing all kinds of up keep. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the staff is absolutely amazing; From the amazing front desk crew to the restaurant and the rooftop pub (except at the morning breakfast buffet team that were unfriendly and not attentive). My wife had several services at the spa, and she said that the service was exceptional. We travel a lot and I cant remember giving all 5 stars, I can't say enough about this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

Maya

The hotel is perfectly situated on the beach. Staff are wonderful, friendly and very helpful; in particular the manager who made an effort to provide advice and help when I was concerned about my flight.
Food is good, with plenty of choice and the cocktails are great! The room is spacious, clean and quiet. There are two pools so the area doesn’t feel crowded
Highly recommend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Tahmina

Great resort, beach views amazing, good food and close to nungwi beach resturants and kendwa beach

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Ryan

Good quiet property with beautiful beach access. Really enjoyed the skybar and very nice staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

Kathy

This was like staying in paradise. Our room was spacious and bright. Just a few steps outside our door is the pool and a beautiful white sand beach on the Indian Ocean. Soraka.tours made our reservations and took care care of everything. I will definitely use them again.
Kathy

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2025

Chioma

Love the rooms. I think the people at the bar can do better bcos they are delay in service

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Ping-Keng

Staff were very friendly and try to help. Great location on the beach

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Omar Cassim

Nungwi by Mantis is centrally located to all of the main tourists attractions, safe, secure and very well maintained. The staff are extremely friendly and very accomodating - a special shout out to Lathifa and Barakah that made our stay an absolute pleasure

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2025

Natasha

Overall I enjoyed my stay. My only recommendations is that they improve on the WiFi. I had very poor signal in my room. Also, the tv options were very limited and poor quality in the room. Breakfast was free and really nice but food for lunch and dinner is so so. I wish they had more local options. I also wish they played more local music. They seemed to play a lot of pop music through the day so the actual experience of Zanzibar was limited. The staff were really friendly and it’s a beautiful resort.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2025

Victor

Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Nice rooms. But issues with water outages.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Tunu

Calm & tranquility

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2024

TANAKA

Decent Stay but WiFi Issues Need Attention

The hotel was decent overall. The rooms were fine - clean and comfortable enough -and breakfast was satisfactory with a reasonable selection. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the stay more pleasant. However, the WiFi was a major issue. It didn’t work in our room at all, and despite reporting it, the problem was never resolved, which was quite inconvenient. On the plus side, Noel, the manager, was caring and attentive, which was appreciated.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

Daniel

Great place with below average food

4.5* hotel with very nice grounds poll and access to beach. Really enjoyed the stay except the food. You would expect that island nation would know how to cook fish and see food. Extreamly disappointment with food quality and lack of interest even if you make comment that something is not tasty. There was one person Kisa which was top notch and really helpful. And one meal which was amazing Arusha beef fillet - perfectly cooked. Everything else served especially during lunch 2*. I have still enjoyed my stay and could recommend it if food is not your thing

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Zachary

The staff was amazing I had a 2 week stay they always greeted me when I saw them treated me like family helped when i need and let me be myself I will miss my new found friends Baraka, Goodluck, Joseph, Anuary, and Aiku

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2024

Christopher

My Stay

Power kept on tripping and the issue must be foxed

2/10

Poor

19 Nov 2024

Christopher

Purchased buffet and drinks. It rained they only refunded buffet but not drinks

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2024

Stacey

Beautiful property with a nice view being located directly on the beach. However, upon arrival and the duration of my stay there was a sewage smell when I walked into my room. Also there was no hot water so I had to shower with cold water everyday & night which was extremely uncomfortable. One night after calling about it someone came to fix it but that only lasted for one shower afterwards it was back to cold showers. The next time I called to get it fixed, I waited almost an hour before someone came to my room, which was an inconvenience because I needed to get ready to head out. Even then nothing was done about it. The one thing I love to enjoy on vacation is a nice hot shower so the fact that it wasn’t available to me every night was disappointing. Also there were not many enjoyable entertainments at this hotel. Nonetheless, great customer service.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Yan ki ankie

A bit for the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Marouane

Everything

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

Rogers

The hotel was amazing. The food was great, service was impeccable, staff wefe extra helpful and kind. The facilities also met our expectations. Would definitely love to stay again. Was worth it

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Rahmel

Enjoyed my stay it was great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Ibrahim Ali

Absolutely amazing view. And was upgraded to a better sea view room once I had a conversation with the extremely helpful and friendly staff. Such an amazing place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Hamed

Highly recommended, great rooms very good service good people good location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Amazing friendly staff

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Charles

I really had an exceptional time with very good service. The meals were great too.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Erin

Beautiful resort. Excellent accommodations.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Tonneka

I loved the property and how friendly the staff was. The only thing I didn’t like was the amount of flies. It made it really difficult to enjoy food and drinks outside by the bar or pool.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2024

Melissa

Everything about this hotel was amazing. The only thing I want to warn other travelers is that the staff will service and treat others first and better. No matter how long you were there first. I’ve noticed this on multiple occasions. This will be the only reason why I won’t book there again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Habiba

Amazing place to stay with beautiful views. The staff are so helpful and accommodating. Only down side is that the 24hour room service menu is quite limited in terms of options but besides that, nothing negative to say. Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Marco

Very nice hotel 2irh amazing staff.

