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DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar Nungwi
Updated 1 July 2026
- Baby
- Toddler
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The DoubleTree at Nungwi is the safe, familiar option, a well-run Hilton resort on the northwest coast where the sea stays swimmable at every tide. That single fact makes it far easier with children than most east coast resorts. There is a kids club and a games room, a big pool with a little mini-slide for the small ones, and babysitting if you want an evening off. It is not the flashiest resort on the island, but the branding brings a predictable standard, the beach is excellent and the price is sensible for a family week.
Our verdict
A dependable, good-value Hilton resort on an all-tide swimming beach, with a kids club and a mini-slide pool, ideal for a fuss-free first family trip.
The rooms
This is a reliable, comfortable Hilton-branded resort on the Nungwi coast, with rooms that suit families well. Some rooms adjoin, which is the easy way to give kids their own space, and cots come on request. The beach is the northwest kind that stays swimmable at every tide, and there is a big main pool with a small kiddie pool that has a fun mini-slide. Dependable rather than boutique, it is a safe, good-value pick for a first trip.
At a glance
- Transfer
- About 1 hour by road
- Kids club
- Kids club and games room
- Pool
- Kiddie pool with a mini-slide
- Beach
- Swimmable at all tides
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Northwest beach swimmable at every tide
- Kids club and an indoor games room
- Big pool with a small kiddie pool and mini-slide
- Adjoining rooms and babysitting on request
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Buffet breakfast
Plenty of kid-friendly options to start the day.
- 10:00
Sea and snorkel
No tide worries, just get in the water.
- 14:00
Pool and mini-slide
Kiddie pool fun through the hottest hours.
- 17:00
Turtle sanctuary
Walk over to feed the green turtles.
Family things to do nearby
Nungwi turtle sanctuary
A short walk to the Mnarani lagoon to see and feed green turtles.
Mini-slide pool play
The small pool's mini-slide is an instant hit with toddlers and young kids.
Beach snorkelling
Calm, clear northwest water makes for easy, safe snorkelling off the beach.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
The all-tide beach, provided cots and a predictable standard make it a low-stress choice with a baby.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The kiddie pool with its mini-slide and the calm sea are just right for toddlers.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The club, snorkelling and the turtle sanctuary keep this age busy all day.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Diving, water sports and lively Nungwi village nearby give teens options.
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Parents also ask
Is the kids club free?
Yes, the resort runs a kids club and a games room for guests, and babysitting can be arranged separately if you want an evening out.
Can we swim at low tide?
Yes. On the northwest coast the sea stays close and deep enough to swim at every tide, which is a big advantage with children.
Is it good value?
For a branded resort on a top beach, yes. Dining is solid rather than special, but the reliability and the swimming beach make it a smart family pick.
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