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Maisha Nungwi

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Comfort Triple Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi
Private beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach bar
Beach bar
Comfort Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mnarani Road, Nungwi
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    2 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach
    11 min walk
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    18 min walk

Room options

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Comfort Triple Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room, Garden View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Pool View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, Garden View, Garden Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Cottage, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Pool View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, Jetted Tub, Pool View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Pool View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Pool View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is $249
per night
$332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

With a stay at Maisha Nungwi in Nungwi, you'll be 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nungwi Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kendwa Beach. .This beach lodge is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Mapenzi Beach and 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Kiwengwa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach - 11 min walk
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 18 min walk
  • Kendwa Beach - 15 min drive
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Maisha Nungwi

Private beach and 2 outdoor pools, near Nungwi Beach
Maisha Nungwi offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy international cuisine at Aluna Garden Restaurant, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Aluna Garden Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Aluna Beach - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Aluna Beach bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Aluna Beach
  • Aluna Beach bar
  • Aluna Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free beach club
  • Library
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aluna Beach Lodge Nungwi
Aluna Beach Nungwi
Aluna Beach
Aluna Nungwi
Aluna Beach Lodge
Maisha Nungwi Lodge
Maisha Nungwi Nungwi
Maisha Nungwi Lodge Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maisha was a beautiful hotel with friendly and kind staff. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. The beach bar had great food and drinks and we ate there every night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay, everything was perfect
Well trained and friendly staff, great management, friendly atmosphere. The two pool and the garden are amazing, tasty fresh breakfast. Comfortable room, hot tube in the terrace is the best idea in the whole island. Small hotel but way better than any big resorts in the island
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Margareth

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Aluna. It's a perfect location if you're looking for somewhere a bit quieter and more relaxing in Nungwi, but still very walkable along the beach to bars and restaurants. The room was a great size, comfortable and good air conditioning, and the food at both the hotel restaurant and the beach club was exceptional. Plus the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming too. Highly recommend staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aluna is a beautiful property surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees. With 2 pools and ample sunbeds it was a very relaxing stay for us. Our lodge type room was lovely but we would have liked a fridge in the room. The beach was just a short walk away but the road outside the hotel that lead to the beach bar could have been better with some lighting. The breakfast was very nice but we thought the days when it was buffet style rather than a la carte was a much better idea. We had a massage during our stay which was very good and great value for money. All the staff were excellent and so helpful. We would definitely recommend Aluna.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect
The place is so peaceful and so beautiful. The restaurant on the beach was clearly one of the best tried in Zanzibar. Special mention for the staff, that was the kindest people we meet. Everyone was so nice. I totally recommend the hotel !
Vue from the room to the pool
Beach restaurant
Beach restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved my stay at Aluna Nungwi. The staff was so helpful, welcoming and amazing. The room and pool was perfect for relaxing. The food was great- both at the restaurant at the hotel and the one on the beach. Just be aware the beach near the hotel isn’t the best but you can arrange a Tuk tuk to Nungwi. For me I loved just hanging by the pool and getting massages (which were the best!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Godt morgenmad og dejligt personale.
Godt personale, god morgenmad. Crowded pool område med begrænset mulighed for at få plads og derfor nødsaget til at gå ned på strand baren og sole i stedet. Udemærket wifi, der dog sommetider ikke virkede (standard på Zanzibar). Tager overpris for transport og ture sammenlignet med andre steder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olav Egil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yousef

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Such a beautiful hotel- the photos definitely don’t do it justice. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and location is superb. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff: great Room: great Pool: great Food: great Beach: not great at all (you are constantly approached) Walk to beach: not great at all (you are constantly approached). If there could be a way to stop that. Nungwi Beach (and Zanzibar) actually would be a really nice place to visit. We felt harassed and would not recommend Nungwi Beach to anyone. We wanted to stay at the quiet end of Nungwi Beach. We felt we were constantly approached. More on the quite side than on the main beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay at a very good price, I like the big rooms better, staff is very nice great breackfast, very clean rooms and pool!! I will stay there next time!💯❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Reha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. Had booked a 2 night stay ans changed it to 1 night because of how bad it was. First they got our booking wrong and then made us run around to sort it out, with not a single care in the world. Secondly, there was no power for over 12 hours! We were promised a refund and a discount for the first night- However we were charged the full initial amount, for an experience that wasn’t worth even half the price. Extremely disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation is excellent, if you want something cozy and private. The conditions were very good, if you take into account the location. There were some small flaws here and there, but they were all minor. The biggest downsite is the fact that it's not on the beach but 2 minutes away from one. For us this was more than acceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a well run and friendly lodge. Comfortable and modern rooms. Breakfast was disappointing. Restaurant food was overall good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great accommodations, close to the turtles. Enjoyed my time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly disappointing and bad location. Run by a pleasant western woman but a lot of the local staff are a bit off and seem disinterested.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimbetly, Nyc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff . Clean rooms . Recognizing Expedia VIP with some sparkling wine . Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020