Located on an expanse of beautiful beach wilderness on the northern tip of Zanzibar, and protected by a coral reef, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is an ideal location for all forms of watersport, or merely relaxing in the temperate water while soaking up the equatorial sun. Ras Nungwi is built from hand-cut fossilised coral limestone and other natural materials such as palm leaf roofing, and literally blends into the landscape. An eco-sensitive approach has ensured that the delicate balance of the land and sea flora and fauna have been preserved.
All 32 rooms at Ras Nungwi are tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous décor, and all have en-suite facilities and balconies. Mosquito nets over all beds ensure a peaceful night's sleep, with the sound of the ocean rounding off a relaxing day in paradise. Lodge rooms have a garden view and all types of chalet room have a sea view, with proximity to the ocean being closer the higher the category. Superior chalet rooms have air-conditioning, rather than the standard ceiling fan, while four superior deluxe chalet rooms also have a mini-bar, CD-player and other special extras.
The Zanzibari chefs are renowned for sumptuous seafood buffets and spicy island fare, all freshly prepared. From calamari and coconut curries to freshly grilled line fish, they'll keep your tastebuds alive whilst ensuring a healthy diet. Breakfasts are traditionally centred around the variety of freshly prepared pastries and local fruits. Lunches are light and appetising, and dinners are seasonally characterised by huge buffets and fresh fish barbecues in the open-air restaurant.
The unspoilt beach at Ras Nungwi is one of the best on Zanzibar, and the nearby coral reef yields a beautiful lagoon. Low tides reveal sparkling white coral sand bars, and rock pools teeming with marine life. The main beach area allows easy access to the hotel's swimming pool, watersports centre (snorkelling, water-skiing, windsurfing, traditional sailing dhow cruises, deep sea fishing, kayaking) and masseuse. The nearby coral reefs offer superb diving. Beach attendants are on hand to provide you with towels, sunloungers and refreshments from the bar. The hotel's deck-level freshwater swimming pool commands stunning views of the Indian Ocean.
