CANARY HOTEL & SPA, Nungwi
About the Hotel
Canary Hotel & Spa - Beachfront spa hotel with indoor and outdoor pools, African cuisine, and family-friendly activities
This 4-star spa hotel sits a 2-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, offering a balance of wellness and recreation. At Canary Hotel & Spa, guests have access to an indoor swimming pool, outdoor pool with a water slide, a 24-hour fitness center, and a full-service spa featuring a hammam, sauna, steam room, and a variety of body treatments including massages and facials. The family-friendly restaurant serves African cuisine with halal options, and a buffet breakfast with continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free selections is provided each morning. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, balconies or terraces overlooking the garden or pool, and some include a fireplace. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the reception is staffed 24 hours. A continental breakfast with various choices is served daily at Canary Hotel & Spa. On-site leisure includes billiards, darts, table tennis, karaoke, evening entertainment, and a kids' club. The hotel also offers free bicycle rental, a sun terrace, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. Nearby attractions include Kichwele Forest Reserve and Mangapwani Coral Cave, and the hotel provides airport shuttle service for a fee. Business amenities include meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying services, and express check-in/check-out. Family services feature babysitting, baby safety gates, an indoor play area, kid-friendly buffet, and family rooms. Additional conveniences are laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage, a barber shop, and grocery deliveries.
Pros
Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, with several mentioning managers Mahmood, Mohammed, and receptionist Mwinyi.
Free 20-minute massage offered with certain bookings, and spa services are reasonably priced.
Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and reliable hot water.
Variety of free on-site activities: billiards, table tennis, volleyball, a gym, and a large swimming pool.
Cons
No alcohol is served on the premises (dry hotel).
Some guests have been accommodated in a nearby annex property (Canary Golden) instead of the main hotel building.
Must-do experiences
- Snorkel with turtles at Nungwi's famous Dive Point for a thrill.
- Taste the Zanzibar pizza at Forodhani Gardens for local flavors.
- Visit the Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium to learn about sea turtles.
- Catch the stunning sunset at Nungwi Beach's iconic Baraka Beach.
- Explore the vibrant Nungwi market for authentic handicrafts and spices.
Select your room type
- Budget Twin Room2 persons30 sq. feet2 Single bedsAir conditioningFireplaceroom details
- Deluxe Twin Room2 persons35 sq. feet2 Single bedsAir conditioningBalconyroom details
- Deluxe King Room2 persons35 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Horseback riding
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Dining Onsite
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews