Hotels in Zanzibar

What does your dream Zanzibar holiday look like? Is it water sports, a large-group villa or bungalows for the entire family or a more intimate couple’s retreat in a secluded private setting? Maybe you want a combination of experiences. Whatever your preference, whatever your desires, we bring you the perfect location and personalized services that make for the holiday of a lifetime! Here are the few best Hotels in Zanzibar to Book your Holidays on.

The Residence Zanzibar

One of Zanzibar’s best hotels for intimate privacy, The Residence Zanzibar offers 66 private villas generously spread amongst a 32-hectare estate of tropical gardens. Each villa is equipped with generous day beds, cozy wicker chairs for settling in with a book and a private pool on a wooden deck, meaning guests don’t need to leave the privacy of their retreat if they shouldn’t wish. However, it would be a mistake to skip out on experiencing the breathtakingly white beach, lagoon-sized central infinity pool and pampering spa with its six treatment rooms and a rejuvenating menu designed by niche British spa brand, ila.

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar is the best of both worlds. It’s right near the heart of UNESCO-protected historic Stone Town, yet it’s set on a peaceful beachfront with fantastic private grounds. As the first five-star hotel in Stone Town, the hotel has a fascinating history, the core once the mid-19th-century manor of a wealthy Omani trader. This has been lovingly restored and extended to create a beautiful marriage of Omani and Tanzanian heritage and design. Rooms feature decorative ceiling fans, canopied beds and monsoon showers along with Arabesque and Indian accents like lampshades and floral carvings. A serene infinity pool looks out onto the Indian Ocean while a dining room serves Arabian, Portuguese and Swahili-influenced cuisine.
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Zuri Zanzibar

On the northern tip of Unguja Island, around 60km from Stone Town, Zuri, which means “beautiful” in Swahili is an apt description for this premium hotel in Zanzibar. African-style roofing and earthy but contemporary interiors are featured throughout the 56 villas, bungalows and suites, which are comfortably spread across the resort’s white-sand beachfront and tropical gardens, each only step away from the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Bungalows come with terraces and outdoor showers, while villas and suites each offer the added luxury of a private jacuzzi. Guests frequently gather for sundowners served up on the beachfront to jaw-dropping sunsets and soothing DJ sets, and can enjoy a range of cuisines from international dishes served up by live cooking stations at the main restaurant, to light bites at the poolside and beachfront or bespoke and intimate private dinners and cooking lessons across the resort.
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Kilindi Zanzibar

Fun fact: While Kilindi may now be part of the Elewana hotel group, it was originally built as a holiday home for ABBA’s Benny Andersson. Now, it serves as Zanzibar’s ultimate romantic escape; an architecturally striking masterpiece with 15 curvaceous villas set amongst 35 acres of lush tropical gardens. The Swedish musician’s influence is evident throughout, with accents of Scandi minimalism woven with Middle Eastern heritage in each of the pavilion suites. Rainfall showers and private plunge pools encourage guests to embrace the gorgeous natural surroundings, while a 25-metre infinity pool and nature-centric spa are standout central amenities. Round-the-clock butler service is an added luxury. elewana.com

Meliá Zanzibar

On the ivory sands of Zanzibar’s northeast coast, this all-inclusive resort is a secluded escape that backs right onto the Indian Ocean. Split between the original building and a newer complex called The Level, the latter of which has an altogether more modern, Mediterranean feel with its own restaurant and lounge, offering exclusive experiences to guests checking into the top-tier room categories. Speaking of which, room categories range from garden view double rooms to The Level’s ocean-facing, adults-only pavilion rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with their own private infinity pools. Five restaurants and four bars keep guests’ appetites satisfied with the Jetty Lounge, aptly positioned on the end of a wooden jetty, a favourite spot for sundowners. melia.com

Matemwe Lodge

Zanzibar’s original eco-chic beach lodge is the perfect location for a rustic tropical getaway, located near the village of Matemwe in the northeast of the island. The hotel houses just 12 guest villas serviced by two swimming pools which almost flow off the rugged coral cliff into the ocean. Opposite the hotel is a marine conservation area and diving hotspot where green turtles nest and more than 600 species of coral reef fish can be found. Owned by Asilia Africa, one of Africa’s largest safari providers, guests can enjoy modern rooms with traditional touches like woven rugs, antique furniture and Zanzibari chests, an all-day restaurant focusing on the locale.
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Fun Beach Hotel

Fun Beach is a beach front hotel located between Paje and Jambiani that gives you access to some of the best-loved Zanzibar Island beaches. Take in towering palm trees, lush gardens, white sandy beaches and sparkling warm water.

Enjoy plentiful amenities for a Zanzibar holiday filled with excitement: relish the fresh island breezes, or duck inside for air conditioning in the comfort of your individual bungalow. You’ll make unforgettable memories bonding with travel companions on your private veranda with its pool view and personal garden just outside your door. Fun Beach Hotel

Qambani Luxury Resort

Qambani is a luxury beach front resort boasting expansive grounds, plenty of outdoor and indoor living areas, and singular features like its two pools one of which is a large infinity pool built for a breathtaking ocean view.  Enjoy access to a secluded Zanzibar island beach and all meals included with your stay. With your choice of seven exquisite villas, and a tailored experience, Qambani is sure to make your Zanzibar Holiday unforgettable. Qambani Luxury Resort

Mwezi Boutique Resort & La Luna Suite Apartments

Think of the Mwezi Resort as your Zanzibar island home away from home, offering seven Full Moon Bungalows, six Moon Bungalows, three Pool Houses and one Beach House. Each house is thoughtfully placed in a staggered-row configuration to ensure every guest enjoys unique views and Indian Ocean breezes from their own open-air veranda. A paradise beach front resort watches the sun or moon rise from the ocean, fall asleep to a tranquil sea breeze, and relish a secluded paradise under a canopy of stars.

Connected to Mwezi Boutique Resort, La Luna Suite Apartments are positioned within a tropical garden which cradles two air-conditioned garden rooms and 19 self-catering air-conditioned suite apartments that sleep up to four people and overlook a large pool at the centre of the property. Guests spending their Zanzibar holiday at La Luna Suite Apartments are welcome to enjoy the services and facilities offered at Mwezi Boutique Resort, with both properties linked via a short walk. Mwezi Boutique Resort