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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel |
8.9 / 10 (610 Reviews) |
From 73$ | |
| Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
8.5 / 10 (364 Reviews) |
From 153$ | |
| The Swahili House Hotel |
8.2 / 10 (247 Reviews) |
From 90$ | |
| Gulf Global Bed & Breakfast |
6.7 / 10 (49 Reviews) |
From 52$ | |
| Kholle House Hotel |
8.7 / 10 (1199 Reviews) |
From 92$ |
If you’re looking to take a fabulous trip to Zanzibar in Tanzania, why not make it a hassle-free experience with a stay at a great local accommodation option? Zanzibar is a spectacular destination where you can take time away to relax and soak in the culture, cuisine, and experiences that the area offers. Whenever you’re making your travel plans, it pays to be mindful of accommodation options and know why this type of travel is an excellent choice for holidays in Zanzibar.
When it comes to staying in a great guest-friendly and comfortable place in Tanzania, there are few options better than local accommodation. You’ll find that most lodgings in Zanzibar are pleasant and friendly, with the staff going out of their way to ensure you are comfortable and your stay is as stress-free as possible. In addition, they’ll provide you with recommendations on where to eat, what to do and what to explore throughout Tanzania.
Accommodation in Zanzibar tends to be budget-friendly, allowing you to save money that you can use to explore other parts of the country or to extend your stay in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the island. You’ll find some great value-for-money options to fit a variety of needs. For example, you can choose from grand luxurious resorts all the way to cozy home-style guest houses.
Travelling to Zanzibar doesn’t have to be a complicated or expensive endeavor. With careful planning and research, you can find quality accommodation that allows you to create a wonderful holiday experience. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or an adventurous family trip, the advantages of having your own accommodation in Zanzibar are undeniable. You can rest easy knowing you’ll have the best possible stay with an enjoyable atmosphere and great local atmosphere.
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Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel
From 73$
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel is set approximately 5 minutes by car from Christ Church. The venue is 550 metres from Stone Town.
The accommodation is located off Mercury House, just 5 minutes' walk from the city centre. You can get to Pange Island in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel is a few minutes' drive from - Eastern side of the island bus station. It is set 10 km from Kisauni airport.
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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar is located 25 km from Kisauni airport and offers an infinity pool as well as a fitness suite. Pier is 2.9 km from the resort, while Cheetah's Rock is 2.4 km away.
The venue is set in a beach area of Zanzibar. The property provides guests with access to the surfing beach. This convenient hotel is located close to the Indian Ocean.
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Placed a within a 5-minute drive of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, this 3-star The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar includes views of the Indian Ocean. Boasting a poolside bar along with an outdoor swimming pool, the venue offers a location in Stone Town district.
Located next to Mercury House in a tourist neighbourhood, the accommodation is 5 minutes' walk from Zanzibar city centre. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is just a short stroll from the hotel in Zanzibar. This property is also not too far from Kiponda. The nearest bus stop is - Eastern side of the island, it is only 850 metres away.
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The 3-star Gulf Global Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast is placed in Zanzibar, not far from Malindi. The bed & breakfast also offers guests Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Peace Memorial Museum is 0.9 km away and Old Fort of Zanzibar is only a 9-minute walk from the venue. This accommodation is approximately 1 km from the centre of Zanzibar. Gulf Global Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast is a short ride from Vikokotoni. The nearest bus stop - Eastern side of the island is 850 metres away.
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Kholle House Hotel
From 92$
Kholle House Hotel Zanzibar, located just off Sultan's Palace, about 1 km from Mchangani, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Highlights at this venue include a traditional French restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The accommodation is situated 1 km from Zanzibar city centre and 10 km from Kisauni airport. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is a short walk away, while Mnazi Mmoja is at a 1.4 km distance. You can get to Pange Island in a few minutes by car. The bus stop - Eastern side of the island is located nearly 10 minutes on foot from the property.
Hotels in Zanzibar
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kisauni |
| Rating 🏅 | 39 |
| Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ | 222 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga |
| Min Price 💸 | 4$ |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | The Swahili House Hotel |
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The 4-star Maru Maru Hotel is located in the touristic area of Zanzibar, 400 metres from Kiponda. Set in the heart of Zanzibar, the venue offers 54 rooms overlooking the city.
