Zanzibar is a truly wonderful island that offers some of the finest tropical beaches within Africa. The name itself has captivated travellers imagination over the years and certainly lives up to expectations. Alongside the idyllic, crystal clear sea and vibrant reefs, excellent for diving, the island has a rich cultural and historical offering, particularly within the old Stone Town.
Zanzibar is very combinable with a safari in East Africa and tends to be an ideal beach bolt on to safaris in Tanzania and Kenya.
Zanzibar offers a real mix of accommodation choices with many of our favourites being the smaller boutique lodges offering a true Zanzibari experience. However, there are one or two resort-style hotels that offer a wider choice of activities and are often more suitable for families.
The archipelago’s turquoise seas are as stunning below as above the water line allowing for some magnificent diving. Manta rays, green turtles, hawksbill plus barracudas add to the array of colour with opportunities for wall dives nearer Pemba.
Zanzibar has seen a growth in visitor numbers in recent years but fortunately has remained relatively unspoiled or exploited. To really enjoy your time on the island it is important to find the right style and character of accommodation to suit you. The range is broad from large mainstream resorts to small exclusive hideaways; busy “backpackers” beach huts to private boutique guesthouses.
Click on the links in the right-hand margin for accommodation options or our favourite:
Luxury beach lodges are Matemwe Bungalows, Kilindi, Unguja Beach Lodge or Fumba Beach Lodge.
Lower cost beach guesthouses but still offering something special are Pongwe Beach, Kasha Boutique, Matemwe Beach, Shooting Star or Echo Beach.
Cool places to stay in Stone Town are Beyt Al Chai, 236 Hurumzi, Swahili House or Serena Inn.
Ultimate exclusivity at Mnemba Island.
Or if you want a resort look at: Barraza, Breezes Beach Club, Blue Bay or Ras Nungwi.
A stunning 30 villa boutique resort that has truly achieved 5* international standards. The quality of the furnishings and finish are o...
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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is located on the long stretching white sands of Kendwa beach in the north west of the Zanzibar: one of...
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A charming small hotel on a stunning stretch of beach between Matemwe and Kiwengwa. Excellent food, beautiful rooms and good fun atmos...
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Pongwe Beach is one of the best beach lodges on Zanzibar. Set within a secluded bay on the east coast, it has one of the finest beach l...
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An exciting new addition to our luxury hotels in Zanzibar, Zawadi is a cool all villa, all inclusive boutique hotel beside the Indian O...
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Zuri is a welcome new style of property in Zanzibar. For those looking for the ultimate stylish, hip and cool beach break – Zuri is ...
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Located in stunning Matemwe and with the amazing view of the Mnemba Atoll, this small yet luxurious boutique hotel delivers all the Ara...
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Kilindi is a luxurious 15 unit piece of functional art scattered along a picturesque-perfect stretch of Northern Zanzibar....
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Kisiwa On The Beach, is situated on the seductive south east coast of Zanzibar, among swaying palm trees, on a sandy stretch of white b...
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This lodge sits on one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. It has been recently refurbished with improved and new guest villas with a stu...
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Matemwe Lodge is a wonderfully secluded luxury beach lodge at the northern tip of the stunning beach of Matemwe....
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Matemwe Retreat is located on an amazing stretch of private land overlooking the Mnemba Atoll....
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Set on a private island off the north eastern tip of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island Lodge offers guests the perfect destination to get away fr...
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Shooting Star Lodge is a relaxed, family-run, boutique resort situated on the eastern beaches of Zanzibar. The Lodge has just been ref...
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Beautifully located amidst colourful gardens and providing spectactular views of the sea towards Mnemba Island, Sunshine Marine Lodge i...
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The Palms is a small private and intimate luxury resort with only six villas on the south east coast of Zanzibar....
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A brand new boutique beach hotel located on the northern stretch of stunning Paje...
The Z hotel has become a favourite. It is a modern boutique style hotel on the far north tip of Zanzibar within Nungwi village....
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Unguja Lodge is a small, owner-run, luxury hide-away enjoying a private and tucked away beach location in Kizimkazi on the southern tip...
