Best Zanzibar Hotels For Families With Kids

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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Zanzibar, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Jaz Adonia Hotel

7.0 / 10

(56 Reviews)

From 72$
Mizingani Seafront Hotel

8.6 / 10

(3030 Reviews)

From 72$
Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

9.4 / 10

(215 Reviews)

From 446$
Abuso Inn

6.6 / 10

(76 Reviews)

From 79$
Filao Beach By Sansi

8.7 / 10

(92 Reviews)

From 69$

There are many reasons why family hotels are a great choice when travelling with kids to Zanzibar in Tanzania.

First of all, family hotels offer spacious and comfortable rooms that can accommodate the whole family. They also provide numerous amenities and services that are perfect for kids, such as pools, playgrounds, and kid-friendly menus.

Additionally, family hotels are typically located in convenient locations, close to popular attractions and restaurants. This makes it easy for families to get around and explore the area.

Lastly, family hotels offer great value for money, and often offer discounts for families. This makes it a more affordable option than staying in individual hotel rooms.

Overall, family hotels are a great choice for travelling with kids to Zanzibar in Tanzania. They offer plenty of space and amenities, and are located in convenient locations. They also offer great value for money, making them an affordable option.

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Jaz Adonia Hotel Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzi Resort Private Paradise Abuso Inn Family Hotels Zanzibar Filao Beach By Sansi Maru Maru Hotel Dhow Palace Hotel Family Friendly Hotels Zanzibar with Swimming Pool Balcony House Bed & Breakfast Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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7
Good
56 Reviews

Jaz Adonia Hotel

📍 Main Road Uroa

From 72$

This resort offers a beautiful location within 46 minutes' ride of Kisauni airport. There is also a beautiful beach 200 metres of the 4-star hotel.

Some of the air-conditioned units feature complimentary wireless internet as well as a mini-refrigerator. Rooms at Uroa Bay Beach Resort include tea/coffee making equipment and fridges. The private bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and towels.

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8.6
Excellent
3030 Reviews

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

📍 Mizingani Road, Stonetown

From 72$

The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and 400 metres of Cinema Afrique Business Center. The Mizingani Seafront in Zanzibar is at walking distance to Vuga.

The property is placed within a 10-minute drive of Pange Island, while Kiwengwa bus station is about 5 minutes' walk away.

Mizingani Seafront Hotel has 24 rooms, some of them comprise a balcony and a dressing room, and have self-catering options such as coffee/tea making facilities. For more comfort, hairdryers and towels together with a separate toilet are provided. The units also face the sea.

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9.4
Excellent
215 Reviews

Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

📍 Kama Po Box 3663

From 446$

This luxurious accommodation is placed about 25 km from Kisauni airport and within a short walking distance from Pier. Guests can easily reach Cheetah's Rock a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Some of the well-appointed units feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making facilities. They offer such nice touches as sound-proofed windows, along with a sofa and a writing table, and a marble flooring. The spacious bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and bath sheets, and necessities such as a roll in shower and a separate toilet. Certain units overlook the sea.

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6.6
Good
76 Reviews

Abuso Inn

📍 465 Shangani Street

From 79$

The property is placed in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, approximately a 10-minute drive from Nakupenda Beach. Historical sights here include Old Fort of Zanzibar, which stands very close to the Abuso Inn Zanzibar.

There is roman catholic nearly a 10-minute ride away, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station within 10 minutes' stroll of the accommodation.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature comforts like an individual climate control and ironing facilities. Along with a marble floor, they also have a work desk. The private bathrooms have a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the garden.

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8.7
Excellent
92 Reviews

Filao Beach By Sansi

📍 P. O. Box 1111 Uroa Road Chwaka

From 69$

The accommodation offers a charming location in a rural area of Uroa. Kendwa is located 35 minutes' drive away from the hotel.

Some of the sound-proofed rooms have a balcony and a dining area, and such facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making equipment. For more comfort, a hair dryer and towels together with a shower are provided. Guests can also enjoy patio views.

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Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Jaz Adonia Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Family Hotel 👪 Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

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8.1
Very good
961 Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

📍 397-400 Gizenga Street, Shahgani

From 104$

The property is a mere 5 minutes' walk from Darajani Market and at a moderate distance from The Peace Memorial Museum. The Stone Town district of Zanzibar grants access to cultural attractions like House of Wonders National Museum, which is less than 5 minutes' walk away.

The hotel is situated 10 minutes' drive from Pange Island, and Kiwengwa bus station lies a 10-minute walk away.

This Zanzibar property welcomes guests to 54 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with cable channels along with a minibar fridge, coffee and tea making equipment. An electric kettle, a refrigerator and glassware are available upon request. The modern bathrooms include an additional toilet, and amenities such as hairdryers and shower caps. The units also face the town.

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8.3
Very good
1930 Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

📍 P.O.Box 3947, Kenyatta Road, Shangani

From 58$

The property puts you in the very heart of Zanzibar, 10 minutes by car from Nakupenda Beach. Cultural sights in the area are House of Wonders National Museum (0.7 km) and Sultan's Palace (0.6 km).

