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Best Hotels in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar, Tanzania — Top-Rated Stays

From $184/night
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4 curated stays$184–$528/night· 3 nights
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Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK
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Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK

Newmark Hotels, Reserves & Lodges
Official class
8.8/10
Chuini Ruins/Bububu; PO Box 4747;, Bububu
Free cancellation until 23 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC
Free WiFiFree self parking
USD 192/night

Total USD 576.30 for 3 nights

Meliá Zanzibar
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Meliá Zanzibar

Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Official class
8.6/10
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
WiFi availableFree WiFi
USD 528/night

Total USD 1585.18 for 3 nights

Paradise Beach Resort & Spa
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Paradise Beach Resort & Spa

Paradise Wilderness
Official class
8.4/10
Road Marumbi (between Chwaka - Uroa), Uroa
Free cancellation until 21 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC
WiFi availableFree WiFi
USD 227/night

Total USD 681.34 for 3 nights

VOI Kiwengwa Resort
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VOI Kiwengwa Resort

Official class
8.3/10
Eastern Coast, Kiwengwa
WiFi availableFree WiFi
USD 293/night

Total USD 877.67 for 3 nights

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Zanzibar is the Indian Ocean's most romantic island — a spice-scented archipelago off the coast of Tanzania where Stone Town's UNESCO-listed labyrinthine old city, powder-white beaches, coral reef snorkelling, and an Afro-Arab-Persian cultural fusion create one of the world's most atmospheric travel experiences. Combining a Zanzibar beach stay with a Serengeti or Kilimanjaro safari creates one of Africa's greatest travel itineraries.

Nungwi and Kendwa are Zanzibar's most beautiful northern beaches — calm, clear water suitable for swimming at all tide levels, spectacular sunsets over the sea, and the highest concentration of top-rated beach resorts. Stone Town is Zanzibar's historic heart — UNESCO World Heritage labyrinthine old city, the famous Forodhani spice market, the House of Wonders, and boutique hotels inside restored merchant mansions. Paje and the Southeast Coast are Zanzibar's kitesurfing and budget-luxury paradise — long coral-white beaches, reliable Indian Ocean trade winds, and an increasing number of boutique eco-resorts.

Where to Stay in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Nungwi & Kendwa

Zanzibar's most beautiful northern beaches — calm water, stunning sunsets, and the highest concentration of top-rated Indian Ocean beach resorts.

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Stone Town

UNESCO World Heritage old city — Afro-Arab architecture, spice market, Freddie Mercury birthplace, and boutique hotels inside restored merchant mansions.

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Paje (Southeast Coast)

Pristine southeast coast — kitesurfing paradise, boutique eco-resorts, and the most unspoilt beach atmosphere in Zanzibar.

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