The 29 Best Hotels in Zanzibar

Ranked 1 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 19 for hotels in Bwejuu.

• “Beachside paradise, amazing hosts, pure tranquility.”
• “Restful layover in Zanzibar in a beautiful small African hotel.”
• “Beautiful holiday in apartment right on the beach. Very friendly staff. I recommend.”
• See more reviews of The African Paradise Beach Hotel

Ranked 2 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

• “Tout était parfait”
• “We recently had the pleasure of staying at “Casa Paradis”...”
• “Casa Paradis is the perfect place to stay on Zanibar.”
• See more reviews of Casa Paradis Boutique Hotel

Ranked 3 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

• “We had the most beautiful holidays ever.”
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• “Exceptional Beachfront Stay with Outstanding Service at Jambiani”
• See more reviews of Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only

Ranked 4 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 70 for hotels in Nungwi.

• “We loved the vibe at the hotel, super chill place to hang...”
• “recommended”
• “Excellent!!”
• See more reviews of Babalao Bungalows

Ranked 5 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 33 for hotels in Michamvi.

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• “I would 100% go back! We loveddd it!”
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Ranked 6 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 31 for hotels in Matemwe.

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• “Absolutely everything, the pool, the setting, no too busy...”
• “I wouldn’t think twice about rebooking when I visit Zanzibar next”
• See more reviews of Infinity Beach Boutique Hotel & SPA

Ranked 7 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 33 for hotels in Michamvi.

• “Absolute Perfection”
• “We’d recommend this boutique hotel in a heartbeat!”
• “Paradise holiday 💕💕”
• See more reviews of Boutique Hotel Matlai

Ranked 8 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Mfumbwi.

• “Excellent”
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• See more reviews of Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel

Ranked 9 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 12 for hotels in Pingwe.

• “I love Hekaya because it is small, only 5 rooms, so it is...”
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• “This hotel combines a super friendly, chilled atmosphere...”
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Ranked 10 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 70 for hotels in Nungwi.

• “Excellent”
• “Good location near the beach few minutes walking.”
• “Nice location.”
• See more reviews of Canary Hotel & SPA

Ranked 11 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Mbweni.

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• “The place is magical and so unique!”
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Ranked 12 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 21 for hotels in Kizimkazi.

• “Idyllic location with very helpful staff”
• “Best place to stay in kizimaki and probably in Zanzibar if you are looking for originality.”
• “Everything except limited choice of food.”
• See more reviews of Kizikula

Ranked 13 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 31 for hotels in Matemwe.

• “We had a great relaxing time and felt very warmly welcomed at the Marafiki Beach Hotel.”
• “Comfortable stay”
• “Great for sun and relaxsation”
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Ranked 14 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 62 for hotels in Paje.

• “Good break away from busy tourist areas”
• “Bliss - thank you to the Samawa family (:”
• “Very modern, staff was very friendly.”
• See more reviews of Samawa Living

Ranked 15 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 14 for hotels in Pongwe.

• “The service was excellent!”
• “Perfect place for relaxation”
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• See more reviews of Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Ranked 16 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 3 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

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• “#1 out of 4 different hotels on Zanzibar”
• “Paradise”
• See more reviews of Savera Beach Houses

Ranked 17 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 19 for hotels in Bwejuu.

• “Allya was an exceptional hostess.”
• “The best place to stay on the east coast”
• “The villas have an interesting architecture;”
• See more reviews of Kijani Beach Villas

Ranked 18 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 4 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

• “Exceptional stay at Villa Malaika!”
• “Excellent and we would definitely be back.”
• “A great value, well located hotel with ample sized suites with nice pool area also but no glass in the windows so the mo”
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Ranked 19 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 3 of 70 for hotels in Nungwi.

• “You won't be disappointed”
• “Amazing place and service. Highly recommend.”
• “The resort is a 10 out of 10.”
• See more reviews of Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas

Ranked 20 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 5 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

• “Like a dream”
• “A must stay villa and a perfect place to relax”
• “Perfection in paradise”
• See more reviews of Joya' Beach Suites & Villa

Ranked 21 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 1 of 30 for hotels in Kiwengwa.

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• “The place was nice and pretty private”
• “Very cosy calm and neat”
• See more reviews of Boho Boutique Hotel - Beachfront , Adults Only , Private Pool

Ranked 22 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 3 of 31 for hotels in Matemwe.

• “TOP for vegan food and exceptional service”
• “One of the best hotels ever”
• “It was wonderful time, very warm and friendly staff, very safe. Real vacation!”
• See more reviews of Zanziblue

Ranked 23 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 62 for hotels in Paje.

• “Perfect!”
• “Friendly, hospitable, clean and quiet - excellent place to relax!”
• “Little paradise”
• See more reviews of Amani Hotel Paje

Ranked 24 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 6 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

• “Amazing”
• “Absolutely delightful!”
• “Very friendly hosts, very welcoming staff!”
• See more reviews of Aurora Boutique Hotel Jambiani

Ranked 25 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 7 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

• “Location service and price.”
• “A few days in paradise”
• “Amazing hotel, very chill vibe and beautiful location”
• See more reviews of Uzuri Boutique Hotel

Ranked 26 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 3 of 33 for hotels in Michamvi.

• “Paradise on Earth”
• “Excellent”
• “Everything was amazing, the room, the property,the food,the...”
• See more reviews of Qambani Luxury Resort

Ranked 28 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 2 of 30 for hotels in Kiwengwa.

• “Couldn’t have asked for more this is a perfect place to cut the chaos and enjoy the break!”
• “Imara”
• “Exceptionally friendly staff”
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Ranked 29 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 3 of 62 for hotels in Paje.

• “Amazing place with amazing staff”
• “Great place to rest, have some privacy but also good location.”
• “Good for families who don’t need the perfect ocean view”
• See more reviews of Paje Blu Boutique Hotel

Ranked 30 out of 506 in the region, as well as being 9 of 67 for hotels in Jambiani.

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• “Great place”
• “A perfect 2 bedroom apartment a minutes walk to the beach and close to beach front restaurants. Very much an affordable”
• See more reviews of Daima Villas