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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$ | |
| Jaz Adonia |
7.0 / 10 (56 Reviews) |
From 72$ | |
| Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
8.5 / 10 (373 Reviews) |
From 153$ | |
| Park Hyatt Zanzibar |
8.5 / 10 (309 Reviews) |
From 350$ | |
| Zanzibar Serena Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (356 Reviews) |
From 258$ |
When choosing a place to stay while travelling, many people opt for 5 star hotels. This is understandable, as these establishments often promise luxury, comfort and high-quality service. However, there are alternative options – and in some cases, these can be better choices.
Take Zanzibar, for example. The island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and its hotels reflect this. There are a number of 4 and 5 star properties to choose from, but if you’re looking for an authentic Zanzibari experience, it might be worth considering a smaller, more local establishment.
Many of these places offer comfortable rooms, great food and wonderful service. What’s more, they come with a fraction of the price tag of a 5 star hotel. So if you’re looking to save a little money and experience a little more of the local culture, then a smaller hotel in Zanzibar is definitely the way to go.
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The property welcomes guests to 12 rooms, some of which comprise an adjoining terrace and a dining area, and offer such self-catering options as a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making facilities. The nice touches include sound-proofed windows together with a work desk. Fitted with a separate toilet, the spacious bathrooms feature a hairdryer and bathrobes. The units also look over the sea.
The property’s beauty treatments, body wraps and body scrub will ensure a nice stay. Snorkelling, diving and canoeing may be organised by the Zanzi Resort Zanzibar for guests. The onsite wellness facilities include a wellness area.
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Some of the non-smoking rooms have a patio and a balcony, and such facilities as free wireless internet, along with a small fridge. Guests can use a shower together with a hair dryer and guest toiletries. The units also face the sea.
A summer terrace and spa therapy can be booked at this Zanzibar hotel at an extra charge. The Uroa Bay Beach Resort Zanzibar has a long beach area with sunbeds and umbrellas. There is a health club at the accommodation. A wellness centre along with a plunge pool, a steam room and a hot tub are also provided for guests' relaxation.
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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa welcomes guests to 120 rooms, some of which comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and offer such self-catering options as a mini-fridge-bar. Certain units feature spacious interior along with stone flooring. Bathrooms have a Jacuzzi and a sauna together with a hairdryer. The units also look over the ocean.
Such facilities as a sun deck and an infinity swimming pool are available for a surcharge. The hotel has free access to a sand beach with loungers, parasols and soft towels. The Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is a perfect place to practise windsurfing, snorkelling and diving. This Zanzibar property entices guests with a wellness centre featuring pedicure, manicure and pampering facials. Business travellers are welcome to use a business centre offered on site.
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Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar, located 1.3 km from Buccaneer Diving, features a spa centre, an outdoor swimming pool and a hairdresser. The venue lies near the sand beach.
The accommodation is a great place to stay due to its magnificent location in Zanzibar. The hotel is near a beach.
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This unique property welcomes guests to 67 non-smoking rooms. Some of them come with wireless Internet and cable channels along with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment. For more comfort, a hair dryer and bath sheets together with a separate toilet are provided. Additionally, picturesque views of the sea are offered.
Spa therapy and loungers are available for an additional charge. The Park Hyatt Zanzibar provides guests with an outdoor swimming pool and locker rooms. While staying at this Zanzibar property, make sure you visit a spa centre or indulge in couples massage, hand massage and neck massage.
Hotels in Zanzibar
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kisauni |
| Rating 🏅 | 39 |
| Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ | 222 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga |
| Min Price 💸 | 4$ |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Zanzi Resort Private Paradise |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Jaz Adonia |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
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There are 51 rooms with a balcony and a sitting area. Some of them offer free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels together with a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making facilities. They are outfitted with spacious decor. Providing a separate toilet, some bathrooms have a hairdryer and a shower cap. The units also face the sea.
At the property you may pay for a summer terrace and an infinity pool. You might also like beauty treatments, body scrub and pedicure available at the Serena Zanzibar. The onsite wellness facilities include a wellness area. There is a 24/7 business centre and a meeting room available for corporate travellers.
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Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa - Dry Hotel
From 200$
The property features 100 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment. The units are furnished with sound-proofed windows along with a marble flooring. Featuring a roll in shower, the private bathrooms are also fitted with a hairdryer.
Guests can request for a sundeck and an outdoor swimming pool at an extra charge. An outdoor swimming pool as well as a fitness centre highlight this hotel. The spa facilities include a wellness centre along with a Turkish steam bath and an outdoor swimming pool. Finally, the Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa houses a business centre featuring a work desk and a xerox.
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Mtoni Marine Hotel
From 452$
Boasting a sunbathing terrace and a restaurant, Mtoni Marine Hotel Zanzibar is located 10 minutes' drive from Darajani Market. The property is situated 3 km from Zanzibar city centre and 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.
House of Wonders National Museum is less than 3.6 km away. You can get to Sultan's Palace in a few minutes by car.
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Also, there is a minibar fridge as well as a safe provided. Additionally, these rooms overlook the sea.
This Zanzibar property organises a wide variety of activities such as windsurfing, snorkelling and diving. A spa centre is sure to make for an excellent stay.
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Complete with a coffee table and armchairs, the rooms also have a high ceiling for guests' comfort. They are equipped with a mini fridge and coffee & tea making facilities. Offering a rain douche and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hair dryer and bath sheets.
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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
From 152$
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a coffeemaker and a minibar, and some of them comprise a lounge and a mini-kitchen. The nice touches include a stone fireplace and soundproof windows together with a sofa set and a work desk. Offering a walk-in shower and an additional toilet, the bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and dressing gowns.
Guests can enjoy a sundeck and an indoor pool for an extra charge. A swimming pool as well as a health club highlight the Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Zanzibar. Car hire are available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling, diving and horse riding. You can also unwind in a wellness area along with a Jacuzzi, a sauna and an indoor pool. Business travellers are welcome to use meeting rooms and a business centre offered on site.
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Zawadi (Adults Only)
Offering a free carpark, an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, the 5-star Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar is located 20 minutes' walk of Buccaneer Diving. It also provides 24-hour reception and porter service.
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Anna Of Zanzibar
From 857$
The 5-star Anna Of Zanzibar Hotel is situated 1.6 km from Buccaneer Diving. You can benefit from an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a gym.