Best Hotels in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
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Erika D
@Erika D
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2022
Amazing hotel
"The hotel is stunning, the gardens manicured and so beautiful, the room large, well decorated and very comfortable, and where the hotel is 5 stars, the staff is 6!"
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#1 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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PINE TOURS SOLUTIONS
@pinetourssolutions
Reviewed on 28 May 2023
EXCELLENT!
"The room was heavenly with a view of the ocean and stylishly done, the house keeper was always keen to keep the room clean and fresh."
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#2 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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#3 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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#4 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Ganesh P
@627ganeshp
Reviewed on 07 Oct 2023
Beautiful Resort .............................
"From the comfortable room to the friendly staff and fantastic amenities, my time at the essque was truly unforgettable."
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#5 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Resort
#6 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Nina STRAUS W
@ninastrausw
Reviewed on 02 Feb 2023
Best vacation with my family
"Good food, clean room, good animation ( day and night), enough sunbeds for everyone, tasty food, you can also choose Japanese, Italian and local restaurants, everything perfect, recommend Riu Jambo hotel 🏝️🌞🍹"
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#7 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Rachel R
@rachelrQ9626TD
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2021
Best All-Inclusive Resort in the World! Excellent Service, Excellent Location & Memorable Stay!
"Besides the excellent location and food and the amazing room we had which was the romantic pavilion, the service provided was impeccable and would really like to make a special mention to Fabian, both the Paul and..."
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#8 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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KSTworld
@KSTworld
Reviewed on 05 Aug 2023
Perfect!
"Spacious room, beautifully decorated, always clean."
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#9 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Matt P
@I8213EGmattp
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2023
Just the most wonderful staff ( in a picture perfect setting )
"The location is idyllic, the gardens are beautiful, the pool is a delight, the food ( half board ) was varied, tasty, inventive and plentiful - we needed no more, the room was spacious, had effective air-con, a la..."
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#10 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Deepak Gupta
@justicedeepakgupta
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2022
Amazing! Super! Delicious! Hospitality at a super high level!!!!!’
"Our partial sea view room was extremely comfortable and we could spend hours in the balcony."
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#11 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Resort
Jessica H
@X1921KEjessicah
Reviewed on 07 Aug 2023
Amazing holiday at Kiwengwa
"Our lovely housekeepers Zahra and Angela, who made our room clean daily, thank you too."
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#12 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Gerda D
@287gerdad
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2023
Fabulous 60th Birthday Memory
"The team surprised us with a birthday cake and nicely decorated room."
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Resort
Adison A
@Rubyrashid65
Reviewed on 08 Mar 2023
Excellent place
"A perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and natural beauty that left me feeling rejuvenated and inspired... My room was spacious, luxurious, and beautifully decorated with a private balcony overlooking the sparklin..."
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#15 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Puddel45
@Puddel45
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2022
Excellent for relaxing for couples or with friends: nice food and drinks with perfect beach directly in front.
"Relaxed 6 days in this nice Hotel after a week of safari and had one room with sea view and one with garden view, we can recommend the sea view."
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Resort
Jane L
@Z541HIjanel
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2023
Lovely hotel and great experience
"Hotel and facilities were beautiful Staff were absolutely lovely Service very efficient Room clean and comfortable Food was delicious but rarely hot."
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#17 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Global34060891793
@Global34060891793
Reviewed on 19 May 2023
Exceptional experience
"From the ocean view room, comfortable bed, experience of an infinity pool, tasty food, great venues for eating especially under the stars at night by the sky bar, to excellent customer service with a pleasant staf..."
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#19 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Resort
nadka_ts
@nadka_ts
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2023
Relax for 4 days
"We were accommodated in a superior room with a side sea view, the room was clean and spacious enough for 2 people."
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#20 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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LandLust Guesthouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amsterdam Area
@Woleck
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023
Nice!
"Large room with air conditioning and balcony, a beautiful view over the resort and the Indian Ocean, but also an excellent Spa accommodation for a very good massage!"
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#21 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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AdventurousDinks
@AdventurousDinks
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2022
Beautiful room for great value in historic building
"We were happy with our stay at Zanzibar Coffee House as it provided an exceptional value for a beautiful room in an historic building."
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#22 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Łukasz O
@193_ukaszo
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2022
Very nice stay
"The hotel we stayed in was lovely, the room was clean and pleasant, and the staff very friendly and helfpul."
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#23 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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SAB_ED
@SAB_ED
Reviewed on 04 Feb 2023
Good value for Money spent
"... meals, different food for everybody, vegetarian options too, fruits, salads, veggie curry etc, -Room clean, nice balcony, everyday bottled water provided by housekeeping - Reception nice and friendly, you can ..."
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#24 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Zola M
@zelju2000
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2023
Wonderful stay
"Our family room was spacious and always clean, accommodating four of us with two bedrooms and a small baby bed."
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#25 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Tabitha P
@tabithajperry
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2022
A fabulous relaxing experience
"The room was spacious, comfortable and extremely clean."
