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Smiles Beach Hotel
4.0 star property

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

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Smiles Beach Hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View
Restaurant
Bathroom sink

Overview of Smiles Beach Hotel

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

North Coast of Zanzibar, Nungwi, 1111
  • Popular LocationNungwi Natural Aquarium5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNungwi Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMnarani Natural Aquarium19 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)95 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nungwi

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 area attractions. Mnemba Island is another place to visit that comes recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach - 6 min walk
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 19 min walk
  • Kendwa Beach - 14 min drive
  • Mnemba Island - 36 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Promenade Main Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • M&J Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Ginger Bar - 6 min drive
  • Nungwi Inn - 11 min walk
  • Mangi's Bar - 10 min walk

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 sun loungers. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage, and a body treatment at the onsite 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, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels, and wedding services
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and beach umbrellas
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Smiles Beach Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Italian, Latvian, Norwegian, Russian, Swahili, Swedish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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 available

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 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
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring 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?

Check-out 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 from Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Kendwa Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Smiles Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 242 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

linda

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
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 .

10/10 Excellent

svane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Beate

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Rajat K

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Zainuddeen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)