Forodhani Gardens is located a short way from the hotel.

There are 23 spacious rooms at this elegant property, some of them have soundproof windows, and modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort, a hairdryer and free toiletries together with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet are provided. These units offer views of the garden.

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7.6
Very good
907 Reviews

Balcony House Bed & Breakfast

📍 Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town

From 24$

Zanzibar centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. The nearby places of worship include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral (750 metres) and the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church" (0.7 km).

This Zanzibar hotel is located within walking distance from Kiponda.

Some rooms have a shared bathroom with a separate toilet. Guests can also enjoy sea views.

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8.3
Very good
351 Reviews

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

📍 1763 Malawi Road

From 153$

Guests can visit Coral cavern Mangapwani situated 10 minutes away by car.

Some rooms provide a mini fridge bar as well as high-speed internet to help you enjoy your stay. Some rooms include an en suite bathroom. These spacious units also feature views of the ocean.

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8.5
Very good
355 Reviews

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

📍 P.O. Box 4151

From 292$

The 5-star accommodation is situated in the Stone Town district, in the very heart of Zanzibar and 12 minutes' stroll from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is in close proximity of the luxury Serena, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it.

This Zanzibar property is a mere 5 minutes on foot from Mercury House.

The opulent accommodation welcomes guests to 51 well-appointed rooms. Some of them come with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making equipment. For more comfort, hair dryers and dressing gowns together with a separate toilet are provided. These spacious units also feature views of the sea.

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8.2
Very good
4467 Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

📍 Shangani/Forodhani Street

From 130$

The property is set in the heart of Zanzibar a 6-minute stroll from House of Wonders National Museum. This Zanzibar hotel is situated at walking distance to the historic Christ Church, which is considered to be a sacred site.

There is Nakupenda Beach 10 minutes away by car, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station a 10-minute walk from the accommodation.

Equipped with an individual safe, some of the 83 rooms feature a marble floor and a fireplace along with a writing desk. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Together with a shower, the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and towels. Guests can also enjoy views of the street.

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8.9
Excellent
252 Reviews

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

📍 House 831 Kiponda Area

From 108$

Mercury House is 8 minutes' walk away, and culture-oriented attractions such as Sultan's Palace lie very close to the property. The hotel is merely 5 minutes' walk from Forodhani Park and just 7 minutes' walk from Old Slave Market.

One of the most important attractions in Zanzibar is House of Wonders National Museum and it is located only a short walk away from the accommodation.

Some of the spacious rooms of this Zanzibar property face the ocean, and comprise a balcony and a sitting area. A separate toilet, together with such amenities as hair dryers and guest toiletries, are also at guests' disposal.

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8.1
Very good
722 Reviews

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

📍 Off Kiponda Street, Stone Town

From 95$

The property is situated in the Stone Town district within 5 minutes' stroll of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Palace Museum is only 10 minutes on foot from the hotel and Nakupenda Beach is 4.8 km away.

The nearby cultural attractions include Hellen Art Gallery, which is within walking distance to this 4-star accommodation.

The air-conditioned rooms at the property are fitted with a satellite TV and wireless Internet, some of them feature a marble floor. A separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bathrobes, are provided.

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9.2
Excellent
238 Reviews

Bitcoin Beach Hotel Zanzibar

📍 Michamvi Pingwe

From 63$

This Zanzibar hotel welcomes guests to 7 rooms, some of which comprise a balcony and a kitchenette, and offer such self-catering options as a mini fridge bar and an electric kettle. They come with a separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as hairdryers and guest toiletries. The units also look over the private pool. Additionally, a kitchenette with an electric kettle, fridges and kitchenware are available in a villa.

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7
Good
418 Reviews

Retro Hotel

📍 Victoria Street, Vuga Road

From 13$

This Zanzibar property offers access to Mercury House, located only 12 minutes' walk away. The nearby cultural sights are Sultan's Palace (950 metres) and House of Wonders (0.9 km).

Standing merely a 12-minute walk away, the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church" is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

These units also have a marble floors. The private bathrooms are equipped with towels. Some of the units look out over the street.

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8.6
Excellent
363 Reviews

Tembo Palace Hotel

📍 Shangani/Forodhani Street

From 140$

The 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is located right next to the accommodation, and such natural sites as Forodhani Gardens is a 5-minute walk away. Forodhani Park is 6 minutes' stroll from the 4-star hotel and Kisauni airport is 0.5 km away.

This property is placed in walking distance from Pange Island, and Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is less than 10 minutes' walk away.

There are air-conditioned rooms at Tembo Palace Hotel, some of them feature a flat-screen TV as well as private bathrooms fitted with an additional toilet and a shower. They include coffee & tea making machines and fridges. The units of this accommodation look out over the Indian Ocean.

