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A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

An indoor venue with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and decorative lighting.

A dining area with a table set for two, a coffee maker, and a kettle on the right side.

1. Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

Seaside bliss awaits at this traditional-style retreat, where a private beach sets the stage for ultimate relaxation and aquatic adventures.

NZ$213

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hammock and swing set on a sandy beach with a clear view of the ocean.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a large woven mat on the floor.

2. Avo Boutique Hotel

Uroa

Seaside serenity at Avo Boutique Hotel, where white sand meets ocean breezes, complete with beachside yoga, massages, and volleyball.

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach resort with a thatched-roof hut, a wooden pier, and a sandy beach.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a wooden dining table set with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and decorative wall art.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A thatched-roof building with a door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

3. Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa

Escape to a blissful private beach paradise with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas—where ocean adventures and relaxation await.

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with thatched umbrellas and palm trees.

A beach view with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a wooden deck.

A beach resort with thatched umbrellas, a pool, palm trees, and a pier in the background.

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a hanging chair, and a view of the beach.

4. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Pongwe

Soak up coastal bliss at this waterfront hotel with private white sand beach, loungers and umbrellas for perfect seaside serenity.

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A beach scene with a palm tree and two wooden lounge chairs under a thatched roof.

A spacious room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a white bathtub, and a wooden ceiling.

A large bathtub filled with water and flowers, positioned near large windows with a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure overlooking a turquoise sea.

5. Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Michamvi

Escape to a private white sand paradise with beach cabanas, volleyball courts, and sunset cocktails at the shore bar.

NZ$397

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a beach with a wooden walkway, palm trees, and clear green water.

A modern bathroom with a wooden door, a large mirror, and a shower area.

A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, and a small wooden table.

A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a sandy beach.

6. Shanuo Beach Bungalows

Michamvi

Step onto a pristine white sand shore where you'll find sun loungers, beach towels, and welcoming staff at this beachfront guesthouse.

NZ$156

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with palm trees and thatched umbrellas.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a beach.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone wall, and a long reception counter.

7. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

Uroa

NZ$497

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Beach

A room with a four-poster bed, large windows, and a view of the beach.

An aerial view of a resort with a clear blue pool, palm trees, and a beach area.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof, wooden benches with cushions, and a view of the sea.

8. Marafiki Bungalows

Kiwengwa

Unwind on white sands near your room, with beachside massages and a pool at this peaceful Kiwengwa haven.

NZ$237

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in East Coast Zanzibar

Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in East Coast Zanzibar

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A beach view with palm trees, a pool, and a thatched-roof structure.

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a large woven mat on the floor.

Avo Boutique Hotel

Uroa

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

An indoor venue with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and decorative lighting.

A dining area with a table set for two, a coffee maker, and a kettle on the right side.

Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

NZ$213

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A resort with multiple thatched-roof structures, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.

A beach with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Paradise Beach Resort

Uroa

NZ$324

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach scene with a palm tree and two wooden lounge chairs under a thatched roof.

A spacious room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a white bathtub, and a wooden ceiling.

A large bathtub filled with water and flowers, positioned near large windows with a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure overlooking a turquoise sea.

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Michamvi

NZ$397

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone wall, and a long reception counter.

A nighttime resort pool area with wooden pergolas, lounge chairs, and a pathway.

A bar area with a wooden counter, woven stools, and pendant lighting.

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

Uroa

NZ$497

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Beach

A room with a four-poster bed, large windows, and a view of the beach.

An aerial view of a resort with a clear blue pool, palm trees, and a beach area.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof, wooden benches with cushions, and a view of the sea.

Marafiki Bungalows

Kiwengwa

NZ$237

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach view with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a wooden deck.

A beach resort with thatched umbrellas, a pool, palm trees, and a pier in the background.

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a laptop on a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A resort with multiple modern buildings, a central pool, and surrounding palm trees.

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Pongwe

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A beach resort with a thatched-roof hut, a wooden pier, and a sandy beach.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a wooden dining table set with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and decorative wall art.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A thatched-roof building with a door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering ocean views, and a thatched roof structure.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows overlooking the beach, and a thatched roof.

A beachfront hotel with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and blue lounge chairs.

Ocean Boutique Hotel

Dongwe

NZ$451

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a tropical setting.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of a swimming pool, and a balcony.

The Bali Resort Zanzibar

Dongwe

NZ$267

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in East Coast Zanzibar

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A beach view with palm trees, a pool, and a thatched-roof structure.

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a large woven mat on the floor.

Avo Boutique Hotel

Uroa

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach scene with a palm tree and two wooden lounge chairs under a thatched roof.

A spacious room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a white bathtub, and a wooden ceiling.

A large bathtub filled with water and flowers, positioned near large windows with a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure overlooking a turquoise sea.

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Michamvi

NZ$397

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

An indoor venue with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and decorative lighting.

