The hotel staff is the one of the friendliest people I have ever met. Really pleased with their approach to the guests. We would like to especially thank to Danny on the bar who made us some great cocktails! The room we got is pretty big with a great view on the balcony towards the sea, very very beautiful to spend time there, overall the hotel is on a great spot with superb view towards the sea. The room was cleaned every day. Don't hesitate to ask Anna from the staff if you need something planned as an activity on the island, they will set you up on good price as well :) We had breakfast every day and it was great, you have different options which is a big plus. The restaurant at the hotel which is also on the beach is a great place to eat/drink while enjoying the view of the sea + guests of the hotel have a nice discount for food/drinks. (I recommend the vegetable samosas :)) I would visit again some day! Big thank you!

Unfortunately there was one electricity outage for 10 hours during our stay but it wasn't too impactful. Just be ready for that if it happens and rest assured it will come back. Also you are able to enjoy life without some electricity :) After all you are on a paradise island :)

Everything was amazing. Anna and her team were amazing loved their friendliness & service. The food was absolutely delicious and I especially loved their fresh juices they were to die for. The views from the rooms were stunning. Peaceful & Serene Atmosphere. Super close to all the popular restaurants and beaches as well as The Baraka Aquarium & Zoo.

Check in was smooth and the staff were very accommodating on our late arrival. The room was gorgeous and we simply enjoyed spending a whole day on the balcony taking in the sights! Food was delicious, alcohol was available at the cute restaurant downstairs right on the beach. The tide is out 12-5pm but it’s too hot to swim anyway then as you’ll burn. We loved swimming when the tide was in. Breakfast was simply delicious, try the vegetable chapati! Power cuts do happen and Wi-Fi cuts out but that’s just Zanzibar, not the hotel. I also actually think this is the better end of the beach to stay at as there are more business men down the other end of the beach.

Only improvement would be to accept card payments as the ATM is a 30-40 minute walk away and doesn’t always work.

It could not have been better. Daniel at the bar made us feel like family and so did the very nice lady at the reception. She arranged taxis, gave recommendations and thought about eveything we needed. We also got to meet the owner, who himself seems also such a nice person. They make everything possible for you to spend a beautiful vacation!!

Tansania hat issues with electricity during our stay, but the team managed to work around it. They did everything possible to still serve delicious breakfast and light the room with candles!

Room had great view, was spaceous, nicely decorated. Food in hotel was more than amazing- we had dinners there as well as breakfast. We liked our stay there.

Some rooms had line on the balcony for hanging and drying clothes, our did not- this can easely be added. Bed was comfy but for my husband who is tall (190cm) was too short- just heads up for tall people. Service for breakfast was super super slow- they have plenty people working in kitchen/bar and there was not much guests but sometimes it took like 45min to get breakfast- avocado, egg toast- keep that in mind in case you have to be somewhere.

The rooms were exceptionally clean, one of the est showers we had during our 3 weeks in Tanzania and Kenya. Rooms were spacious, had a drying line on the balcony facing the beach. Wonderful outlook out to the beach. Anna and the team were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and super tasty. Not based in central Nungwi which was nice as it was a little quieter and you could easily walk, either via the beach or road, down to central Nungwi

- the one thing to know is that the tide does go out a long way in front of the hotel but a short walk to the west it doesn't so you can always swim there at low tide

Off the coast of Nungwi there is an island called colloquially "Bill Gates Island". Probably not his but it has exclusive accommodation for reportedly 2000$/night but you probably could get the same sea view from the balcony of Crystal Beach hotel for a roughly 1/40th of the indecent 2000$ price. Here you get a 30m2 room with two huge canopy beds, a big bathroom and an equally big balcony with a view to the beach just adjoining the hotel. Excellent service, with Rashidi helping you get whatever service you want. Great breakfast included, with a choice between 4 kinds, with a fruit plate on top.

Nothing to add. Probably at "Bill Gates Island" you would get your own boat but that can be arranged at the hotel for 85-100$/day:)

Our stay at this accommodation was absolutely wonderful! The highlight was definitely the breathtaking sea view, which made every morning special. The restaurant served delicious and affordable food, making it easy to enjoy a great meal without having to go far. However, what truly made our vacation unforgettable was our amazing host, Anna. She went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. From arranging transfers to helping us exchange money, she was always there to assist. When we couldn’t find our driver at the pick-up point, she handled the situation effortlessly. She even kept our luggage safe until check-out, making everything stress-free. Anna’s calm and reassuring nature gave us confidence that everything would be taken care of. Thanks to her, our vacation was smooth and enjoyable. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-organized stay!

This place was right out of my dreams! The room was absolutely stunning, the view was breathtaking. A huge room, 1 of the biggest rooms I've stayed in during my trip. Very clean and modern, loved the full length mirror for dressing. Waking up to the view of the ocean from my bed was just absolute luxury! The service was incredible, I was recieved well by Anna - she was very warm and welcoming showed great hospitality, welcome drink on arrival. Their little restaurant served fresh amazing seafood, I had their fresh fish grilled with chips. The room has this cool blue night light which was quite fun, gave the room a nice vibe to chill in. Would definitely stay here again, top floor sea view room. I could walk to the turtle aquarium which was great. Beautiful beach at the hotel, not too crowded - hardly any beach boys

The location is on the quiet side of Nungwi so it doesn't really have much of a party vibe. I went to dinner at the Maisha bar and I was almost the only person there, on a Friday night during peak season July.

The staff was amazing, everybody starting with Anna and Rashid were always there for everything we needed. The cleaning ladies are cleaning very good and the view is stunning from the second floor. The barman makes great cocktails. The food is very tasty, highly recommend. However the accommodation is a little bit outdated, but maintained. I am giving 9, only because the price of 108 euros per night was not worth.