in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa
Updated 1 July 2026
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Hideaway sits on the northwest corner of Zanzibar, where the beach stays swimmable at every tide, which is the single most important thing to know when you travel with children. It is the island's only member of the Leading Hotels of the World, so the polish is real, yet the mood stays relaxed and family-minded. A big infinity pool, a separate kids pool, a Hide and Seek kids club and a playground give little ones a full day without ever leaving the grounds. For a first Zanzibar with young kids and a generous budget, it is one of the safest picks.
Our verdict
A polished flagship on a rare all-tide swimming beach, with a free kids club and a proper children's pool, ideal for a first Zanzibar with little ones.
The rooms
Spread over ten hectares of gardens at the northern tip of the island, Hideaway has a wide choice of rooms, and families are well served. The larger 90 sqm suites sleep three or four with a big sofa bed in the living room, and several categories add a private pool. Cots come free on request, and ground-level garden rooms keep a pushchair easy. Ask for a room near the 50 metre pool and its separate children's pool rather than a far garden corner.
At a glance
- Transfer
- About 1 hour by road from the airport
- Kids club
- Free Hide and Seek club
- Pools
- 50 m pool plus a children's pool
- 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
- 50 metre pool with a separate children's pool
- Free Hide and Seek kids club and playground
- Suites of 90 sqm that sleep a family of four
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast in the garden
A big buffet under the palms before the heat builds.
- 10:00
Pool and kids club
Drop the little ones at Hide and Seek and claim a lounger.
- 13:00
Lunch then a tide-free swim
The northwest beach stays deep enough to swim all afternoon.
- 17:30
Turtle sanctuary visit
See the green turtles before an early dinner.
Family things to do nearby
Mnarani turtle sanctuary
A short trip into Nungwi village to see green turtles in a tidal lagoon and feed them seaweed.
Kids club crafts
Supervised games, painting and beach play run through the day at the Hide and Seek club.
Sunset dhow sail
A gentle sail on a traditional wooden dhow as the sky turns orange off the north coast.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
The all-tide beach and free cots make this easy with a baby, though the hour-long transfer needs planning around naps.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The children's pool and a beach you can actually paddle at any hour suit toddlers perfectly.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The free club, the turtle sanctuary and safe snorkelling fill every day for this age.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Diving, dhow sails and the lively Nungwi village nearby give teens room to roam.
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Parents also ask
Is the beach really swimmable at low tide?
Yes. The northwest corner of Zanzibar keeps deep water close to shore at all tides, unlike the east coast where the sea can retreat far out.
Is the kids club free?
Yes, the Hide and Seek kids club is complimentary for guests, with supervised activities and a playground through the day.
How long is the transfer?
About an hour by road from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, so plan snacks and a nap window for the drive north.
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