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Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for canoeing. I have had the best experience here with such a beautiful atmosphere and services provided! The beach also very accessible with wonderful seating also next to the pool and gym! The food is top level with verity of options, "don't miss out the fresh catch of the day"! The service provided by very professional and nice staff, special thanks to Evaline and Max for this lovely welcoming and friendly conversations explaining all to the residents! Lovely place highly recommended and would definitely visit again!!

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9.1
Superb
1,551 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Everything was great. Staff, foods . Room was really clean and nice.

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9.5
Exceptional
208 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

Set in Paje, 700 metres from Paje Beach, Samawa Living offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Id Like to thank all the staff for an absolutely memorable stay :) Amani,Abdullah, Mushraf and Israel were providing top tier service during the stay. They deserve a big pay rise and they are an asset to the team. Also would like to thank the ladies. Khadogo for the kindness she showed us aswell as Baby, Asha and Katherine. Absolutely amazing people. Take care of them ! The resort is 10/10. Been all over Europe and Arabia but this one felt special. Everything you need the team are more than happy to accommodate your needs. The pool area is great for relaxing. They are always happy to take you to the beach with the buggy (alternatively you can walk five minutes). The food is unreal. The breakfast is very tasty and so fresh ! The lunch and dinner menu is amazing too. The Grilled Chicken was 10/10. The chef came out and introduced herself to us. I forgot her name. Please forgive me. Amazing food Our room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The outdoor shower was a vibe and a very cool feature. 24/7 Security so you felt safe all the time. Convenience store across the road. Currency exchange down the road. Highly Recommend Samawa Living. Not going to get this quality in many places these days.

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9.4
Superb
496 reviews
Price from
US$218.41
per night

Facing the beachfront, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Mfumbwi and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel has a spa centre. Absolutely loved my stay at this hotel in Zanzibar - it's easily the best I've experienced in the Island! Everything was a perfect 10/10: from the impeccable service to the room comfort, the excellent facilities, and the delicious food. The staff, including the incredibly friendly hotel owner, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

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9.5
Exceptional
450 reviews
Price from
US$282
per night

Facing the beachfront, Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani Mdogo and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The most amazing atmosphere setting I loved this place food was amazing people where very welcome all inclusive and everyday was magical

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9.3
Superb
285 reviews
Price from
US$300
per night

Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The rooms are stunning- spacious and beautiful design. The bed was very comfortable too. The bathtub in the room was a very nice touch. The staff were amazing, always polite and friendly. The restaurant could also accommodate my gluten-free diet for breakfast. This was one of our best hotel experiences ever.

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9
Superb
282 reviews
Price from
US$483
per night

Set in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Alma Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

You can play billiards and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for canoeing and cycling. We liked everything about our stay: very friendly staff, great location, beautiful and big rooms. It was very clean and well kept everywhere. A special shoutout to the wonderful espresso! I can only recommend this hotel.

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9.3
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
US$370
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 41 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a private beach area, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Our stay at this hotel was absolutely incredible. The property itself is stunning, truly a paradise, and the food was excellent. However, what really stood out was the warmth, attentiveness, and readiness of the entire staff, from reception to housekeeping. I would like to highlight a few team members (Lea, Osmann, Isaac, Ali, Jamal - all the management staff from the WhatsApp group), who were essential in making our stay perfect. Among them, two stood out even more (Ali and Isaac from the restaurants), leaving a special mark on our experience with their smiles, joy, and positive energy that they shared with us every day during our meals. They truly made our time here unforgettable. In addition to the above, in the last day they served us a special Indian meal which was special and delicious! ❤️❤️❤️

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9.8
Exceptional
195 reviews
Price from
US$1,008.27
per night

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. There is a wellness area, bar and restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

The area is popular for fishing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Boutique hôtel , great facilities , super clean , confortable and spacious rooms very well furnished , staff were simply amazing, caring and friendly dedicated genuinely nice and helpful. Management was also present making you feel that you have a personalised service . Food was varied and great, the beach dinners with dancers and singers were amazing and very well organised. Kudos to the hard work of the staff and management .

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9.1
Superb
414 reviews
Price from
US$263
per night

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Karibu Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service. Karibu Beach Resort is an absolute gem! Perfectly located right by the beach, it offers stunning views and a truly relaxing experience. The rooms are spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The pool and surrounding areas are impeccably maintained. The food is a real treat – diverse, fresh, and delicious. This is the perfect place to unwind and feel like you're in paradise. Highly recommend!

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9.1
Superb
401 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

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