Zanzibar Beach Hotels, Tanzania: Zanzibar Hotel Guide

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Our top choices for Zanzibar beach hotels

A beach with people walking along the shore.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

1. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

Relax on pristine beaches with ocean views and water adventures at this beachfront retreat.

€351

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

Sun, sand, and shoreline serenity: unwind at this traditional-style hotel just steps from Shangani Beach with complimentary beach towels.

€114

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A beach with palm trees and thatched umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone wall, and a long reception counter.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a beach.

A nighttime resort pool area with wooden pergolas, lounge chairs, and a pathway.

3. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

Uroa

€273

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A traditional house with a thatched roof, wooden beams, and a balcony.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a small table, a hanging basket, and a door leading outside.

4. Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

Seaside bliss awaits at this traditional-style retreat, where a private beach sets the stage for ultimate relaxation and aquatic adventures.

€99

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

5. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

Experience paradise steps from Shangani Beach, where family-friendly relaxation and shoreline adventures await just 6 minutes away.

€74

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a checkered floor, overlooking a body of water with boats.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a pool, and a building with a tiled roof.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

6. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

Step from the sand to the sea at this historic hotel, where white beaches, multiple pools, and attentive staff create paradise.

€119

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A beach with white lounge chairs and a small table, palm trees, and a clear blue sea with a sailboat in the distance.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a rocky cliffside.

A wooden deck with a pool overlooking the sea, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

7. Melia Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

Unwind on pristine white sand shores at this beachfront paradise, where cabanas, umbrellas, and three sparkling pools await.

€341

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

8. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

€161

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Zanzibar

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a small boat, and a white sandy beach.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant island.

A well-lit pathway leading to a building with multiple balconies and a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, large pillars, and a view of the beach and ocean.

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

Matemwe

€405

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

€161

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

€119

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A beach with white sand and clear blue water.

A resort with a courtyard, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A pool area with palm trees, a lifebuoy, and lounge chairs.

A modern building with a stone pathway leading to a covered entrance, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Dongwe

€1,333

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

A bar area with a wooden counter, woven stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone wall, and a long reception counter.

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

Uroa

€273

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A couple relaxing on a bed with a view of the beach and ocean.

A beach scene with a hammock, thatched-roof huts, and palm trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, palm trees, and beach access.

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

€211

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

€351

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

€74

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€83

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pier extending into calm waters at twilight with a small structure at the end.

A wicker lounge chair and a small table with a tropical fruit plate, a glass of water, and a cocktail glass on a balcony overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A beach setting with a canopy bed, a table with chairs, and candles.

A beach setting with a canopy bed and a table set for two, surrounded by candles.

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Mangapwani

€287

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Zanzibar

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

€161

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a small boat, and a white sandy beach.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant island.

A well-lit pathway leading to a building with multiple balconies and a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, large pillars, and a view of the beach and ocean.

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

Matemwe

€405

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

€351

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

€119

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

€74

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A beach with white sand and clear blue water.

A resort with a courtyard, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A pool area with palm trees, a lifebuoy, and lounge chairs.

A modern building with a stone pathway leading to a covered entrance, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Dongwe

€1,333

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

JAZ Elite Aurora

Michamvi

€334

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€83

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A beach scene with a palm tree, two white lounge chairs, and a beach umbrella.

A table set on a beach with a view of the ocean, a drink, and a meal.

A paved pathway leading through a garden with palm trees and potted plants.

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a white building with arched windows.

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani

€298

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A pier extending into calm waters at twilight with a small structure at the end.

A wicker lounge chair and a small table with a tropical fruit plate, a glass of water, and a cocktail glass on a balcony overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A beach setting with a canopy bed, a table with chairs, and candles.

A beach setting with a canopy bed and a table set for two, surrounded by candles.

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Mangapwani

€287

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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4-star beach hotels in Zanzibar

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

€161

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

€119

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

€74

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€83

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A beach view with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a wooden deck.

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a laptop on a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A beach resort with thatched umbrellas, a pool, palm trees, and a pier in the background.

A resort with multiple modern buildings, a central pool, and surrounding palm trees.

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Pongwe

€189

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

€151

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a wooden shelving unit with plants.

Two lounge chairs with cushions, a glass balustrade, and a view of the sea with boats.

A spacious lobby with a central glass coffee table, seating area with sofas and side tables, wooden beams, and hanging pendant lights.

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Zanzibar Town

€203

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town

€284

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Two people in a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and a clear sky.

A wooden deck with a lounge chair and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A resort with a swimming pool, beachfront, and multiple buildings.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a rocky outcrop with a staircase leading down.

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

Nungwi

€241

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town

€96

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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Zanzibar and its attractions for beach lovers

Zanzibar, Tanzania, offers a captivating blend of stunning beaches and rich cultural experiences that will delight any beach-loving family. Start your adventure at the pristine Nungwi Beach, where powdery white sands meet the azure Indian Ocean, perfect for a day of sunbathing or snorkelling among colourful coral reefs. Just a short drive away, Kendwa Beach boasts vibrant beach bars and is famous for its full moon parties, making it a lively spot for families looking to unwind and enjoy local entertainment. For a taste of Zanzibar’s unique history, take a trip to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where winding alleys reveal bustling markets, intricate architecture, and the famed spice tours that showcase the island's aromatic heritage. The Jozani Forest, home to the rare Red Colobus monkeys, offers a fascinating nature experience, ideal for adventurous families keen to explore Zanzibar’s lush landscapes. For a truly memorable stay, consider booking accommodation in the northern region, where upscale resorts like The Z Hotel or Zuri Zanzibar offer family-friendly amenities and attentive service, ensuring a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration. The combination of luxurious stays, stunning views, and rich cultural experiences makes Zanzibar a remarkable choice for families seeking a beach getaway.

Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

"Exellent place to stay. A dreamlike beach view, nice swiming place and beautuful surrounding. Loved the place and enjoyed my time there."

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved everything about Z1. Pool overlooking the ocean was beautiful, poolside service was also great while lounging. Private beach loungers were also really nice with security keeping beach peddlers away. Next door is a little convenience store where you can get cheaper cold beer/soda/snscks. Room was very clean and comfortable and turned over twice daily. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really solid at sexy fish, overlooking the ocean/beach. The rest of the meals are pricey compared to nearby places and I wouldn’t say the quality is much higher. Just fancier plating and garnishes. Not a ripoff by any means but for the price we got better value at local spots off the beach."

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"A/C in room 100 was not working at all, someone looked at it and still not cooling. Should have washer and dryer’s for the guest to use. 50$ for 1 load of clothing not folded. All in all the stay was great, people were friendly and the hotel was beautiful and clean."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"All inclusive hotel with great buffet. Beautiful and large beach."

My Blue Hotel

My Blue Hotel

8/10 Good

"Property grounds were nice. Rooms are a bit dated. The TV and telephone in our room did not work. Manager at reception was very accommodating and made our stay much better. The massages were excellent. Highly recommend them.! Wifi is awful! Love the balconies! The other downside is the beach, the beach is beautiful but you have to pay 25$ for 2 chairs and umbrella every day if you want to be on the beach. Otherwise they do have beach chairs on man made beach near infinity pool. Just depends on your preference! Food is ok. Nothing to rave about but something for everyone!"

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