Smiles Beach Hotel

Property class: 3

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Located close to Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium, Smiles Beach Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. With a private beach, beach massages and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. Guests can also expect to find a playground, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is ฿3,131
฿3,870 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A traditional room with a bed, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed adorned with rose petals, a decorative towel, and a swan-shaped pillow. There is a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed adorned with rose petals, a decorative towel, and a swan-shaped pillow. There is a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located in Nungwi, Smiles Beach Hotel is on a private beach. Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Mnemba Island is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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North Coast of Zanzibar, Nungwi, 1111

What's nearby

  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zanzibar Horse Club
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Zanzibar Kilosa's Conservation
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Restaurant Kendwa Rocks
    8 min drive
  • Hakuna Matata Pool Bar
    6 min drive
  • The Corner
    11 min walk
  • Che Bar Zanzibar
    10 min walk

About this property

Smiles Beach Hotel

  • Family-friendly hotel near Nungwi Beach
  • Located close to Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Kendwa Beach, 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 sunloungers. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and beach umbrellas
    • Beach towels, barbecues and wedding services
    • Smoke-free property, concierge services and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Smiles Beach Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Does Smiles Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Smiles Beach Hotel?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smiles Beach Hotel on 18 Nov 2026 start from ฿3,131, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 within 1 mi (2 km) of Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium. Kendwa Beach is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Smiles Beach Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great property on the beach; great white sandy beach with little seaweed; rooms were very spacious. Food was excellent. Electricity cuts were often, but generator would kick in immediately. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Smiles was a very quaint hotel on the Zanzibar Coast. It was nestled in amongst much larger hotels that seem to be rather cold and not as welcoming. The staff and Smiles were all very friendly, helpful and courteous. The rooms were immaculate. The food at Smiles was terrific. Easy swimming right on the beach and the pool is also very nice. I had a great time at Smiles and would definitely return there the next time I’m in Zanzibar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was spotless, everything was at the highest level. A little paradise with the stunning view. The hotel people went above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A quiet hotel with a really nice beach front, walking distance to the busy areas of Nungwi, good restaurants and next to a great sunset bar with live music. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a amazing hotel with great views and amazing staff who really took care of us. Its muslim friendly and in a great location food was amazing aswel. Its beach front and a masjid very close easy to go on excursion from here to all around the island. Allowed us to check out a little later with no extra cost. Also would recommend upper floor for views. Very very beautiful stay and amazing views i would definitely come back and hightly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Location and with friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for a holiday! - Nice and clean room with an amazing view - Friendly staff - Great housekeeping - Perfect location - Breakfast is good, fresh fruit/juice, omelette and all kinds of other warm and cold options. Would definitely recommend to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was attentive, friendly and polite , love the cleanliness of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Think this is a great place to stay for families and couples I saw they offer a romantic dinner on the beach I went alone and would say there are more affordable and social options for solo travellers in nungwi But the location is great it’s not a far walk to main part of nungwi Staff were very helpful and could arrange transport for you but id recommend just walking 5 minutes into nungwi and you can get tuk tuks for cheaper travel The breakfast was good lots of options with fresh fruit and eggs cooked to order I would definitely recommend this place for couples and families but not as much for solo travellers Still had a great stay non the less
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff and owner were so incredibly nice and extremely helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Location

The place had the perfect location and the staff was super friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property. Love the beach front with lounge chairs. All staff were so excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Smiles was lovely. Comfortable rooms, ok breakfast, very nice dinners. Always fishing boats to watch when the tide is in. Great swimming beach when the tide was coming and going. I would recommend this small non alcoholic Beach Hotel. Lots of shopping and restaurants just outside their gate. Security was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great & friendly staff. Always on hand to meet every need and beyond. Paradise location, would defo book again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at your quaint hotel very much. Walking along the beach was easy. Your restaurant was good and the included breakfast was generous with eggs made on the spot. The pool was wonderful ! We wish there was more light available in the room and the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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My partner and I stayed for 4 days and we loved! We had a great time. All the staff were ao nice, respectful and kind. From Mohamed who made our check-in to all the other staff, cleaners, kitchen… thank you so much! The location was very convenient, walking distances to many restaurants, in front of the beach with an incredible view and facilities. I would highly recommend it and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Also enjoy the idea of a bicycle for anyone to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Good facilities. Good location. Don't use their taxi driver Mr Fantastic or whatever his name is, to go to Stone Town as he charged me more than originally quoted at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place was in such disrepair that we ended up having to leave and book into another hotel. Sorry can’t recommend this hotel - the staff were doing the best they could under such bad conditions and there was a severe lack of managerial support for them so they couldn’t react not having any leadership. Hence why I can only say that I don’t blame the staff at the hotel for the shambles that it is. They were friendly and pleasant and helped us actually to move to another hotel. That I was extremely grateful for. I cannot send photos as there are too many defects and hazards and flaws to so. Should someone wish to see the full extent of the disrepair please send me an email address so I can’t send the photos on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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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 .
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a bit worried due to the negative reviews but I can’t say anything than this was very very good. Comfortable beds, basically on the beach (the pictures ain’t lying) and the staff were very helpful and kind. Negatives: It’s a dry hotel. No alcohol. But you have amazing restaurants just 50 meters. I also thought they were difficult to communicate with before my stay. No answer on my email to them. They responded on WhatsApp after a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Ok but too quiet for me

The resort itself was very nice. However the rooms were a bit unmodern, very bad lightning in bathroom, but comfy bed. Super friendly staff. But way too quiet for us, no music by pool. Food was ok, we didn’t have all inclusive. Still gives you a very authentic experience from their old school stove & grill station. Happy overall but I prefer a bit more modern and energetic place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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4/10 Poor

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were super friendly. They spent between 45 minutes to 1 hour cleaning our room each day. They would fold our clothes in the wardrobe, line up our shoes and toiletries. I have never experienced cleaning to such depth 10/10. Pool was lovely and it was safe and quiet. Staff genuinely could not do enough. If you are half board food is a set menu for dinner. Only criticism would be sometimes the water would go off for a short period of time. There were the odd power cuts for a few seconds at a time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025