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Zanzibella Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

l
l.
From
Netherlands
Very beautiful seaview at the pool and the restaurant. Tidy rooms and a lot of staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,551 reviews
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US$168.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Babalao Bungalows

Hotel in Nungwi

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi.

A
Alexandra
From
Romania
Everything was perfect! The location is very close to the beach- the nicest beach in Nungwi. Max and Elena are very nice, they helped us with tours organisation and anything we needed. The staff is very helpful and nice. Breakfast is good and tasty, also the food here is very good and affordable. We loved our stay here at Babalao Bungalows. I highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,850 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults
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Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only

Hotel in Nungwi

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

M
Mwahafa
From
Namibia
Breakfast was good and the rooms views and location were absolutely perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$338.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Nungwi

Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area.

H
HG
From
Canada
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The property is located right on a beautiful sandy beach with crystal-clear turquoise waters, making it the perfect spot to relax. The breakfast was a pleasant surprise, offering a good variety of options like meats, fresh fruits, and eggs made to order—though it’s not a buffet. The room was spacious and exceeded my expectations, and the bathroom was equally roomy. The water pressure was great, and I had a lovely sea view from the balcony. Internet was fast and reliable throughout my stay, which made working remotely a breeze. Plus, the hotel has a generator, so there were no issues with power outages. During the day, I enjoyed working in a quiet, shaded area of the hotel, and in the evenings, I dined on fresh seafood with wine right on the patio by the sea—such a special experience. The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful, providing a detailed note with local price tips to avoid being overcharged, and sharing some great information about the island. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing, stress-free stay with good service and a beautiful setting!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
US$157.50
1 night, 2 adults
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The Oasis Residence

Hotel in Jambiani

The Oasis Residence has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and bar in Jambiani. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

O
Olena
From
Ukraine
Everything was amazing! Villa and territory was clean and looks like on photo. Personal of hotel really friendly and ready to help. The meal was delicious, almost every dinner was special menu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults
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Bahati Sunset Bungalows Michamvi

Hotel in Michamvi

Bahati Sunset Bungalows Michamvi has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Michamvi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Michamvi Kae Beach.

R
Robin
From
Sweden
The hotel is good in it self but the staff made our vacation great. A personal touch to the communication/relation to their customers with the intent to make your stay better. What really exceeded expectations was the food. Great breakfast and dinner options!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
1 night, 2 adults
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African Bungalows

Hotel in Nungwi

Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, African Bungalows offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

L
Luciana
From
Ireland
We had a lovely stay at African Bungalows in Nungwi! The staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and it was great to see the owner around, always making sure everything was just right. The breakfast was excellent—fresh, delicious, and with something new to enjoy every day. The serene atmosphere made it feel like an oasis in the middle of Nungwi, perfect for relaxing and unwinding. We absolutely loved our time here and would happily come back for another stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a tranquil and memorable Nungwi getaway!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults
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AVO Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Dikoni

Located in Dikoni, a few steps from Uroa Public Beach, AVO Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

A
Ahmed
From
Bahrain
I had a wonderful stay at AVO Boutique Hotel! The staff were absolutely perfect—friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The food quality was amazing, with every meal freshly prepared and full of flavor. Highly recommended for a relaxing and enjoyable experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults
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Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique

Hotel in Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden.

Y
Yehuda
From
Israel
Great location. Very nice and quiet beach. Great design of the hotel. The staff is amazing. Helping in every issue. The restaurant is excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$209
1 night, 2 adults
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Samawa Living

Hotel in Paje

Set in Paje, 700 metres from Paje Beach, Samawa Living offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

k
kay
From
Switzerland
It is a modern interpretation of African living with very stylish features like murals, baskets and high quality furniture
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
Price from
US$172.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

From US$217 per night
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From US$75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Located in Pwani Mchangani, 300 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, TIANDE Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$85 per night
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Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

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From US$115 per night
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From US$130.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Zanzi beach hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Nungwi and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.

