When you stay at Canary Golden Hotel in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. This beach hotel is 18.9 mi (30.3 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium.
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 pools and a health club. This Beaux Arts hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Nungwi? This hotel has 2992 square feet (278 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 45-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
"In short: a great hotel in Nungwi, close to the ocean and all the essentials.
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This was our last (3rd) hotel in Zanzibar, our main goal being a relaxing oceanside getaway. We were happy with our choice.
LOCATION. The hotel isn't on the beachfront, but it's about a 5-minute walk to the ocean. Everything you need is nearby – restaurants where you can eat well and watch shows, several different beaches, a souvenir market, and even a liquor store. There's a school and a stadium near the hotel – it's quite interesting to watch the locals.
HOTEL. There are two hotels, all owned by the same owner, and you can use the facilities at both. The grounds are small, but cozy, well-maintained, and have everything you need – swimming pools, bars, and restaurants.
ROOMS. We chose this hotel largely because of the large family room, which comfortably accommodates four people. Our choice was justified – a two-room suite with a huge loggia offering a beautiful view of the illuminated pools and streets in the evening. Cons: the room is a bit tired and in need of renovation. Auditory-sensitive people may be challenged by the nighttime sounds: roosters crowing, muezzins singing, crows cawing. But this is definitely not a complaint about the hotel. The room is on the 3rd floor, there is no elevator. The room has a ton of lighting and separate lighting zones – it's comfortable and beautiful.
STAFF. Above all praise. Everyone is very friendly and helpful with any questions. We even spoke with the hotel owner – a very pleasant man, he helped us resolve a slight delay at check-in and then helped with various other questions.
BREAKFAST. Almost perfect by local standards – everything you need is there: made-to-order eggs, sausages/bacon, fresh vegetables, salads, cereal, juices, many types of bread and pastries, fruit, and desserts. The only thing missing is a coffee machine – instant coffee only, but that's the case almost everywhere in Zanzibar.
OCEAN. Several beaches nearby, crystal-clear water, no low tides on the western side to interfere with swimming. But there are stunning sunsets – don't miss them!
PARKING. We arrived in a rental car and left it in the internal, guarded parking lot until morning.
And then there are the CONS. We essentially had only one – despite pre-paying for our family room, they didn't give us our room right away – for some reason, their booking system showed our reservation as two double rooms. It took about an hour to resolve, but then the owner intervened and resolved the issue. Overall, we were satisfied with the room.
VERDICT. We recommend the hotel; it's a good choice for the price/quality ratio."