The Marina Grina grill on the water above Nungwi's turquoise lagoon at Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi · directly on the beach

Turquoise by day,
golden by sunset.

A lively beachfront resort on Nungwi's far-northern tip — 86 rooms above an endless turquoise sea, the Marina Grina grill out over the water, and some of the most famous sunsets in all of Zanzibar.

86 roomsBeachfront poolGrill & barWatersports
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Estimated total$340

Indicative estimate only — official rates are not published; the resort confirms your final price.

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Karibu — welcome to Amaan

The big, easy beach resort on the tip of Zanzibar.

Set on high ground above one of Nungwi's widest stretches of white sand, Amaan is a long-established, full-service resort with the energy of a small village — red-tiled and thatched roofs, a freshwater pool, a grill out over the lagoon, and a near-tideless sea you can swim all day. It is famous across the island for its blazing, unobstructed sunsets over the Indian Ocean.

86rooms & bungalows
Beachfronton Nungwi lagoon
Famoussunsets every night
3.6★1,019 traveller reviews
Rooms

Four ways to wake up by the sea.

From ocean-facing balconies to quiet garden corners — every room has air-conditioning and is steps from the beach. Rates below are indicative; the resort confirms the live price for your dates.

Sea-view room with carved wooden bed and mosquito net at Amaan Beach BungalowsMost popular

Sea View Room

One of 16 ocean-facing rooms — air-conditioning, a private balcony and the lagoon laid out in front of you. Wake to the water and the sound of the surf.

from $85 / night*
Pool-view rooms with private balconies around the courtyard at Amaan

Pool View Room

The largest category — 32 rooms with air-conditioning and a private balcony looking over the freshwater pool and gardens, a few steps from the sand.

from $75 / night*
Deluxe room in a white arched bungalow with tropical garden at Amaan

Deluxe Room

19 deluxe rooms with extra space and the resort's most generous comforts — set in classic white, arched island architecture among the palms.

from $95 / night*
Palm-shaded garden with a hammock on the white sand near Amaan

Garden Room

19 quiet garden-view rooms tucked among the greenery and palms — the best value at Amaan, and still only a short stroll to the beach and pool.

from $65 / night*

*Indicative nightly guidance for two — Amaan does not publish a public rate card. Message us for the exact price on your dates.

The Marina Grina restaurant deck reaching out over the turquoise sea at Amaan
Marina Grina · grill & bar

A grill on a deck, right over the water.

Marina Grina serves local and international dishes on a long wooden deck that reaches out across the lagoon — fresh seafood, grilled to order, with the Indian Ocean on every side. As the sun drops, the bar becomes the best seat on the beach.

  • Seafront grill on the water
  • Fresh daily catch & local flavours
  • Sunset bar over the lagoon
Golden hour

The sunset is the main event.

Nungwi faces due west across the open ocean, so nothing stands between you and the sun. Wooden dhows drift home, the sky turns to fire, and the whole beach stops to watch. Bring a drink from Marina Grina and find your spot on the sand.

On & off the water

A whole island of things to do.

Nungwi is Zanzibar's adventure hub, and Amaan arranges all of it from reception. Pick what you fancy — we handle the rest.

Diving & snorkelling

Explore Nungwi's reef and the Mnemba atoll — coral gardens, turtles and clouds of fish, with gear and guides arranged.

Swim with dolphins

An early boat to the Kizimkazi pods — slip into the water and swim alongside wild dolphins in the open sea.

Sunset dhow cruise

Sail a traditional dhow into the golden light off Nungwi — the island's signature evening, glass in hand.

Watersports galore

Parasailing, jet ski, water ski and deep-sea fishing — Nungwi's calm lagoon is built for it.

Spice & Jozani tours

A fragrant spice-farm tour or the red colobus monkeys of Jozani Forest — classic Zanzibar day trips.

Transfers & Stone Town

Airport and Stone Town transfers, an on-site taxi counter and car rentals — getting around is sorted.

The resort

Eighty-six rooms, one endless beach.

The Amaan Beach Bungalows buildings, palms and sun loungers
Pool-view balconies and courtyard
The beach bar lit up in the evening
Marina Grina deck over the lagoon
Aerial view of Nungwi's turquoise coastline
Boats on the sea at sunset off Nungwi
3.6★1,019 reviews · TripAdvisor

Big property, friendly people, unbeatable spot.

★★★★★
"The hotel itself is quite large for Zanzibar. The staff are very friendly and welcoming."
eizubkot · TripAdvisor
★★★★☆
"The property is huge and has an excellent location! The beach view and beach access is amazing."
shriya r · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Warm reception and efficient service — rated the experience A*."
Mr Smith · guest testimonial

Verbatim review highlights from TripAdvisor (3.6★, 1,019 reviews) and the resort's own testimonials — shown as representative examples.

Nungwi on the far-northern tip of Zanzibar from above
Find us

Nungwi, the far-northern tip

Amaan sits on Nungwi's headland on Zanzibar's north coast, where a near-tideless turquoise lagoon meets a wide ribbon of powder-white sand. About an hour from Stone Town and the airport — and we arrange your transfer.

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Before you book

Good questions, answered.

How do I book a room?

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and room type — we reply personally, confirm availability and send you the exact price for your stay.

Why aren't prices fixed on the page?

Amaan doesn't publish a public rate card — prices change by season and availability. The figures here are indicative; your real rate is confirmed when you message us.

Is it really on the beach?

Yes — Amaan sits right on Nungwi's beachfront on high ground above the lagoon, with direct access to the sand and the famous sunset views.

Can you arrange airport transfers and tours?

We arrange airport and Stone Town transfers, plus every watersport and excursion — diving, dolphins, sunset cruises, spice and Jozani tours — all from reception.

Your sunset on the sand is waiting.

Send us your dates on WhatsApp — we reply personally and confirm your room and price.