8.0 Very Good Based on 352 reviews
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"Set directly on the beach, this property features an outdoor pool and two-story buildings housing four apartments each. Guests choose from four dinner entrées nightly. Best for quiet-seeking travelers, less so for anyone needing reliable hot water."

From US$ 330 US$ 280 per night
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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Smiles Beach Hotel

  • Private Beach
    Exclusive hotel stretch
  • Ocean-Front Dining
    Swahili & seafood dishes
  • Full-Service Spa
    Massages & beauty treatments
  • Infinity Pool
    Facing the ocean
  • Paid Airport Shuttle
    40 miles from airport
  • Beachside Location
    700 ft to Nungwi center

Overview

Located around 15 minutes' stroll from Spanish Dancer Divers Diving Center, the 4-star Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi offers amenities such as spa therapy, chaise longues, and a picnic area. There is a boat dock near this charming hotel, and guests can easily reach The Panje Project which is 0.3 miles away.

Notable for its location, a mere 13 minutes by foot from Baraka Natural Aquarium- Nungwi in the Nungwi Beach district, the hotel is a short way from Khadija. The non-smoking Smiles Beach is located about 200 feet from a natural beach. The private beach is located approximately a 5-minute walk away. Families traveling to Nungwi will enjoy being within a few blocks of Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond Aquarium. Daladalas to Stone Town bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is 0.4 miles from the Smiles Beach Nungwi.

Overlooking the pool, the 14 rooms are appointed with climate control, as well as modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Fitted with coffee/tea making machines, the rooms also come with a writing table. A separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and a dryer, are included in the bathrooms.

Specializing in African cuisine, Ocean Front restaurant also looks over the sea.

  • Check-in
    from 14:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    from 07:00 until 10:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Smiles Beach Hotel
Our tips

Should you book Smiles Beach Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Want direct beach access with sun loungers and umbrellas on a private stretch of Nungwi Beach.
  • Enjoy a variety of cuisines - the Ocean Front Restaurant serves African, Indian, Seafood, and European dishes.
Maybe skip if you
  • Are traveling with a pet - the hotel does not allow pets on the property.
  • Need free airport transfers - the airport shuttle and pickup/drop-off services are paid.
Best for
  • A beachfront location where you can swim, snorkel, dive, and go horseback riding

Facilities of Smiles Beach

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Currency exchange
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Badminton
  • Darts
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing
Smiles Beach Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Policies

Smiles Beach Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out
from 07:00 until 10:00
Important info

Frequently asked questions

During your stay at Smiles Beach Hotel, you can dine at Ocean Front restaurant which serves European dishes.
Smiles Beach is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Diving Poseidon and The Panje Project.
The cost of a night's stay in Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi is $126.
Guests of Smiles Beach Hotel will reach the downtown within 5 minutes' walk.
Kisauni is the closest airport and it is situated within 41 miles from Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi.
Popular spots near Smiles Beach Hotel include Baraka Natural Aquarium- Nungwi, MyBlue beach, East Africa Diving & Water Sport Centre, among others.
Restaurants near Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi include Fisherman's Seafood & Grill and Flame Tree Cottages Restaurant.
Smiles Beach will accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express as well as other payment methods.
Smiles Beach Hotel offers complimentary parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area.
Some rooms of Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi welcome guests with such facilities as Wi-Fi, TV set and cable channels.
Yes, Smiles Beach Hotel offers airport shuttle service. Please call ahead to confirm the details.
Guests of Smiles Beach Hotel Nungwi may arrive to check in at 2 PM, and check out until 10 AM.

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
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8 Sept 2026
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