Very nice and clean boutique hotel.

Different themed dinner every evening.
The staff was extremely friendly.

Very good choice in Nungwi

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Erin

Everyone was so kind and the food was really good! I’d definitely stay here again. Had no issues during my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Dilini C

I just want to start off with a HUGE thank you to the staff at this facility!! I've traveled to many islands in the Caribbean & Asia- the Nungwi Dreams has been the best stay EVER! The staff is kind, friendly, knowledgable/intelligent, catering, they all remember your name- I can go on and on!! I learned so much about Tanzania/Zanzibar & Africa in general from the staff, which kept me mentally stimulated- always a plus!! The facility is clean and well kempt. The food, hookah (shish) and drinks are tasty- I had the lobster pomadore 3 times. The chef baked a mini cake for my birthday & sang to me in Swahili!!! The entertainment provided by the local tribes/people is stunning & beautiful to watch. If you are a beach lover like me please take \"swim shoes\" with you (although the hotel provides)- the water can be a bit rough during the high tide and there a MANY sea urchins that you will need to dodge by wearing shoes. I spent most of my time by the pool which isn't typical for me, but was able to go in and out of the ocean during the low to medium tide. Special shout out to: Mark (manager), Simai, Victor, Baraka (bartender), Latifah, Akia, Daniel, Jaha, Charles, Lisa, Khatib, Tatum & the pool guys (didn't get their names)- you all truly made my stay as a Solo traveler the most amazing thus far (this was my 3rd solo trip). I will be back at some point- hope to see you all there! Thank you!!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Dilini

I just want to start off with a HUGE thank you to the staff at this facility!! I've traveled to many islands in the Caribbean & Asia- the Nungwi Dreams has been the best stay EVER! The staff is kind, friendly, knowledgable/intelligent, catering, they all remember your name- I can go on and on!! I learned so much about Tanzania/Zanzibar & Africa in general from the staff, which kept me mentally stimulated- always a plus!! The facility is clean and well kempt. The food, hookah (shish) and drinks are tasty- I had the lobster pomadore 3 times. The chef baked a mini cake for my birthday & sang to me in Swahili!!! The entertainment provided by the local tribes/people is stunning & beautiful to watch. If you are a beach lover like me please take \"swim shoes\" with you (although the hotel provides)- the water can be a bit rough during the high tide and there a MANY sea urchins that you will need to dodge by wearing shoes. I spent most of my time by the pool which isn't typical for me, but was able to go in and out of the ocean during the low to medium tide. Special shout out to: Mark (manager), Simai, Victor, Baraka (bartender), Latifah, Akia, Daniel, Jaha, Charles, Lisa, Khatib, Tatum & the pool guys (didn't get their names)- you all truly made my stay as a Solo traveler the most amazing thus far (this was my 3rd solo trip). I will be back at some point- hope to see you all there! Thank you!!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

christelle

I don’t think I can rave about this place enough. The staff there are eager to please and literally wait on you hand and food. The free breakfast had so many options you will not be hungry until dinner lol. The massages were so amazing I felt so relaxed afterwards. And the best part about the property is the views. The views from our ocean front room was breathtaking. That same view stretches across the whole front of the hotel. Sitting by the one of the pools and enjoying the ocean view as well was my favorite way to relax. I loved it loved it loved it. It was also my birthday, and the staff got me a little cake and sang me happy birthday during dinner, it was so sweet of them! Thank you Nungwi Dreams!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Josephus

Excellent. I recommend this hotel to everyone visiting Zanzibar/Nungwi.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2024

Adrian

Dream Resort for Vacation

Nungwi Dreams was a gorgeous resort for my 8 day stay in Zanzibar. Nestled in between other resorts and the ocean, the room had a spectacular view from the balcony. We arrived fairly late, and the resort was gated with security present, creating a safe environment for guests. The bed was very comfortable and the room spacious for two people. The two pools were easily accessible and cleaned often, and pools overlook the ocean as well. We opted for half board and the breakfast/dinner options didn’t disappoint.The l restaurant located at the Pool was a great place to grab drinks, pizza and sweet snacks while relaxing near the water. The staff and service was plentiful, although I wish there was a better virtual way to keep track of room charges. The only thing that would make this better would be to have an adults only side. I would stay here again, and truly enjoyed my stay!