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8.5
Very good
387 Reviews

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa - Dry Hotel

📍 Malawi Road

From 200$

The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and at a 3.6 km distance from such cultural venues as Sultan's Palace. House of Wonders is a popular place to visit within 3.8 km of this Zanzibar hotel.

The property lies at a 4 km distance from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Overlooking the sea, some rooms at the Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa feature soundproof windows furnished with a work desk and a sofa bed. Along with a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making facilities, they also have Wi-Fi to keep you entertained. The private bathrooms feature a hairdryer.

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8.9
Excellent
640 Reviews

Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel

📍 Mkunazini Street 1563/64

From 73$

The smoke-free property in Zanzibar is within a 7-minute walk of House of Wonders National Museum. The hotel is within sight of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.

The area also includes natural sights like Nakupenda Beach a 10-minute drive from the accommodation.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature comforts like an individual climate control and a mosquito net. They are furnished with canopy beds or single beds along with a sofa. Featuring dressing gowns and towels, the en-suite bathrooms are also fitted with a shower.

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8.7
Excellent
465 Reviews

Mangrove Lodge

📍 Mawimbini Beach, Chuini

From 121$

The accommodation is nestled 15 minutes' drive from Cheetah's Rock. The community Tangawizi Spice Farm is also located 15 minutes by car from the 3-star hotel.

There are 10 rooms comprising a veranda and a seating area. Some of them offer an individual climate control, an iron and ironing board along with coffee and tea making facilities. For more comfort, toiletries and towels together with a shower are provided.

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6.3
Good
229 Reviews

Stonetown View Hotel

📍 Malindi Street Opposite Cinema Afrique

From 22$

The property is set in the heart of Zanzibar a few moments from Ferry Dock. The nearby cultural sights are Sultan's Palace (600 metres) and House of Wonders (0.6 km).

Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Zanzibar by visiting Old Fort of Zanzibar, located 8 minutes' walk from the hotel.

The 23 units at this Zanzibar property are air-conditioned, some of them have a marble floor along with coffee/tea making machines. For your safety, these spacious rooms are appointed with a safe box. Together with a bathtub and a shower, the private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and towels. Guests can also enjoy views of the city.

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7.6
Very good
102 Reviews

Safari Lodge

📍 Malindi Street, Stonetown

From 98$

The family property places you merely 8 minutes on foot from Vikokotoni and not too far from Old Dispensary Medical Center. The area includes such religious sights as St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral (1.3 km) and the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church" (0.9 km).

There is Sultan's Palace a mere 1.5 km away, while tubo la pili bus station 350 metres from the hotel.

Safari Lodge features 27 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea making equipment. Furnished with a sofa and a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Bathrooms come with a tub, a walk-in shower and a separate toilet together with a hair dryer and shower caps.

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What are the best Zanzibar hotels near Kisauni airport?
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What are the top places in Zanzibar city centre?
There are 4 hotels and other accommodations in Zanzibar city centre to choose from. Island Paradise Inn rated 7.8/10 is the best hotel with concierge service, cots and a business centre, located 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. Mazsons Hotel with rating 8.2/10 and Safari Lodge rated 7.8/10 are other favourite hotels in the area. To see more central hotels click here.
What are the greatest places to stay in Stone Town district, Zanzibar?
More than 33 properties are situated in Stone Town district. One of the best hotels is Island Paradise Inn with rating 7.8/10. Offering concierge service, cots and a business centre on site, this property is a 15-minute walk from Kiponda. Park Hyatt with rating 8.0/10 is located a 10-minute walk from the city centre. Our travellers loved a work desk and a business centre on site. Maru Maru Hotel rated 8.2/10 is a hotel located a 10-minute walk from the city centre. To see more hotels in this area go here.
What are the most popular cheap hotels in Zanzibar?
There are more than 3 top budget properties in Zanzibar. 27 Cafe Airport Hotel rated 8.2/10 is great for your budget stay in Zanzibar. This property has shuttle service, concierge service and board games. Another option is The Manor House By Sansi rated 7.4/10 for 35US$ per night. Other popular budget hotels are Ocean View Hotel and Chukwani Executive Inn. To see more cheap hotels go here.
What are the best 5-star hotels in Zanzibar?
Zanzibarhotelstoday.net recommends you more than 7 5-star options to stay in Zanzibar. One of the best is Tui Blue Bahari with rating 8.0/10 from 101US$ per night, offering a treatment room, cots and a facial room. To see more favoured 5-star hotels click here.
What are the most popular boutique hotels in Zanzibar?
For travellers searching for a modern hotel in Zanzibar, zanzibarhotelstoday.net has more than 22 boutique options. Offering concierge service, shuttle service and room service, Golden Tulip Resort rated 8.0/10 is a modern Zanzibar hotel with prices from 18US$ per night. It is located 6 km from Shree Shiv Shakti Temple. Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique with rating 7.8/10 is a stylish accommodation with a desk and conference equipment for 34US$ per night. Golden Palm Boutique rated 8.2/10: a 3-star hotel with concierge service, children's menu and a business centre on site. To see more boutique hotels click here.

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