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A hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area.

1. Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, overall good"
United States
Victoria
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tembo House Hotel
A multi-story building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

2. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Stone Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (288 reviews)
"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"
United States
Natasha
The price is NZ$718
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Garden view

3. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (434 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, excellent breakfast, beautiful historic building."
Canada
Grazyna
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Emerson Spice Hotel," steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

4. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Beautiful decor in the heart of Stone Town. Staff was outstanding!"
Canada
Julie
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Emerson Spice Hotel
A resort with a large building, palm trees, and a sandy area.

5. The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive
5.0 star property
Matemwe
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"Everything was great!! A beautiful place."
United States
LaToria Williams
The price is NZ$757
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive
A resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a view of the ocean.

6. Iberostar Selection Zanzibar – All-Inclusive

Iberostar Selection Zanzibar – All-Inclusive
5.0 star property
Matemwe
The price is NZ$595
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Iberostar Selection Zanzibar – All-Inclusive
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

7. Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Nungwi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (648 reviews)
"Very outdated hotel, however it was clean and staff were friendly"
Canada
Dawn
The price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A large, castle-like hotel with multiple arched windows and a prominent sign reading "Golden Tulip."

8. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
4.0 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (136 reviews)
"The hotel looks gorgeous. Pros: * The lobby smells good * The staff is friendly * Rooms are clean * Pool area and playgrounds are clean Cons: * The smells in the room hallways is disturbing * The hallways don’t have a working AC * In the rooms, the lights switch are not intuitive * Rooms seems smaller"
United States
Fleur
The price is NZ$376
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
A hotel with a thatched roof, wooden balconies, and lush greenery.

9. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (300 reviews)
"Such an amazing place I loved coming back to a clean hotel room and the food was amazing. Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been to by far ! Beach is amazing and such friendly amazing staff!"
Canada
Narina
The price is NZ$463
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
A beach resort with thatched-roof buildings, palm trees, and beach umbrellas.

10. Villa Kiva

Villa Kiva
4.0 star property
Matemwe
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (263 reviews)
"Excelente todo!"
Mexico
Juan
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Villa Kiva
A building with a large arched entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

11. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

LUX Marijani Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Pwani Mchangani
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (120 reviews)
"Great staff, good, clean accommodation, good choice of food."
United States
Paul
The price is NZ$453
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
LUX Marijani Zanzibar
A white building with multiple balconies, air conditioning units, and potted plants.

12. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (604 reviews)
"It is nice to stay there."
United States
MOMO
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Maru Maru Hotel
A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a rocky cliffside.

13. Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (286 reviews)
"The best place i have visited. It made me feel at home"
United States
Carol
The price is NZ$593
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Melia Zanzibar
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

14. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (513 reviews)
"Good clean room in the heart of Stone Town but away from all the tourist shops and touts. Quiet room with food a/c. Helpful staff."
Canada
Gianfranco
The price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and a beachfront.

15. Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
5.0 star property
Dongwe
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Customer service was exceptional. The property is gorgeous, and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff is unequaled. Very enjoyable stay. We will definitely return. "
United States
Alma
The price is NZ$497
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.

16. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
3.5 star property
Matemwe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (96 reviews)
"Incredible location, resort, staff and food. I stayed here for 10 nights and it was perfect. The rooms are spacious with a tasteful interior equipped with air conditioning. The villas are situated in a garden with paths, overlooking the ocean on a small cliff. The staff is attentive and eager to provide excellent service. As a solo female traveler I felt very comfortable, safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend!!"
Canada
Catherine
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, large columns, and traditional lanterns.

17. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (198 reviews)
"I love the ocean view it was beautiful clear blue waters. The staff were friendly and the room was clean. I enjoyed my stay."
United States
Christina Katende
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

18. Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"B&B was great! No complaints"
Canada
A
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tembo B&B Apartments
An aerial view of a tropical resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach area.

19. The Zanzibari

The Zanzibari
4.0 star property
Nungwi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)
"Very clean, great staff"
United States
Tomasz
The price is NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
The Zanzibari
A gated entrance to a property named Jaz Amaluna, featuring a stone wall, wooden gate, and a thatched-roof structure.

20. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
5.0 star property
Uroa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Team was great, facility was beautiful, good food variety, and very nice ambiance."
United States
Sabrina
The price is NZ$497
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
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Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, overall good"
Victoria 2-night trip
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Tembo House Hotel

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Lowest Price
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