Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel – Stay in Nungwi, Zanzibar

Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel sits directly on Nungwi Beach, offering a private beach area for guests. The property is located at the northern end of Nungwi, a 10-minute walk from the main shops and restaurants. Low tide reveals long beach walks north toward Kendwa and south toward the village center.

The hotel has 11 rooms, each with a balcony and sea views. Room types include Queen Rooms with Sea View, King Rooms with Sea View, and Deluxe Double Rooms with Balcony and Sea View. All rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu that changes daily. Breakfast offers a fruit plate followed by a hot dish, with eggs cooked to order and fresh juice. Dinner includes fresh local seafood such as Dodoki grilled fish, plus African, Italian, Mediterranean, and Turkish dishes.

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, room service, and a security team on-site around the clock. Guests can use the sun loungers on the hotel's private beach area. Filtered drinking water is available from dispensers throughout the property.

The hotel team can arrange scuba diving trips and snorkeling excursions. A turtle aquarium is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Guests also have free access to the swimming pool at the sister property, African Bungalows, a 5-minute walk away.

Location: Beachfront on Nungwi Beach, 10 min walk to village center

Rooms: 11 sea-view rooms with balconies

Dining: Changing daily breakfast with fresh fruit & local seafood

Activities: scuba diving, snorkeling, turtle aquarium nearby

Amenities: 24-hour front desk, private beach area, filtered water dispensers

Bonus: Free pool access at sister property African Bungalows