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Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Balcony
Beach/ocean view
Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
North Coast, Nungwi
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nungwi Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Presidential Villa, Multiple Beds

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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Exterior

The Zanzibari

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (205)
The price is AU$370
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Zanzibari

About the area

Nungwi

When you stay at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. .This beach hotel is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mnarani Natural Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 11 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach - 13 min walk
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 14 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 45 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Onsite venue - This restaurant overlooks the ocean.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Nungwi Dreams Hotel
Nungwi Dreams Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Island
Nungwi Dreams
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Hotel
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Nungwi
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Hotel Nungwi

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 150 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Purchased buffet and drinks. It rained they only refunded buffet but not drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a nice view being located directly on the beach. However, upon arrival and the duration of my stay there was a sewage smell when I walked into my room. Also there was no hot water so I had to shower with cold water everyday & night which was extremely uncomfortable. One night after calling about it someone came to fix it but that only lasted for one shower afterwards it was back to cold showers. The next time I called to get it fixed, I waited almost an hour before someone came to my room, which was an inconvenience because I needed to get ready to head out. Even then nothing was done about it. The one thing I love to enjoy on vacation is a nice hot shower so the fact that it wasn’t available to me every night was disappointing. Also there were not many enjoyable entertainments at this hotel. Nonetheless, great customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yan ki ankie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A bit for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marouane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. The food was great, service was impeccable, staff wefe extra helpful and kind. The facilities also met our expectations. Would definitely love to stay again. Was worth it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahmel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay it was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kadjatou

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing view. And was upgraded to a better sea view room once I had a conversation with the extremely helpful and friendly staff. Such an amazing place!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended, great rooms very good service good people good location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

I really had an exceptional time with very good service. The meals were great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Seven Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. Excellent accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonneka

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property and how friendly the staff was. The only thing I didn’t like was the amount of flies. It made it really difficult to enjoy food and drinks outside by the bar or pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything about this hotel was amazing. The only thing I want to warn other travelers is that the staff will service and treat others first and better. No matter how long you were there first. I’ve noticed this on multiple occasions. This will be the only reason why I won’t book there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Habiba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay with beautiful views. The staff are so helpful and accommodating. Only down side is that the 24hour room service menu is quite limited in terms of options but besides that, nothing negative to say. Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel 2irh amazing staff.
Very nice and clean boutique hotel. Different themed dinner every evening. The staff was extremely friendly. Very good choice in Nungwi
View from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind and the food was really good! I’d definitely stay here again. Had no issues during my stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilini C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just want to start off with a HUGE thank you to the staff at this facility!! I've traveled to many islands in the Caribbean & Asia- the Nungwi Dreams has been the best stay EVER! The staff is kind, friendly, knowledgable/intelligent, catering, they all remember your name- I can go on and on!! I learned so much about Tanzania/Zanzibar & Africa in general from the staff, which kept me mentally stimulated- always a plus!! The facility is clean and well kempt. The food, hookah (shish) and drinks are tasty- I had the lobster pomadore 3 times. The chef baked a mini cake for my birthday & sang to me in Swahili!!! The entertainment provided by the local tribes/people is stunning & beautiful to watch. If you are a beach lover like me please take "swim shoes" with you (although the hotel provides)- the water can be a bit rough during the high tide and there a MANY sea urchins that you will need to dodge by wearing shoes. I spent most of my time by the pool which isn't typical for me, but was able to go in and out of the ocean during the low to medium tide. Special shout out to: Mark (manager), Simai, Victor, Baraka (bartender), Latifah, Akia, Daniel, Jaha, Charles, Lisa, Khatib, Tatum & the pool guys (didn't get their names)- you all truly made my stay as a Solo traveler the most amazing thus far (this was my 3rd solo trip). I will be back at some point- hope to see you all there! Thank you!!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just want to start off with a HUGE thank you to the staff at this facility!! I've traveled to many islands in the Caribbean & Asia- the Nungwi Dreams has been the best stay EVER! The staff is kind, friendly, knowledgable/intelligent, catering, they all remember your name- I can go on and on!! I learned so much about Tanzania/Zanzibar & Africa in general from the staff, which kept me mentally stimulated- always a plus!! The facility is clean and well kempt. The food, hookah (shish) and drinks are tasty- I had the lobster pomadore 3 times. The chef baked a mini cake for my birthday & sang to me in Swahili!!! The entertainment provided by the local tribes/people is stunning & beautiful to watch. If you are a beach lover like me please take "swim shoes" with you (although the hotel provides)- the water can be a bit rough during the high tide and there a MANY sea urchins that you will need to dodge by wearing shoes. I spent most of my time by the pool which isn't typical for me, but was able to go in and out of the ocean during the low to medium tide. Special shout out to: Mark (manager), Simai, Victor, Baraka (bartender), Latifah, Akia, Daniel, Jaha, Charles, Lisa, Khatib, Tatum & the pool guys (didn't get their names)- you all truly made my stay as a Solo traveler the most amazing thus far (this was my 3rd solo trip). I will be back at some point- hope to see you all there! Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t think I can rave about this place enough. The staff there are eager to please and literally wait on you hand and food. The free breakfast had so many options you will not be hungry until dinner lol. The massages were so amazing I felt so relaxed afterwards. And the best part about the property is the views. The views from our ocean front room was breathtaking. That same view stretches across the whole front of the hotel. Sitting by the one of the pools and enjoying the ocean view as well was my favorite way to relax. I loved it loved it loved it. It was also my birthday, and the staff got me a little cake and sang me happy birthday during dinner, it was so sweet of them! Thank you Nungwi Dreams!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. I recommend this hotel to everyone visiting Zanzibar/Nungwi.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dream Resort for Vacation
Nungwi Dreams was a gorgeous resort for my 8 day stay in Zanzibar. Nestled in between other resorts and the ocean, the room had a spectacular view from the balcony. We arrived fairly late, and the resort was gated with security present, creating a safe environment for guests. The bed was very comfortable and the room spacious for two people. The two pools were easily accessible and cleaned often, and pools overlook the ocean as well. We opted for half board and the breakfast/dinner options didn’t disappoint.The l restaurant located at the Pool was a great place to grab drinks, pizza and sweet snacks while relaxing near the water. The staff and service was plentiful, although I wish there was a better virtual way to keep track of room charges. The only thing that would make this better would be to have an adults only side. I would stay here again, and truly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

AZZAM

Travelled with group
Overpcied for what it is and food is terrible
Will try to be as balanced as possible. Good things: - staff very smiley and helpful everywhere -the swimming pools are really good and worth it -the beach is amazing one of the best visited atound the world (water shoes are provided aswell) Bad - food is not great at all...stale bread used in burger, fresh juice not fresh, the dinner buffet has poor quality ingredients and gone off fruit. Breakfast buffet was average although presence of flies was a let down. Overall this isnt 5star food at all and it is the main reason that the review is only 2 stars...£500 a night room but the food is more like 2star hotel food... Service- can be inconsistent...for lunch the wait time is 30minutes regardless of what you order. Sometimes you would ask staff for something and they would disappear and not come back...there is a tendency for them to ignore your request if they didnt understand it. Gym- small but functional but the air conditioning does not work so its like a sauna...again I raised it with a staff member who didnt return Rooms- occasional power cuts and water cut off can be annoying although its transient. Presence of ants in the room occasionally. Tldr: amazing beaches but terrible food not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023