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A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Stanley
€74
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a tree.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a thatched-roof building with umbrellas.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a beach area.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
€94
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
€101
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Maru Maru Hotel
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Christina Katende
€84
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Golden Tulip Zanzibar 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 tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.

5. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
€93
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
Two people walking on a beach at sunset.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
€100
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Oasis Nungwi
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A table set for dining with a view of a beach and ocean.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United States
Nitin
€161
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters 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.

8. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
David
Zenobia Beach 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.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.

9. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
€87
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A tropical setting with a beach view, a thatched roof structure, and a variety of fruits and flowers.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and wooden door.

10. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
€35
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof building.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.
A thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

11. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
€96
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Maisha Nungwi
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a pool area visible through the glass walls.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Jumanne
€60
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
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.
A narrow street with a building labeled 'Princess Salme Inn' featuring a wooden door and a white decorative panel.

13. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
United States
Nywinywi
€28
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Princess Salme Inn
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 tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.

14. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
€98
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a blue chair, and a view through large windows.
A spa sign with the word "SPA" and a decorative tree branch.
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees around.

15. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
€180
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

16. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Julie
€117
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Emerson Spice Hotel
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 modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
€127
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Elephantohotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and a chair, overlooking a beach with thatched-roof huts and a clear blue sky.
A sailboat on a calm sea with clear skies.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted logo, and a seating area with cushions.

18. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
Jambiani
United States
Abigail
€73
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
S&S Hotel
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.
A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.
A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

19. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
United States
Phillip
€70
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A resort with multiple buildings, a large swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with a thatched-roof gazebo, a cushioned seating area with a book shelf, and a view of the sea and palm trees.
A beach with clear water, a thatched-roof structure, and a pier extending into the sea.

20. Zanzibar Bay Resort

Zanzibar Bay Resort
Marumbi
United States
Martin
€167
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Zanzibar Bay Resort
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Zanzibar?
You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels in and around Zanzibar. Expedia travellers recommend staying at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar in Zanzibar Town. It features a rooftop terrace and a fireplace, and is roughly 0.48 kilometres north of downtown. Island Paradise Apartment is another popular choice. Around 0.80 kilometres north of central Zanzibar Town, it offers a terrace and a restaurant.
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The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually lower priced and provide the services and conveniences you need to ensure your comfort, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can count on a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, deluxe toiletries and perks like on-site spa centres.

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