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Luxury hotels on Zanzibar

A curated list of 5-star luxury hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 2022.

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts on Zanzibar. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Paje, Tanzania

    Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

    ***** Hotel. Set in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 2 Alma Boutique Hotel Jambiani, Tanzania

    Alma Boutique Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Set in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Alma Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a patio and others also have pool views. The units feature a desk. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Alma Boutique Hotel. You can play billiards and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for canoeing and cycling. Speaking English, Italian and Swahili at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Jozani Forest is 23 km from the accommodation.

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  • 3 Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel Pongwe, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Set in Pongwe and featuring a private beach area on the East Coast of Zanzibar, Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel boasts a swimming pool at the beach area with a pool bar. Free WiFi is also available throughout the property. All the villas and rooms are tastefully decorated with African and modern art and fitted with colonial style furniture. Show full description

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  • 4 Kasha Boutique Hotel Kigomani, Tanzania

    Kasha Boutique Hotel

    ***** Resort. Kasha Boutique Hotel offers beachfront accommodation on the Matemwe Coast in Zanzibar. The property has a swimming pool and restaurant. The guest rooms at Kasha Hotel are spacious and come with a flat-screen TV . Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $454.

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  • 5 SOFIA SEA VIEW - Beach Boutique Hotel by Sofia Collection Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania

    SOFIA SEA VIEW - Beach Boutique Hotel by Sofia Collection

    ***** Hotel. SOFIA SEA VIEW - Beach Boutique Hotel by Sofia Collection is located in Pwani Mchangani, a fishing village in the northeast of the island, about 32 kilometers from Zanzibar city. The property features a private beach and an outdoor pool that is open all year round. The air-conditioned rooms. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $340.

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  • 6 Casa Rodi Zanzibar Jambiani, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Jambiani, a few steps from Jambiani Beach, Casa Rodi Zanzibar features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant or relax in the bar. Show full description

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  • 7 Wayma Paradise Resort Jambiani, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Wayma Paradise Resort is situated in Jambiani, 1.5 km from Jambiani Beach and 48 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Show full description

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  • 8 Diamonds Bijoux Bwejuu, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Set in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach, Diamonds Bijoux offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a private beach area and a kids' club. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Show full description

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  • 9 Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar Kizimkazi, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Located in Kizimkazi, 300 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a private beach area and to a shared lounge. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Show full description

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  • 10 Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas Nungwi, Tanzania

    Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Nungwi, 45 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $1155.

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  • 11 Shukran Palace Pingwe, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Located in Pingwe, 100 metres from Michamvi Pingwe Beach, Shukran Palace provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units include a wardrobe. A buffet, continental or Asian breakfast is available at the property. At Shukran Palace you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hot tub. You can play table tennis at Shukran Palace, and car hire is available. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 49 km from the hotel. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 60 km away.

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  • 12 Kilindi Zanzibar Kendwa, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Nestled in a tropical garden along a secluded beachfront on the north-west coast, Kilindi Zanzibar features pavilion-styled luxury accommodation, spa facilities, and an infinity pool. The white washed villas have a terrace, a private plunge pool and an open-air living area. The bathrooms include a rain shower. Show full description

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  • 13 Samawa Living Paje, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. 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. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description

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  • 14 JAZ Amaluna - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus Uroa, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Set in Uroa, 400 metres from Uroa Public Beach, JAZ Amaluna - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is fitted with an outdoor pool and is situated 32 km from Peace Memorial Museum. Show full description

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  • 15 Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani and has a garden, private beach area and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. Show full description

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  • 16 Tembo Kiwengwa Resort Kiwengwa, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Tembo Kiwengwa Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and a kids' club. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Tembo Kiwengwa Resort offers some rooms with sea views, and rooms are equipped with a balcony. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, French and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The spa and wellness centre at Tembo Kiwengwa Resort features a hot tub. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking Arabic, German, English and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Peace Memorial Museum is 39 km from the hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 13 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 41 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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  • 17 Z-Lodge Zanzibar Kiwengwa, Tanzania

    Z-Lodge Zanzibar

    ***** Hotel. Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Lodge Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $54.

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  • 18 Karibu Beach Resort Pongwe, Tanzania

    Karibu Beach Resort

    ***** Hotel. Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Karibu Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $362.

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  • 19 LUX* Marijani Zanzibar Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania

    LUX* Marijani Zanzibar

    ***** Hotel. Located in Pwani Mchangani, 500 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, LUX* Marijani Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a private beach area, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $704.

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  • 20 Matemwe Sands Beach Resort Kigomani, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Mkuyuni Pwani, 60 metres from Matemwe Beach, Matemwe Sands Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. Show full description

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  • 21 The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive Kigomani, Tanzania

    The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $1195.

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  • 22 JAZ Elite Aurora Michamvi, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Set in Michamvi, 400 metres from Michamvi Kae Beach, JAZ Elite Aurora offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a bar and a spa and wellness centre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms also offer a kitchenette with a microwave. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At JAZ Elite Aurora you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Sushi and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. You can play billiards and table tennis at the 5-star hotel. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 62 km from the property.

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  • 23 TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar Pongwe, Tanzania

    TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

    ***** Hotel. Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offers certain rooms with sea views, and rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre and terrace. The area is popular for fishing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Kiwengwa Beach is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Peace Memorial Museum is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 35 km from TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $250.

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  • 24 Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive Uroa, Tanzania

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Uroa and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. A sauna and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description

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  • 25 Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania

    Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is set in Zanzibar City, 6 km from Peace Memorial Museum. Built in 2015, the property is within 8 km of The Zanzibar Curio shop and 6.5 km from Stone Town. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a hot tub, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath, while some feature sea views. Guest rooms provide guests with a fridge. A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel,a car hire is also available. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German and English. Karume Institute of Science and Technology is 2.2 km from Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $664.

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  • 26 Kiwengwa Beach Resort Kiwengwa, Tanzania

    Kiwengwa Beach Resort

    ***** Resort. Set in the Kiwengwa Beach district of Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa Beach Resort is 10 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve and a 3-minute walk from Obama Beach Club Zanzibar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has an outdoor swimming pool. The resort has a garden and provides a terrace. At the resort, every room has a wardrobe. Kiwengwa Beach Resort offers certain units that have sea views, and the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Kiwengwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kiwengwa, like cycling. Staff speak Arabic, English and Italian at the reception. WiFi is available at a charge and free private parking is available. The Zanzibar Airport is 45 km away. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $601.

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  • 27 Meliá Zanzibar Kiwengwa, Tanzania

    Meliá Zanzibar

    ***** Hotel. Set in Kiwengwa, 11 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can make use of the fitness centre at the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with a sea view. At Melia Zanzibar, each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The property has a selection of 7 restaurants that specialize in international, Mediterranean and local cuisines. The property has a sauna. The area is popular for canoeing, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Languages spoken at the reception include German and English. Zanzibar International Airport and Stone Town are less than a 50-minute drive away. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $904.

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  • 28 SULTAN PALACE Michamvi, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Located in Michamvi, a few steps from Michamvi Pingwe Beach, SULTAN PALACE provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a private beach area, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. A terrace, an on-site bar and shared lounge are available. Show full description

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  • 29 Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE Kizimkazi, Tanzania

    ***** Resort. Facing the beachfront, Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE offers 5-star accommodation in Kizimkazi and has a garden, private beach area and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. Show full description

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  • 30 Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection Michamvi, Tanzania

    Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Michamvi, a few steps from Michamvi Pingwe Beach, Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a private beach area, the property also has a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Jozani Forest is 23 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $734.

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  • 31 Zanzibar Serena Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania

    Zanzibar Serena Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodation with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants. Zanzibar Serena Inn offers free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $701.

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  • 32 Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Nungwi, Tanzania

    Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Nungwi, a few steps from Nungwi Beach, Nungwi Dreams by Mantis features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $200.

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  • 33 SBH Kilindini Resort Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania

    SBH Kilindini Resort

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Pwani Mchangani, 600 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, SBH Kilindini Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $127.

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  • 34 Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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

    ***** Hotel. Located in Zanzibar City, 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a kids' club and room service. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $460.

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  • 35 Sansi Kae Beach Resort Michamvi, Tanzania

    Sansi Kae Beach Resort

    ***** Hotel. Set in Michamvi, 200 metres from Michamvi Kae Beach, Sansi Kae Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features karaoke and a kids' club. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $205.

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  • 36 Turkuaz Beach Zanzibar Kumba Urembo, Tanzania

    ***** Hotel. Situated in Kumba Urembo, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Turkuaz Beach Zanzibar features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play darts at this 5-star hotel. Peace Memorial Museum is 41 km from Turkuaz Beach Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 15 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 43 km away.

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  • 37 Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar Bwejuu, Tanzania

    Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

    ***** Resort. Situated in Bwejuu, Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar features a restaurant and spa centre. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Show full description

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  • 38 Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort Pongwe, Tanzania

    Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

    ***** Resort. Offering an outdoor pool with waterslides, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is located in Pongwe, 27 km from Zanzibar City. The resort has a private beach area with beach service. The modern and elegantly decorated rooms are fitted with a private terrace, minibar and Nespresso machine. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $791.

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  • 39 Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux Paje, Tanzania

    Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

    ***** Resort. Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is located on the east coast, this Relais & Chateaux member has views of the pristine beach of Paje. It features a spa, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a kite surfing centre, we also have a world-class beauty salon, infrared sauna and steam room. The air-conditioned villas feature a private plunge pool, lounge and dining area. Show full description

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  • 40 Zanzi Resort Private Paradise Zanzibar City, Tanzania

    Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

    ***** Resort. Zanzi Resort Private Paradise is nestled along the shores of the Indian Ocean, just 16.6 km from the historic town of Stone Town and a convenient 40-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport. Our spacious villas provide an intimate retreat. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $1964.

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  • 41 Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar Bwejuu, Tanzania

    Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

    ***** Resort. With Swahili design and Zanzibari furnishings, Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar is an all inclusive resort located in Bwejuu. The resort features a restaurant, bar and guests can unwind at the Frangipani spa. The spacious villas feature classic and elegant traditional décor, each complete with a private plunge pool and large terrace with 2 sun loungers. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $1099.

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  • 42 Zuri Zanzibar Kendwa, Tanzania

    Zuri Zanzibar

    ***** Resort. Situated in the Kendwa Beach district of Kendwa, Zuri Zanzibar offers accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace and a bar. All the rooms have air conditioning and are fitted with a wardrobe, a desk and a flat screen TV. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $2548.

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  • 43 Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Kiwengwa, Tanzania

    Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

    ***** Hotel. Featuring a terrace with Indian Ocean views, set by sandy Kiwengwa Beach, the 30-acre site includes a spa, pool and sports facilities. The spacious rooms and suites have a walk-in dressing room and seating area. Some are in a private area and have an outdoor shower. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $811.

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  • 44 Pongwe Bay Resort Pongwe, Tanzania

    Pongwe Bay Resort

    ***** Hotel. Pongwe Bay Resort is situated on Pongwe Beach. This beachfront resort is surrounded by a lush and tropical garden, white sand beach and a swimming pool. With a private entrance, the units at Pongwe Bay Resort feature thatched-roofs and Swahili elements of décor. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $432.

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  • 45 Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only Nungwi, Tanzania

    Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

    ***** Resort. Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only features luxurious accommodation with private terraces offering Indian Ocean views. Facilities include an outdoor pool, private beach with watersports and a dive centre. The spa provides massages and a steam bath. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 46 Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Kendwa, Tanzania

    Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

    ***** Resort. Located on Kendwa Beach, the oasis of luxury that is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers guests stylish, individually decorated accommodation with a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean or garden. It features a restaurant, bar and an outdoor pool with tropical garden surroundings. The air-conditioned rooms and suites are decorated with modern furnishings and feature a TV, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $568.

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  • 47 Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar - All Inclusive Kiwengwa, Tanzania

    Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar - All Inclusive

    ***** Resort. Situated in Kiwengwa on the north eastern peninsula of Zanzibar, Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa features 2 fresh water pools and a tropical garden. All air-conditioned rooms boast traditional Zanzibar décor and have a furnished balcony, an en suite bathroom with shower and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms and public areas. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $878.

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  • 48 The Residence Zanzibar Kizimkazi, Tanzania

    The Residence Zanzibar

    ***** Hotel. Set on its own stretch of white sand beach, The Residence Zanzibar is a 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City. The property boasts a garden and offers free WiFi to its guests. Adults can enjoy a relaxing drink at the Jetty Lounge Bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $1470.

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  • 49 Breezes Beach Club and Spa Bwejuu, Tanzania

    Breezes Beach Club and Spa

    ***** Hotel. Situated on the idyllic Bwejuu Beach on the South East Coast, Breezes Beach Club and Spa boasts an outdoor pool, restaurants and water sport facilities. Decorated in ivory tones, the air-conditioned rooms and suites offer a terrace and are equipped with a refrigerator, safety deposit box and en-suite bathroom. The hotel has 3 restaurants, and also offers private beachfront dining for couples. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $458.

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  • 50 TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania

    TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

    ***** Resort. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar is a 5-star resort set on the beach of Kiwengwa on the North East Coast of Zanzibar. The resort is on the beachfront at Pwani Mchangani overlooking the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $871.

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