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Here is a quick list of 5 Star Hotels in Zanzibar, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Zanzi Resort Private Paradise |
9.4 / 10 (207 Reviews) |
From 446$ | |
| Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
8.5 / 10 (364 Reviews) |
From 153$ | |
| Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar Hotel |
8.7 / 10 (684 Reviews) |
From 244$ | |
| Jaz Adonia Hotel |
7.0 / 10 (56 Reviews) |
From 72$ | |
| Zanzibar Serena Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (353 Reviews) |
From 292$ |
5 star hotels are not always the best choice when travelling. There are many other great options that can offer a similar, if not better, experience.
First and foremost, 5 star hotels can be very expensive. This can be a huge hindrance for those travelling on a budget. In contrast, there are many other hotels that offer great value for money.
Second, many 5 star hotels are located in touristy areas. This can mean that they are often crowded and noisy. In contrast, there are many other hotels located in quieter, more secluded areas.
Third, 5 star hotels often offer many of the same amenities. These can include a swimming pool, spa, gym, and restaurant. In contrast, there are many other hotels that do not have these amenities.
Fourth, 5 star hotels often have minimum stay requirements. This can be a problem for those who only plan on staying for a few nights. In contrast, there are many other hotels that do not have such requirements.
Top Five Star Hotels in Zanzibar
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Some of the well-appointed units feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment. They are furnished with king size beds or double beds along with a sofa set and a work desk. The spacious bathrooms come with a roll in shower and a separate toilet together with comforts like hair dryers and bathrobes. Guests can also enjoy sea views.
Children's menu, toys and board games are available for children. There is a fitness club in the smoke-free property.
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Some of the luxury rooms of Sea Cliff Resort & Spa face the garden, and comprise a balcony and a terrace. For more comfort, hair dryers together with a Jacuzzi bath and a sauna are provided.
There are a children's club, a gaming room and a wading pool for children, while adults can enjoy canoeing, water skiing and sailing. The hotel has a gym. A wellness centre will surely make for an excellent stay. Business travellers are welcome to use a business centre offered on site.
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You can choose from one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and self-catering amenities like a mini fridge bar. Also, they feature tiled flooring. The private bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet. Certain units overlook the sea.
This hotel indulges guests with steam baths and a Jacuzzi to relax. There is a numerous diving, canoeing and beach volleyball opportunities in the area. A day of pampering can include body scrub, a pedicure and a manicure, as well as visiting a wellness area. Corporate travellers will benefit from meeting rooms available on site.
Nice Five Stars Hotels In Zanzibar
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The rooms feature facilities like tea and coffee making equipment as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.
This Zanzibar property features a solarium, a hot tub and a sauna for relaxation. The area is popular for kite surfing, diving and beach volleyball.
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All of the well-appointed rooms are complete with free Wi-Fi as well as a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making facilities, and some of them comprise a balcony and a seating area. The units are furnished with a high ceiling and shuttered windows along with ceramic flooring. Providing a separate toilet, some bathrooms come with a hair dryer and dressing gowns.
Guests with children can avail themselves of babysitting, a special menu and a gaming room offered at the accommodation. The property provides such sport activities as snorkelling, diving and canoeing. A comfortable stay at this luxury hotel awaits you with a wellness centre featuring beauty treatments, a body scrub and a pedicure. There is a meeting room and a conference space available for corporate travellers.
Hotels in Zanzibar
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kisauni |
| Rating 🏅 | 39 |
| Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ | 222 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga |
| Min Price 💸 | 4$ |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Zanzi Resort Private Paradise |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar Hotel |
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Some of the smoke-free rooms have a balcony and a seating area, and facilities like wireless Internet and cable channels along with a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee making equipment. For more comfort, bath sheets together with a separate toilet are provided.
There is also babysitting and a special menu for children. The hotel offers activities such as snorkelling, diving and golf. The onsite wellness facilities include a spa salon.
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Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar offers a fitness centre as well as a wellness centre to enjoy your stay. This Zanzibar hotel also provides a 24-hour business centre for those arriving on business.
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Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa - Dry Hotel
From 200$
The accommodation has 101 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as self-catering options like a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making facilities. Furnished with king size beds or twin beds, they also have sound-proofed windows. A roll in shower are available in some of the private bathrooms.
Guests will enjoy using a sauna and Turkish bath after an exciting day in Zanzibar. This Zanzibar hotel has a fitness area. The accommodation also provides a business centre for those arriving on business.
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This accommodation features 6 air conditioned rooms, some of which comprise an adjoining terrace and a lounge area. Also, there is a mini bar fridge as well as a private safe provided.
The Palms Zanzibar Hotel provides windsurfing, snorkelling and diving for an active pastime.
High End Hotels In Zanzibar
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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
From 152$
Some of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a stone fireplace and soundproof windows, and such self-catering options as coffee and tea making facilities, and a trouser press. These units also come with an a marble floor. Along with a separate toilet, the private bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and bathrobes.
Optimal for family stays the accommodation offers children's menu, a gaming room and a wading pool for travellers with children. This hotel provides such sport activities as snorkelling, diving and horseback riding. There is meeting rooms available for corporate travellers.
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Mashariki Palace Hotel
From 322$
Comprising a balcony and a lounge, the rooms at the designer hotel are equipped with free wireless internet and cable satellite TV. For more comfort hairdryers and bathrobes along with a rain shower and a separate toilet are provided.
This Zanzibar hotel has a fitness room.