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Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Nungwi Road, Nungwi

This all-inclusive property features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas, and cool off with a ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (658 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach bars, beach umbrellas

Travelers say...

"It's over 1 hr. drive from the airport but once you get to the hotel you would feel the peace and serenity around you enough to forget your journey. The newly built accommodation is really nice but they need to either get a king mattress of put a frame around the twin XL mattress to prevent them ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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The Z Hotel

Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar, Nungwi

A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. There's a bar/lounge ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (407 reviews)

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"Great decor! Brand new wing is lovely but note is separate to the main hotel. Excellent breakfast. Very honest staff. The hotel tours team v high std and good value for Dhow and snorklong trips. Spa appraently good but disaapintingly hard to book."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Villa Kiva

Matemwe, Matemwe

This traditional hotel features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free self parking ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (252 reviews)

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Paradise

"Amazing garden, wonderful beach, nice architecture, pleasant staff."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

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Tembo House Hotel

Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town

This Colonial hotel features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with sun loungers. There's fun ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, kids pool

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"Great location close to many Stone town attractions, restaurants, and shoping"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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Turaco Nungwi Resort

Nungwi Village, Nungwi

$267 nightly

$317 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total includes taxes and fees

A private beach, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this traditional hotel. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach bars, massages on beach

Travelers say...

"The resort nickel and dimed you for everything. Keycards, having guest stop by your room. The beach was wonderful. If you are coming with a spouse or romantic partner then wonderful. But absolutely do not come here if you are coming for any good vibes or party environment. This place is strictly ..."

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Michamvi, Michamvi, Unguja South Region

$231 nightly

$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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (269 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, cabanas, beach bars, beach umbrellas

Travelers say...

"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

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Pongwe Beach, PO BOX 297, Pongwe

$259 nightly

$298 total

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Total includes taxes and fees

This lodge features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli are also on ...

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Very private and beautiful beachfront, spacious villa walkable to the beach. Very friendly and welcoming staffs."

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Kisiwa on the Beach

Paje Beach, Zanzibar, Paje

This hotel features a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, and a restaurant. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Families will ...

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Amazing

"Everything is amazing in this hotel ... location ... service food ... everything"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020

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Beach Condos in Unguja

Gorgeous 1-bedroom garden apartment in Fumba Town

Fumba Town

$85 nightly

$95 total

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Total includes taxes and fees

Beach Villas in Unguja

RoRi Private Luxury Villas

Bwejuu Beach 25, Bwejuu, Regione di Zanzibar Centro-Sud

$338 nightly

$389 total

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Total includes taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

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Maisha Nungwi

Mnarani Road, Nungwi

$91 nightly

$106 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total includes taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)

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Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5 out of 5

Posted 3 days ago

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"Icah and Salome were great. Icah made sure my EVERY NEED was meet. Some multiple times. She took very very very good care of me. Will be coming back again. "

A verified traveler stayed at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

5 out of 5

Posted 4 days ago

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"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 food and drinks. Both the restaurants had amazing food and the dinner buffet at Konokono restaurant was delicious. They also had local entertainment which was great. The staff were so friendly and went the extra mile to make our stay memorable. Room service was very efficient as well. Overall we will never forget our stay here and hope to come back some day!"

A verified traveler stayed at Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

The Residence Zanzibar

5 out of 5

Posted 3 weeks ago

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"This is an amazing property to stay in Zanzibar. We were upgraded to the frangipani villa which was spacious and well appointed. The private pool was great. The main swimming pool is huge and doesn’t get too crowded. The food options at the main dining room were good with a lot of vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner. Beverage options are nice and reasonably priced. The complimentary fruits at mid morning and ice cream at mid afternoon around the pool area are a great touch. The staff is polite and extremely helpful. We had to see the onsite doctor as one of us wasn’t feeling too well one day. The staff promptly arranged for the doctor to arrive who was extremely helpful and thoughtful in his advice which we highly appreciated. The doctor didn’t charge us for his visit and medication even when we asked if he was sure. As has been discussed previously in other reviews, most beaches in Zanzibar have big tidal ranges and at low tide, the sea retreats by a lot. We didn’t swim on the beach for that reason and there’s also a lot of sea weed that the staff tries to clean every day. Nevertheless, the main and private swimming pools more than made up for it. There are a lot of monkeys around the resort and the staff warn you at the outset to keep the doors closed. It is advice that must be heeded to. The resort is family friendly. That’s great if you have kids of your own but if you don’t, it can feel a bit like school nursery during breakfast / dinner time. "

A verified traveler from London stayed at The Residence Zanzibar