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Featuring a garden and views of city, Light of Zanzibar Hotel is a recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The bed and breakfast provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dishwasher, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a desk. The bed and breakfast features certain units that include a safety deposit box, and all units are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the bed and breakfast. Royal Beach is 1.5 km from Light of Zanzibar Hotel, while Kendwa Beach is 2.6 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 61 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Nungwi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Milda
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Everything was great, except the breakfast was poor.
  • Angelene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The light is the best little hotel around, a minute walk to the beach and they book you all the best trips. The sunsets from the roof terrace are amazing!
  • Gitte
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We received a warm welcome of the manager of the hotel. He explained everything and showed us the room. The room was clean, with a separate bathroom and a fridge with free water and two beers! Every morning there was a different breakfast made for...
  • Tanja
    Austria Austria
    Great location close to the beach and the center, nice and clean hotel. The super friendly staff created a feel-good atmosphere, also good service. Special thanks to Paul, he is such an amazing and lovely person and I had some really inspiring...
  • Mollie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the hotel was great, being really close to the beach and also within walking distance of plenty of nice places to eat. The staff were all really friendly and helpful especially Paul who was always happy to help with directions from...
  • Eloero
    Germany Germany
    Everything was perfect! Recommendable in every way and for every kind of travellers! Great owners. Great staff. Great location. Great room. Great price. Great bararea. Great rooftop (especially for sunset). Great hammock.... I'll be back! :)
  • Patrick
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was great, staff were so friendly and willing to help in any way, nothing was a problem. The bed was very comfortable, great shower and air conditioning. The breakfast was lovely and it varied from day to day. I would definitely stay...
  • Kilian
    Netherlands Netherlands
    the staff was extremely welcoming us and inviting us to join them on the full moon party and several other activities. Semih did his utmost best to make us feel at home ❤️ Special thanks to the whole team! I would definitely recommend to go there...
  • Bachief
    Germany Germany
    Changing breakfast every day, fresh made with eggs fruits, bread, coffee tea - and anything else you asked for. Very delicious.
  • Szymon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptionally helpful staff, always polite and helping with any issue/ request

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restoran #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Steakhouse • Turkish • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Light of Zanzibar Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Basic free WiFi 8 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Pants press
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Auditory guidance
    • Visual aids: Tactile signs
    • Visual aids: Braille
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Swahili
    • Turkish

    House rules
    Light of Zanzibar Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 10 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Light of Zanzibar Hotel

    • Light of Zanzibar Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restoran #1
    • Room options at Light of Zanzibar Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
    • Light of Zanzibar Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Light of Zanzibar Hotel is from 11:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Guests staying at Light of Zanzibar Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
    • The prices at Light of Zanzibar Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Light of Zanzibar Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Light of Zanzibar Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Diving
      • Neck massage
      • Walking tours
      • Hand massage
      • Horse riding
      • Couples massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Bicycle rental
      • Foot massage
      • Beach
      • Full body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage