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!

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.

If you are into partying, then this is the wrong place for you. This is a charming small boutique hotel (6 rooms) well outside the main tourist area of Nungwi, where most of the hotels, shops, restaurants and tourist beaches are located. It takes, however, just a 15 min walk along the beach to get there. On this walk, you will pass a school, a place where the locals build and repair dhows, as well as the local fish market, hence enabling you to get a glimpse of the day-to-day life of the local population. At high tide, when it is not possible to walk on the public beach, you can either walk through an obviously less fashionable residential area of Nungwi village or still walk along the shore, but you will have to briefly cross the property of another hotel whose security guards, however, seem to be fine with that. The hotel is brand new, bath rooms are spotless clean, wifi works well, complimentary tea, instant coffee and drinking water are provided. Restaurant and bar were still under construction when I stayed there. The upside was that therefore breakfast was served on the balcony. All of the rooms have a balcony and sea view. Right next to the hotel is a small local shop. There is also a local beach right next to the hotel where you can go for a swim provided it is high tide. Hotel staff was always available and very helpful.

- Staff were very friendly, appreciated the helpfulness of Rashid and Daniel (we stayed in 3 areas of Zanzibar and Daniel’s drinks and juices were by far the best) - The room itself is very spacious and the view and comfort of the balcony was amazing. The room was very clean - Vibe in the reception/ bar area on the beach was great with a TV for watching the football games - Very great laundry service, 10 USD for a full load, which we gave in at 10pm and got back in the middle of the next day - Great value for money

- We personally really enjoyed the location because this part of the beach was substantially quieter and more relaxed than other areas of nungwi, but if you are coming for night life and a busier scene then this is slightly further out, and you will need a 10 min taxi to the centre (3 USD each way) - Wi-fi was not good at all, we were not even able to send pictures via WhatsApp (husband was NOT happy) - Breakfast was okay, but could do with a broader range

Crystal Beach Nungwi is absolutely the best stay in Zanzibar! It is not like the most five star hotels. It is small and familiar. Anna did everything for us, so we felt very well cared. She gave us a lot of advices and asked every day whether we feel good. One day my husband was sick at his stomach, so she asked him whether he would like to have a soup that was brought into our room. At our last day we could stay in our room until the evening. So we could have a nap and a shower before we went to the airport. The rooms were very clean and all stuff was very kind and always in a good mood. The view from the balcony was awesome! Highly recommend this hotel!