Now in its eleventh year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers. Unlike any other hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travelers around the world.

We are delighted with our award and grateful to our wonderful guests who have taken the time to review us on TripAdvisor.

“TripAdvisor is once again thrilled to recognize the world’s most outstanding hotels with the help of more than 75 million reviews and opinions from travelers around the globe,” said Christine Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business. “From the best bargain hotels to top luxury properties, outstanding service, value and quality are the hallmarks of our Travelers’ Choice winners.”

Aquarius Divers is staffed by a team of experienced professionals including two instructors and one dive master. In addition to scuba diving at over 20 dive sites, the centre also offers dive courses from beginner to dive master level, snorkelling, sailing dhow cruises, kayaking and big game fishing.

Of course, we are very proud of the award, and most grateful to all our guests who have taken the time to review us on TripAdvisor.

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Dine, Sail & Spa

Stay a minimum of five nights from $110 per person per night and receive the following complimentary services, valued at up to $250 per person:

• One four-course beach dinner per stay at the Ubora Restaurant & Bar.
• One private sunset dhow cruise per stay
• One spa treatment per stay at the hotel’s Peponi Spa.

This package is available to all but ideally suited to couples who can indulge in a candle-lit beach dinner, relaxing spa treatment and romantic private sunset dhow cruise, with the option to join a Zanzibar Seafari full day excursion instead of taking the private dhow cruise.

Relax, Refresh & Rejuvenate

If you want maximum relaxation with the opportunity to truly de-stress in peaceful and beautiful surroundings, look no further than our Relax, Refresh & Rejuvenate spa package. Stay a minimum of three nights from $150 per person per night and choose a daily treatment from a range of 18 available at the Peponi Spa.

Full terms and conditions, and details of other great special offers, can be viewed here.

Whether it’s a religious or civil ceremony, or a renewal of vows, we have the wedding planning expertise and experience to make your special day a truly wonderful one. All weddings at Ras Nungwi are tailor-made with a degree of flexibility and attention to detail only possible at a small boutique property.

All paperwork from registrar to certificate is arranged for you, meaning that you can concentrate on enjoying what is a truly exciting and romantic time. The marriage certificate issued in Zanzibar is recognised worldwide.

A huge range of options are available including delicious canapés, champagne and cocktails from the hotel’s Ubora Restaurant & Bar. Dining choices include candle-lit beach dinners for two or larger celebrations with family and friends. We can also make arrangements for flowers, hair and makeup, photography, spa and beauty treatments, live music and more. Our highly individual approach means that your wedding will be unique and all about you.

We often recommend, subject to budget, that our Ocean Suite be booked for the wedding ceremony and reception. It is luxurious, spacious and private, and also makes for the perfect honeymoon retreat. Another option is to exchange your vows on a traditional sailing dhow before returning to the hotel for a reception on land! Whatever your preference, we are here to make your wedding day a truly special and unique occasion.

Please contact us for more information and a tailor-made wedding quotation.

Photos by Aisha Gothey

The hotel is completely refreshed, as are the management and staff, and we look forward to welcoming you to our piece of paradise.

Notably, the makuti (palm thatch) roofs over the hotel’s main areas and sea view rooms are being rebuilt and freshly thatched and the work that is already completed is beautiful! A lot of skill and manpower is going into this project and its progress is truly a marvel to observe. This level of work is only done every ten years although simple re-thatching is generally done every five years.

Big improvements are being made to our kitchen, whilst the garden, helped by the seasonal rains, is being prepared for our next season.

During the closure, our staff have a chance to take a well-earned break, normally a month in length, taken in two groups. The other month is used for training and helping out with all the essential closed season tasks at the hotel.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ras Nungwi for the new season commencing 1 June 2011.

We are grateful for the sterling development work done by Wildweb in South Africa. A big thank you to Paul, Mike, Jono and Duncan. You have done a great job for us and we are happy to recommend you!

Integral to the new website is the inclusion of social networking features. In particular, there are now links to our Facebook page, Twitter feed and of course this blog! There is also a new newsletter design and we encourage you to sign up here for regular news from Ras Nungwi. Please also like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter if you would like to hear our updates via your newsfeed or timeline.

Thanks for visiting!

Indaba
7 – 10 May 2011, Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa
http://www.indaba-southafrica.co.za

Karibu Travel & Tourism Fair
3 – 5 June 2011, Karibu Fair Grounds, Arusha, Tanzania
http://www.karibufair.com

World Travel Market
8 – 11 November 2011, ExCel, London, UK
http://www.wtmlondon.com

If you are attending any of these shows, we would love to meet you and update you on exciting developments at Ras Nungwi. Please contact us if you would like to make an appointment.

More events to be added soon!

Daily dive trips are available including visits to the breathtaking Mnemba Atoll and over 20 other dive sites. Diver education from beginner to professional level is available on-site and the most popular courses for Ras Nungwi guests are the Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver qualifications.

In addition to diving, Zanzibar Watersports also offers regular snorkelling trips, traditional dhow sailing cruises, water-skiing, windsurfing, kayaking and big game fishing. With a year round average water temperature of 27 degrees, what better reason to take the plunge and enjoy the Indian Ocean at its finest!