Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

Hotels
Mantis
8.8 (87 reviews)
North Coast, Nungwi , Nungwi , TZ

Facilities

Fitness facilities
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic water bottles
No single-use plastic soda bottles
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing staff
Outstanding location
Cons:
WIFI issues
Food quality could be better

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
The property is clean and well kept.
Service
9.56
The staff were incredibly kind, and responsive to needs.
Location
9.6
The location was outstanding.
Room Quality
8.05
Issues with TV and connectivity impacted experience.
Amenities
8.08
Pool area had good WIFI, but overall amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
9.04
Good value considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.09
Food could be a lot better.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, a very good stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 13:23

Property Description

Experience captivating views and exceptional hospitality at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis, where your beach getaway becomes a dream come true.

Recreation and Relaxation
Dive into our shimmering outdoor pool or keep fit in our state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center. Every moment here is a chance to unwind and rejuvenate.

Culinary Delights
Savor tantalizing meals and beverages with our all-inclusive rates, featuring a delightful on-site restaurant with breathtaking ocean views. Enjoy room service for a cozy dining experience in your room.

Comfort and Convenience
Retreat to one of our 28 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibars, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring you have all the comforts of home at your fingertips.

Book your stay at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis today and create lasting memories in this stunning beach paradise!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 87 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Ana solo_traveller ar
5
Pros:

El lugar está rodeado de naturaleza y una playa muy hermosa! El personal es muy agradable

Cons:

No es un hotel 5 estrellas como se venden! Tuve problemas con la ducha los 3 días que estuve, intentaron solucionarlo pero imposible!

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller ke
9
It was an amazing solo vacation for me. I simply loved my stay, thank you so much.
Pros:

The hotel is amazing, very beautiful, clean, all the staff are very welcoming, kind and extremely helpful.
Breakfast was good, there was quite a variety of items to choose from. Dinner was great too, especially on my last night I enjoyed the a la carte, the strawberry cheese cake dessert made my night.

The rooms are so spacious, organized, clean, the bed was very comfortable, the pillows were just perfect. I loved how they would make different shapes every time they made the bed, very cute. I also appreciated the Happy Birthday message on the bed when I arrived.
A big bathroom, his & hers sinks, the shower is so good with enough water which makes it so enjoyable.

You are spoiled for choice when it comes to the pool; my favourite was the infinity one because it is such an amazing view as if it's connected to the sea. I also enjoyed a short beach walk.

Cons:

I can't complain much but maybe add more variety of food on the menu, cultural dishes if possible to enable guests to sample different dishes.

The cocktails are good but there's room for improvement; also the bar can stay open for a little bit longer for those who don't sleep early.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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CECILIA solo_traveller br
9
Equipe magnífica, vista deslumbrante, conforto com excelente custo benefício.
Pros:

Equipe maravilhosa, atenciosos, carinhosos com o hóspede.
Café da manhã bem gostoso e jantares idem.
A vista do hotel pro mar é magnífica!

Cons:

A pressão da água no chuveiro era fraca.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Oleksii solo_traveller ua
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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itindja solo_traveller cd
9
Magnifique 👌
Pros:

Le personnel était sympa et accueillant. Je me suis fait des amis parmis le personnel entre autre Aikambe, Nehema et Kilian 😅😅
Tout était presque parfait

Cons:

La condition selon laquelle il faut payer en cas d'une visite extérieure 56$ 🥵

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple ug
9
Overall, we enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Staff Professionalism, customer care, the rooms were excellent, Cleanliness was superb, swimming pool was good too.

