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Set in Nungwi, 200 metres from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. I stayed 20 days at Canary Hotel & SPA in Nungwi and it was truly exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome every single day, always with a smile and genuine kindness. The rooms were comfortable and well maintained, and the facilities – from the bowling alley to the pool and spa – made our stay unforgettable. The location is perfect, just a short walk from Nungwi Beach, yet peaceful and relaxing. After 20 days, I can say this hotel really felt like home. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Zanzibar!

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9.5
Exceptional
1,123 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The staff were so friendly and all services were excellent It’s one of the best resorts I’ve seen ❤️

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9
Superb
1,715 reviews
Price from
US$559
per night

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. A Slice of Paradise at Zanzibella Hotel We had the most wonderful stay at Zanzibella Hotel and can’t recommend it enough! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine kindness. A special shoutout to Eggla, Ramadan, Josef, Richard and Maureen—along with the rest of the amazing staff—who truly made our days unforgettable with their friendliness and care. Our room was perfect: spacious, clean and the bed—massive and incredibly comfortable. We slept like babies every night. The location is a dream. Right on the beach, in a peaceful and calm setting. The garden is breathtaking, full of colorful flowers and birds singing in the trees—it truly felt like a little paradise. The hotel restaurant was another highlight. Every dish we tried was delicious, but we especially loved the daily “catch of the day” featuring different fresh fish, and the grilled octopus was just mouthwatering. Zanzibella has stolen our hearts, and we already hope to return soon!

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9.1
Superb
1,548 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Rooms have a balcony with a sea view. A great experience and relaxation. Superb welcoming and service. Great cuisine (both breakfast & dinner).

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9.3
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
US$450
per night

Set in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanziblue Waves Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a private beach area, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel is beautiful and new. It is clean and the breakfast is varied and delicious with the restaurant next to the ocean. We loved our stay here. The staff was super kind and helpful and there were groups sport classes for free that were very enjoyable aswell!

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9.4
Superb
303 reviews
Price from
US$206.55
per night

Facing the beachfront, Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani and features a fitness centre, garden and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The moment you enter this beautiful hotel, you enter a world you have never experienced before. A world that becomes in a wink of an eye your new home. And people who you'll quickly consider your Zanzibari family. This new family always goes for the extra mile to offer you the best stay you ever had. At this hotel the word 'no' doesn't exist. Their smile and service comes from the heart. The hotel is very clean, the rooms are clean, spacious and very well equipped with everything you need. The food and drinks are great. All your new family members will ask you everyday if everything is okay. And if any issues, they'll be resolved immediately. This proactive attitude of the team, and the honest and meaningful service that you'll experience, is nurtured by Mr. Ahmed who is not only taking care of all the guests, but also of all the staff. Seeing them celebrating and having their staff party was a great example of practice what you preach. There are so many people we want to thank, because everyone has been so nice to us, and thanks to them we had a wonderful time, and therefore a very hard time leaving our Zanzibari home. Besides mr. Ahmed, we want to thank Amina, Mariam, Judith, Ghati, McDonald, Munira and many more of the beautiful new family memebers. And last but not least, one of the greatest souls and most beautiful person we met, our dearest Maria. The auntie of all the kids in the hotel. My daughters loves her so much. She really knows how to connect deeply with kids and they adore her. Thank you for giving them and me the best time. We'll definitely come back in shaa allah.

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9.2
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
US$283.50
per night

Located in Jambiani, 300 metres from Jambiani Beach, Zanzi Soul Luxury Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. This 4-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy African and American dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. Loved the energy of the place, it is a tuktuk ride away from Paje which is the part of the island I prefer. The staff was super attentive and helpful. The room itself had the perfect video of the water. I totally recommend this spot, and when I asked for a late check out they agreed right away. There is a restaurant inside the hotel that has fresh food and a great breakfast!

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9.7
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
US$109.35
per night

Situated in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Seashore Beach hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. We love this place! They welcomed us with lovely flower arrangements up on our arrival, and local fruits. The room was clean and well kept. The place is quiet and relaxing. The food was great, everything fresh and a large choice. Now for the service, everyone went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We celebrated our wedding aniversary and they were very intentional in preparing our moment. Thank you so much Bovly, Edwin, Dori, Edina, Lucy and all the staff members (sorry I don’t know all the names). We recomend this place 300%

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9.4
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
US$99
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. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous — I loved the room! It felt modern yet cosy. The staff were incredibly friendly and came by twice a day: once to clean and once in the evening to prepare the room for sleep, complete with an anti-mosquito spray — such a thoughtful touch! The restaurant was lovely with great food, and the location is perfect for a quiet, relaxing, and romantic getaway.

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9.5
Exceptional
201 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. This hotel is probably one of the best I have ever stayed at. The attention from the staff, the details in the room, the quality of its facilities, and its incredible interior design truly stand out. It is greatly appreciated when a hotel meets these characteristics, as it makes vacations much better. The staff was always attentive to any need. Additionally, the quality of the restaurant and the massages must be highlighted.

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9.5
Exceptional
491 reviews
Price from
US$218.41
per night

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