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1. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

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includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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2. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

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16 Nov - 17 Nov

A beachfront hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a sandy beach in the foreground.

3. Safi Zanzibar Boutique Hotel

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4. Tembo House Hotel

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5 Nov - 6 Nov

A thatched-roof building with a paved entrance and a small tree in the foreground.

5. MARUHUBI VILLAS

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includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A white building with multiple balconies, air conditioning units, and potted plants.

6. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

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7. Emerson Spice Hotel

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A beach scene with clear turquoise water, people swimming and walking on the sand.

8. DESTINY BEACH HOTEL ZANZIBAR

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9. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

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includes taxes & fees

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10. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

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includes taxes & fees

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11. Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

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includes taxes & fees

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12. Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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includes taxes & fees

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13. JAZ Elite Aurora

Michamvi

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includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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14. Sunny villa matemwe

Matemwe

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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15. The Zanzibari

Nungwi

Tomasz

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A floating hotel with overwater bungalows, each with a thatched roof and a deck with lounge chairs.

16. Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

Kizimkazi

Phina

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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17. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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includes taxes & fees

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18. Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar

Unguja Ukuu

Patrick

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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19. kizikula

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"An absolute gem — Kizikula was one of the highlights of our trip and easily one of the best boutique hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Our room was stunning, beautifully designed, and filled with thoughtful little details. Everything was impeccably clean, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. You can really feel the care that has gone into every aspect of the property. The staff were exceptional — warm, welcoming, and genuinely thoughtful. They went above and beyond throughout our stay, and no...

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1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.

20. Sunshine Marine Lodge

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"Incredible location, resort, staff and food. I stayed here for 10 nights and it was perfect. The rooms are spacious with a tasteful interior equipped with air conditioning. The villas are situated in a garden with paths, overlooking the ocean on a small cliff. The staff is attentive and eager to provide excellent service. As a solo female traveler I felt very comfortable, safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend!!"

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Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed our stay. Our room was small and tight with a sea view, but unfortunately just a glimpse of the sea from our 1st floor room. Lovely buffet breakfast!"

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Had all The amenities from an all inclusive . The room was great. All amenities are incredible , the pool and the buffet were great. I preferred the buffet over the signature restaurants. The beach access was great and the beach in front of the hotel is amazing,."

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely first class holiday and resort. Food was exceptionally good, both in the a La Carte restaurants and the buffet, grounds were immaculate, staff were friendly and warm. The pool areas and raised beach were fabulous. If you had a question or needed help with something, dial 9 and reception staff sorted it without ever needing to leave your room. Without doubt one of our best holidays ever and we will be going back next year without a doubt. The only note of caution would relate to disabled or elderly clients, the resort is well advertised as large and sprawling and dotted around a hillside, so walking about for some might be difficult. We loved with Island and would rate this holiday overall as a 10/10!"

Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

10/10 Excellent

"We had the most amazing honeymoon stay at Kwanza Resort! ❤️ From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect and made our honeymoon so special and memorable. The resort was beautiful, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the service was exceptional. All the staff were so kind, welcoming and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and well looked after. Their warmth and hospitality really made a difference to our experience. A special mention to the beautiful honeymoon and birthday decorations! 🥹❤️ They were so pretty and thoughtfully done, making our stay feel even more special. It was such a lovely touch and made our celebrations extra memorable. As someone who is vegetarian, I was especially pleased with the variety of vegan and vegetarian food options available. There was a great selection of delicious food, and it was wonderful to have options to enjoy throughout our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate the beginning of our married life together. Thank you to the entire Kwanza Resort team for making our honeymoon so unforgettable. We made such beautiful memories here and would absolutely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a romantic getaway! 🌴✨ **Thank you, Kwanza Resort, for making our honeymoon so amazing! We would love to come back again!** ❤️"

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