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TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Aerial view

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (238)
"Great food. Friendly and helpful staff. "
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection
Sun deck

Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (65)
"The property is clean, and the people were nice amd friendly. We enjoyed our experience."
The price is €196
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection
Melia Zanzibar
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers

Melia Zanzibar

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (257)
"Very friendly staff. Location is about an hour from Stone Town"
The price is €365
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Melia Zanzibar
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (281)
"Lovely beach, pool and view from restaurant. Spacious villas but a shame there’s no TV. Staff are attentive and accommodating. Enjoyed our stay immensely. "
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
LUX Marijani Zanzibar
On the beach, white sand

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74)
"Great place! "
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
LUX Marijani Zanzibar
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
Restaurant

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (102)
"It was an amazing experience!"
The price is €334
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort
View from property

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"This is a lovely quiet each front hotel, we stepped from our door onto the sand. Roo.s are good and the staff were wonderful! We stayed in four hotels in zanzibar, the staff here are exceptional, very attentive and friendly. Hotel even supprised us with a free trip to the 'rock resaurant' and star fish beach! We would stay again in a heart beat..."
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (104)
"Food was amazing. Rooms were very big and clean. Staff are very friendly and extremely kind. Woukd highly recommend. We will definitely be back. "
The price is €532
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar
Two-Bedroom Sultan's Villa | Beach/ocean view

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"Great hotel...staff go above and beyond to cater to guests. Villas are massive and the spa is fantastic "
The price is €1,194
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar
Red Monkey Beach Lodge
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Red Monkey Beach Lodge

5.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (10)
"Beautiful scenery and great staff!!"
Red Monkey Beach Lodge
Ycona Luxury Resort
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Ycona Luxury Resort

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12)
"The people were very nice and welcoming, the property was beautiful and accessible with nice view. "
Ycona Luxury Resort
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
Outdoor pool

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Nice property. Food was okay. Power went out a couple times but not for long and hookah was available. Overall a good stay"
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Outdoor pool

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35)
"Overall property and staff was amazing "
The price is €317
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Aerial view

Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Superb place, friendly staff. Cecelia in particular was great. "
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Kiwengwa Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Kiwengwa Beach Resort

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (112)
"We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was fantastic! This resort was very clean and exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were great. The staff was very friendly. We would recommend to anyone! We used the spa as well and it was 100% worth it."
The price is €273
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Kiwengwa Beach Resort
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
"Perfect place to relax and enjoy beautiful beach, snorkling, kayaking. Villas are very nice, food is very tasty, staff is super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend. "
The price is €1,164
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
Sea Front Beach Villa with Pool | Beach/ocean view

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (148)
"Great stay"
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
The Bali Resort Zanzibar
Standalone Bungalow with King Bed and Terrace | Terrace/patio

The Bali Resort Zanzibar

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"The Bali Resort is a beautiful serene hotel with great staff. My stay was too short. I definitely enjoyed it here. Special shoutout to Amina for the hospitality. "
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Bali Resort Zanzibar
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (146)
"Top hotel"
The price is €384
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar
Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (Alfajiri) | Beach/ocean view

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"The property was beautiful and the Villas stunning and unique!"
Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in East Coast Zanzibar?
Get set for 5-star opulence at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa, Jua Retreat or Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi. These are some of the best stays in East Coast Zanzibar according to Expedia guest reviews. Pick one and get a taste of the good life!
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in East Coast Zanzibar?
How much you pay for a 5-star hotel in East Coast Zanzibar depends on things such as when you plan to travel and the length of your trip. A top tip for landing an awesome deal? Use our pricing filters to check out all of the available accommodation for your chosen dates.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in East Coast Zanzibar?
Outstanding guest service is the hallmark of every 5-star hotel in East Coast Zanzibar. From the minute you step through the door, staff ensure your every need is met, whether offering luggage assistance and storage or providing a nightly turn-down service. In addition, hotels must offer superior conveniences to obtain a 5-star rating. These can include luxury bathrooms, an on-site spa, pools, gastronomic restaurants and knowledgeable concierge.