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Situated within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach, Sharazad Wonders Boutique in Zanzibar City has a number of amenities including a garden, a terrace and a bar. Featuring free bikes, the 1-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.

The hotel went the extra mile in terms of style and little details. Not only was the room stylish, but the lighting was superb and high quality traditional robes were provided, as were yoga mats, umbrellas, straw beach bag and even a straw hand held fan. The colours of the room fit in well with the environment and the location was superb for exploring and getting lost in Stone Towns winding roads.

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9.1
Superb
216 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, BARIDI VILLA is located in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Kiwengwa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

Good place to stay, friendly staff and everything is clean.

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Guests can choose to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in their private villa or bungalow, in the restaurant, or on the beach. We offer local cuisine prepared for an international palate with fresh seafood accompanied by organic vegetables and spices picked from our own eco-plantation.

We literally liked everything. The staff was very kind and the resort was beautiful and quiet. Even the food was good. We were able to enjoy our trip to Zanzibar just because of the resort! Wish I stayed longer.

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9.3
Superb
240 reviews
Price from
£412
per night

Situated within 100 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki House Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City. Popular points of interest nearby include Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Loved the breakfast, good variety...the waffle was great too!! The location is the best!! Close to all essential places The staff are really friendly and efficient!! Zahra is a jewel...always cheerful and ready to go the extra mile!

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8.3
Very good
1,521 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. It is situated 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Everything that this Hotel offered.

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8.3
Very good
1,463 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is situated just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available on site.

The hotel is perfect! Would 100% recommend staying here. The rooms and facilities are fantastic - the pool area is brilliant too and has shaded areas(in the sister hotel in the beach not the same property). It is in the best location too so you can walk to all the restaurants and bars. It is also about a 2 minute walk to the beach, which is ideal for trips as well. The host is lovely and really looks after you. The breakfast is fantastic - the fruit is so fresh! We also ate lunch here a few times, and the food was fantastic, especially the shrimp/octopus curry.

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8.2
Very good
2,145 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

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.

.Every thing was perfect staff was wonderful location was great breakfast was tasty and amazing.

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8.2
Very good
4,729 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

The air-conditioned rooms all include Zanzibari-style furnishings and are equipped with a fan. The en suite bathrooms come with a shower.

Polite and helpful staff, good breakfast and comfortable room. Location is great, out of main turist tracks, still next to all atractive areas of the town. We loved it and would come back.

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8.5
Very good
1,326 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

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.

Dhow Palace Hotel is located just 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 1 km away and Zanzibar Airport is 5 km from the hotel.

Fantastic experience. Fahil was a great host and helped us plan our trip.

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8.1
Very good
1,916 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. It offers luxurious rooms, an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace with a Swahili-style tea house and Indian Ocean views.

Everything was exceptionally clean and spacious

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8.8
Fabulous
1,027 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.
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Beach hotels that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    Amazing location. Right on the beach and right in the middle of town. Very friendly and helpful staff. Building is very characterful.
    Steve
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    The rooms and the entire hotel are so beautifully furnished and decorated, not to mention the most pretty bathrooms I've ever seen! The view from the balconies facing the Ocean, the fantastic pool at the very center of the hotel, the hotel's location right on the beach while at the same time with a walking distance to everything you wish to reach in Stonetown. The breakfast was excellent with a broad variety of choices for all tastes, and the staff members are professional and welcoming. We will definitely be back!
    Ylva
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    Perfect location for Stone Town, popular hotel right on the beach. The room was traditional, clean and quiet. Friendly staff - special thanks to Isaac in the restaurant.
    Ellie
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    Right on the beach with great beach access walking out of the dining area to the beach. You can also access boats for excursions from this beach. The breakfast buffet was very good.
    Aliyah
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    Loved the traditional decor, the pools, location and how friendly staff were. Also loved that it was right on the beachfront
    Stephanie
    People with friends
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    The hotel is located right on the beach with incredible views of the ocean. The staff are really helpful and polite and there’s a wide variety of choices at breakfast. The rooms are comfortable and there are a few swimming pools to refresh yourself in.
    Tessy
    Group
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    Amazing location, giving right on the beach and the sunset, friendly staff who prepared a breakfast for us at 3AM and room with good views. The place has a lot of character and looks very genuine, while also having 2 modern swimming pools
    Jonas
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 392 reviews
    Perfect location, right on the beach, one step to the sea. The sea view from the king room is breathtaking. The hosts and staff are all friendly and helpful. Do not hesitate to check with them whenever you need any information or to book.a tour.
    Zhixue
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £60.72
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 284 reviews
    • The staff, from Reception to gardeners were all so friendly and helpful • The restaurant and bar – a good variety and reasonably priced, especially the cocktails • The swimming pool, with a wonderful view • The sunsets and dawns - wonderful • The gardens, well looked after and cool • The location, right on the beach, just along from a picturesque, if slightly smelly, fishing village
    Nick
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,729 reviews
    Its is an historic building in a prime seaside location with beautiful terrace under the trees by the beach, where breakfast and excellent coffee is being served. My room had nice balcony with breathtaking ocean and sunset views
    Elisabeth
    Solo traveller

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