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Here is a quick list of Kids friendly hotels in Zanzibar, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Sands Beach Resort |
8.9 / 10 (169 Reviews) |
From 182$ | |
| Maru Maru Hotel |
8.1 / 10 (944 Reviews) |
From 104$ | |
| Jaz Adonia |
7.0 / 10 (56 Reviews) |
From 72$ | |
| Sea Cliff Resort & Spa |
8.5 / 10 (373 Reviews) |
From 153$ | |
| The Seyyida Hotel And Spa |
8.1 / 10 (755 Reviews) |
From 95$ |
When traveling to Tanzania’s beautiful Zanzibar Island, the perfect hotel can be the difference between a perfect holiday and an unforgettable one. When considering the best hotel for your family, there are various factors that make kids friendly hotels an ideal choice. In this blog post, we will discuss why you might want to consider a kids friendly hotel when traveling to Zanzibar.
When looking for a hotel, there are many important questions to ask: Does it have kids activities? Is there a kids club onsite? Is the food appropriate for children? Kids friendly hotels have all of the answers to these questions, helping to ensure that your family’s stay is stress-free and enjoyable. From dedicated pools and activities designed just for kids to special menus and other offerings, kids friendly hotels are designed to meet the needs of the whole family.
At a kids friendly hotel, the whole family can enjoy their stay. Families can partake in activities together, such as beach volleyball, golf, scuba diving, and much more. With onsite activities specifically tailored for children, parents can be sure that their children are always occupied and entertained. Hotels also have special family rooms which are designed to have sleeping spaces for both adults and children. Having the whole family stay together in one room also helps to save on costs.
At kids friendly hotels, dining options are designed to cater to children. Hotels will often offer special menus with kid-friendly dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. They often have buffets with a variety of food options to choose from. This ensures that parents do not have to worry about finding appropriate menu choices for their kids while they are away from home.
Kids friendly hotels are the perfect choice for families travelling to Zanzibar. From activities to dining, these family-focused hotels make sure that parents and kids are both satisfied with their experience. From dedicated kids pools to special kid-focused menus, these hotels are designed to provide an unforgettable and enjoyable stay for the whole family.
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The Sands Beach Resort
From 182$
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar offers 4-star accommodation just 0.9 km from Buccaneer Diving. The resort has views of the sea and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property is a great place to stay due to its beachfront location in Zanzibar.
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The comfortable Maru Maru Hotel enjoys a comfortable location and provides easy access to the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar a 5-minute stroll away. Set a mere 5 minutes on foot from Forodhani Park, this Zanzibar hotel boasts African meals served at the onsite Indian restaurant.
The 4-star environmentally friendly property is located right in the centre of Zanzibar in a tourist area, only a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral. Shangani is 200 metres of Maru Maru Zanzibar and Kisauni airport is 0.5 km away. The perfect accommodation is placed a minute's drive from Forest National Park. There is Island a 10-minute drive away, and Kiwengwa bus station within walking distance to Maru Maru Hotel.
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Located on a private beach, Uroa Bay Beach Resort Zanzibar features sea views and Wi Fi in public areas.
This resort offers a beautiful location 46-minute drive from Kisauni airport. The accommodation is situated a few steps from a bar and a restaurant.
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Featuring a wellness area with pedicure, manicure and facials, the 5-star Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar is located a 10-minute ride from Coral cavern Mangapwani. Set not very far from West Coast, this luxury resort invites its guests to enjoy mountain biking, snorkelling and diving.
The luxury property in Zanzibar is within 2.7 km from Cheetah's Rock. The hotel offers free access to a free beach with sun loungers, beach umbrellas and chilled towels.
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Situated in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, the 4-star Seyyida Hotel And Spa offers quick access to Kisauni airport within 10 minutes' drive. Set nearly 5 minutes' walk from Mercury House, the hotel boasts African meals served at the onsite a la carte restaurant.
The Peace Memorial Museum is nearly a 15-minute walk away, and House of Wonders National Museum is in the very adjacency to the comfortable property. The city centre of Zanzibar can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. There is Pange Island a 10-minute ride away, while Kiwengwa bus station nearly 5 minutes' walk from this Zanzibar hotel.