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A gem of a spot, Upendo is a very cool little beach lodge on a fantastic stretch of beach at Paje. Think barefoot, relax and chill and...
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Xanadu Villas & Retreat is located on one of the finest beaches on the South-East coast of Zanzibar. The hotel offers six unique and in...
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A lovely new addition to the Safari&Beach portfolio, this charming boutique hotel has everything you want for a beach holiday. Well l...
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A cool boutique hotel located on the stunning beach at Matemwe. The hotel has been revamped with modern design whilst maintaining eco-...
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The Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa is a large resort situated on landscaped, palm-decked 25-acres along the famed sparkling white sandy be...
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Breezes Beach Club is the perfect place for those looking for a relatively small resort style accommodation with excellent service and ...
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Boutique luxe arrives in Zanzibar as Essque Zalu opens its beautifully crafted doors at Nungwi...
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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is located on the long stretching white sands of Kendwa beach in the north west of the Zanzibar: one of...
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Located on the north-western shores of Zanzibar near Nungwi, La Gemma dell' Est is a large 24 hour all inclusive resort from the Rui gr...
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A large adult only resort style hotel offering stylish rooms and extensive facilities on the beach between Kendwa and Nungwi....
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Sultan Sands nestles on the beachfront of a twenty-five acre stretch of subtly landscaped gardens decked with over a thousand palm tree...
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A luxury hotel bringing a new style and quality to Zanzibar whilst retaining resident Swahili charm...
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A stunning beach chic hotel made up of a collection villas spreading across this beautiful stretch of coastline....
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Chumbe Island is superb example of genuine Eco-tourism which has been a successful operation for just over 10 years....
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A lovely little boutique hotel well placed at Bwejuu on the south east coast of Zanzibar. Indigo beach positions itself as barefoot an...
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Kendwa Rocks is very simple, budget, guesthouse accommodation. Situated on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, it is not a...
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Seasons lodge is a family built, and family run, hotel, opened in 2011 by the Clarkes, an Irish-Ugandan family. The lodge has been m...
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Sunshine Bay is a lovely boutique beach hotel located at Matemwe, one of the finest stretches on beach on the north west of the island....
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Zanzibar Pearl is located on a long and idyllic palm-lined beach and is one of the best beach guesthouses on Zanzibar....
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A charming small resort on the stunning Matemwe beach in the north east of the Island. The hotel offers 35 air conditioned rooms in cl...
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For those who want to experience the charm of a historical Zanzibar setting with a touch of ancient Arabian mystique, then Beyt al Chai...
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Dhow Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Stone Town. A very good mid range option with plenty of traditional character and charm....
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Emerson on Hurumzi is the second tallest building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The hotel has been restored to it's former glory when it was...
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Fusing a restored nineteenth-century Swahili sultanâ??s palace and Zanzibarâ??s first photographic studio, this multi-storied small h...
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Luxury boutique hotel convenient for exploring the centre of Stone Town. A great option for those seeking an authentic hotel catering ...
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Brand new large scale hotel sitting on the waterfront in Stone Town. Very comfortable with excellent facilities and ideally placed for...
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The Serena Inn is Stone Town's most luxurious hotel with an old colonial style, and is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the...
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Located in the bustling heart of Stonetown, Swahili House has re-opened after a full renovation and is one of the best small boutique h...
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The Seyyida is an elegant 17-room boutique hotel located in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Stonetown - Zanzibar. The hotel is ...
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A cool boutique hotel bang in the middle of Stonetown. A great little spot for an overnight stay in this increasingly vibrant and fun ...
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The Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa is a large resort situated on landscaped, palm-decked 25-acres along the famed sparkling white sandy be...
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Breezes Beach Club is the perfect place for those looking for a relatively small resort style accommodation with excellent service and ...
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Emerson on Hurumzi is the second tallest building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The hotel has been restored to it's former glory when it was...
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Fusing a restored nineteenth-century Swahili sultanâ??s palace and Zanzibarâ??s first photographic studio, this multi-storied small h...
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Boutique luxe arrives in Zanzibar as Essque Zalu opens its beautifully crafted doors at Nungwi...
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Fundu Lagoon is a beautifully remote luxury lodge on the wonderful island of Pemba. It's a truly amazing place....
