Hotel La Gemma Dell'Est, Nungwi

Hotel La Gemma Dell'Est - An all-inclusive beachfront resort with tropical gardens, multiple dining options, and a lagoon-style pool

Set on the northern tip of Unguja Island overlooking the Indian Ocean, Hotel La Gemma Dell'Est is a 5-star all-inclusive resort featuring over 300 modern rooms with mosquito nets, balconies, and sea or pool views. The property includes four restaurants serving international and Asian cuisine, show-cooking stations, and à la carte gourmet dining, along with five bars, including a swim-up pool bar. Guests can relax at the Mvua African Rain Spa, enjoy water sports, or unwind by the large lagoon-style saltwater pool with a children’s section. The resort’s Baobab Congress business center provides meeting rooms and audio-visual equipment, while nearby attractions include Baraka Natural Aquarium (2.5 km) and Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond (2.5 km). A continental breakfast is available each morning at Hotel La Gemma Dell'Est.

Pros

The beachfront location offers direct access to Nungwi Beach, known for its turquoise waters and sunsets.

Multiple dining options include international, Asian, and gourmet restaurants with show-cooking stations.

The Mvua African Rain Spa features open-air pavilions for massages and wellness treatments.

The lagoon-style pool includes a swim-up bar and a shallow children’s section.

The Baobab Congress business center provides meeting and event facilities.

Cons

The remote location may require transportation to reach nearby attractions.

The all-inclusive dining options feature primarily local-brand beverages.