Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel*****
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is situated at the northernmost peninsula of Zanzibar Island. Hidden amongst rich tropical gardens, its cluster of whitewashed and palm thatched cottages overlook the Indian Ocean’s calming, iridescent waters.
Description of Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel*****
Infused with the laid-back, exotic, yet ultimately natural spirit of Zanzibar, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is the perfect place to relax and enjoy all that this extraordinary part of the world has to offer. The lush gardens drop down onto one of the finest and most unspoilt beaches on the island, which in turn is fringed by a wide and thriving coral reef.
Tips Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel*****
Ras Nungwi is ideally situated to make the most of some of Africa's best deep sea fishing including the legendary Pemba Channel. A range of well-equipped sport fishing boats is available to charter at the hotel. Experienced skippers can instruct novices and talk guests through any procedure in the course of reeling in their catch. August to November provides excellent sport for the big yellowfin tuna, one of the strongest fish around. Multiple hook-ups are common as the ocean comes alive with huge schools of tuna in pursuit of smaller fish. During the billfish season, from November to March, striped marlin are also common.
Overwhelming numbers of tropical fish proliferate on the coral gardens that form a lagoon around Ras Nungwi. The majestic whale shark migrates past us twice a year and humpback whales sometimes breach right outside the hotel. Dolphins are permanent residents often accompanying us on boat trips, jumping and diving with their young. The secluded beach at Ras Nungwi is also popular with turtles who return year after year to hatch their young. Nearby Mnemba Atoll has been declared a marine conservation area and offers a unique opportunity for both divers and snorkellers to experience the best of Zanzibar's underwater world. With warm tropical waters and visibility often over thirty metres, Ras Nungwi is the perfect diving destination, with plenty to excite professionals and beginners alike. Dives are conducted daily, frequenting over twenty stunning sites. For more remote areas and private charter dives, we either use spacious, comfortable dive dhows or a twin-hulled speedboat. The fully equipped watersports centre is a five star PADI facility staffed by a team of dedicated professionals who focus on service and safety to make your diving experience truly memorable. The complete range of PADI courses is offered by our resident instructors. Snorkelling, dhow cruises, water-skiing, wind-surfing, sailing and kayaking provide other exhilarating ways to enjoy this breathtaking marine paradise.
Set in tropical gardens, the hotel's Peponi Spa offers an array of rejuvenating, pampering and holistic treatments to calm the mind, body and soul. Built with the use of natural materials and designed using only warm tones and simple lines, it provides a calming atmosphere in which to completely relax. Restful music and the subtle aroma of essential oils also add to our spa experience. Qualified professionals conduct all treatments.
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Accommodation at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel*****
Rooms open to balconies. The 32 air-conditioned guestrooms at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel include safes and hair dryers. Bathrooms offer showers with handheld showerheads and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. In-room minibars, coffee/tea makers, and complimentary bottled water are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily.
All 32 rooms are tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous decor, and all have balconies, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, hair-dryers, electronic safes and en suite facilities with deluxe bathroom amenities. 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 both types of chalet room (superior and superior deluxe) have a sea view, with proximity to the ocean being closer the higher the category. All room categories are fitted with mini-bars.
Superior deluxe chalet rooms also have iPod docks and and other special extras.
The flagship accommodation unit at Ras Nungwi is the luxurious Ocean Suite. For those seeking a truly exclusive hideaway for all or part of their stay, Ras Nungwi's unique Ocean Suite provides the finest beach accommodation on Zanzibar Island. The enormous and very private detached suite of over 200 square metres is entirely self-contained in verdant gardens, with its own plunge pool and spacious living areas. Guests in the Ocean Suite can enjoy its magnificent roof-terrace and open-air sitting room, perfect for private dinners, airy siestas or stargazing. Wake to unspoilt views from the immense double bed, of gardens and ocean horizons elegantly framed with billowing muslin drapes. Just beyond the private terrace a path meanders down to the stunning white-sand beach, and dazzling turquoise lagoon. Coupled with Ras Nungwi's famous personal service and attention to detail, the Ocean Suite offers a truly unique and opulent beach experience.
Restaurants at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel*****
Ubora restaurant & bar. Where better to enjoy gourmet evenings under the stars than on the fabled island of spice. They relish the task of preparing elegant and appetising dishes from an abundance of local ingredients, including fresh coconut and aromatic spices, the finest array of seafood and plenty of heavenly tropical fruit. Offering a true fine dining experience, Ras Nungwi's Ubora Restaurant & Bar is renowned for its excellent cuisine.
An English breakfast is served daily and comprises an inviting buffet with cereals, fresh fruit, breads and pastries, preserves, yoghurt, and eggs cooked to order. For lunch, enjoy our delicious daily specials including catch of the day and pasta and vegetarian options. Alternatively, the hotel's delectable a la carte menu can also be experienced in the open-air restaurant, by the pool, on the beach, or at the Jahazi Beach Bar. A five course table d’hote menu is served for dinner with occasional seafood buffets and barbeque dinners on offer.
Connoisseurs will also appreciate our winelist, the most extensive in the region, selected to appeal to all palettes and tastes. With the exception of our French champagnes, all wines are chosen from award-winning South African vineyards.