A dining area with a table set for two, a coffee maker, and a kettle on the right side.

Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

NZ$213

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A resort with multiple thatched-roof structures, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.

A beach with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Paradise Beach Resort

Uroa

NZ$324

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach view with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a wooden deck.

A beach resort with thatched umbrellas, a pool, palm trees, and a pier in the background.

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a laptop on a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A resort with multiple modern buildings, a central pool, and surrounding palm trees.

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Pongwe

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

Beach

A room with a four-poster bed, large windows, and a view of the beach.

An aerial view of a resort with a clear blue pool, palm trees, and a beach area.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof, wooden benches with cushions, and a view of the sea.

Marafiki Bungalows

Kiwengwa

NZ$237

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and wooden door.

A wooden door with a brass handle, a blue curtain, and a white closet with a hanging rack.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Kiwengwa

NZ$66

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.

A view from a room through an open door, featuring a balcony with lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean.

A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the turquoise sea.

A sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Michamvi

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Fitness facility

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden deck, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a thatched umbrella.

JAZ Elite Aurora

Michamvi

NZ$541

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A beach resort with a thatched-roof hut, a wooden pier, and a sandy beach.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a wooden dining table set with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and decorative wall art.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A thatched-roof building with a door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in East Coast Zanzibar

A beach view with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a wooden deck.

A beach resort with thatched umbrellas, a pool, palm trees, and a pier in the background.

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a laptop on a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A resort with multiple modern buildings, a central pool, and surrounding palm trees.

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Pongwe

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

An indoor venue with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and decorative lighting.

A dining area with a table set for two, a coffee maker, and a kettle on the right side.

Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

NZ$213

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

Beach

A room with a four-poster bed, large windows, and a view of the beach.

An aerial view of a resort with a clear blue pool, palm trees, and a beach area.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof, wooden benches with cushions, and a view of the sea.

Marafiki Bungalows

Kiwengwa

NZ$237

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort with multiple thatched-roof structures, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.

A beach with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Paradise Beach Resort

Uroa

NZ$324

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering ocean views, and a thatched roof structure.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows overlooking the beach, and a thatched roof.

A beachfront hotel with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and blue lounge chairs.

Ocean Boutique Hotel

Dongwe

NZ$451

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach resort with a thatched-roof hut, a wooden pier, and a sandy beach.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a wooden dining table set with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and decorative wall art.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A thatched-roof building with a door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a tropical setting.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of a swimming pool, and a balcony.

The Bali Resort Zanzibar

Dongwe

NZ$267

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and wooden benches.

A beach resort with palm trees, a sandy beach, and a building with a dark roof.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof building.

A tropical resort with a stone pathway, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar

Dongwe

NZ$432

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof structures.

A beachside structure with a thatched roof, wooden seating, and a surfboard leaning against the wall.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a wooden dresser, and a bathtub.

An aerial view of a resort with a central building, a dock, and clear turquoise waters.

White Paradise Zanzibar

Pongwe

NZ$222

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof structures.

A tropical resort with a pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof structure.

A night scene with a moonlit sky, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

A modern building with a brick wall and lush tropical vegetation.

Aluna Paje

Paje

NZ$136

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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East Coast Zanzibar and its attractions for beach lovers

On the East Coast of Zanzibar, the captivating shores of Paje, Jambiani, and Michamvi beckon travellers in search of sun, sand, and adventure. Paje Beach is renowned for its powdery white sands and vibrant kite surfing scene, making it perfect for both relaxation and thrilling activities. Just a short drive away, the charming village of Jambiani offers an authentic glimpse into local culture and the chance to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters filled with colourful marine life. For those seeking a more tranquil experience, Michamvi is a hidden gem where you can unwind on pristine beaches, explore tranquil lagoons, or indulge in a sunset dhow cruise. The East Coast is well-equipped with quality hotels that offer beachfront access, allowing you to step straight onto the sands from your room. Many of these establishments provide exceptional service, gourmet dining, and family-friendly amenities, ensuring a pampered experience while you create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Top East Coast Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

10/10 Excellent

"I had an amazing time here and was treated like a princess. A true hidden gem in Zanzibar."

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful hotel with beautiful staff. Food amazing. Pool lovely. Beach sand and blue sea like you e never seen before. Would I go back again - yes in a heartbeat."

Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The eco-friendly resort is a little gem. The cuisine is varied and excellent—even by Italian standards—with an outstanding breakfast offering both sweet and savory options. The air-conditioned bungalows, equipped with mosquito nets, were serviced multiple times a day, including the spraying of mosquito repellent.Efficient and very friendly staff.Top-notch security. A quiet, secluded location. The resort is connected to two other properties under the same ownership, featuring long beaches to explore and two additional restaurants.Highly recommended"

Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"The best place i have visited. It made me feel at home"

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