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TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani
From US$458 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 693 reviews
We all loved TUI and had amazing holidays. We would definitely come back! The property is beautiful, has a lot of activities and a tropical scenery. Now to the specifics: The staff in general were super friendly and happy. A special thanks to Kelvin from the beach bar. The food was absolutely amazing, from the breakfast buffet, to the lunch in green & grill (paid, as we had only half pension), to all the dinner options - except Andiamo, see below. We specially loved the buffets at the beach and around the pool. We did 2 tours from the hotel which were great and the same price of outside companies. We strongly recommend the swimming with dolphins tour, that can be book at the hotel’s diving shop. Go in the afternoon when there’s less people. They take you on a boat and when you see dolphins you jump to the water! It’s a good workout as you do this multiple times to get a perfect shot :) The swimming pool is great and always had chairs available - great due to the low tide at the beach. This side of the island has the low tide phenomenon which makes it impossible to go swim in the ocean for some hours. But that’s nature. If you do try, take aqua shoes because there’s a lot of sea urchins. There’s free sandwiches, fruit and water at the reception 24h/day.
Guest review by
Ana
Portugal

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Pongwe
From US$882 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Amazing location with the resort overseeing the beach just a few steps below. Clean picturesque sea view with mild low and high tides. The resort offers kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, spa and gym, choice of different massages and yoga sessions, all top notch. The staff (management to cleaning service personnell) is super-friendly, helpful and fulfílls all your wishes. The chef is a class of his own and it comes as a surprise Tulia restaurant does not have a Michelin star yet. Several interesting guided or ungiuded tours outside of the resort complete the experience. All in all, a really unique, amazing stay. Thank you!
Guest review by
Ondrej
Slovakia

Kendwa Rocks Hotel

Kendwa
From US$251.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,252 reviews
We had an amazing stay at Kendwa Rocks Hotel and loved everything about it! Positives: 1. The location and beach are breathtaking, and the option to enjoy services at the beach beds is a great touch. 2. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and always greeted us with a smile. 3. There are plenty of activities to choose from, making the stay fun and engaging. 4. We stayed in two suites, both of which were fantastic—well-equipped and very comfortable. 5. The entire property felt safe, which added to our peace of mind. 6. Even the shisha team was friendly and added to the relaxed vibe.
Guest review by
Janos
Hungary

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Kiwengwa
From US$408.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
GREAT VIEW AND AMAZING STAFFS During our stay everything was perfect, the staff from all departments were so friendly and welcoming, the food and drinks was amazing, the service staff was amazing too Especially Marwa, Rachael, Tiem, Anna, Zainabu, Zabibu, Youssuph, Frank,…. Also the trainee Elastus, Hafidhu, sity, Kauthari etc all were amazing, those trainees they deserve to be one of the staffs members. We will absolutely come back soon
Guest review by
Rashird
Czech Republic

Zuri Zanzibar

Kendwa
From US$990 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
This is by far the best resort in Zanzibar, everything was beyond our expectations. The beach and the views are absolutely incredible, very rich breakfast, extremely delicious food, very clean and luxurious villa and everything is TOP!!! The fire on the beach at sunset is brilliant and we felt very safe, the staff is really doing their best. Your only regret will be when you leave. PS: we really loved yoga with Claudia
Guest review by
Anamaria
Romania

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

Kendwa
From US$1,030 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
The location of the hotel is great, directly on a wide sandy beach. The hotel is very spacious and it is at all time possible to find empty beds at the beach or at the pool. We had half-board and the food was amazing; very wide selection with local and international dishes. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Sabine
Austria

Amaan Beach Bungalows

Nungwi
From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews
Amazing service from the reception to the housekeeping staff. Our room was always cleaned and everyday had a different romantic decoration on the bed at no extra cost. The staff are amazing and the place is located at an idle spot. 1min walk to the beach and alot of restaurants around.
Guest review by
Mohamed
South Africa

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Kiwengwa
From US$460 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Nice and clean resort, everything you would expect for an all inclusive hotel. Staff was friendly, food really good and location was nice. We stayed three days to explore the surrounding and keep it simple when it's comes to get food and get refreshed in the pool.
Guest review by
Franziska
Germany

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

Nungwi
From US$650 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Very well-kept facility in every detail. Excellent varied food with several theme nights. Animation present but never invasive Staff very friendly and always smiling
Guest review by
Sandro
Switzerland

Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Nungwi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,385 reviews
The food choice is abundant, full day serviced, food ingredients very fresh. The Chinese chef, Victor Zhang, gave us very good orientations about the hotel.
Guest review by
Dapeng
Zimbabwe

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Michamvi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
We’ve stayed at Baladin for 3 incridible nights, I loved so much the whole experience. The food is amazing, the beach is awesome, It was a great experience!
Guest review by
Isadora
Brazil

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

Nungwi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Perfect location, nice architecture. Wonderful staff, great breakfast. Infinity pool and private beach a bonus as no hassle from traders passing by.
Guest review by
Codruta
United Kingdom

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

Pingwe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Add a little more of the hot meals..baked beans,mushrooms ,harsh potato etc
Guest review by
M
Kenya

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Zanzibar City
From US$345.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews
Everything is fine .Very friendly staff I will come back next time
Guest review by
SHI
China

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar City
From US$99.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
The stuff and the layout it is in a quiet location
Guest review by
Paul
Switzerland

The Residence Zanzibar

Kizimkazi
From US$606 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Private pool. Staff was very friendly
Guest review by
Sama
Finland

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Zanzibar City
From US$225 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
The dinning area was exquisite
Guest review by
Marcas
Uganda

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8.0

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at...

