Hotels in Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Popular hotels in Zanzibar

Discover well-known properties in Zanzibar that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 492 hotels in Zanzibar and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Zanzibar is $249/night.
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Malawi Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa has 100 stylish rooms and features an outdoor pool. Popular amenities, such as a sauna and a Jacuzzi, ensure an enjoyable stay in Zanzibar Town.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
298 reviews
Location
3.5 km from city centre
Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar is situated on Zanzibar and offers 5-star accommodation as well as outdoor tennis courts, an all-inclusive meal plan and a lap pool. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary wireless internet throughout their stay.
9.1
Excellent
101 reviews
Location
37.2 km from city centre
Kama PO Box 3663, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzi Resort is situated on Zanzibar, and offers 5-star accommodation as well as a private beach and a butler service. The resort offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, as well as rooms with private terraces.
9.4
Excellent
240 reviews
Location
12.7 km from city centre
Kiponda area house number 831, Zanzibar, Tanzania
This comfortable hotel in Zanzibar Town provides complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and a butler service. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
318 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
Mbweni, Stone Town, P.O Box - 4858, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is located on Zanzibar and offers 5-star facilities in addition to free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and a Jacuzzi. It has a fitness centre, as well as a sauna, a kids pool and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
351 reviews
Location
5.0 km from city centre
Kelele Square, Stone Town, P.O Box 4151, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Featuring an outdoor pool and a private beach, Zanzibar Serena Hotel is situated in Zanzibar Town and provides unique accommodation. It offers 5-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
267 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
Mazizini Zanzibar Town, 1, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Situated in Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Beach Resort offers 3-star accommodation, as well as a private beach and an outdoor pool. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi during their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.6
Good
409 reviews
Location
4.4 km from city centre
Pongwe Beach, PO Box 297, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Pongwe Beach Hotel provides 3-star accommodation, plus a private beach, an outdoor pool and massage services. It also offers luggage storage, a 24-hour reception and bicycle rental.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
259 reviews
Location
27.1 km from city centre
Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Providing a shuttle service to Zanzibar International Airport, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, Annex of Tembo hotel is a comfortable base in Zanzibar Town. It also provides an outdoor pool, a 24-hour reception and massage services.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
397 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Beyt al Salaam provides a comfortable setting while in Zanzibar Town. It offers 4-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
308 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Zanzibar

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Zanzibar. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:May
Average price in Zanzibar:$249/night
Cheapest price found:$12/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$33 - $406
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$154 - $438
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Zanzibar hotels

Browse through properties in Zanzibar that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 492 properties in Zanzibar and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Our users rated these Zanzibar hotels among the best places to stay. Skim through hotel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.
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Michamvi Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania
35.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$272
Avg. per night
Plot No: 397 Gizenga Street Shangani, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$88
Avg. per night
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$381
Avg. per night
Forodhani Street, P.O.Box 3974, Stone Town,3974, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$84
Avg. per night
Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$90
Avg. per night
90 / 90A Shanghani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$97
Avg. per night
572 Baghani Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$110
Avg. per night
Mbweni Street, Kiembe Samakie Ward, 143/93, Zanzibar, Tanzania
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$89
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Discover affordable stays in Zanzibar that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Zanzibar can be found for as low as $12 per night. There is currently one property in Zanzibar that can be booked for this price. Malindi Guest House is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Zanzibar at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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Funguni Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$12
Avg. per night
Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$57
Avg. per night
Kijangwani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$58
Avg. per night
170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$61
Avg. per night
Malindi Road P. O. Box 271, Zanzibar, Tanzania
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$62
Avg. per night
Pingwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania
35.0 km from city centre
$70
Avg. per night
397400 Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town Zanzibar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.1 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$71
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Zanzibar

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Zanzibar to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Zanzibar at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
We've come across the following hotels in Zanzibar with different price and hotel class options. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
3 stars
3 stars
Mazizini Zanzibar Town, 1, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Pongwe Beach, PO Box 297, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Other accommodations in Zanzibar

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Pingwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania
35.0 km from city centre
$70
Avg. per night
Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
46.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$298
Avg. per night
Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania
37.3 km from city centre
Pool
$615
Avg. per night
Chumbe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania
13.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$280
Avg. per night
Bwejuu Beach, South East Coast, Zanzibar, Tanzania
37.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$210
Avg. per night
Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Zanzibar

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Zanzibar to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
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About Zanzibar

Centred around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed streets of Stone Town, Zanzibar City serves as the lively capital of the Zanzibar archipelago. It lies on the west coast of Unguja Island and includes the modern residential area of Ng’ambo, which translates from Swahili as “The Other Side”.

Things to do in Zanzibar

Spend a day exploring atmospheric Stone Town, which was the historic capital of the Zanzibar Sultanate. Its predominantly 19th-century buildings reflect influences from Persia, India and Europe, as well as the local Swahili culture. Don’t miss the former Sultan’s residence of the House of Wonders and the adjacent Old Fort, which was originally built in the 17th century by the Omanis.

Take note of the beautifully carved wooden balconies that adorn the Old Dispensary and learn about the former slave market that lay where the magnificent Christ Church now stands. If you’re interested in the lifestyle of the Zanzibari Royal Family, pay a visit to the Palace Museum where you’ll find antique furnishings, personal belongings and writings of former princess Sayyida Salme.

A short drive north of Zanzibar City is the Mtoni Palace Ruins, a collection of roofless halls and arches that were once home to Sultan Seyyid Said. You can combine your visit with a stop at the Kidichi Spice Farms to learn about the cultivation of local delicacies or enjoy a stroll through the nearby Masingini Natural Forest Reserve.

Getting around Zanzibar

Zanzibar City is around 10 minutes’ drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which has flights to destinations across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Regular ferries travel between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar City while both dala-dalas and taxis connect Zanzibar City with towns and villages around the island. Most of Zanzibar City’s attractions are accessible on foot.

Facts about staying in Zanzibar

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Zanzibar to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Zanzibar?

    Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa (8.0/10 from 478 reviews), Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection (8.3/10 from 700 reviews), and Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel (8.0/10 from 351 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Zanzibar.

  • What is a good hotel near Stone Town?

    With a rating of 8.9/10 from 370 reviews, Park Hyatt Zanzibar is a hotel close to Stone Town that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • How much do hotels in Zanzibar cost?

    The average prices of hotels in Zanzibar have been around $514 per night over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Zanzibar?

    $166 per night is the cheapest Zanzibar hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

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