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Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar items, in-room safe
Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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North Coast, Nungwi
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Pool

Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Villa, Multiple Beds

Presidential Villa, Multiple Beds

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Beach Front Room

  • Sleeps 2

Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential Villa, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 8

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About the area

Nungwi

When you stay at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. .This beach hotel is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mnarani Natural Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden Coffee Shop Nuungwi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include kitchen islands. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Le Pearl has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and minibars (stocked with some free items). Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant overlooks the ocean.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 21 for adults and USD 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art supplies
  • Beach toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool toys
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 for adults and USD 10.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70 per day

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
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Nungwi Dreams Hotel
Nungwi Dreams Boutique Hotel Zanzibar Island
Nungwi Dreams
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Hotel
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Nungwi
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Hotel Nungwi

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 188 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JULIET

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the beach from the hotel. Staff and cleaners are very accomodating
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alanood

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not at all as expected or depicted

The hotel wasn’t at all as expected from photos, reviews and its 5 star rating. The whole place is run down and poorly maintained, our rooms smelled strongly of damp/mould, it wasn’t particularly clean, there was a leak from the toilet and no water pressure in the shower or hot water. We ended up checking out and going to another hotel, despite our stay being non-refundable. The breakfast wasn’t impressive either, unfortunately. The staff were polite and did offer to fix the water pressure and move us to another room once it became available. Maybe that would have been better but our overall impressions were already so disappointing, in comparison to our expectations. It’s also important to note that the beach isn’t nice to swim on. There are a lot of rocks and corals so it’s not sandy as the pictures suggest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you nungwi dreams, we are very happy with our stay. The staff and management are amazing and made everything so easy on us. Bed was very comfortable and the view of the beach is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aadil

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenechukwu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel.. breakfast is everything. Beach is boring
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ully carolinne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice, cute rooftop, good was good. Downside: the area surrounding is not the safest, you can’t enjoy the beach in front because there are people trying to sell stuff aaaaaall the time and there are way too many sea urchins there (bring water shoes); WiFi is almost nonexistent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Dream at Nungwi Dreams

Perfect ocean view and sound of the waves made for restful sleep at night. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Sometimes it was difficult to get the shower going but once it did, very hot. There’s a slight ant problem getting into the rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkataramanan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a really good location and well maintained. The staff were always willing to go beyond the expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing infinity pool and private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iman

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somtochukwu Emmanuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really amazing place and experience

10/10 Excellent

EMMANUEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is surly a dream. The property overall is very well kept and you can constantly see the staff doing all kinds of up keep. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the staff is absolutely amazing; From the amazing front desk crew to the restaurant and the rooftop pub (except at the morning breakfast buffet team that were unfriendly and not attentive). My wife had several services at the spa, and she said that the service was exceptional. We travel a lot and I cant remember giving all 5 stars, I can't say enough about this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly situated on the beach. Staff are wonderful, friendly and very helpful; in particular the manager who made an effort to provide advice and help when I was concerned about my flight. Food is good, with plenty of choice and the cocktails are great! The room is spacious, clean and quiet. There are two pools so the area doesn’t feel crowded Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, beach views amazing, good food and close to nungwi beach resturants and kendwa beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet property with beautiful beach access. Really enjoyed the skybar and very nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was like staying in paradise. Our room was spacious and bright. Just a few steps outside our door is the pool and a beautiful white sand beach on the Indian Ocean. Soraka.tours made our reservations and took care care of everything. I will definitely use them again. Kathy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chioma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms. I think the people at the bar can do better bcos they are delay in service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024