The Zanzibari

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9.0
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209 reviews

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Todd

10.0
/ 10
This hotel offers a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere with beautifully kept grounds, attentive staff, delicious menu items, and beautiful ocean views. It is very close to the bustling Nungwi area, where you will find shopping, restaurants, and fun boating trips, or you can simply enjoy the pool and lounge area, volleyball, and other activities. Great hotel for anyone seeking a breezy relaxing vacation. I had a great time!

Sherise

10.0
/ 10
Rooms were immaculate, clean spacious, comfortable and the mist stunning view. Staff were super friendly, helpful, kind and just a wonderful service, nothing was too much trouble. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe, and totally at ease staying at the Zanzibari. Asante Sana

JACK

10.0
/ 10
Would come back to Africa just for another week at Zanzibari. Kids who walked me through at check-in was perfect. Pleasant guy super helpful, everyone and everything was spot on! Can’t go wrong with this property.
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Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Kaskazini 'A', Kaskazini Unguja, Tanzania

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24-Hour Front Desk
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Near Nungwi Beach
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Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Kaskazini 'A', Kaskazini Unguja, Tanzania
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General


Near Nungwi Beach

Location


With a stay at The Zanzibari in Nungwi, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nungwi Beach and Nungwi Sunrise Point. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Kendwa Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Nungwi Sunrise Point - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nungwi Beach - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kendwa Beach - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Simba Padel - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Tazari Caves - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Fukuchani Ruins & Cave - 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Muyuni Beach - 28.9 km / 18 mi
Kigomani Beach - 32 km / 19.9 mi
Kiwengwa Beach - 32.1 km / 20 mi
Pwani Mchangani Beach - 36 km / 22.4 mi
Mapenzi Beach - 36.7 km / 22.8 mi
Pongwe Beach - 42.4 km / 26.3 mi
Sea Cliff Golf Course - 45.2 km / 28.1 mi
Siso Spice Farm - 49.2 km / 30.5 mi

The preferred airport for The Zanzibari is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 67.8 km / 42.1 mi

Renovations


The property is closed between April 1 and May 1.

Facilities


Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Grab a bite to eat at Dhow Restaurant & Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Accommodation Services

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Wedding service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Things to Do

  • Spa
  • Garden
  • Private beach
  • Sun loungers

Transportation

  • Airport transfer
  • Storage

General

  • Parking
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting

Food and Drinks

  • Snack bar

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Zanzibari

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 20:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at The Zanzibari
10
Another facilities in The Zanzibari
Laundry service, Express check-in, Wedding service, Express check-out, 24-hour Receptionist

Frequently asked question in The Zanzibari

What are available facilities at The Zanzibari?
There are top facilites at The Zanzibari such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Zanzibari?
The standard check-in time at The Zanzibari is starting from 14:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of The Zanzibari?
The Zanzibari is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Zanzibari?
The Zanzibari has 10 rooms in total.
Does The Zanzibari provide parking?
Yes, The Zanzibari provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.
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9.0
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From 209 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

