Hotels in Tanzania

Very local vibe in peaceful place surrounded by masai bomas.

The African Paradise Beach Hotel fully lives up to its name. From the very first moment in this hotel, we felt at home. In Paradise! The kindests owners do everything and even more to please their guests. Everything is perfectly clean, the breakfast is very rich (three-course or maybe more), and all the staff is very kind and responsive. We tried almost the entire menu of the restaurant and everything was great and delicious. Pia organized our transfers from Stonetown and then to Nungwi at a very reasonable price. We also had a free snorkeling boat ride. Warm greetings to all of you, guys - your hotel will forever remain in my heart. I would love to see you again someday. Wish you all the best!

Our whole experience at this Resort was incredible, the whole staff, managers were very friendly, professional, met all our needs, i would specially want to give a special shout out to the manager Afshan, the whole crew, Issa, Denis, Neema, Anil, Elizabeth, Martin, Sophia, Ndende, Ishaq, Nasra, Mtumwa, Beatrice, Sarafina and lastly Mr Salum all you Guys are the REAL MVP, We will be Back for Sure with more Friends and Family sooner than you think, Please keep the Great Work and God Bless you all

I really loved this place !! The owners were so nice and friendly. It is a small place decorated with taste, even the rooms, lots of local things around remind you where you are. The breakfast is incredible as they change every day so it doesn’t get boring ;-). The tables in wood are like local boats. What a great idea !!! The guest are really international and it’s easy to get in touch with other people. They have a dog and a cat but very brave and discreet. It’s very close to the beach, restaurants etc The staff is also top and they always smile. There’s no need to look for another place if you come to Nungwi: Babalao is where you should stay.

absolutely fantastic good atmosphere, very clean, attentive staff and fabulous decoration of the hotel grounds

Beautiful location, with beautiful sitting areas with a view of the ocean. Loved their bungalows, simple clean, beautiful and functional design. Restaurant area also placed perfect, with a spectacular view. The owners and staff are great!!!

I had an amazing stay at this hotel! The room decoration and the sea view were simply stunning, making it a truly special experience. The common areas, especially the dining space, were beautifully decorated and had such a relaxing atmosphere, also overlooking the ocean. The service was outstanding — the staff were always attentive and willing to help with any needs I had, which made everything so much easier and more enjoyable. The location couldn’t be better: just 100m from a diving center, 200m from the local village, and right by the sea. It was the perfect balance between comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing yet unforgettable stay by the ocean.

Very functional, well designed. Bang on the beach. Very friendly and cooperative staff. The person incharge Jackline is exceptional looking after everything. Overall a great experience.

Everything exellent, service always with smile from staff, beds are so confortable, very fast wifi, spotless clean, garden full of beatiful plants and trees, aircon working perfect, i can recommend to everybody come and stay have wonderfull experience. Also breakfast and dinner was really teasty. Another plus they arrange all kind of tour and transports really good prices for island, you dont have to go shop around, thank you guys make my stay wonderfull with beatiful memories. Bu the way they also have tanzanian music and dance show i come a cross in hotel was amazing too

I stayed at Blue Moon Villa with my three children. We loved the place and it is very child friendly. The staff is so nice and helpful, the breakfast very nice and the location is just a short walk from the beach. We enjoyed Blue Moon Villa and the nearby beach so much that we changed our travel plans to come back to Blue Moon Villa.

What makes Palmera so special is its inspiring mission. The hotel and restaurant operate as a hospitality school for local young women, and the exceptional service they provide is a direct reflection of their training. From their warm smiles to their impeccable attention to detail, you can feel the genuine pride they take in their work. The hotel's setting is pure paradise. The infinity pool overlooking the turquoise sea is mesmerizing, and the lush, immaculately kept gardens create a perfect oasis for relaxation. It was wonderful to be able to walk barefoot through the fine sand and simply enjoy the tranquility. For anyone, but especially for vegans, the restaurant is a must-visit. The creative and delicious vegan dishes, all beautifully prepared and presented by the talented students, were a true highlight. It's a testament to the high-quality training they are receiving. The breakfast, in particular, was the best I had during my three-week stay in Tanzania, the homemade warm bread and homemade chocolate spread were unforgettable. For lunch and dinner, with main courses priced between $11 and $13, it offers exceptional value. This 15-room hotel is a quiet retreat. I stayed when it was almost empty and had no issues with noise, but even when full, the large garden and pool area should provide plenty of space for guests. The price range for double rooms in the 2025 high season was 70-100 USD. All rooms face the sea, though the view can be a bit limited from some of the downstairs rooms. While the large windows are beautiful, the curtains don’t fully cover them, which could be a privacy concern for some. I prefer a firm mattress, and the bed was perfect for me, but it might be a bit too hard for others. The solar-powered hot water worked flawlessly. The road to the hotel is a little bumpy on the last kilometer, but there are plans to improve it. In the bathrooms, I would have appreciated a bit more space to dry towels, or a drying rack on the terrace.

It was my first time in Zanzibar and I was so sooo scared because a lot of the places were sold out or too expensive and I was travelling alone because I’m in Tanzania for a month for work and had to see Zanzibar. Finding this beautiful hotel was definitely a sign from God. Before I even talk about the facilities, I’ll speak about how exceptional the staff is. They are kind, respectful, attentive and so welcoming. The manager was able to get an amazing human to drive me around and help me organise activities for the entire day and a verrrry reasonable rate. I was travelling alone but felt so seen, cared for and loved because of the driver and the hotel staff. At no point did I feel unsafe, used or taken for granted because I’m a tourist. The hotel was not full because it’s fairly new, and that meant I had the beach to myself at least 90% of the time. What a wonder. Ocean is literally in front of you. The stars also so bright at night. The hotel is clean, authentic and attractive to the eye. Everything feels minimal and not overdone. Fits in place. It’s not extreme extravagance, just a simple delight. It feels like home. All I wanted was a place next to the sea, what I got was a hotel made of staff that became friends. Literally wanted to hug the manager and cry when I left, because I loved being there.