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#26 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Sidonia M
@sidonia1985
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2021
High quality at a very good price
"We were offered free of charge a sea view room which made our Zanzibar experience unique."
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#27 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Lisa-Marie J
@310lisamariej
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024
Paradise on Earth
"This Hotel is unique because of the location, the atmosphere and most important the staff. Everyone is very warmhearted and tries to fulfill every single one of your wishes. We can only praise the amazing..."
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#28 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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oantsu476989
@oantsu476989
Reviewed on 06 Apr 2021
Central location and a view
"We have enjoyed our stay, all went well Check in was efficient Hotel has a central location and a great view Room was clean and comfortable Pool is a great addition Minus - limited parking space, and that you need..."
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#29 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
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Jihad Al Zadjali
@jihad007
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2023
Great hotel for holidays and relaxing
"And the room was clean and same thing the toilet."
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#30 Best Value of 1,519 places to stay in Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island Hotels Information
Hotels in Zanzibar Island | 1 490 |
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Hotels Prices From | R 522 |
Hotels Reviews | 149 262 |
Hotels Photos | 278 303 |
Travel high season | Dec - Feb |
Travel low season | Sep - Nov |
High season avg price | R 3 328 |
Low season avg price | R 2 969 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
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Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
R 3,895
HIGHEST
R 1,565R 20,815
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28ºC
17ºC36ºC
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Mar - May
Avg. price/night
R 3,485
LOWEST
R 1,565R 20,815
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
339mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
R 3,522
R 1,565R 20,815
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-
Avg. precipitation
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Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
R 3,522
R 1,565R 20,815
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-
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Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Zanzibar Island. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Cheetah's RockGet closer! The once in a wild-lifetime experience. Conservation Rescue Awareness. Cheetah's Rock is a unique, very special place where people and animals interact directly - face to face, eye to eye, fur to skin. We are a legal, ZIPA accredited and CITES recognized rescue and conservation centre. Prepare yourself for a magical, memorable and remarkable experience. We believe in introducing wildlife in a really different, much closer, interactive and more personal way. The welfare of our animals on Cheetah's Rock is paramount! Return transport from close by (Stone Town, Nungwi, Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani, Kendwa etc) included! No entry without a booking. Bookings can be done online only!Read more
- Nakupenda Beach Nature ReserveRead more
- Nungwi BeachRead more
- Paje BeachRead more
- Kendwa BeachRead more
- Jambiani BeachRead more
- Old Slave Market/Anglican CathedralThe Heritage Centre therefore among other things aims at promoting tolerance, reconciliation and an inclusive society, bridging social and ethnic divides by telling the story of this dark chapter in the region’s history in an open and factual way. The creation of the Heritage Centre, and making it accessible to school children, who are the country’s future leaders, is also aimed to promote interfaith and inter-communal dialogue and understanding. Furthermore The Site is an important tourist destination, and by improving visitors’ facilities at the site and making it more informative and stimulating, the tourism industry as a whole will benefit, creating jobs and wealth, and helping to reduce poverty. The Heritage Centre among other things is also benefiting many people as it is a great opportunity to promote interfaith relations in Zanzibar.Read more
- Matemwe BeachRead more
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National ParkThe Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is a 50 km² national park in Tanzania located on the island of Zanzibar.Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Zanzibar Island hotels
- Kisiwa House, Zanzibar Palace Hotel, and Emerson Spice Hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Prison Island - Changuu Private Island. See the full list: Hotels near Prison Island - Changuu Private Island.
- Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar, and The Palms, Zanzibar are all popular resorts for travellers staying in Zanzibar Island. See the full list: Zanzibar Island Resorts.
- Popular hotels close to Nungwi Beach include The Z Hotel Zanzibar, Babalao Nungwi, and Sunset Beach Resort Zanzibar. See the full list: Hotels near Nungwi Beach.
- Popular luxury hotels in Zanzibar Island include TOA Hotel & Spa, Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, and Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar. See the full list: Zanzibar Island Luxury Hotels.
- Popular hotels close to Kisauni Airport include Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel, Hotel Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport, and Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins. See the full list: Hotels near Kisauni Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Forodhani Gardens are Kisiwa House, Zanzibar Palace Hotel, and Emerson Spice Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Forodhani Gardens.
- Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Zanzibar Island are Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel, Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar, and Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar Island.
- Popular cheap hotels in Zanzibar Island include Pongwe Beach Hotel, Kisiwa House, and The Z Hotel Zanzibar. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Zanzibar Island.
- TOA Hotel & Spa, Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, and Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar have a spa and received excellent reviews from travellers in Zanzibar Island. See the full list: Spa Hotels in Zanzibar Island.
- Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, Breezes Beach Club & Spa, and Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel all received great reviews from families travelling in Zanzibar Island. See the full list: Family Hotels Zanzibar Island.
- Popular hotels by the beach in Zanzibar Island include TOA Hotel & Spa, Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar, and Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar. See the full list: Zanzibar Island Beach Hotels.