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Smiles Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Nungwi Natural Aquarium

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Reception
Escape to Smiles Beach Hotel, where a private beach and tranquil garden await. Unwind at the spa with a manicure or body treatment, enjoy sun loungers by the pool, and let kids have fun at the playground. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
Property grounds

On the beach

This traditional-style hotel has a private beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the white sand beach. Some on-site activities to enjoy during your trip include beachside massages and beach volleyball. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkelling and parasailing.

Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
What guests liked about the beach

The property's private beach area was a convenient and lovely spot for relaxation and sunbathing.

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Nungwi, Smiles Beach Hotel is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach, while Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are popular local attractions. Mnemba Island is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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North Coast of Zanzibar, Nungwi, 1111

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

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

About this property

Smiles Beach Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Nungwi Beach
Located close to Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium, Smiles Beach Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages and sunloungers. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub and a body treatment at the on-site spa. A playground, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, beach towels and wedding services
  • Beach umbrellas, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Smiles Beach Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and electric kettles

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 April and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per room (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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Smiles Beach Hotel Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi
Smiles Beach Nungwi
Smiles Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Zanzibar/Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel Hotel
Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi
Smiles Beach Hotel Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Does Smiles Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Smiles Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smiles Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Smiles Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Smiles Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per room applies.

Where is Smiles Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is just steps away from Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Kendwa Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Smiles Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 273 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and with friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tosin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Also enjoy the idea of a bicycle for anyone to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and owner were so incredibly nice and extremely helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly. They spent between 45 minutes to 1 hour cleaning our room each day. They would fold our clothes in the wardrobe, line up our shoes and toiletries. I have never experienced cleaning to such depth 10/10. Pool was lovely and it was safe and quiet. Staff genuinely could not do enough. If you are half board food is a set menu for dinner. Only criticism would be sometimes the water would go off for a short period of time. There were the odd power cuts for a few seconds at a time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Love the beach front with lounge chairs. All staff were so excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I stayed for 4 days and we loved! We had a great time. All the staff were ao nice, respectful and kind. From Mohamed who made our check-in to all the other staff, cleaners, kitchen… thank you so much! The location was very convenient, walking distances to many restaurants, in front of the beach with an incredible view and facilities. I would highly recommend it and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at your quaint hotel very much. Walking along the beach was easy. Your restaurant was good and the included breakfast was generous with eggs made on the spot. The pool was wonderful ! We wish there was more light available in the room and the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Our stay at Smiles was one that I would recommend to anyone. Staff food everything was fantastic. One complaint but very minor I would have loved good coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities. Good location. Don't use their taxi driver Mr Fantastic or whatever his name is, to go to Stone Town as he charged me more than originally quoted at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thyago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Amazing! The only negative point is that alcohol is not sold in the bar and restaurant, but we already knew the information
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajat K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beach property.Evertything went perfect. Breakfast was excellent. There is a person named "Fantastic" who was always there to help you out if need be _'Hakuna Ma ta ta"
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect, but the breakfast and coffee is terrible
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sikander Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness
Dinner staff were great. Management didnt allow flexibility . Otherwise stay was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very neat and nice with a big bed . Breakfast was not good . Cleaning service was good . area around the pool could be improved .

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok but too quiet for me

The resort itself was very nice. However the rooms were a bit unmodern, very bad lightning in bathroom, but comfy bed. Super friendly staff. But way too quiet for us, no music by pool. Food was ok, we didn’t have all inclusive. Still gives you a very authentic experience from their old school stove & grill station. Happy overall but I prefer a bit more modern and energetic place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love our stay in the perfect location.

I had an amazing time at Smiles Beach Hotel. The staff was very attentive. The bed is HUGE. And every night around 7pm, they come in and set up the mosquito net. Many choices for breakfast and the location is superb. If you're driving, there's free parking and a bit or dirt road to get there. The only comment I have is how they use a key lock on the outside. I feel it may be a hazard...especially if someone wanted to lock you in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodation in small villas was very nice. The pool was adequate. The property has lovely comfortable lounge chairs and tables located conveniently around the property. You have to go down steps to the beach but at low tide it was very nice. Captain Big Fish, who was strolling around the property, arranged a fabulous sunset dhow cruise for us at a very reasonable price. A variety of restaurants are nearby along the beach. The only complaint I have is breakfast. Not great food and not much variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Zainuddeen

We were disappointed about the restaurant. The restaurant definitely needs to be updated regarding the menus. Most of the time had to go next door to have our lunch and dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Beate

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel review 09/23-

Overall the hotel was tired and not up to date. The rooms was ok. The location was next to the beach with a nice private sunbathing area. The breakfast was not up to standard except for the egg station. Lack of fruits and always cold coffee. The Hotel should inform the guest about their non alcohol policy, was a big surprise and this tourist site! Recommens the hotel next door offered very good service, excellent food and drinks for tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A grumpy guy at the reception. The guard tried to refuse my girlfriend to enter after dinner one day, we went in anyway. The guard came with a person from the reception, who was screaming "she must leave now". No, we came together a few days ago and we will leave together. I showed him her cloth and her passport from the safe. So instead of looking in the register in the reception the guy came to harass my girlfriend. They went away without any apology. The place is halal, so no beer or wine if you fancy that with your food. Or not liking the way the animals are killed to be halal. No animation team. Very nice and thorough cleaning staff. The beach in front is very nice. A cracked speaker during breakfast, high volume, you want to leave the place asap.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Fantastisk beliggenhet, men dårlig service

Hotellets beliggenhet er virkelig fantastisk, med en nydelig strand og utsikt! Solsengene er komfortable, og de store parasollene gjør det enkelt å slappe av i skyggen. Dessverre var servicen, særlig i restauranten, en skuffelse. Med et navn som «Smiles Beach» hadde vi forventet en mer vennlig og imøtekommende atmosfære. Gjennom hele uken vi bodde her, opplevde vi svært lite smil og gjestfrihet fra personalet som serverte oss frokost og middag. Dette stod i kontrast til den generelle vennligheten og imøtekommenheten vi ellers opplevde fra lokalbefolkningen på Zanzibar. Frokosten var også ujevn i kvalitet, noe som gjorde måltidene mindre hyggelige enn forventet. Alt i alt har hotellet stort potensial, men servicenivået, spesielt i restauranten, må forbedres for å gi gjestene den opplevelsen de håper på.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024