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at Stone Town, you feel perfectly safe, everybody is friendly, nobody is harassing you. Typically enjoyed walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town, sniffing up all kinds of scents.
Guest review by
Pieter
United Arab Emirates
8.0

The vibes are great — everything you need is nearby,...

The vibes are great — everything you need is nearby, including shops, restaurants, and tour offices. Restaurants on the beach tend to be a bit pricey, but if you take a short walk into the side streets, you’ll find places offering the same quality food at much more reasonable prices. What I didn’t like were the beach boys — they’re nice and friendly, but can be a bit annoying as they keep trying to sell things. They’re not too pushy, but it’s hard to relax when someone approaches you every couple of minutes. The only time you can truly enjoy some peace is early in the morning. Important note : you have to strongly negotiate the prices and people are very nice and easy going Try to learn few words from their language they will be super happy :)
Guest review by
Raafat
10

Paje, beautiful place and beach, plenty of restaurants both...

Paje, beautiful place and beach, plenty of restaurants both on the beach and on the road. The only downside is that the beach is in the shade by 16:30 and very high and low tides makes taking a dip complicated !
Guest review by
kate
United Kingdom
8.0

A peaceful and welcoming town with a strong sense of...

A peaceful and welcoming town with a strong sense of community and a safe, relaxing atmosphere. We stayed in a peaceful part of town, where there were noticeably fewer street vendors selling beads and souvenirs compared to other areas. This made the atmosphere even more calm and relaxing, allowing us to fully enjoy the local charm without feeling overwhelmed.
Guest review by
Iwona
Poland
10

Matemwe was nice - the beach part.

Matemwe was nice - the beach part. Sad to see the poverty behind the gates of the hotel. The tides were a bit different from what we have expected as the water would leave the beach at 9am and return around 5pm. If you did not make it to swim early in the morning, you missed it. We took a reef walk which was beautiful, saw a lot of see creatures, and that was very amazing experience. Also took a boat tour to see the sunset - it was worth the trip. Did not like how the locals would just stop on the beach and start shouting at you to buy smth. Also the part of the hotel beach is not segregated in any way, which does not give you a privacy enough. The food was amazing though - the hotel goes much beyond - and all day brekfast concept was amazing.
Guest review by
Sonya B.N.
Austria
10

Our stay was amazing and peaceful.

Our stay was amazing and peaceful. The staff was funny and very friendly. Big thanks to Jana and her staff, Lameck in the restaurant section and Janet in housekeeping was so sweet and they looked after us at our 8-night stay. I would recommend this resort to anyone.
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Anonymous
8.0

Kendwa beach was definitely the best beach compared to...

Kendwa beach was definitely the best beach compared to Nungwi, especially the south part. Even in low tide it was easy to take a swim. Also the beach here is wider and feel less crowded. As on the complete stretch there were many people trying to sell you stuff but on the south part not so many ”permanent” sales people other than the ones having sheds. The Maasai roaming around are friendly but just say no with a smile and most will not be persistent in their effort to sell you something..
Guest review by
Peter
Sweden
10

This is not a touristy location... it is off the beaten...

This is not a touristy location... it is off the beaten track... a village, by the sea, with an increasing number of resorts being added. I hope it does not lose its charm to the crowds. This is a quiet, special place.
Guest review by
Fiona
United Kingdom
8.0

Michamvi is located approximately 65 kilometers from...

Michamvi is located approximately 65 kilometers from Forodhani, and the journey can feel quite long—particularly if you have just arrived in Zanzibar. The drive is somewhat uncomfortable due to the condition of the road, which consists largely of worn, uneven tarmac. Additionally, the area lacks local street food options, leaving nearby hotels—most of which are high-end and expensive—as the primary dining choices. As someone who genuinely enjoys the rich and flavorful cuisine of Stone Town, I found the food in the area to be rather bland and not reflective of its price point.
Guest review by
Anonymous
South Africa
10

I loved that it was a proper reflection of the Island in...

I loved that it was a proper reflection of the Island in that you took home the beauty of the place and kindness of the people. It was not loud or noisy and had very few touristy hotels and vendors hassling you
Guest review by
suzie ovenstone
South Africa

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