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The Mora Zanzibar 5 stars

Matemwe

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, terrace and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The facilities were amazing, the view is better than it looks online, close to snorkeling and dolphin swimming. Out of town but much nicer than near town. The staff were all exceptional, a friendly jambo from the reception to the ground staff, everybody was there to make your stay as good as possible. All bar and waitstaff were so friendly teaching us Swahili- special mention to Steven at Horizon who we looked forward to seeing and went past exceptional staff to genuine friendship. The best part was seeing all the other guests have the same experience hugging staff at breakfast and having a great time!

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9.2
Superb
1,086 reviews
Price from
£400
per night

Z-Lodge Zanzibar 4 stars

Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Lodge Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-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 place was really clean and the food in restaurant is delicious the staff are so helpful and nice

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9
Superb
1,435 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Zanzibella Hotel & SPA 5 stars

Kiwengwa - 20 yards from beach

Located in Kiwengwa, 41 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Everything is amazing 🤩، i will be back for sure

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9.1
Superb
1,332 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Babalao Bungalows

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 150 yards from beach

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. 100 metres from Nungwi Beach and less than 1 km from Royal Beach, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Very friendly staff, all English speakers. The Wi-Fi signal was very good, also no problems with water and electricity. The house cat and dog are lovely. Max and Elena are very nice hosts, providing us all necessary information for our stay. The breakfast is very good and they also make very nice cocktails.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,814 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Mahali Zanzibar

Paje Beach, Paje - 100 yards from beach

Featuring a private beach area, a year-round outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, Mahali Zanzibar is set in Paje, Zanzibar. The hotel features a sun terrace and views of the sea.

Guests can enjoy à la carte meals at the on-site restaurant that features panoramic sea views or/and a drink at the beach bar. Great breakfast, big comfortable rooms with beautiful view, really good service and helped us with everything we needed.

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9.1
Superb
1,058 reviews

Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel 5 stars

Mfumbwi

Facing the beachfront, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Mfumbwi and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The peacefulness, the attention to detail, the ongoing smiles from the owner Tarique and his wife . I felt at home ,I felt welcomed. This is truly a beautiful new place . The food was amazing 5 star all the way .

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9.7
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Zanzigo 3 stars

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi - 250 yards from beach

Zanzigo features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Nungwi. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Welcoming staff , supportive First impression with the room was clean and nice fragrance The manager is amazing facilitating everything

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9
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Sand Beach Boutique Hotel

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu

Located in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach, Sand Beach Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Friendly staff, great facilities, flexible check in/check out, tasty food, clean rooms and very well maintained pool.

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9
Superb
105 reviews

Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel 5 stars

Pwani Mchangani Mdogo - 3.3 yards from beach

Facing the beachfront, Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani Mdogo and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and restaurant. A few steps from Pwani Mchangani Beach and 1.3 km from Matemwe Beach, the property provides a private beach area, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Beautiful and very relaxing place. Food and service were exceptional.

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9.3
Superb
134 reviews

Mayai Ocean Resort

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu

Situated in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach, Mayai Ocean Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 16 km of Jozani Forest. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Mayai (Eggs in Swahili) truly exceeded my expectations in every way. First and foremost, the beautiful beachfront that was meticulously cleaned every day was a sight to behold. It provided a stunning backdrop for relaxation and made each day feel like a true escape from the ordinary. The pool, which I must say is one of the best places to capture those envy-inducing social media photos, was equally impressive. Its aesthetics and ambiance were second to none. Now, let's talk about the food - simply delicious. It's rare to find a hotel where the culinary offerings don't feel like typical hotel fare, but your establishment managed to deliver exceptional dining experiences day after day. I truly savored every meal. However, what truly sets your hotel apart is the exceptional service provided by your dedicated team. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure my stay was as pleasant and memorable as possible. Their attentiveness and willingness to accommodate requests did not go unnoticed and were greatly appreciated. Furthermore, having the owner actively engaged with guests was a delightful surprise. The personal interactions and engaging conversations with the owner added a unique touch to my stay and made it feel like I was part of a welcoming family. Lastly, the entertainment hosted on Friday night, featuring a live band and acrobatic performers, was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the evening, and I can confidently say that I enjoyed every moment of it. In summary, my stay at Mayai was nothing short of extraordinary. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the entire team for creating a memorable experience that will stay with me for years to come. I look forward to the opportunity to visit again in the future.

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9
Superb
221 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

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