The hotel offers a comfortable location about 10 km from Kisauni airport and a few minutes' walk from Old Slave Market. Cinema Afrique Business Center is 450 metres from the property, while - Eastern side of the island bus station is 850 metres away. Maru Maru Hotel is ideally located close to Old Fort of Zanzibar.
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Park Hyatt Zanzibar Hotel is set 2.6 km from Maruhubi Historical Sites, and boasts spa therapy, various recreational opportunities, and a library. The venue is located off Old Fort of Zanzibar, just 10 minutes' walk from the city centre.
Guests will enjoy a prime location in the very heart of Zanzibar. Ferry Dock is an 18-minute stroll from the in Zanzibar. This unique accommodation is located close to the Indian Ocean. You can get to The Peace Memorial Museum in a few minutes by car. - Eastern side of the island bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.
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Located on a private beach, Uroa Bay Beach Resort Zanzibar features garden views and Wi-Fi in public areas. The property lies near the sandy beach.
Located near a beautiful beach, the venue is just a few steps from a bar and a restaurant.
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Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar Hotel provides 5-star accommodation in the middle of Pwani Mchangani, about 15 minutes' drive from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. This venue features fitness classes, a Jacuzzi, and a sundeck as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
Shooting Star Lodge is less than 2.9 km away. The hotel is 20 minutes' walk from Pwani Mchangani city centre. The property is also nestled in gardens and a tropical garden. Kisauni airport lies within about 55 minutes' drive.
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Kisiwa House Hotel
From 215$
Featuring a sundeck, spa therapy, and a garden, Kisiwa House Hotel is located in the very heart of Zanzibar, 8 minutes' walk from Slave Chambers. Highlights at this venue include a traditional French restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
Mbweni Ruins is less than 6 km away. The hotel is set a 10-minute stroll from Zanzibar centre. Shoppers will enjoy proximity to shops and antique shops within walking distance of the property. Stone Town is nearby and Forodhani Park can be reached very easily. - Eastern side of the island bus stop is located nearby, just 850 metres from the accommodation.
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The opulent Chuini Zanzibar Lodge By Newmark overlooks the ocean and offers 11 rooms in Zanzibar. Jambo Spice Farm is within 6 km of the property, while Cheetah's Rock is a 5-minute drive away.
The venue is located in the historical district of Zanzibar. There is easy access to the private beach. Chuini Zanzibar Lodge By Newmark is a short ride from Tangawizi Spice Farm. Kisauni airport is within 20 minutes’ drive away.
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Zanzibar Beach Resort is approximately 10 minutes by car from Old Slave Market and features a 24-hour front desk and late check-out. The property is situated 5 km from Zanzibar city centre and 5 km from Kisauni airport.
The venue is located in the historical district of Zanzibar. House of Wonders is about 10 minutes' drive from the resort. You can get to Darajani Market in a few minutes by car.
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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers a sunbathing terrace, yoga classes, and a golf course as well as proximity to Sultan's Palace. The venue is 7 km away from Shree Shiv Shakti Temple and 4 km from Kidichi Spice Farms.
This property is ideally based near the private beach. This hotel is located in a tourist area of Zanzibar. You can get to Hamamni Persian Baths in a few minutes by car.
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Lost & Found Zanzibar
From 5$
The venue is 450 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar, while Mnazi Mmoja is only 0.9 km away. It offers accommodation and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The nearest airport is Kisauni, 10 km from Lost & Found Zanzibar Hostel. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Guests will enjoy Indian meals in The Silk Route, which is 150 metres from the hostel. Sultan's Palace is located close by. The bus station - Eastern side of the island is just 850 metres away.
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Located close to Cinema Afrique Business Center, the 3-star Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar has a shared lounge. The venue is based 500 metres away from Old Fort of Zanzibar and 4.6 km from Pange Island.
The accommodation is placed right in the centre of Zanzibar, a stroll away from House of Wonders. You can reach the centre of Zanzibar in 10 minutes on foot. Al-Minar Hotel is a short ride from Vikokotoni. - Eastern side of the island bus stop is within 10 minutes' walk of the property.
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The 4-star Antonio Garden Hotel is placed in Zanzibar, not far from Darajani Market. There is a lounge bar and a swimming pool available on the premises.
Major Zanzibar sights, such as Mnazi Mmoja and Old Dispensary Medical Center are located just 0.8 and 0.7 km respectively. The distance between Zanzibar city centre and the venue is 1 km. Antonio Garden Hotel is a short walking distance from House of Wonders National Museum. - Eastern side of the island bus stop lies within 850 metres away.