7.6

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Brian
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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room was ok , food selection very limited .
Preston
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Great staff...great food...but no beach swimming
Todd
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel offers a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere with beautifully kept grounds, attentive staff, delicious menu items, and beautiful ocean views. It is very close to the bustling Nungwi area, where you will find shopping, restaurants, and fun boating trips, or you can simply enjoy the pool and lounge area, volleyball, and other activities. Great hotel for anyone seeking a breezy relaxing vacation. I had a great time!
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Emma
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean. However, it was disappointing that the pool was salt water and small especially considering that at this time of year there is no beach due (I gather from the staff) to the wind direction and depending on the tide it can be a fair walk to the sea. We had problems with our AC, the staff were helpful in getting it working but it was not very efficient. The resort prides itself on sustainable eco friendly tourism which is absolutely great so I was surprised when the waitress brought us bottled water (for $2.50 US) at dinner rather than a jug of the bulk mineral water (free) which the manager had shown me to cut down on plastic bottles. The ambiance of the resort is good and the location on the edge of Nungwi is a great mix of quiet with lively restaurants close by.
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sameera
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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the room was good, however, we were there for 2 nights, the room was okay but we experienced power outages constantly through out our stay, at one point the power was out for at least 3 hours, i was told it was due to the area outages but they advertise having generators so that did not make sense to us, since we came during peak hot season. also the menu was the same for the 2 days we were there and I was not informed that soda's were not part of the full board package that we paid for. we could not utilize the beach due to corals and sea urchins. not a kids friendly hotel,
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Sherise
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Rooms were immaculate, clean spacious, comfortable and the mist stunning view. Staff were super friendly, helpful, kind and just a wonderful service, nothing was too much trouble. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe, and totally at ease staying at the Zanzibari. Asante Sana
JACK
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Would come back to Africa just for another week at Zanzibari. Kids who walked me through at check-in was perfect. Pleasant guy super helpful, everyone and everything was spot on! Can’t go wrong with this property.
Adrianne
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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The Ocean view is amazing. You can walk on the Ocean during Low Tide. The private pool is awesome with ocean views. The staff was wondetful and on top of everything to ensure your stay is a great one! Laundry service is quick and done wrll. This is truely a hidden oasis and entry secured by gate and 24 hoIrs security.
Jenna
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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We LOVED our stay!! Food was delicious, room and location were relaxing and beautiful, and staff was excellent and very helpful! Perfect place to recharge after a long safari. Not far walking distance to other stuff.
Berenice
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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It was lovely.
Lucia
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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We stayed at the Zanzibari for 8 nights and we were very happy with our suite, very spacious and quite clean but not so happy about the service as it has been quite slow and the food menu has been the same all over our stay. We would have appreciated better choice and variety for breakfast and dinner. We appreciated the late check out free of charge but we have never been asked how was our stay, if everything was ok.
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Anita
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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We stayed for 4 nights as a family of four in the Bustani Suite and had a wonderful experience. The suite was very spacious with comfortable beds, and it was cleaned daily to a high standard. The staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was a real highlight each day, with fresh and delicious fruit and juices that we all looked forward to. The hotel itself is beautifully situated in a quiet and peaceful area, with stunning ocean views that added to the relaxed atmosphere. We felt safe and very well looked after throughout our stay. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable and stress-free—we hope to return again!
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Arieyl
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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Start with the hotel was beautiful! I was walking with a complementary juice. The staff was so nice and welcoming to me and they took my luggage and show me my room and later I had dinner which was amazing and their breakfast is also good. I only stayed for one night but it was a wonderful experience. The property has amazing views and a great to sun bathe. Definitely a Top stay in the Zanzibar area!
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Rodrigo
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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Great place to stay in Zanzibar, in front of the beach. Staff is really good and does everything to serve. Location is walkable to restaurants and stores, through the beach or street. It was not a problem for us, but variety on breakfast is limited (at least the days we stayed there). This is a place to return.
Victoria
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

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Cute little hotel with lovely staff. Very safe. Great for a relax and chill. Tidal beach access, restricts beach walking.
Sean
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

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Exceptional service, beautiful rooms. Safe property. Wonderful staff who did a superb job. Excellent food!
Maria Antonia
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

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The staff at the Zanzibari hotel were exceptionally attentive and the service was always prompt. In a place where the main beach can be over run with tourists, it was such a pleasure to step into the quiet oasis that is the Zanzibari hotel grounds. This is a great gem of a property in Nungwi and would only improvements would be to upgrade the quality of the food, which was "safe" but very bland and to upgrade the plumbing issues in unit OC1.
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Julius
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

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It was nice and quiet. Great place for people looking to relax without a lot of noise
Elizabeth
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

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They not answering the phone calls
raheeem
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

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9.0
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From 209 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

