Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis is a boutique beach hotel on the northern tip of Zanzibar, about a kilometre from the fishing village of Nungwi, on a quiet stretch of sand with rock pools and sandbars at low tide. It is a good place to rest after a safari on the mainland, with the lively sunset scene of Kendwa within easy reach. The design is contemporary with Swahili touches, and many of the air conditioned rooms have balconies or patios facing the gardens or the Indian Ocean, while beachfront rooms sit closest to the water. Two infinity pools look out to sea, and a rooftop bar offers wide views across the coast and is popular at sunset. The main restaurant focuses on seafood, and there is a spa for massages and treatments. The hotel can arrange spice tours, visits to Stone Town and Prison Island, sunset dhow cruises, and diving and snorkelling trips to Mnemba Atoll, which leave from the beach. Nungwi Dreams suits couples and honeymooners who prefer a calm beach stay to a lively one.