Zanzibar Town Beach Hotels, Mjini Magharibi Region: Zanzibar Town Hotel Guide

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Our top choices for Zanzibar Town beach hotels

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A terrace with checkered flooring, overlooking a body of water with boats and a sunset.

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

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

1. 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.

€116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Aerial view

Restaurant

Garden view

Restaurant

2. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

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

€71

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

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.

3. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

€188

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A hotel balcony with white cushioned chairs, a table, and a view of the cityscape including a church and a mosque.

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.

4. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

Immerse in beachfront bliss at this Zanzibar Town gem, where rooftop sunset views complement refreshing dips in the outdoor pool.

€96

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

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

A balcony with a wooden table and a bed with a canopy.

5. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

Beachside bliss awaits with sun, sand, and local adventures just steps away from this seaside haven near Nakupenda Beach.

€86

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A beach with people walking along the shore.

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

A multi-story building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

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

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

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

€360

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

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.

7. 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.

€118

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

8. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town

€108

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Zanzibar Town

Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Zanzibar Town

Courtyard

Restaurant

Hallway

Restaurant

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

€71

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

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

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

€116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

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

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€86

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

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.

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

€96

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town

€69

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A poolside area with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A pool table in a room with a large ornate door and wall sconces.

Tembo Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€88

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

€157

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

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

€188

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€83

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Terrace/patio

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean.

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town

€123

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Zanzibar Town

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

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

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

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

€116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Courtyard

Restaurant

Hallway

Restaurant

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

€71

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

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

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€86

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

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.

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

€96

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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.

Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

€118

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

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

€188

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by various potted plants.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town

€13

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town

€69

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town

€60

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

Jafferji House

Stone Town

€95

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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4-star beach hotels in Zanzibar Town

Courtyard

Restaurant

Hallway

Restaurant

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

€71

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

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

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

€116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

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

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€86

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

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

€188

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town

€69

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

€157

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

Jafferji House

Stone Town

€95

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A poolside area with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A pool table in a room with a large ornate door and wall sconces.

Tembo Palace Hotel

Stone Town

€88

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Terrace/patio

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean.

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town

€123

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town

€68

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Zanzibar Town Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The most not issue I have is that I booked Tembo House. When we got there they said we were across the street at Tembo Palace. I showed them the booking, and I had email the property also. Priced we were supposed to be at Tembo House. Tembo house is so much prettier. They said they were full and we had to take the palace not the house. Offered to move us “ if we get a room for tomorrow”. We opted not to unpack twice. Still I did not like that they tried to tell me I was wrong and had booked the palace not the house. When I proved them wrong they basically said oh sorry but that’s all we have. Make sure you know what you are booking. The palace was fine. Huge room. Clean great staff. But it’s off the beach. And not as pretty. No compensation was offered."

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

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

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, and housekeeping came by every day to clean and replace the towels. For the first two mornings, there was no hot water early in the morning. After I reported it, they sent a housekeeping staff member to verify the issue before alerting maintenance. By the following morning, it had been fixed, and I finally got to enjoy a blissfully hot shower. My room was next to one of Stone Town’s many alleyways, so there was almost always activity and noise late into the night. As a light sleeper, I found this quite challenging. The rooftop restaurant has some of the best views in Stone Town. Just be prepared to share the space with lots of birds—they can be quite persistent while you’re trying to eat! Overall, I think Seyyida is a decent place to stay in Stone Town. That said, there are other hotels that don’t have these issues. The second hotel I stayed at (not Seyyida) was almost perfect, so you definitely have options. Even so, Seyyida isn’t a bad choice at all."

Jafferji House

Jafferji House

8/10 Good

"O hotel é um hotel boutique, numa construção antiga que lembra as construções marroquinas. Achei muiot legal o quarto, o banheiro e as comodidades. Pessoal atencioso e cuidadoso. Localização excelente e segura. Vale a pena se hospedar nele. Recomendo a experiência do hotel e do entorno."

Frequently asked questions

What is Zanzibar Town like for travellers who love the beach?

Known for its historical sites and live music, Zanzibar Town offers a lot for the traveller booking a holiday.

What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Zanzibar Town?

Tembo House Hotel is a top beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa, and it's located on Shangani Beach . Other good options for your beach trip include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Zanzibar Serena Hotel.

How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Zanzibar Town?

Expedia has 12 beach hotels in Zanzibar Town that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach holiday in Zanzibar Town?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Zanzibar Town: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Zanzibar Town are April, May, March and November, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do around Zanzibar Town?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Zanzibar Town has to offer. Beach lovers can head straight to Shangani Beach or Nakupenda Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area's historical sites and live music, and make time for local attractions such as Slave Market and Christ Church Cathedral. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Old Fort or Forodhani Gardens.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Zanzibar Town?

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Zanzibar Town with ease. To get to Zanzibar Town, book a flight to Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), the closest major airport, which is located 4 mi (6.4 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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