Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.7 (411 reviews)
Nungwi Road 1 , Nungwi , tz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Exceptional service
Cons:
Seaweed issues
Limited menu variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.92
Some concerns about the seaweed on the beach area.
Service
10
Staff were consistently reported as friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
Location
9.92
Beautiful beachfront location; however, some guests noted seaweed issues.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were reported as gorgeous and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.92
The hotel provides good amenities including a reliable restaurant.
Value for Money
9.92
Reasonably priced meals and drinks offered.
Food and Beverage
8.92
Good quality food, but suggestions for menu variety were noted.
Overall Experience
10
Guests generally enjoyed their stay and would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:45

Property Description

Beachfront Location
Enjoy direct access to Nungwi Beach and stunning sea views from the comfort of your room at Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel.

Balcony Views
Relax and unwind on your private balcony, overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a continental, vegetarian, or vegan breakfast at the hotel, ensuring a healthy and satisfying meal to kick start your adventures.

To book your stay at Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel and experience coastal luxury at its finest, make your reservation today.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 411 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.92
Service: 10
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.92
Value for Money: 9.92
Food and Beverage: 8.92
Overall Experience: 10
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Peace solo_traveller ng
10
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Howard Edwin solo_traveller us
10
Wonderful stay for peaceful or romantic get away
Pros:

Wonderful beach front property. A very chill vibe great for people who want peaceful or romantic settings. The staff was very friendly, the owner was so kind, he met us the first night in person to welcome us and was there throughout the stay making sure everything we needed was taken care of.

Cons:

Nothing really!

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Sadie couple ae
10
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Ersü couple tr
10
Pros:

The location is amazing. The staff, cleanliness, room quality, and overall experience were all excellent.

Cons:

There is nothing i did not like🙏🏻

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Irene solo_traveller nl
9
Heerlijk rustig plekje!
Pros:

Heerlijk rustig plekje in het drukke Nungwi
Geweldig terras met prachtig uitzicht
Heel vriendelijk personeel en elke ochtend een ander ontbijt, met elke keer een 'feestje' op je bord
Echt een aanrader!

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Luciana solo_traveller br
10
Amazing stay!
Pros:

The location was amazing, and the staff were very friendly and caring. The owner was always present and paid great attention to detail, especially when helping me with my tours. The food was also great, the room was extremely clean and comfortable, and the view from the deck was breathtaking. I highly recommend this place if you’d like to get away from the big resorts while still enjoying great quality and a more exclusive experience.

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Eray couple ch
10
More than just a hotel – a place that truly feels like home. Exceptional hospitality, wonderful people and an unforgetta
Pros:

From the very first moment, we felt completely at home. Everything was wonderful – the food was delicious, the views breathtaking, the location perfect, and the rooms were always spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained.

What truly makes this place special, however, are the people. Every member of the team was incredibly warm, attentive and helpful. No request was ever too much – they genuinely go above and beyond for their guests.

A very special thank you to the owner, Ahmet. As it was our first time in Zanzibar, his advice was incredibly valuable. He gave us great tips and helped us organize excursions, transfers and everything in between, always making sure we received great experiences at the best possible prices. Having someone so trustworthy and helpful made our stay even more special.

We chose this hotel based on the excellent reviews, and we can wholeheartedly say that it was one of the best decisions we made. We did not regret a single second!

Cons:

Honestly, nothing. We were completely happy with our stay and cannot think of anything we would have changed. We only wish we could have stayed longer! ❤️

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Christina couple at
10
Pros:

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in dem stilvoll eingerichteten Hotel mit sehr guter Lage! Das Personal ist äußerst bemüht und freundlich, genauso die Leitung. Unser Zimmer mit Meerblick war stets sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Jeden Tag freuten wir uns auf das abwechslungsreiche Frühstück und das ausgezeichnete Essen. Würden hier auf jeden Fall wieder Urlaub machen!