7.6

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Brian
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

room was ok , food selection very limited .
Preston
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff...great food...but no beach swimming
Todd
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel offers a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere with beautifully kept grounds, attentive staff, delicious menu items, and beautiful ocean views. It is very close to the bustling Nungwi area, where you will find shopping, restaurants, and fun boating trips, or you can simply enjoy the pool and lounge area, volleyball, and other activities. Great hotel for anyone seeking a breezy relaxing vacation. I had a great time!
Read More
Emma
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean. However, it was disappointing that the pool was salt water and small especially considering that at this time of year there is no beach due (I gather from the staff) to the wind direction and depending on the tide it can be a fair walk to the sea. We had problems with our AC, the staff were helpful in getting it working but it was not very efficient. The resort prides itself on sustainable eco friendly tourism which is absolutely great so I was surprised when the waitress brought us bottled water (for $2.50 US) at dinner rather than a jug of the bulk mineral water (free) which the manager had shown me to cut down on plastic bottles. The ambiance of the resort is good and the location on the edge of Nungwi is a great mix of quiet with lively restaurants close by.
Read More
sameera
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

the room was good, however, we were there for 2 nights, the room was okay but we experienced power outages constantly through out our stay, at one point the power was out for at least 3 hours, i was told it was due to the area outages but they advertise having generators so that did not make sense to us, since we came during peak hot season. also the menu was the same for the 2 days we were there and I was not informed that soda's were not part of the full board package that we paid for. we could not utilize the beach due to corals and sea urchins. not a kids friendly hotel,
Read More
Sherise
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms were immaculate, clean spacious, comfortable and the mist stunning view. Staff were super friendly, helpful, kind and just a wonderful service, nothing was too much trouble. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe, and totally at ease staying at the Zanzibari. Asante Sana
JACK
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Would come back to Africa just for another week at Zanzibari. Kids who walked me through at check-in was perfect. Pleasant guy super helpful, everyone and everything was spot on! Can’t go wrong with this property.
Adrianne
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The Ocean view is amazing. You can walk on the Ocean during Low Tide. The private pool is awesome with ocean views. The staff was wondetful and on top of everything to ensure your stay is a great one! Laundry service is quick and done wrll. This is truely a hidden oasis and entry secured by gate and 24 hoIrs security.
Jenna
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We LOVED our stay!! Food was delicious, room and location were relaxing and beautiful, and staff was excellent and very helpful! Perfect place to recharge after a long safari. Not far walking distance to other stuff.
Berenice
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was lovely.
Lucia
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We stayed at the Zanzibari for 8 nights and we were very happy with our suite, very spacious and quite clean but not so happy about the service as it has been quite slow and the food menu has been the same all over our stay. We would have appreciated better choice and variety for breakfast and dinner. We appreciated the late check out free of charge but we have never been asked how was our stay, if everything was ok.
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Anita
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for 4 nights as a family of four in the Bustani Suite and had a wonderful experience. The suite was very spacious with comfortable beds, and it was cleaned daily to a high standard. The staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Breakfast was a real highlight each day, with fresh and delicious fruit and juices that we all looked forward to. The hotel itself is beautifully situated in a quiet and peaceful area, with stunning ocean views that added to the relaxed atmosphere. We felt safe and very well looked after throughout our stay. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable and stress-free—we hope to return again!
Read More
Arieyl
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Start with the hotel was beautiful! I was walking with a complementary juice. The staff was so nice and welcoming to me and they took my luggage and show me my room and later I had dinner which was amazing and their breakfast is also good. I only stayed for one night but it was a wonderful experience. The property has amazing views and a great to sun bathe. Definitely a Top stay in the Zanzibar area!
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Rodrigo
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great place to stay in Zanzibar, in front of the beach. Staff is really good and does everything to serve. Location is walkable to restaurants and stores, through the beach or street. It was not a problem for us, but variety on breakfast is limited (at least the days we stayed there). This is a place to return.
Victoria
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Cute little hotel with lovely staff. Very safe. Great for a relax and chill. Tidal beach access, restricts beach walking.
Sean
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Exceptional service, beautiful rooms. Safe property. Wonderful staff who did a superb job. Excellent food!
Maria Antonia
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff at the Zanzibari hotel were exceptionally attentive and the service was always prompt. In a place where the main beach can be over run with tourists, it was such a pleasure to step into the quiet oasis that is the Zanzibari hotel grounds. This is a great gem of a property in Nungwi and would only improvements would be to upgrade the quality of the food, which was "safe" but very bland and to upgrade the plumbing issues in unit OC1.
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Julius
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was nice and quiet. Great place for people looking to relax without a lot of noise
Elizabeth
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Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

They not answering the phone calls
raheeem
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Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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