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Top East Coast Zanzibar hotels

Bamboo Zanzibar

Bamboo Zanzibar

4 out of 5
Jambiani Mfumbwi, Jambiani
A private beach, a full-service spa, and 3 outdoor pools are all featured at this hotel. Enjoy a meal from the restaurant and perks like free full breakfast ...
"Our stay at the Bamboo Hotel was truly wonderful. The grounds are absolutely stunning, and the unique architectural design—where you can gaze out at the ocean as if it’s a living, breathing TV screen—is incredibly relaxing. The rooms were spotless and clearly well-maintained; the staff does an exceptional ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Bamboo Zanzibar
LUX Marijani Zanzibar

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Beach Road, Zanzibar East, Pwani Mchangani, Unguja North Region
$279 nightly
The price is $331 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$331 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and enjoy free ...
"Amazing hotel and staff! My every need was met and there was always a staff member close by who was willing to help. We arrived early and our rooms were not ready, they took our bags from us and allowed us to get ready in the change rooms. We went to our excursion and came back to find our luggage ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

LUX Marijani Zanzibar
Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection

Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Michamvi Rd, Dongwe, Unguja South Region
$203 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$243 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, ...
"This place is AMAZING! If you want a luxurious stay with good food and kind people go! I enjoyed every minute of my stay here and I would gladly stay here again and again. I went for my birthday and it was the best experience of my life."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection
White Paradise Zanzibar

White Paradise Zanzibar

4 out of 5
Ndudu Road, Pongwe
$128 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$157 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
A private beach and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking. There's a bar/lounge on site, ...
"Really nice stay here and they are very welcoming."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

White Paradise Zanzibar
Samawa Living

Samawa Living

4 out of 5
Zanzibar Paje Main Road, Paje, Unguja South Region
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$229 nightly
The price is $273 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$273 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total includes taxes and fees
A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies ...
Great Food, Great Vibes, and Great Hospitality
"Me and my girlfriend spent time in Zanzibar to celebrate our birthdays. I found Samawa Living as I looking for a nice Place to stay for the week. Booking our room was straightforward and they even supporting with transportation from the Airport and back, which will cost a fee since it is an hour ..."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Samawa Living
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
$433 nightly
The price is $508 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$508 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total includes 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. ...
"The hotel was wonderful. A safe place with delicious food and the people are so lovely. Clean and got everything you need. My only thing would be to make sure there is an all inclusive coconut rum."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$595 nightly
The price is $690 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$690 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes 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 ...
"Had the most wonderful time at Melia Zanzibar, full of the kindest people who made our trip spectacular. The food menu at the beach club is great, as the jetty restaurant. Breakfast is delicious too!"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Melia Zanzibar
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
$231 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$276 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total includes 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 ...
"Absolutely amazing stay at Isaraya! Not enough words to describe the resort. The over water villa was magical, it was very spacious and had its own pool! The beach was immaculate with white sand and crystal clear water. There were sun loungers for us to use and a beach bar near the pool that delivered ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

3 out of 5
Michamvi Road, Michamvi, Unguja South
$72 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$91 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes 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. ...
"I paid for a beach view for my nieces to stay at Pearl Beach resort. On arrival they were placed on a room far away from the beach. After they informed the resort that wasn't the room i booked, they were moved to a suitable room. The resort had no electricity on their arrival which cost their router ..."

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
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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.

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