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Glenn couple gb
9
A lovely stay - would definitely recommend Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel
Pros:

The property was lovely, in nice location on Nungwi beach - the quiet end of the beach!! The furniture in the rooms is all made from recycled boat material - making it a lovely environment to stay in. Without exception all the staff at the hotel were really lovely, friendly and very helpful. The owner was very welcoming and made us feel like very valued guests

Cons:

The quality of the food was our only very minor issue. It was okay but not wonderful - we chose to eat out at other places along the beach most evenings. Breakfast was included and it was very generous - plenty of fresh fruit to start breakfast. Then followed an eclectic mix of things on a plate - some form of eggs with a mixture of strange accompaniments!! Made breakfast exciting!!

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Johnny solo_traveller br
10
My favorite hotel in zanzibar
Pros:

My favorite hotel in Zanzibar. The hospitality and service are truly top-notch, the beachfront views are incredible, and the location is perfect. Highly recommended!

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Anıl solo_traveller tr
10
Great place for couples and families
Pros:

Location is so good, just on the ocean, calm and quiet area. Well maintained property with a fantastic restaurant. Sunset is there, sunrise is there.. My stay there was remarkable🙏🏼

Cons:

Everything is well thought of, nothing to dislike..

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Erdoğan couple tr
10
arkadaş ve aile tatili için muhteşem otel
Pros:

arkadaşlarımla gittim ve inanılmaz memnun kaldık. Oteli resmen denizin üstüne kurmuşlar. Çalışanların ilgisi, yemeklerin lezzeti, odadan gördüğümüz manzara her şey muhteşemdi. Seneye tekrar gelip aynı odada kalma hayaliyle ayrılıyorum Zanzibar’dan.

Cons:

her şey muazzamdı

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Benjamin couple at
10
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in
Pros:

I’ve been to many places throughout the years but Dhow has to be the best hotel I’ve ever been to.

The location is amazing, right at the beach with an amazing view of the ocean and the sunset. The restaurant offers quality food of all kinds and the staff is very helpful and always positive.

The rooms are very clean and offer an even better view than the restaurant. We enjoyed our evenings on the balcony with a breathtaking view.

Last but not least I have to mention the owner Ahmet. I’ve never met a hotel owner like him. A likeable guy that offers his help and goes beyond whenever he can. We had a late flight back home and he offered us to stay till the evening, enjoy our last day, take a shower and head to the airport. I’ve never experienced such an offer or a person like Ahmet in this business.

We will come again for sure and I recommended the place to my entire family and friends. It doesn’t get any better.

Thank you to the entire Dhow family 🙏🏼

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Együd couple hu
10
Pros:

Absolutely above our expectations - everything was perfect, the hotel, the beach, but what made extraordinary our stay was the owner, and staff who worked in the hotel. Thank you very much for making our stay like home.

Cons:

-

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Chiara couple it
10
Tutto fantastico
Pros:

La posizione: a 15 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia principale con il mare pazzesco, ma fuori dal caos della pressione turistica.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Mutale solo_traveller zm
10
Pros:

Absolutely perfect stay! From the moment I arrived, everything was exceptional. The room was beautiful and comfortable, the staff were warm and attentive, and the service was outstanding throughout my stay✨🫶

special mention must go to the owner, Ahmet, who was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. He genuinely went above and beyond to make sure I and all his other guests were always comfortable. Thank you so much✨

I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable stay, excellent hospitality, and a host who truly makes you feel at home✨🫶

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Posizione del resort

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Lorena solo_traveller gb
10
Super relaxing
Pros:

Super friendly staff going on and beyond to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Cons:

All good

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Matteo couple it
9
Pros:

Abbiamo trascorso un soggiorno davvero piacevole al Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel. La struttura è accogliente, curata e perfetta per rilassarsi. L’atmosfera è tranquilla e il personale è stato gentile e disponibile. Ci siamo trovati molto bene e porteremo con noi un bellissimo ricordo della vacanza. Sicuramente una struttura che consiglierei e in cui tornerei volentieri!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Yonathan family_with_children il
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee