Smiles Beach Hotel

On Zanzibar’s northwest coast in the fishing village of Nungwi — a beachfront hotel steps from Nungwi Natural Aquarium and a short walk to Nungwi Beach. Minutes from Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Kendwa Beach. Zanzibar Intl. Airport is about 67 km away.

A family-run beach hotel with 22 air-conditioned rooms, most facing the ocean and the new pool. Rooms offer private furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, LCD TVs with digital channels and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Expect sea-breeze mornings and a relaxed oceanside vibe. Property closed for renovations April 1–30.

Full-service spa with massages and body treatments, a private beach and an outdoor pool set in tropical gardens. On-site features include a picnic and barbecue area, library, children’s playroom and a diving club. Concierge, wedding services and a tour/ticket desk help you book local excursions.

Complimentary on-property Wi‑Fi, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Safe-deposit box and free self-parking available. 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle offered for a surcharge.

Oceanside restaurant that sources fresh local seafood and ingredients with a touch of Swahili flavor. Grab snacks at the coffee shop/café, order room service or unwind at the bar after a day on the sand.