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Hotel La Gemma dell'Est

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Nungwi Beach

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3 restaurants, breakfast served
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Zanzibara, 4700
  • Kendwa Beach
    6 min walk
  • Nungwi Beach
    4 min drive
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    5 min drive

Room options

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The price is CA $252
per night
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Nungwi

On the beach.Stay at this Nungwi resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kendwa Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 37 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel La Gemma dell'Est

5-star beachfront resort near Nungwi Beach
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Hotel La Gemma dell'Est you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a steam room, and a fitness center. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nungwi resort.

  • 138 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel La Gemma dell'Est offers 138 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Renova. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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 and service animals are not allowed at Hotel La Gemma dell'Est

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est
Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est All Inclusive
Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est All Inclusive Nungwi
Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est Nungwi
Diamonds Gemma dell'Est All Inclusive Nungwi
Diamonds Gemma dell'Est All Inclusive
Diamonds Gemma dell'Est Nungwi
Diamonds Gemma dell'Est
Diamonds Gemma dell'Est All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Diamonds Gemma ll'Est Inclusi
Hotel La Gemma dell'Est Resort
Hotel La Gemma dell'Est Nungwi
Hotel La Gemma dell'Est Resort Nungwi
Hotel La Gemma dell'Est All Inclusive

Hotel La Gemma dell'Est Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 137 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom slightly tired ( refurb coming soon as hotel been bought by RIU.) Gardens and grounds superbly maintained. Food choices cater for everyone. Staff v friendly but limited English. Beach superb.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful and clean place. Enough facilities and entertainment for day and night. Very friendly staff and helpful who looks like enjoying of what they are doing, specially animation team ( Ian and Stephany).
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

YEHUDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recommended
Excellent hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
best experience ever
this hotel was amazing overall, from the staff to the scenic views! this was a once in a lifetime experience, I will definitely be going back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Almog

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Ray

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Altaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great option in Zanzibar
Excellent hotel and excellent food. We had a fantastic time. The junior suites are in need of an upgrade though.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Wonderful stay! Could not fault anything with the hotel or staff! We thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Expedia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful beach
Beautiful gardens and comfortable rooms. The restaurant choices were great and the all inclusive package was exactly what we needed. The best part is the beach - the pool was nothing special but it’s no wonder when there’s a crystal clear, clean beach right at the hotel. I’d stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Beautiful location & gardens around the hotel are excellent. The bathroom needed an update in the room and very small. We also found toilets near the evening main bar not clean and definitely in need of update. Staff were very good but the fact it is 5 star quite shocked you could not have all cocktails. Some you had to pay extra.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Sadique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Holiday
Was there 12 years ago. Just as beautiful second time. Exellent food.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting was superb staff brilliant and the restaurants were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed with our room and condition. Especially the bathroom was very rundown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Taku, dar es salaam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
dinner service was excellent. breakfast, lunch buffet were outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and perfect environmentally friendly management
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Smitty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach and fun bar on the ocean with nightly entertainment. The rooms were dated, food was average and the all-inclusive was limited to two restaurants and a beach bar with limited drink options. Seemed overpriced to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Stay!
My wife and I had a great stay at Diamonds La Gemma a few weeks ago. But we need to make some considerations about this resort: first, this is not a truly 5-star resort. The beachfront rooms are very dated with dark wood furniture, old & stained curtains and need some serious renovations. The beachfront rooms area does not have that light fresh beach feeling. Second, the "all inclusive" package is NOT really ALL inclusive. With only one type of alcoholic drink in each "category"... ONLY one brand of wine, vodka, rum, whiskey and so on. If you want another brand you have to pay extra for it! And not all cocktails are included either. Having stayed at a few all-inclusive resorts around the world, this was a bit weird and disappointing. The hotel grounds are amazing and very well maintained. The vibe is perfect for relaxation and laid back days on a stunning beach. And there's the staff! The staff is definitely 5 stars! They would do anything for you to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable, even though sometimes it seems they need more training. Hats off for Jeremiah at the Tropicana bar! He went far and beyond to make us happy throughout our stay, always with a smile on his face. Thanks Eric at reception who gave us a 4 pm checkout. Olga was also very kind and nice, thanks a lot. Last, make sure you bring enough cash as there's no ATM machine in the resort or nearby. Overall our stay was perfect and we would stay there again! Hopefully, they do some renovations.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

S, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel - great location, food & service
Lovely hotel with private beach and swimming pool. Good choice of activities. Stunning location. Fabulous staff and food choice and quality. I can’t recommend this place enough and look forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Norm, london, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on a great location.
Fantastic staff who cannot do enough for you; great location with 180 views to die for; large choice of very nice food. Some constructive criticism: Pity the rooms were dark and needing an upgrade. Some lights didn’t work at all and some worked some of the time (switch needed changing). Asked the reception for assistance, they promised somebody would come but nobody turned up; disappointing. Overall had a great holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel in a quiet area of Nungwi
Very nice hotel with great staff and lovely location. Deluxe rooms are good sized and seems enough for a pleasant stay. Make sure you plan your stay to be there at La Gemma on any Thursday, as they have an Swahili Dinner at the African Village, with local dishes and delicacies prepared fresh on an open-air environment and you can enjoy live local music and a Masai presentation. Having booked with Expedia, we were surprised to get a VIP complimentary A La Carte dinner in the Beach Grill restaurant - what an experience it was! Go for the Mixed Seafood platter and Indian Ocean Lobster - the dishes were enourmous and fresh - best seafood we had in a long time. We were served by the nicest waitress, Betha, which was charming and all smiles. About the reception and check in staff, we felt that local ones lacked a bit of english, as they passed wrong information (i.e. check out times and availability of late check out) more than once. Kudos to Michela, the italian assistant, who helped us a couple of times and sorted the minor inconvenients. We had a lovely stay and would not hesitate to recommend La Gemma dell'Este to anyone wishing to stay in Nungwi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018