Hotels in Zanzibar
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kisauni |
| Rating 🏅 | 39 |
| Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ | 222 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga |
| Min Price 💸 | 4$ |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | The Sands Beach Resort |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Maru Maru Hotel |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Jaz Adonia |
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Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel is set 1.1 km away from Vikokotoni and 5 minutes on foot from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Boasting a location just a pleasant stroll away from Stone Town, this hotel features 8 rooms as well as a luggage room and a restaurant.
The centre of Zanzibar can be reached within a 5-minute walk. You can find the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, which is a great place to explore Tanzania, approximately a 7-minute walk from the 3-star hotel. This accommodation is placed in a short walking distance from amani, while Kiwengwa bus station is a 5-minute walk away. Kisauni airport lies 0.5 km away from Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel and it takes about 10 minutes by car to get there.
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel, located in the Stone Town district, merely a 9-minute walk away from House of Wonders National Museum, features views of the sea. Boasting a location only a short drive from Forodhani Park, this hotel offers 51 rooms together with a pool bar onsite.
The opulent 5-star accommodation is set in the very heart of Zanzibar merely a 5-minute walk from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Mnazi Mmoja is a minute's drive from Serena, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it. This property is placed within 14 minutes' walk from Vikokotoni, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is about 10 minutes' walk away.
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Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the perfect 4-star Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzibar offers accommodation a mere 350 metres from House of Wonders National Museum. Located a minute's walk from Forodhani Park as well as Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, the newly built hotel includes windsurfing, snorkelling and diving.
The family property is positioned about a 5-minute stroll from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Guests can reach the centre of Zanzibar within 5 minutes' walk. This Zanzibar hotel is situated next to amani, and Kiwengwa bus station lies 400 metres away. Mizingani Seafront Hotel boasts a prime setting 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.
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The 4-star Tembo House Hotel And Apartments is placed in a beach area of Zanzibar, about a 5-minute walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar and 10 minutes by car from Pange Island. The hotel offers 64 rooms with sea views, an Asian restaurant, and a lounge bar.
This family friendly property is set just off Forodhani Park in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar. Tembo House Hotel And Apartments Zanzibar is a mere 6 minutes' walk from Sultan's Palace and 0.5 km from Kisauni airport. There is Mnazi Mmoja 13 minutes' walk away, and Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station at a medium distance from the accommodation.
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Offering storage for belongings and a barber shop, the 4-star Tembo Palace Hotel Zanzibar is set 6 minutes on foot from Stone Town. An American restaurant is available in this Zanzibar hotel that boasts a prime location just a short walk from Forodhani Park.
The property is 6 minutes' walk from Hamamni Persian Baths and a 10-minute walk away from - Eastern side of the island bus stop. The 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is within an easy walk from Tembo Palace, and Kisauni airport is 0.5 km away. Amani is around a 10-minute ride from the accommodation.
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Located a mere 350 metres away from Pier, the 5-star Zanzi Resort Zanzibar offers WiFi throughout the property and parking. The resort offers 13 rooms in a rural area of Zanzibar.
The luxury property is set in the historic part of Zanzibar, a 10-minute ride from Cheetah's Rock. Mosque is 10 minutes by car from this Zanzibar hotel, and Kisauni airport is 25 km away.
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Featuring Wi Fi throughout the property, the 4-star Zanzibar Palace Hotel offers accommodation nearly 6 minutes on foot from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Located within easy reach to Forodhani Park as well as House of Wonders National Museum, this Zanzibar hotel includes snorkelling, diving and cycling.
The property puts you in the heart of Zanzibar, 15 minutes' walk from Mnazi Mmoja. Island is within 4.9 km from the hotel, and Kisauni airport is 0.5 km away. The accommodation is only a short stroll away from Kiwengwa bus station.
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Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Balcony House Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar offers accommodation within 9 minutes' stroll from Old Fort of Zanzibar. The bed & breakfast is within walking distance of many of the attractions including Mercury House and Shangani Beach.
Guests can get to the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church" in 9 minutes on foot. You can reach the centre of Zanzibar in 10 minutes on foot. This Zanzibar hotel is located 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and within walking distance of - Eastern side of the island bus stop.
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The 3-star Retro Hotel Zanzibar is set 950 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and at a 0.9 km distance from Old Fort of Zanzibar. To ensure safety, the hotel is fitted with a safety deposit box and a fire extinguisher.
