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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 Jul 7 to Jul 8
$232 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 ...
"Ok"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

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LUX Marijani Zanzibar

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Beach Road, Zanzibar East Pwani Mchangani Unguja North Region
$267 nightly
The price is $309 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$309 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 ...
"An amazing property and kid friendly resort."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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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TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Kiwengwa Kiwengwa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$256 nightly
The price is $305 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$305 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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. ...
"Rooms clean, staff friendly, good service and always with a smile. Never seems crowded and always sunbeds etc available. Not much for kids to do although we don’t have kids I would say this is more of an adults destination in general. We stayed after doing safari in Kenya and paid less than those ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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 Jul 7 to Jul 8
$615 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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
$453 nightly
The price is $528 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$528 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 Jul 8 to Jul 9
$77 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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
$202 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$244 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
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

Opens in a new windowKonokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Aluna Paje

Aluna Paje

4 out of 5
Paje Beach Paje Unguja South Region
$70 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$92 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with 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 and airport shuttle. ...
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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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