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Tembo B&B Apartments Zanzibar is set in a beach area, 7 minutes' walk of Sultan's Palace. Guests will enjoy an infinity pool onsite and admire views of the garden offered from 13 rooms.
The property is situated 1 km from Zanzibar city centre and 10 km from Kisauni airport. Ferry Dock is 17 minutes on foot from the bed & breakfast. Stone Town is located not very far from Tembo B&B Apartments. The nearest bus stop - Eastern side of the island is 850 metres away.
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Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Balcony House Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar offers accommodation 15 minutes by car from Mbweni Ruins. Kiponda can be found 750 metres from the bed & breakfast.
The venue is situated 1 km from Zanzibar city centre and 10 km from Kisauni airport. Nearby attractions include the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church". This hotel is only a short drive from - Eastern side of the island bus station.
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A sun terrace, spa therapy, and a golf course are offered at Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar, located 0.9 km from Darajani Market. Kiponda is approximately 800 metres away from here.
The venue is set in the heart of Zanzibar in vicinity of Hurumzi Street. The accommodation is 10 minutes' walk from Zanzibar city centre and 10 minutes by car from Kisauni airport. Mercury House is close to the property. The nearest bus stop is - Eastern side of the island, it is only 850 metres away.
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Zanzi Resort has a tranquil location in a rural area of Zanzibar, and features comforts like spa therapy, various recreational opportunities, and a garden. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, a fitness club and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The venue is in the historic part of Zanzibar, adorned with a garden. Cheetah's Rock is 2.8 km from the resort, while Kisauni airport is 25 km from it. At the hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Pier.
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Forodhani Park Hotel
From 66$
The 4-star Forodhani Park Hotel is located in the very heart of Zanzibar and offers views of the city. It is just 5 minutes' walk from Hamamni Persian Baths.
Conveniently situated in Stone Town district, the venue is only a few steps away from the historic Christ Church. Cinema Afrique Business Center is 900 metres from the accommodation, while - Eastern side of the island bus station is 850 metres away. Business centres are within several minutes away. In the vicinity of hotel there is Darajani Market.
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Dhow Palace Hotel
From 58$
Set merely 0.6 km from Sultan's Palace, this 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar is located near Mercury House. The venue features a swimming pool and a Georgian restaurant, boasting location next to House of Wonders.
The elegant accommodation is centrally situated in the heart of Zanzibar. Slave Chambers is 650 metres from the property, while - Eastern side of the island bus station is 850 metres away. Dhow Palace Hotel is a short ride from Malindi.
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Located off Mercury House, this 3-star Shangani Hotel Zanzibar is just a 6-minute walk from Hurumzi Street. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.
The venue is situated 1 km from Zanzibar city centre and 10 km from Kisauni airport. Forodhani Park is 6 minutes on foot from the accommodation. Shangani Hotel is an ideal starting point for visiting Stone Town. - Eastern side of the island bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.
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Al Johari Hotel & Spa
From 66$
Al Johari Hotel & Spa is a perfect venue within 10 minutes' walk of Zanzibar city centre. This accommodation features a courtyard, a shared lounge, and a library as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
Major Zanzibar sights, such as Mchangani and Vikokotoni are located just 1.8 and 1.9 km respectively. The hotel is situated in Stone Town district, close to Hurumzi Street. This perfect property is located close to the Indian Ocean. You can get to Pange Island in a few minutes by car. The nearest bus stop - Eastern side of the island is 850 metres away.
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Kichanga Lodge features a swimming pool to relax by. This property is situated in Michamvi Kae, 2.9 km from Snorkellung blue lagoon.
The centre of Michamvi Kae is nearly 3 km from the venue. A private beach is just metres away. Kisauni airport is set 70 km from Kichanga Lodge.
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Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Zanzibar Serena Hotel is set about 1 km from Old Dispensary Medical Center. The venue is located in the heart of Zanzibar.
Centrally situated in Stone Town district, the accommodation is only a few steps away from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Kiponda is within close proximity of the hotel, while Kisauni airport is 10 km from it. This opulent property is located close to the Indian Ocean. Nearby attractions include Mercury House. - Eastern side of the island bus station is approximately 10 minutes' walk from accommodation.