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2023

AZZAM

Overpcied for what it is and food is terrible

Will try to be as balanced as possible.
Good things:
- staff very smiley and helpful everywhere
-the swimming pools are really good and worth it
-the beach is amazing one of the best visited atound the world (water shoes are provided aswell)

Bad
- food is not great at all...stale bread used in burger, fresh juice not fresh, the dinner buffet has poor quality ingredients and gone off fruit. Breakfast buffet was average although presence of flies was a let down.
Overall this isnt 5star food at all and it is the main reason that the review is only 2 stars...£500 a night room but the food is more like 2star hotel food...
Service- can be inconsistent...for lunch the wait time is 30minutes regardless of what you order. Sometimes you would ask staff for something and they would disappear and not come back...there is a tendency for them to ignore your request if they didnt understand it.
Gym- small but functional but the air conditioning does not work so its like a sauna...again I raised it with a staff member who didnt return
Rooms- occasional power cuts and water cut off can be annoying although its transient. Presence of ants in the room occasionally.

Tldr: amazing beaches but terrible food not value for money

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

rick

Nice stay

Every one was so nice food was good Angelina was especially helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Iman

Amazing rooms, service and views!

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2023

Dolores

The chef was wonderful. He took the time to get to know our dietary needs and made us special entrees and desserts. However, having a screen on our balcony door, or a door that closed properly would have gone a long way. Also a mosquito net. One last tip. Do not use a taxi that is not provided for by the resort. We were quoted $20 by one but when we arrived at our destination, he demanded 40. Just a word to the wise

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Not worth the price at all!

Not worth the money! Bad service. Unwelcoming. We were told that the pool was closed (closes at 6) yet there were two people in it and they weren't asked to get out. As soon as we got into our room we received a message asking us at what time we were going to leave?! Ants in the bathroom. Most guests seemed to be the all inclusive package type. Only positive thing was the view from the rooftop and the dinner we paid for (the breakfast that was included in the room price was terrible). Definitely not a 5* hotel as advertised. Left Nungwi two days earlier than planned due to the bad quality of service. By far the worst hotel we stayed at during our Zanzibar trip although it was the only one rated 5*.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2023

Sabrina

The property exterior and pool area were amazing. The staff were excellent. The menu selection was lacking and food prices were a bit high.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2023

Martine Rita

Our experience in the Nungwi Dreams by Mantis was unforgettable ! First of all the hotel is gorgeous! The view is stunning.
Everything was perfect. The staff was so welcoming and very professional. The food was so tasty, the breakfast was delicious with so many choices.
We highly recommend it. And yes, we are coming back.

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2023

Christine

Aufenthalt war gut

Der Aufenthalt war angenehm, die Lage etwas abseits. Das Essen war gut & es gab ausreichend Auswahl.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2023

Michael

Amazing view from the rooms with ocean view; Friendly and service minded staff & amazing food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Merrill

This was a WONDERFUL boutique hotel. The hotel itself was gorgeous, and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Beyond the gorgeous aesthetics, the staff was ABOVE and BEYOND! I certainly recommend this hotel. It is a great price point for a true 5 star experience. I will certainly be coming back, and I encourage others to stay there!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Ivans

Amazing…

Beautiful place and an amazing experience…

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

The property has potential, staff is very sweet. Just move very slow. WiFi was horrible. Flies in food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2020

Peter

Loved everything about the property. It's location right at the beach, the pool was clean and gorgeous. The staff was very friendly and very well educated on hospitality. All staff I met had a degree in hospitality and were very professional. The services are excellent and would like to commend Laizer, Mwajuma, Suzan, Mohamed(Mudi), hilda, and the supervisor Charles Joseph who is the ultimate professional. This is our to go place together with my wife and will be back here when in Zanzibar.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Feb 2020

Denis

Awesome get away. Worth the price.

Awesome accommodations. Food reasonably priced, good selection, and makes your mouth dance (really good). Great ambiance. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room is superb. View is outstanding. Pool is amazing. Beach is quiet. Security on site which is good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2020

Paul

Overpriced

This is a 3 star hotel with old, stained towels and the rug in the room really needed to be replaced. The price was exorbitant, the food lacked variety, the pool lacked adequate lounges and you could not swim in the ocean there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2020

Vishay

The staff at the hotel are very accommodating aLways willing to go the extra mile to ensure great service. Hotel s quiet and peaceful away from the hustle of the main village but enough If you want to go there.Pool is adequate and overlooks the ocean for great views. The hotel sits on the beach , but tye beach and ocean itself is not the best beach in Nungwi for swimming. The Nungwi main beach is a quick taxi drive away however and for me was not an issue.Food at the mantis was good and i found it reasonably priced, and the hotel has some themed nights for dinner with live entertainment. The only issue with food was with breakfast with the chefs not quite getting easy over eggs correct but the breakfast was enjoyable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2020

N.Do

Great resort. Big rooms. Big bathrooms. Clean. Nice pool.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

the service was amazing. the road to the hotel is very bad