Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Room options

About the neighborhood

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Zanzibar, 4700

What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 38 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar

Luxury boutique hotel near Kendwa Beach
Consider a stay at Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment, or a facial at MVUA, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Ocean Blue Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar boast comforts such as private plunge pools and 24-hour room service, as well as perks like air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean Blue Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Private beachfront location

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free minibar

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • In-room massage
  • Private plunge pool
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13578.35 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 415798.44 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 415798.44 (roundtrip), (up to 11 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

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Frequently asked questions

Does Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 415798.44 per vehicle applies.

Where is Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kendwa Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The room and venue were nice and as expected. Unfortunately the service did not keep up. They rely heavily on the butler service for the Start of the East part of the resort, however we found that our butlers were unresponsive and uncommunicative. We had planned to spent three relaxing days at the resort, however, most of our time was spent trying to figure out how to order food and how to find the facilities. The management was receptive to our issues and is working through a partial solution.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Washington State

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful family stay
My 8 year old and husband and I stayed here for 11 nights. Everything was as expected, and in some cases exceeded expectations. The villa is roomy, and plenty of space for privacy. The staff is incredibly friendly and eager to help sort out any problems. They taught us some swahili and really helped us feel comfortable and welcomed. We needed electrical tape to mend a frayed computer cord and that was provided quickly - so impressed. Our room was always cleaned well, and often with decorative surprises, even for my child's bed. The food was kind of hit or miss. Some of it was outstanding, but other times, really not good. We never starved though, and you are spoiled for choices so if something doesn't work out, just order something else! The service down at the beach was very good and we loved having the private beach and sun loungers. I would not have stayed at this property without that amenity! The only downside, which is VERY minor is that the private pool is more like a wading pool - it's only about 2 feet deep and the resort itself is a long drive from from doing excursions elsewhere. If you want to do those, I'd recommend staying for several nights in Stone Town and do them from there. Shopping is much better there too. Overall, we had a very good stay and I would definitely go back.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

kbtravelsalot, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This hotel needs updating!
I had wanted a non- smoking standard room and when I went into the room it was so smokey and was not at all what I was expecting! So the manager switched my room but made me pay more for it. The pool area was nice and the people that worked at the attached restaurant/bar were very friendly.

6/10 Okay

tufhattumafala, new york

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff was very nice they upgraded me to a oceanview room from the tiny chicken coop i was in. that room had a slight mildew smell to it
I would like to thank the staff for bieng vey accomodatin

8/10 Good

davidpr, pr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
will stay again
excelent location, beautifull beach, lots of nice places to go and restaurants walking distance, near Las Olas

2/10 Terrible

alonso, fort myers florida

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
old fashioned and has lost quality
i booked this hotel but was very disapointed with the hotel as it has very little money put in to modernize and upgrade.i would not recommend to anybody.not located in a hot spot but is on the beach though not close to any activity like miami or ft lauderdale.After I viewed the hotel and room,I thanked them enormously for refunding my deposit and canceling my stay.

8/10 Good

gabriela, new orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
feel good
very good hotel, close to the beach, be careful parking is not free

6/10 Okay

travellove, kansas city mo

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
this hotel was good for the money
had a great time the best part was the bar on the beach great prices and the bartenders were the best

8/10 Good

Theman, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
I have been going to this Hotel for about four years in a row... I like the fact that its at the end of the Hollywood Boardwalk. Close enough walk tothe shopping and Bandshell. But far enough away so you can spend a quiet romantic evening on the beach.... There is also multiple restaurants and stores at the hotel...

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Сказка
Отличный отель, в котором все замечательно- роскошные вилла, вкусная еда,отличное обслуживание. К вилле прикреплёны 2 батлера. Пляж с белым песком, океан роскошный даже в отлив, что для Занзибара редкость
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juan pablo

lujo a orillas del oceano indico
Excelente hotel en la maravillosa zanzibar. Con todos los lujos, atencion personalizada por tu mayordomo las 24hs y por el manager del hotel tambien. La villa, el hotel, la comida, las playas y el staff, todo fue excelente. pasamos 5 noches increibles.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mirka, Kiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr hübsche, ruhige Villa mit eigenem Pool
Die Villa war sehr hübsch und ruhig. Von anderen Gästen komplett abgeschieden. Super nettes Personal, tolle Küche , alles frisch zubereitet- a là Carte. Schöner Privatstrand mit super Service.