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Reviews of Max Hotel Nungwi

Nungwi Road Nungwi street, Nungwi, Tanzania

#51 of 75 hotels in Nungwi

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Review score

Based on 77 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    9.0
    Great Location - great People
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit loud in the surrounding - but it was still ok

    Every morning nice breakfast - Fresh Fruits & Juice and many choices to add on ! Nice amd always fruendly Service

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended for Relaxation and things at a reachable distance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Constructive crticism: All the faucets in the property release salt water for use and has a distinct rusty odour to it (Probably from the well it is stored in). So even after shower it feels like you have salt all over your body. Brushing the teeth becomes a problem and taking a shower with cuts and bruises if you have hiked before will be another problem. The water gets clogged in the bathroom after shower. Only the toilet needs some maintenance and proper drainage. Otherwise the room is cosy and spacious. Another issue i faced is not having window panes in any of the rooms. The outside voices might disturb you in the morning while sleeping. I was traveling solo. But the guest just right infornt of my room were a couple. Everyone in the property could hear all kinds of voices from their room. So if you are a couple on your honeymoon and need some privacy please avoid.

    Loved the proximity of the property from the beach and other useful places. The property is spacious and have lots of trees and dedicated small sofa and table outside the room to relax and listen to birda chirping all day. Breakfast is filling and has variety to choose from. Staff is friendly especially the ladies who clean the rooms regularly. They are super hospitable and makes the room like new. I liked majority of the things in the property. They also provide drinking water.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    The welcoming staff and tasty breakfasts made for a pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water from the taps is super salty

    Well located close to the beach Friendly staff Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, friendly folks, and nice breakfast. Only the water was bad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Water smelled like sewage.

    Great breakfast, staff, and location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    It was a lovely stay, met my expectations. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe they could do a little better with the crows that disturb during breakfast.

    The breakfast was lovely, lots of variety. The place is pretty close to the ocean about 5 mins away.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel room was very clean. The cleaning service was very careful. The breakfast was delicious. Very comfortable bed and big bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is so clean. Breakfast was great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not so nice, the bathroom door was broken, we said it two times but they don’t repaired it.

    The staff is kind, it is near to the beach and to all the shops. We had every day a cleaning, every second day new towels and new bedsheets.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Amazing stay, definitely will recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors, the shower cabin and the cabinets were a little worn out.

    The atmosphere really tropical and the yard was so authentic for Zanzibar. The staff were really nice and relaxed as well as helpful. The cleanliness was 10 out of 10, everyday cleaned room, fresh towels and there was mosquito spray in the room to help the mosquito nets on the windows.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    9.0
    5’ minutes away from the beach and close to restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the roads are dirt with potholes and the passage is not very easy especially if it rains because they become muddy. Though , this is all over Nungwi area.

    The hotel is located 5’ on foot far from the beach.Also , the staff helped us immediately to arrange a pick up taxi to the hotel even we requested it last minute. The breakfast was really nice.It is served and it consists of a fruit platter and you can choose eggs or the local donuts. The room was super clean and it had also a sofa outside in a shared big balcony.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    9.0
    very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location- breakfast - staff -well kept

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Good value for money. The room was clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make my stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Nungwi. The beach is not so far from hotel. The road takes 5-7 minutes. There are many cafes for lunch around the hotel. I attended yoga classes at nearby hotel. Without doubt Zanzibar is one of the beautiful places I have ever been. Go to the beach and enjoy the vibe. Do not spend time on being in the hotel)). Many thanks Dasha, Dikson and Othumani for their support during my vacation.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    9.0
    Very nice and cozy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The Wi-Fi just comes and goes

    This has been by far our favorite spot in Zanzibar (out of 7). It is very peaceful, with a lovely area and garden. Our room was spacious and clean. The staff is helpful and friendly at all times. Breakfast is plentiful and delicious. We enjoyed the company of the two cats who live there throughout our stay. The location is central and close to the sea, about 3 minutes away. Without a doubt we recommend this place!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    9.0
    Clean room, friendly staff and close to the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great, really… my only improvement would be to be given more food at breakfast ! ;)

    Friendly staff, 3 minutes walk to the beach, a nice and quiet area.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    incredibly hard beds

    Nice location, near to the beach, very green, nice stuff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    9.0
    Our Nungwi Home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the only minor improvement could be that the property has no bar. but the water is free (great plus!) so bring your water bottle!

    the hotel is very nice and well cared for. it is only a few minutes walk from the beach and the shops. the staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the breakfast is absolutely exceptional.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast was alright. very oily

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit noise in rooms from the street. Bed was extremely hard.

    Really helpful and nice owner. Hotel with little bit simple staff in rooms, but nice.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we didn't expect such a nice hotel for that price (very cheap)

    Very friendly staff, delicious Breakfast, cute bedroom and very warm welcome.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    I will definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    It was amazing. The staff, the location, everything was clean and the treatment was incredible.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    4.0
    Hostel vibes!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers are salt water and sometimes without hot. The laundry service was cheap but again the water ruined some of our clothes.

    Great location if you want to be in the hustle and bustle of Nungwi and the staff were lovely!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked it! Thank you!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    1.0
    “Far below even the minimum expectations - definitely not worth the savings for the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Salt water in both the tap and the shower! Never seen this before and it was a terrible experience (2. not even a bottled water provided to wash you teeth) 3. Only one body towel was provided for two guests, and it had a really unpleasant smell, leaving you feeling less clean after a shower. No hand towels were provided. 4. The reception person was never at the reception - when I checked in, a lady let me in saying her boss was minutes away - I never got to see them since I aimed to leave for an 8am excursion, at which time, the reception person had not arrived and I had to wait for them to arrive, the lady was very unfriendly. I would definitely avoid staying here again for this price, I really hope this review helps management change this as it’s a competing price for the zone, good location but highly over priced and the above should not be acceptable at any price point.

    I chose this place for its convenient location and competitive price in the area. The location was good - if you have an organised day trip or excursion, most depart from Mama Mia, which is just a short walk away.

    Stayed in December 2024

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