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Sahari Zanzibar

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Sahari Zanzibar in Bwejuu is situated on a white, sandy beach. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk.

The rooms are decorated in typical Colonial style and offer a small patio with sea views. They feature a four-poster bed with mosquito nets, a fan and a fridge. The private bathrooms have a shower with hot and cold water. Private location, not a busy beach, swimmable beach, attentive staff, clean rooms

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9
Wonderful
506 reviews
Price from
$89.10
per night

Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel

Matemwe

Situated on a private sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar House in Matemwe features a swimming pool and bar. Scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities are also available.

The spacious rooms have views of the palm grove garden or the Indian Ocean, and include terraces with seating areas. Free Wi-Fi is available is all areas. Anazing place. Great dinner. Fantastic beach. Wonderful rooms. Quite place. Magnificent balcony.

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9.2
Wonderful
177 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

Mamamapambo Boutique Hotel

Jambiani

Mamamapambo Boutique Hotel is situated in the seaside village of Jambiani on the southeast coast of Zanzibar island. The hotel is built directly on the beach and is surrounded by lush vegetation.

Each room is decorated in an ethnic style and has a large 4-poster bed draped in mosquito nets and has a patio. The spacious bathroom includes a large shower. The atmosphere of the hotel makes you relax immediately. The attentive staff and management. The rustic style of the hotel. I stayed there over Xmas and a dinner was organized by the hotel where guests were invited, that was a great gesture.

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9
Wonderful
93 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar City

The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature Zanzibari décor and feature a private entrance. They come fitted with a seating area, mosquito net draped over the bed, a flat-screen satellite TV and a safe. The private bathroom come with a uniquely designed bathtub or shower. Great Location and quite central.

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8.2
Very Good
2,118 reviews
Price from
$76.50
per night

Tembo House Hotel

Zanzibar City

Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Decorated with wood carved furniture, and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower and traditional hammam bath. Most of the rooms feature a balcony with sea or pool views. The breakfast was superb! The customer service and location were amazing too!

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8.2
Very Good
4,666 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar City

Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views.

Each spacious room comes with air conditioning and Zanzibari-style furniture and décor. The rooms also include satellite TV and an electric kettle. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. It is a lovely old building. Fantastic atmosphere and location.

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8.2
Very Good
1,896 reviews
Price from
$76.50
per night

Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel

Uroa

Offering beach front accommodation in Uroa, on the eastern coast of Unguja, Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel is privately owned and features an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

With sea or garden views, the spacious rooms at Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel include air conditioning and a bathroom with bath or shower. The beds are draped with a mosquito net. Local people are very kind, gentle, nature is beautiful.Hotel is very relaxing place.

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8
Very Good
350 reviews
Price from
$37.80
per night

Indigo Beach Zanzibar

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Indigo Beach Zanzibar is located in Bwejuu. Free WiFi access is available in this resort.

The rooms contain Swahili-style furnishings and the bathrooms come with a shower and free toiletries. Extras include a fan. Excellent staff and accommodated my toddler's food requirements without hassle. Food was very tasty.

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8.6
Excellent
247 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

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. The rooms are air-conditioned and have a mosquito net draped over the bed, a sofa and a patio offering views of the pool, garden or sea. The property setting is very attractive and the rooms surround the very nice pool. The pier and restaurant/bar over the water was an amazing place to end the day with drinks and watching the sunset. We had very good massage at the spa, reasonably priced for the quality. Food was good too!

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8.9
Excellent
567 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town.

The rooms combine old-world charm and antique details with modern conveniences. Each room is fitted with a ceiling fan and a four-poster bed, draped with a mosquito net. Free WiFi is available. Excellent location and the girl behind the desk was so helpful & gave us some great tips for touring the city!

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8.9
Excellent
717 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

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