Cons:

The communication at the time of booking, especially on watsapp needs some improvement.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Phumelele extended_group za
9
Lovely Stay
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Harris family_with_children za
7
Lovely views, nice rooms, decent food and really amazing, friendly staff
Pros:

It has lovely views, nice rooms, decent food and really amazing, friendly staff

Cons:

The beach is quite limited with many sea urchins so special shoes are needed.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Alex155 family_with_children ru
8
Хороший отель, но в море купаться почти невозможно и это портит впечатление
Cons:

Пляжа и моря можно считать нет

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Khadijah solo_traveller ng
10
10/10. Beautiful and clean property, the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, great breakfast and a beautiful u
Pros:

The property has minimalistic touch which I love. The flowers in the garden area and on the buildings are lovely and I love the easy access to the beach, the beach is also very clean and peaceful.

Cons:

Honestly nothing. Loved everything about it.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Samuel couple ng
8
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Marta couple it
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Obed couple ke
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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THABILE solo_traveller za
7
Very good , friendly helpful staff
Pros:

Sea facing
Infinity pool
Resort feel

Cons:

Some parts could use painting
There was some renovations happening causing noise while trying g to relax at the pool
The food was inconsistent

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Malekhooa family_with_children ls
5
Very bad experience for my money, Very Rude CHEF called Mark
Pros:

The location and some staff

Cons:

Chef Mark decided to be rude and shouted me in front of other guest and staff for not eating breakfast but packaging it. He told me he has been watching me for days and I appeared like a big eater, which is not wrong but very wrong because I am not.
I was there to celebrate my birthday and booked it with the expectations of getting good service like other 5 Star hotels I have been to other years, all I can say What a bad experience. Till late nite after complaining was given a piece of cake and shooters.
I did launched my complaint at the hotel but the general manager decided to apologize on behalf of Chef Mark saying maybe he had a bad day. Hope He always apologize for every staff not Mark only.
In general, book it at your own risk.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Abangkom solo_traveller cm
10
Pros:

My Hermes dressing slippers was stolen at the hotel when I when out for my activities so when your at out protect your stuff

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Godfrey extended_group gb
8
What makes Nungwi Dreams by Mantis tick is not the property and what it has to offer, but the heart warming services pro
Pros:

It was nice to meet familiar faces such as Tantum at reception, always happy to assist, Baraka at the poolside bar, it was nice meeting you again, Victor and all the happy and helpful staff at Nungwi dreams.

Back to the point, the property is at the quieter end of Nungwi which is great if you love the quiet, the road leading there is now paved which is a massive improvement. The standby generator is a bonus given the regular power outages.

Cons:

I hate to say this but for the sake of improvement and helping others make informed decisions, I believe the following need to be addressed for this nice establishment to stay at the top.
1-Food selection at breakfast was minimal in terms of choices. I wonder what happened to the boiled eggs!
Still on the issue of food, I know I stayed during low season but the provision of Al Carte as the only option for dinners didn’t sit well with me. I missed the poolside dinners with the lively performances. In terms of what I ordered off the al carte menu (Catch of the day-Red Snapper) it was nicely prepared and the caramelised onions were a bonus. The onion soup was okay but could have been better if served hot, not lukewarm. The chips potions were small but well presented, unlike in other places where the chip sizes were all over the place.

2-Water pressure in my room was too low. The toilet flushing system wasn’t working well which required playing around with the system for the water to stop running. (Easy and cheap fix) from a DIY background.

3-Bedding- I honestly believe that the stained white bedsheet on my second day was by pure mistake. I can’t begin to describe what happened to that sheet but it wasn’t a great sight.

4-Swimming pool. The once lovely swimming pool is now falling into pieces. The mosaic tiles are stained in most places and need a good jet wash or replacement. Also, one of the pool lights connectors is exposed to the elements (pool and rain water). We all know that electricity and water don’t mix though ironically electricity is mostly generated by water!!!

5-There were lots of cats around the property. I don’t have an issue with them but the weird noises they make especially in the night can be overwhelming.

Finally, having pointed out the above, and coming from a good place in my heart, I am sure as hell coming back.. Asante sana!!!

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Joel family_with_children tz
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Kendal extended_group tr
9
Pros:

Yemekleri çok lezzetliydi çalışanlar kibar konumu süper

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Lewis couple tz
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee