56+ Hotels in Zanzibar
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Stone Town
History, culture & UNESCO heritage
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
MICHELIN Guide hotel in restored former Ministry of Education building. 14 rooms, rooftop bar & restaurant, signature cocktails and sunset views. Rated 9.8 Exceptional — Stone Town's finest!
Asmini Palace Hotel
Newly constructed boutique hotel in the winding alleys of Stone Town. Traditional Omani-Indian architecture with rooftop terrace overlooking the harbor. Steps from Forodhani Gardens and ferry terminal.
"From airport pickup to checkout, everything was seamless. ZTH knew exactly what we needed and delivered beyond"
Dhow Palace Hotel
Elegant 4-star boutique hotel in a historic building from 1559. Antique Zanzibari furnishings, indoor pool, rooftop terrace with panoramic views — rated 9.3 by couples!
Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town's most romantic boutique hotel. 11 uniquely themed antique-filled rooms in a restored 19th century merchant's house. Famous rooftop Tea House restaurant rated 9.6 by guests!
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Modern 4-star boutique hotel in UNESCO Stone Town. 34 rooms, outdoor pool, famous Curry House rooftop restaurant with ocean views. 2 min walk from ferry terminal. Great value!
Hotel Verde Zanzibar — Azam Luxury Resort & Spa
Modern luxury resort with marina, rooftop terrace, spa, jacuzzi, sauna and kids facilities. Located near the historic Slave Market with stunning ocean views and family-friendly amenities.
Jafferji House & Spa
Built in 1912 — recognized as the most luxurious boutique hotel in Zanzibar. 10 uniquely styled rooms, full-service spa, rooftop terrace. Steps from Old Fort. Rated 9.5 by couples!
Kisiwa House
Elegant 4-star boutique hotel in one of Stone Town's oldest historic buildings. 9 luxurious Swahili-style rooms, rooftop restaurant with panoramic ocean views. Rated 8.8 by guests!
North
Nungwi & Kendwa — Best beaches & sunsets
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Bold 5-star luxury resort on Nungwi Beach with the highest Makuti roof on the island. 40 suites, lagoon pool, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, full spa and direct beach access. Rated 8.2!
Canary Hotel & Spa Nungwi
Popular 4-star hotel 4 min walk from Nungwi Beach. Indoor pool, free spa, rooftop breakfast with ocean views, bowling alley, ping pong and darts. Rated 9.6 — best value in Nungwi!
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Adults-only 5-star All Inclusive beachfront resort on Nungwi Beach. 3 infinity pools, full spa, 7 restaurants, 8 bars, rooftop terrace and private beach. Rated 9.2 Wonderful!
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Iconic beachfront hotel on Kendwa Beach — famous for Full Moon Parties! Pool bungalows with private dipping pools, Historical Suites, Beach Houses and Coral Stone Bungalows. Rated 8.0!
Kilindi Zanzibar
Iconic 15-pavilion luxury lodge originally designed for ABBA's Benny Andersson. Each domed pavilion has 2 private plunge pools & dedicated butler. One of Zanzibar's most romantic honeymoon retreats!
Langi Langi Beach Bungalows
Romantic beachfront bungalows steps from Nungwi Beach. 34 rooms with Swahili design, outdoor pool, beachfront restaurant and direct beach access. Rated 8.8 Excellent — perfect for honeymoon!
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
Boutique beachfront resort on Nungwi's pristine northern tip. Contemporary Swahili-Arabic design, infinity pool, full spa, rooftop bar and stunning ocean views. Rated 8.7 by 1,266 guests!
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Luxury 5-star resort on 20-acre tropical garden right on Nungwi Beach. 96 rooms, 4 outdoor pools, full spa, 2 restaurants, private beach, snorkeling and diving. Optional All Inclusive!
North East
Matemwe & Kiwengwa — Calm turquoise waters
Kiwengwa Beach Resort
Large beachfront resort with 178 rooms, 3 pools, 3 restaurants, evening entertainment & private beach. African-inspired décor, family-friendly. Rated 8.7 by recent guests!
Matemwe Muyuni Resort & Spa
New 5-star beachfront resort on Muyuni Beach, Matemwe — 360 suites, 5 restaurants, spa, kids club and water sports.
Matemwe Retreat
Ultra-exclusive luxury retreat — only 4 private villas with private plunge pools, personal butler, private beach and Full Board. Adults only (12+). The most exclusive address in Matemwe!
Matemwe Sands Beach Resort
Boutique luxury escape on Matemwe Beach — ranked #16 of 468 hotels in Zanzibar Island! 68 rooms, ALOVERA SPA, beach cabanas, two pools. Rated 9.0 by recent guests!
The Mora Zanzibar
Luxury All-Inclusive 5-star resort with 250 suites on Muyuni Beach, Matemwe. Infinity pool, spa, 4 restaurants, kids club, tennis court. Top 10% of hotels worldwide — rated 9.0 by couples!
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Luxury eco-certified 5-star resort on Kiwengwa/Pwani Mchangani beach. 157 rooms, 3 pools, 5 restaurants, spa, water sports center, BLUEf!t fitness. Rated 8.6 by couples!
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Ultra-luxury all-inclusive romantic resort for couples & honeymooners on Pongwe Beach. Private beach, waterslides, spa, Le Petit Chef wine cellar dining. Rated #1 Luxury Romantic Resort in Africa 2025!
VOI Kiwengwa Resort
Italian-style All Inclusive beachfront resort on Kiwengwa Beach. 83 rooms, garden views, tennis court, beach & pool bars, popular with Italian travelers. Rated 8.7 by recent guests!
South East
Paje, Jambiani & Bwejuu — Kite & culture coast
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux
Michelin Key 2025 family-owned luxury resort on Paje Beach. 19 private villas with plunge pools, holistic spa, kite surfing center, garden-to-table dining. Award-winning Relais & Châteaux property!
Alma Boutique Hotel
"Beautiful 5-star hotel — the rooms are stunning, beautifully decorated, very spacious and spotless clean." Perfect for honeymoons with personalized service on Jambiani Beach.
Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar
Zanzibar's most iconic 5-star resort — styled like a Sultan's palace with brass lanterns, intricate Swahili carvings and gold accents. Rated 9.1, all-inclusive, on award-winning Bwejuu Beach.
Blue Moon Resort
Romantic cliff-top pool and private beachfront setting in peaceful Bwejuu. Perfect for couples and honeymooners seeking total seclusion.
Coral Rocks Hotel
Laid-back Bwejuu beachfront hotel with great on-site restaurant and authentic island atmosphere. Perfect for travelers seeking peace away from crowds.
Kisiwa on the Beach
All-villa luxury boutique resort with 22 spacious villas, spa, and beachfront dining in Paje
Mbuyuni Beach Village
Jambiani's most reviewed hotel (1,163 reviews, rated 8.5). Beachfront with pool, pet friendly and free parking. Perfect laid-back Jambiani experience from $41/night.
Paradise Beach Bungalows
Charming beachfront bungalows on Paje Beach — rustic, authentic and affordable. Perfect for budget travelers wanting direct beach access. Rated 8.3.
Far South
Kizimkazi — Dolphins & remote paradise
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
Beachfront wellness resort between a nature reserve and the Indian Ocean — 51 rooms and villas, 4 outdoor pools, full-service spa and a private beach in the tranquil south of Zanzibar.
The Residence Zanzibar
66 private pool villas in a lush 5-acre estate — where Swahili, Omani and British influences meet pure Indian Ocean luxury on Zanzibar's southern shore.
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