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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, a few steps from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

A
Aneth
From
South Africa
The hotel settings is well kept and loved the interior design,the staffs were very helpful and kind, ready to assist . The food at the rooftop was impeccable and breakfast was delicious & top notch quality!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

Zanzibar City

Zanzi Resort Private Paradise is nestled along the shores of the Indian Ocean, just 10 mi from the historic town of Stone Town and a convenient 40-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport.

W
WilliamRamirez
From
Netherlands
A-ma-zing, that is the best word to describe our stay at this hotel. Although I can write a whole essay on our stay I will try to keep it as compact as possible. You know that feeling which you get when scrolling through social media looking at all those perfect holiday spots? Well this hotel completely lives up to that expectation. This "resort" is very small and private. It consists of approx. 12 villa's, of which several are currently being renovated and a few build new, which all are separated very well to guarantee their privacy. Several of the villa's are located at the seaside, with direct access to the sea. Definitely recommended to choose one of those. Each villa is quite spacious, with a great bathroom and big doors with windows to the garden area with a (bigger than expected) pool. The main area of the resort includes a restaurant (for breakfast, lunch and dinner), a large common pool, a common sand beach (with dartboard), a jeux-de-boules area, a fitness area (with basic equipment, but functional) and a massage house overlooking the ocean. The restaurant offers a very wide range of both common and local dishes for breakfast, which you can choose a-la-carte. For lunch there is very nice and tasty range of options as well. And for dinner there is a 5-course menu with options for the starter, main and dessert. Each meal is an absolute treat, amazingly tasteful, well portioned and presented beautifully. Last but not least, the staff... Just wow, amazingly friendly, very helpful, making everyone feel very welcome, almost as if you are staying with your family. We were here for our honeymoon and to be honest we could not have picked a better place. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$520
1 night, 2 adults

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Bawe Island Zanzibar features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Zanzibar City. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a playground.

E
Elena
From
Tanzania
I will tell you that this is really the best place to be alone with yourself and alone with the service.Amazing cuisine, attentive staff (I do not know how they did it), perfectly designed houses, guys-this is love forever for what you have managed to do.Believe me, I have been living in Zanzibar for quite a long time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$1,050
1 night, 2 adults

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is set in Zanzibar City, 3.7 mi from Peace Memorial Museum.

A
Ax21Jt
From
Italy
Really wonderful place , lots to do here and all u need to have a fantastic relaxing vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews
Location 8.6
Price from
$147.92
1 night, 2 adults

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

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, 3.2 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private...

B
Bright
From
Malawi
The Room, restaurant and the facilities were exceptional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
$253
1 night, 2 adults

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness center.

R
Razan
From
Saudi Arabia
The welcoming and very accommodating staff. The breakfast buffet was amazing, and the view to the beach was wonderful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$398
1 night, 2 adults

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Zanzibar City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this resort is 16 miles from Zanzibar Airport. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels also 4 bars and 3 restaurants are offered on site.

M
Motunrayozeezy
From
Nigeria
It's indeed a global standard 5 Star resort. The environment eas really clean, organized, detailed and a true feeling of sanity. The staff were amazing, cultured, welcoming, polite and receptive. The management is really doing a great job. I would recommend to friends and family without hesitation. Did I forget to mention the varieties of foods? Oh no, it was worth every penny.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews
Location 8.6
Price from
$288
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodations with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants.

E
Emily
From
Germany
The front desk workers, especially Zena, were very friendly and helpful. Everything, including the outdoor pool, was super clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$435.40
1 night, 2 adults

Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Uroa (Near Zanzibar City)

Located in Uroa, a 9-minute walk from Uroa Public Beach, Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

A
Abdulkader
From
United Arab Emirates
A great hotel to stay at.. Stayed for 7 days - had the deluxe double room with sea view, very spacious and amazing view The staff is beyond amazing, lovely and caring, they put time to memorize your name and call you by your name when they meet you or you are having meals at the restaurant - have not seen this in so many other luxurious places. The customer relationship manager Anita, is just on fire - unbeatable energy, always roaming around and checking on guests and asking to keep her busy - with a great smile and sense of humor. The way your room is prepared for sleep while you are at dinner, the bed arranged and ready to get in, a bottle of water and cookies are put next to your bed are just another level of service. The food variety and portions are super! Themed dinners with music and shows! They even offer you late checkout if possible without you having to ask for it - a complete different customer centricity approach. I would truly recommend this hotel - I am picky and I like it :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
$226.59
1 night, 2 adults

Ycona Eco-Luxury Resort, Zanzibar

Dikoni (Near Zanzibar City)

Located in Dikoni, a 9-minute walk from Uroa Public Beach, Ycona Eco-Luxury Resort, Zanzibar provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden....

N
Nada
From
Qatar
The staff at Ycona are known for their friendliness and professionalism. Many guests have highlighted the team’s dedication to making their stay memorable, often going above and beyond to accommodate special requests.  Each villa is thoughtfully designed, featuring private pools, rooftop jacuzzis, and panoramic views of the ocean or gardens. The interiors are spacious and modern, providing a luxurious yet comfortable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
$520.63
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: $1,111
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
    The Hotel is one of the nicest on the island. However you can’t compare with a 5 star on Europe. But for the island is a nice one. The staff is super helpful.
    Guest review by
    Diana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $1,111
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
    Just exceptional as a 5 star hotel…..and location is ideal its worth the price you are paying for
    Guest review by
    Rustam Talasam
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews
    for a 5 star hotel, it probably is by Zanzibar hotel ratings which you should not confuse with normal 5 star hotels. Very difficult to find anything wrong, but then again very difficult to find anything great about it
    Guest review by
    anthony
    Young couple

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