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There are hotels in Zanzibar for every budget and taste. Here are some examples we have picked to represent different budgets and styles. You can also contact us and ask for recommendations – and find the perfect Zanzibar hotel for you.
STONE TOWN HOTELS
Emerson Spice Hotel
This beautiful and unique hotel will make sure you’ll never forget staying here! Enjoy the scenery from your balcony or from rooftop tea room.
Price: High end, 250 usd per room.
Dhow Palace Hotel
This is a beautiful, peaceful hotel right in the city centre.
Price: Midrange/high end
Tembo Hotel
This hotel has a unique location by the beach in the centre of Stone Town.
Price: Midrange/high end
Stone Town Cafe
This is a very small boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town. Downstairs a wonderful cafe.
Price: Midrange
Jambo Guesthouse
Good budget option in the more quiet area of Stone Town, right next to the Green Garden restaurant.
Price: Budget
ZANZIBAR URBAN HOTELS
Mbweni Ruins Hotel
This beach resort is build next to Mbweni Palace ruins. The environment is very relaxing.
Price: Midrange / High end
Mbweni Ruins Hotel website
Zanzi Resort
A beautiful and truly ecological small resort not too far from town. This is a perfect option for those who love luxury and are looking for a sustainable option.
Price: High end
KENDWA HOTELS
This is a good and lively option in Kendwa Village. Rooms are good, consistent standard and some of them right at the beach!
Price: Budget/midrange
A beautiful new hotel in Kendwa, right next to Kendwa Rocks but for more luxuroius taste. Kendwa beach is one of the best in Zanzibar.
Price: High end
NUNGWI HOTELS
Mnarani Beach Cottages
This beach resort is a bit further away from the Nungwi village. It’s a beutiful hotel and good value for price.
Price: Midrange
Amaan Bungalows
Good midrange option in the beautiful Nungwi beach, comes with a sea view swimming pool.
Price: Midrange
Flame Tree Cottages
This hotel is in the middle of the village, but has a peaceful pool, garden and big rooms.
Price: Midrange/high end
MATEMWE HOTELS
Panga Chumvi
Peaceful hotel by the amazingly beautiful, natural Matemwe beach. Good affordable rooms.
Price: Budget/midrange
Sunshine Hotel
Ecologically designed luxury in the middle of the beautiful and less touristic Matemwe beach. Also has a great sister hotel Sunshine Marine Lodge.
Price: Midrange/High end
Zanzibar Retreat
Luxury in the heart of Matemwe beach, known for their great kitchen!
Price: Midrange/high end
EAST COAST HOTELS
Arabian Night Annex
Here every room comes with a sea view! Best location for kite surfing and excellent also for diving.
Price: Midrange, 160 usd per room
Palm Beach Inn
This family-run boutique hotel offers affordable rooms in the beautiful Bwejuu beach.
Price: Budget/midrange
PEMBA HOTELS
The Manta Resort
This luxury hotel is found in the vewry northern tip of Pemba, by the Ngezi Forest and best beaches.
Price: High end
Pemba Lodge
This ecologically constructed and run lodge offers luxury accommodation in the most southern Pemba, Shamiani.
Price: High end
Misali Sunset Beach
This hotel has an extremely convenient location near to Chake Chake and beautiful Misali Island.
Price: Midrange
Annex to Sharook Guesthouse
This guesthouse in Wete is amazing, especially at sunset. The place is a combination of town and jungle.
Price: Budget