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11 Sept - 13 Sept
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18 Sept - 20 Sept

Our top choices for Unguja 3-star hotels

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.
Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
United States
leonid
€66
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a beach area.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.
A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a tree.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
United States
Brooke
€85
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
€92
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Maru Maru Hotel
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.
A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Erastus
€88
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.

5. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
€93
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats.

6. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
Stephen
Zenobia Beach Resort
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United States
Nitin
€126
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A view from a room through an open door, featuring a balcony with lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean.
A sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.

8. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
€69
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a large window, a view of palm trees, and a doorway leading to a bathroom with a white towel hanging.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a view of palm trees outside.

9. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
€33
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a glass table, and a view of a building with balconies and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a pool area visible through the glass walls.

10. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
Canada
Stuart
€58
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
An arched stone doorway with a metal gate, leading to a grassy area.
A wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.

11. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
United States
Nywinywi
€27
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Princess Salme Inn
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Two people walking on a beach at sunset.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
€79
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Oasis Nungwi
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs facing a beach.

13. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
€132
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Maisha Nungwi
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside bar with a view of the pool and palm trees.
A spa sign with the word "SPA" and a decorative tree branch.
A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a large window with colorful glass panes.

14. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
€174
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
A spacious hallway with a large mural, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a green refrigerator, and a chandelier.
A modern living room with a checkered floor, a round wooden coffee table, a sofa with cushions, and a hanging plant.
A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

15. Tarawanda House By Stawi

Tarawanda House By Stawi
Stone Town
United States
Nika
€36
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Tarawanda House By Stawi
A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.
A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.
A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

16. Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
Stone Town
United States
Iris
€104
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Zanzibar Coffee House
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
€123
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Elephantohotel
A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a pool area.
A tropical resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a thatched roof, and a view of greenery outside.

18. Paje By Night

Paje By Night
Paje
Germany
Stoyan
€62
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Paje By Night
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A resort with a swimming pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.

19. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
€120
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.
A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

20. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Julie
€113
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Emerson Spice Hotel
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Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

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