The centre of Zanzibar can be reached within 10 minutes' walk of this smoke-free property. Providing guests with medical care, Old Dispensary Medical Center is located at a short distance from the hotel. Within a 7-minute walk away from the accommodation you'll find Mnazi Mmoja. Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is in close proximity to Retro Hotel.
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The Manor House By Sansi Hotel Zanzibar offers 3-star accommodation approximately a 15-minute ride from House of Wonders National Museum. Featuring 9 rooms with views of the sea, this hotel is set around a 15-minute drive from Hamamni Persian Baths.
Guests can visit Kelele Square situated 6 km away. You can find the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, which is a great place to explore Tanzania, 6 km away from the hotel. Due to its location 0.5 km from Kisauni airport, it will take about 10 minutes' drive to get there.
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Mangrove Lodge
From 121$
Situated in a historical neighbourhood, the 3-star Mangrove Lodge Zanzibar offers quick access to Kisauni airport within 22 minutes' drive. Featuring 10 rooms with views of the sea, this Zanzibar hotel is set approximately a 15-minute drive from Cheetah's Rock.
Placed nearly a 10-minute ride from Sultan's Palace, the eco-friendly property is located 1.7 km from mosque.
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Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa - Dry Hotel
From 200$
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa is a 5-star property within 4.5 km from The Peace Memorial Museum. This hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and has a work desk and a photocopier.
Stone Town lies 10 minutes' drive away. Providing guests with medical care, Old Dispensary Medical Center is located within 3.7 km from the hotel. This accommodation is placed 10 minutes' drive from Old Slave Market. A local bus stop Don't road is less than a 10-minute walk away.
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Zava House Stone Town
From 26$
Located at 700 metres of House of Wonders, Zava House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar offers airport transfer service and 24-hour reception.
The guest house is positioned at walking distance to Forodhani Park. You can find Old Fort of Zanzibar, which is a great place to explore Tanzania, merely a 9-minute walk from the property. In addition, Sultan's Palace is only a short drive from this Zanzibar hotel. Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station can be found only a 5-minute walk from the accommodation, and amani is set around 10 minutes by car. Zava House Stone Town Hotel is located in Zanzibar, 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.
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Safari Lodge Hotel Zanzibar is a perfect 2-star property set 19 minutes on foot from Old Dispensary Medical Center and approximately a 13-minute stroll from Hamamni Persian Baths. The hotel offers 24 hour front desk assistance, shuttle service and a laundry room and safety facilities such as a safety deposit box and a luggage locker.
The accommodation in the Stone Town district, within walking distance from Forodhani Park. You can find the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, which is a great place to explore Tanzania, 18 minutes' walk from Safari. Vikokotoni lies relatively close to this Zanzibar property. Safari Lodge Hotel is located 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and approximately a 5-minute walk from - Eastern side of the island bus stop.
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The 4-star Minara Miwili Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar is located in within a 5-minute walk from Stone Town and features laundry facilities, 24-hour security service and housekeeping. This Zanzibar bed & breakfast is set a 10-minute walk away from - Eastern side of the island bus stop, and a few steps from House of Wonders National Museum.
The property is situated just 0.8 km from The Peace Memorial Museum and around a 15-minute stroll from Vikokotoni. Historical sights here include Old Fort of Zanzibar, which stands just a walk down to Minara Miwili Zanzibar. Also, the accommodation is 10 minutes' drive from amani.
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Placed 50 km from Kisauni airport, the 3-star Mandhari Villa Matemwe Zanzibar features baggage storage and a barber shop as well as cars for rent. Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site is placed approximately 5 minutes' drive away, and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 15 minutes' drive from the hotel.
In addition, a white beach is 5 minutes' walk away. Well-connected to many sights, this Zanzibar hotel is at a near distance from Road better for up and down bus stop.
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Horizon Palace Hotel Zanzibar is a 4-star property merely 450 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. This hotel offers 15 guestrooms and amenities such as a storage for belongings and a restaurant.
The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and just walking distance from Stone Town. The hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Forodhani Park and about 5 minutes' walk from Mercury House. This property is placed at a near distance from amani, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is 10 minutes' walk away.