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Smiles Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Nungwi Natural Aquarium
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Restaurant
Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property

Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel

Pool
Free breakfast
Spa
Free parking
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
The price is AU$432
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel
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About the area

Map
North Coast of Zanzibar, Nungwi, 1111

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 15 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 41 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 96 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Smiles Beach Hotel

When you stay at Smiles Beach Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with beachside massages, body scrubs or manicures and pedicures. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Italian, Latvian, Norwegian, Russian, Swahili, Swedish, Ukranian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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 front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 4 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per room (one-way)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 April and 30 April.

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Smiles Beach Hotel Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi
Smiles Beach Nungwi
Smiles Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Zanzibar/Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Is Smiles Beach Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 1 April and 30 April.
Does Smiles Beach Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Smiles Beach Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Smiles Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Smiles Beach Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Smiles Beach Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Smiles Beach Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Smiles Beach Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Smiles Beach Hotel also has a private beach and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Smiles Beach Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Smiles Beach Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Smiles Beach Hotel like?
Smiles Beach Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Nungwi Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Mnarani Natural Aquarium.

Smiles Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Great location but lots of noise early in the mornings from somone shouting/talking very loud nearby. A note for some that alcohol is not sold or allowed anywhere on the premises
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Amazing! The only negative point is that alcohol is not sold in the bar and restaurant, but we already knew the information
Thyago, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at your quaint hotel very much. Walking along the beach was easy. Your restaurant was good and the included breakfast was generous with eggs made on the spot. The pool was wonderful ! We wish there was more light available in the room and the bathroom.
Kerrin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff and owner were so incredibly nice and extremely helpful!
Meredith, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good facilities. Good location. Don't use their taxi driver Mr Fantastic or whatever his name is, to go to Stone Town as he charged me more than originally quoted at the hotel.
Troy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great & friendly staff. Always on hand to meet every need and beyond. Paradise location, would defo book again
MOHAMMAD SAJJAD, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

MICHELE, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Smiles was one that I would recommend to anyone. Staff food everything was fantastic. One complaint but very minor I would have loved good coffee.
Robert, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The accomodation in small villas was very nice. The pool was adequate. The property has lovely comfortable lounge chairs and tables located conveniently around the property. You have to go down steps to the beach but at low tide it was very nice. Captain Big Fish, who was strolling around the property, arranged a fabulous sunset dhow cruise for us at a very reasonable price. A variety of restaurants are nearby along the beach. The only complaint I have is breakfast. Not great food and not much variety.
Ann, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

linda, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

room was very neat and nice with a big bed . Breakfast was not good . Cleaning service was good . area around the pool could be improved .
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

svane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Love the beach front with lounge chairs. All staff were so excellent.
Jennifer, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel review 09/23-
Overall the hotel was tired and not up to date. The rooms was ok. The location was next to the beach with a nice private sunbathing area. The breakfast was not up to standard except for the egg station. Lack of fruits and always cold coffee. The Hotel should inform the guest about their non alcohol policy, was a big surprise and this tourist site! Recommens the hotel next door offered very good service, excellent food and drinks for tourists.
Beate, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful beach property.Evertything went perfect. Breakfast was excellent. There is a person named "Fantastic" who was always there to help you out if need be _'Hakuna Ma ta ta"
Rajat K, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

We were disappointed about the restaurant. The restaurant definitely needs to be updated regarding the menus. Most of the time had to go next door to have our lunch and dinner.
Zainuddeen, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Kristin, 14-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 9-night trip
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6/10 Good

Dinner staff were great. Management didnt allow flexibility . Otherwise stay was ok
Sikander Mohamed, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love our stay in the perfect location.
I had an amazing time at Smiles Beach Hotel. The staff was very attentive. The bed is HUGE. And every night around 7pm, they come in and set up the mosquito net. Many choices for breakfast and the location is superb. If you're driving, there's free parking and a bit or dirt road to get there. The only comment I have is how they use a key lock on the outside. I feel it may be a hazard...especially if someone wanted to lock you in the room.
Jennifer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a lucky pleasant finding! The staff is super friendly and attentive. The hotel location is great with private area in front of the beach, which is very convenient, compared to other properties we saw in the neighborhood. Wouldn't think twice to recommend this hotel.
Evelyn, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Unfortunately stole our time at Nungwi
The Hotel was overbooked, so we had to stay at another hotel for one night… Next day we meet up to check in to agreed time, but they were over an hour late, so we had to cancel the trip we were going to that day. If you order the stay with dinner included, you can’t choose from the regular menu. You can only choose between two dishes. Nice place and location, but the service dissapointed us.
3-night trip
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6/10 Good

It is muslim hotel (= no alcohol to be served), which would be ok if someone told us before, it is not written also at hotels.com web pages. The boss/manager of the hotel seems to be kinda strict and sharp to his employees, which we could often see. Otherwise nice clean hotel, friendly and polite employees. Food was normal. Not sure if cost vs.benefits is worthwhile.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Worst experience ever
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Okay for a Short Stay
The service lady checking us in was short and abrupt. She was not friendly and efficient in any engagement with her. The staff at lunch and breakfast were friendly, helpful, and genuinely cared about giving good service. However, the food was average (Hilton is just a few steps away - the majority of us staying at Smiles went there for dinner). The room was comfortable. The door did not close all the way and the safety box was broken. Overall, it was a comfortable stay for one night (not sure I would want to stay longer). And Hotels.com does not tell you this is a Muslim hotel that does not separate practice from the business so they do not offer any alcohol (just be aware as this would have changed a few peoples decision to stay).
Amanda, 1-night trip with friends
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