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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa is located on the long stretching white sands of Kendwa beach in the north west of the Zanzibar: one of...
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Located in Matemwe, a very intimate bay in north-eastern Zanzibar, surrounded by a tropical garden with a direct view of the small isla...
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A lovely little boutique hotel well placed at Bwejuu on the south east coast of Zanzibar. Indigo beach positions itself as barefoot an...
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Kilindi is a luxurious 15 unit piece of functional art scattered along a picturesque-perfect stretch of Northern Zanzibar....
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Luxury boutique hotel convenient for exploring the centre of Stone Town. A great option for those seeking an authentic hotel catering ...
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Kisiwa On The Beach, is situated on the seductive south east coast of Zanzibar, among swaying palm trees, on a sandy stretch of white b...
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This lodge sits on one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. It has been recently refurbished with improved and new guest villas with a stu...
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Located on the north-western shores of Zanzibar near Nungwi, La Gemma dell' Est is a large 24 hour all inclusive resort from the Rui gr...
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Matemwe Lodge is a wonderfully secluded luxury beach lodge at the northern tip of the stunning beach of Matemwe....
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Matemwe Retreat is located on an amazing stretch of private land overlooking the Mnemba Atoll....
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Set on a private island off the north eastern tip of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island Lodge offers guests the perfect destination to get away fr...
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A charming small hotel on a stunning stretch of beach between Matemwe and Kiwengwa. Excellent food, beautiful rooms and good fun atmos...
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Brand new large scale hotel sitting on the waterfront in Stone Town. Very comfortable with excellent facilities and ideally placed for...
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Pongwe Beach is one of the best beach lodges on Zanzibar. Set within a secluded bay on the east coast, it has one of the finest beach l...
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A large adult only resort style hotel offering stylish rooms and extensive facilities on the beach between Kendwa and Nungwi....
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Seasons lodge is a family built, and family run, hotel, opened in 2011 by the Clarkes, an Irish-Ugandan family. The lodge has been m...
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The Serena Inn is Stone Town's most luxurious hotel with an old colonial style, and is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the...
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A charming boutique hotel located on the stunning Jambiani beach along the south east coast of Zanzibar. There is very much a relaxed...
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Sunshine Bay is a lovely boutique beach hotel located at Matemwe, one of the finest stretches on beach on the north west of the island....
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Beautifully located amidst colourful gardens and providing spectactular views of the sea towards Mnemba Island, Sunshine Marine Lodge i...
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Located in the bustling heart of Stonetown, Swahili House has re-opened after a full renovation and is one of the best small boutique h...
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The Loop is a lovely little beach resort offering a cool vibe and excellent water sport facililties. The hotel is located on Jambiani...
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The Palms is a small private and intimate luxury resort with only six villas on the south east coast of Zanzibar....
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A luxury hotel bringing a new style and quality to Zanzibar whilst retaining resident Swahili charm...
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The Seyyida is an elegant 17-room boutique hotel located in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Stonetown - Zanzibar. The hotel is ...
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Unguja Lodge is a small, owner-run, luxury hide-away enjoying a private and tucked away beach location in Kizimkazi on the southern tip...
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A gem of a spot, Upendo is a very cool little beach lodge on a fantastic stretch of beach at Paje. Think barefoot, relax and chill and...
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A cool boutique hotel bang in the middle of Stonetown. A great little spot for an overnight stay in this increasingly vibrant and fun ...
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A stunning beach chic hotel made up of a collection villas spreading across this beautiful stretch of coastline....
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A charming small resort on the stunning Matemwe beach in the north east of the Island. The hotel offers 35 air conditioned rooms in cl...
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A lovely new addition to the Safari&Beach portfolio, this charming boutique hotel has everything you want for a beach holiday. Well l...
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An exciting new addition to our luxury hotels in Zanzibar, Zawadi is a cool all villa, all inclusive boutique hotel beside the Indian O...
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A cool boutique hotel located on the stunning beach at Matemwe. The hotel has been revamped with modern design whilst maintaining eco-...
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Zuri is a welcome new style of property in Zanzibar. For those looking for the ultimate stylish, hip and cool beach break – Zuri is ...
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