Smiles Beach Hotel, Nungwi

Smiles Beach Hotel - A 4-star oceanfront property with a private beach, spa, and Swahili dining

Located on an 8,200 sqm private stretch of Nungwi Beach, Smiles Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool facing the Indian Ocean and direct access to white sand shores. The air-conditioned rooms include balconies with ocean views, flat-screen TVs, and mosquito nets, while some offer pool views. The on-site restaurant serves Zanzibari and seafood dishes using local ingredients, with a daily Swahili breakfast buffet and continental options available. Guests can book diving, snorkeling, and parasailing activities or visit nearby attractions like Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond (1.5 km) and Spanish Dancer Divers (1 km). The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, airport shuttle service, and a spa offering massages and manicures. A meal at the oceanfront restaurant includes fresh seafood prepared with regional produce.

Pros

The private beach and ocean-view pool provide direct access to Nungwi’s white sand and clear waters.

The restaurant serves traditional Swahili breakfast and seafood dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi, airport shuttle service, and mosquito net setup by housekeeping.

Proximity to marine attractions like Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond (1.5 km) and water sports operators.

Cons

The nearest airport, Kisauni, is 65 km away, requiring a lengthy transfer.

Some rooms lack direct pool or ocean views.