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Top East Coast Zanzibar hotels

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa Zanzibar
$193 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$232 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a gym are all featured at this luxury hotel. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and a children's pool, and ...
"The property itself is very nice and well kept. The staff were also great! The pool is nice but a little deep at 1.4m but I’m just short. They do need to do a better job of food safety and covering food from flies. If I didn’t make it right at buffet opening, everything was covered in bugs! Also ..."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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LUX Marijani Zanzibar

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Beach Road, Zanzibar East Pwani Mchangani Unguja North Region
$256 nightly
The price is $297 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$297 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities and in-room ...
"From the moment we arrived, Lux Marijani delivered a truly five-star experience that we simply cannot fault. This has been one of the best holidays we’ve ever had, and it’s all thanks to the incredible team who make every guest feel genuinely valued. The welcome starts at reception, where the team ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Dream of Zanzibar Uroa
This property features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free continental breakfast and free ...
"Complete excellent stay."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Off Mnemba Island Road Matemwe
$73 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$95 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and airport ...
"Little sanctuary with direct beach access and sunrise facing pool. Beautiful spacious rooms with character. Staff are the best, super kind and accommodating. Thank you for checking me in late night and open reception for check out/bag drop early morning. Can highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

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TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$244 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$291 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and 3 outdoor pools are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. ...
"Very friendly staff and amazing resort!"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

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Ycona Luxury Resort

Ycona Luxury Resort

5 out of 5
Marumbi Uroa Unguja South Region
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$521 nightly
The price is $615 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$615 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
A private beach, 4 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Relax with free beach cabanas and sun loungers, and cool off with ...
"Lovly"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
$521 nightly
The price is $605 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$605 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 7 restaurants, and 3 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with beach cabanas and sun ...
"The room offered was not what was booked through hotels.com. There was construction in the area where we had booked. I personally in the group had to leave to find a room elsewhere because staff said they didn’t even have rooms like the one advertised on hotels.com"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

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Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

3 out of 5
Michamvi Road Michamvi Unguja South
$59 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$77 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Relax with a drink at the poolside bar and enjoy perks like free self parking and free WiFi. ...
"Food selection is limited. No wifi in the rooms and the activity program was limited. Great scenery and wildlife though, and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

5 out of 5
Michamvi Michamvi Unguja South Region
$219 nightly
The price is $264 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$264 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury hotel features a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. Relax with free beach cabanas and sun loungers, and cool off with a drink at ...
"Loved the location, close to nature, quiet resort with wonderful staff and food. Main pool, lounge and dining area are a great spot to hang out."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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Antonio Beach Hotel and Spa

Antonio Beach Hotel and Spa

Village Chwaka Chwaka
$78 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$98 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
6.4/10 (7 reviews)
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East Coast Zanzibar Hotel & Travel Guide\n

Looking to discover Zanzibar? Desire somewhere to stay? Travelocity's portal has a wide range of options. Travelocity's booking portal has 17 accommodation options only a short drive from East Coast Zanzibar.

There are quite a few hotels you can stay at within a 3-mile (5-kilometer) radius of East Coast Zanzibar's vibrant center, including the Kono Kono Beach Resort and Kichanga Lodge.

Those traveling on a budget will be happy to discover that there's a broad range range of mid to low-budget hotels and apartments in East Coast Zanzibar. The Sunshine Marine Lodge is 20 miles (33 kilometers) from the center of East Coast Zanzibar, while the Zanzibar House is 15 miles (25 kilometers) away. Alternative budget room options are the Kichanga Lodge and the Coral Rock Hotel.

You could also try the Matemwe Retreat - All Inclusive and also the Anna of Zanzibar - All Inclusive. The Matemwe Retreat - All Inclusive is located just 19 miles (30 kilometers) away from downtown East Coast Zanzibar. The Anna of Zanzibar - All Inclusive, is positioned 8 miles (13 kilometers) away. Alternatively, you might like to book the Breezes Beach Club & Spa or the Matemwe Lodge - All Inclusive.

Looking for activities? You could spend some time visiting Nungwi Beach and Mnarani Natural Aquarium, in Nungwi, 25 miles (44 kilometers) to the northwest of East Coast Zanzibar. Nungwi hotel options include the Diamonds Star of the East Zanzibar - All Inclusive and Essque Zalu Zanzibar. Or, you could consider staying in Zanzibar Town, 19 miles (30 kilometers) to the west of East Coast Zanzibar, where you'll find the Zanzibar Serena Hotel and Mashariki Palace Hotel. If you come to Zanzibar Town, be sure to visit the Slave Market and Old Fort.

Before your East Coast Zanzibar trip comes to an end, why not spend an hour or two enjoying the spectacle with excited sports obsessives at a community sporting fixture. Tanzania National Stadium is 55 miles (88 kilometers) to the south of East Coast Zanzibar. If you are thinking about finding accommodation close to the stadium, book in the Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro or Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel.

For those travelers flying through Zanzibar International Airport, you might find it convenient to book a room at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins, or Zanzibar Beach Resort, each of which are close by.

Recent East Coast Zanzibar hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Posted 8 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"From the moment we arrived, Lux Marijani delivered a truly five-star experience that we simply cannot fault. This has been one of the best holidays we’ve ever had, and it’s all thanks to the incredible team who make every guest feel genuinely valued. The welcome starts at reception, where the team take the time to get to know you. They remembered our names throughout our stay, which added such a personal touch and made us feel genuinely at home from day one. Our room was beautiful, especially with its sea view and bathtub, making it the perfect place to relax after each day. The housekeeping team work incredibly hard and consistently go above and beyond to ensure every detail is perfect. A special thank you to David at the bar, whose service was exceptional throughout our stay. He was always happy to create cocktails tailored to our personal tastes, and his banana smoothies are simply the best! A special mention also goes to Mrisha, who regularly looked after us on the beach, taking and delivering our drinks with a smile. It was another example of the attentive service that makes this resort so special. Martin and Issac in the restaurant were wonderful hosts—kind, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. Every meal was a pleasure, and although we’ve mentioned them by name, every member of the restaurant team was first class. In fact, every member of staff across the resort deserves recognition. There are simply too many to mention individually, but it’s clear they genuinel"
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