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Maru Maru Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (550)
"Stayed here with wife and 2 kids in August 2025. Fantastic property in the middle of the action in Stone Town. Staff was attentive to every little detail, great rooftop restaurant: breakfast was delicious, the sunset was stunning and great supper menu. definitely recommend this hotel"
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Maru Maru Hotel
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (163)
"Excellent and friendly customer service . Ms speed lady , is very nice, and always want to help. I recommand this place to any traveler to zanzibar ."
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Exterior

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (59)
"The property is decent, however, the road to get there is really bad. The staff are great!"
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
The Manor House by Sansi
Deluxe Room, Garden View

The Manor House by Sansi

3.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (3)
"Nice peaceful quiet property. The staff were always cheerful and are happy to answer any questions. The property itself has a rustic charm and the grounds are vast. "
The Manor House by Sansi
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (120)
"This property was ok I did not appreciate the arrival process how I like the spacious room and cleaning. I did not appreciate on an occasion the kitchen messing up the food. Also the area is not a safe area to walk around in "
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Spice Palace Hotel
View from room

Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (136)
"Great location good service excellent breakfast"
Spice Palace Hotel
Zanzi House
Basic Room

Zanzi House

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (43)
"Lovely little hotel old style Very friendly staff busy location everything is around .me and friends love the place if I go back I wold love to stay there again "
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Zanzi House
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Premium Double or Twin Room | Balcony view

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
"Great staff, helpful in arranging tours"
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Zanzibar Coffee House
Exterior

Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81)
"This place is a gem, great coffee, unique place within maze of city"
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Zanzibar Coffee House
Emerson Spice Hotel
Room (Violetta)

Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"One of the most charming places we've ever stayed at. Antique, yet very clean and safe. Food was delicious, best we had on Zanzibar. Staff wonderful. Highest recommendation. "
Emerson Spice Hotel
Zanzibar View Hotel
Reception

Zanzibar View Hotel

3.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (3)
"I was pleasantly surprised at how nice a place Zanzibar View Hotel was. One of the most beautiful and clean (very clean) boutique hotels I have stayed in. I found out that it was just recently opened, and that’s why no previous reviews. Every one of the hotel staff was very pleasant, from the manager all the way to housekeeping. The restaurant is very well designed and pleasantly decorated. It was clean and inviting, and the food was exceptional. Even though the menu was limited because they...
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Zanzibar View Hotel
Bahati Villa
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach bar

Bahati Villa

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (54)
"Super cozy hotel I will recommend, super nice staff, will rebook it next time we come to Zanzibar 😊"
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Bahati Villa
Al Johari Hotel & Spa
Rooftop terrace

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (152)
"Great hotel"
Al Johari Hotel & Spa
Tarawanda House By Stawi
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Tarawanda House By Stawi

3.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (2)
"It was lovely, clean good excellent WiFi and great stuff. I would recommend "
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Tarawanda House By Stawi
Antares Villa
Front of property

Antares Villa

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Fantastic place to stay. Staff are super friendly and helpful, place is clean, pools great and in a good location with access to the hotels beach area with lounges. Breakfast was also great, very fresh. Only thing was the bed in our room was extremely hard."
Antares Villa
Zanzibar Bay Resort
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Zanzibar Bay Resort

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (22)
"Food was horrendous, unhelpful staff. Upgraded to their sister hotel after 2 days"
The price is €231
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Zanzibar Bay Resort
Forodhani Park Hotel
Terrace/patio

Forodhani Park Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (120)
"Excellent location. "
Forodhani Park Hotel
Surfescape Zanzibar
View from room

Surfescape Zanzibar

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4)
"Expérience catastrophique – cambriolage en plein jour et personnel complice ? Nous avons séjourné une semaine dans cet appart'hôtel. Tout allait bien jusqu’au dernier jour. Ayant un vol tardif (22h35), nous avons demandé à garder la chambre un peu plus longtemps, ce que le personnel a accepté. Nous sommes allés bronzer à quelques mètres de l'appartement et, à notre retour, nous avons constaté un cambriolage : valise fouillée, baie vitrée ouverte (jamais utilisée), argent liquide, papiers...
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Surfescape Zanzibar
Kholle House
Outdoor pool

Kholle House

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"Beautiful boutique hotel in Stone Town! Very friendly and attentive staff, lovely breakfasts, charming and quiet garden and outdoor dining area, spacious rooms. A fantastic experience overall and would def recommend!"
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Kholle House
Royal Cliff Zanzibar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Royal Cliff Zanzibar

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6)
"This villa hotel is very beautiful and clean. The view of the ocean is lovely. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Got great and fresh fruits from the trees with breakfast. The hotel offers nice tours, transportation, lunch and dinner for a great price. I and my family loved and enjoyed it."
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Royal Cliff Zanzibar
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Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed here with wife and 2 kids in August 2025. Fantastic property in the middle of the action in Stone Town. Staff was attentive to every little detail, great rooftop restaurant: breakfast was delicious, the sunset was stunning and great supper menu. definitely recommend this hotel"
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