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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 covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
Netherlands
Andrea
$60 nightly
$76 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.
A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a tree.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a thatched-roof building with umbrellas.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
United States
Brooke
$85 nightly
$106 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
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.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
$81 nightly
$102 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Maru Maru Hotel
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Erastus
$82 nightly
$102 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.

5. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
$78 nightly
$97 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.
A beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar.
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.

6. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
Norway
Aline
Zenobia Beach Resort
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United States
Nitin
$146 nightly
$179 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.
A view from a room through an open door, featuring a balcony with lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the turquoise sea.

8. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
$62 nightly
$80 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a large window, a view of palm trees, and a doorway leading to a bathroom with a white towel hanging.
A modern building with a sign reading 'Biserka House' and a patio area with chairs and plants.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a thatched umbrella, and a clear blue sea.

9. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
$20 nightly
$31 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a pool area visible through the glass walls.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.

10. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
Canada
Stuart
$51 nightly
$68 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
A wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.
A narrow street with a building labeled 'Princess Salme Inn' featuring a wooden door and a white decorative panel.

11. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
United States
Nywinywi
$27 nightly
$31 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Princess Salme Inn
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
Two people walking on a beach at sunset.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

12. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
$90 nightly
$112 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Oasis Nungwi
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs facing a beach.
A thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

13. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
$117 nightly
$138 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Maisha Nungwi
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A spa sign with the word "SPA" and a decorative tree branch.
A poolside bar with a view of the pool and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a large window with colorful glass panes.

14. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
$169 nightly
$203 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
A spacious hallway with a large mural, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.
A balcony with a view of a narrow street lined with buildings.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a green refrigerator, and a chandelier.
A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

15. Tarawanda House By Stawi

Tarawanda House By Stawi
Stone Town
United States
Nika
$36 nightly
$42 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Tarawanda House By Stawi
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 staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

16. Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
Stone Town
United States
Iris
$98 nightly
$113 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Zanzibar Coffee House
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
$112 nightly
$137 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Elephantohotel
A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a pool area.
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a thatched roof, and a view of greenery outside.
A tropical resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

18. Paje By Night

Paje By Night
Paje
Germany
Stoyan
$68 nightly
$87 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Paje By Night
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.
A resort with a swimming pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.

19. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
$91 nightly
$115 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

20. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Julie
$104 nightly
$129 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Emerson Spice Hotel
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Wander through Stone Town's labyrinthine alleys, where ornate doors and bustling bazaars reveal centuries of Swahili culture. Sail to pristine beaches for snorkeling, or visit a spice farm to discover why Zanzibar's known as the 'Spice Island'.

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Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows

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"Exellent place to stay. A dreamlike beach view, nice swiming place and beautuful surrounding. Loved the place and enjoyed my time there."
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Zanzibar

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According to reviews shared by Expedia customers, Dreams Hotel Zanzibar is one of the best 3-star hotels in Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar. It offers a rooftop terrace and a fireplace, and is around 0.3 mi north of the center. Guests also highly recommend Island Paradise Apartment, about 0.5 mi north of downtown. A terrace and free self parking help make this a sought-after city stay.
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