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A beach with thatched umbrellas and a boat in the water.

1. My Blue Hotel

My Blue Hotel
4.0 star property
Nungwi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (156 reviews)
"Pros: Warm water pools (3 of them), sugar white powdery sandy (absolutely no sea-weed) beach with warm sea water better than the Maldives, Maasai shops next to the hotel and in the village within walking distance, large roofed restaurant with seating on white sandy floor, plenty of beach loungers, friendly restaurant staff Cons: Dated rooms, water leaking from shower to rest of the washroom which they could not repair after multiple attempts"
Canada
Sureen
$192 nightly
The price is $231
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
My Blue Hotel
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

2. Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Our room was small and tight with a sea view, but unfortunately just a glimpse of the sea from our 1st floor room. Lovely buffet breakfast!"
Canada
Bonnie
$104 nightly
The price is $130
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Tembo House Hotel
A beachfront resort with thatched-roof villas, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

3. Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Nungwi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (655 reviews)
"Very outdated hotel, however it was clean and staff were friendly"
Canada
Dawn
$166 nightly
The price is $201
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Front of property

4. Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel

Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel
4.0 star property
Nungwi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (489 reviews)
"My mom and I just stayed here for three nights and LOVED IT!!! From the staff, to the cleanliness of the hotel and to the food options. Outstanding. Literally perfect, no notes."
Canada
Mirna
Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel
Courtyard

5. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (440 reviews)
"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"
United Kingdom
Greig
$65 nightly
The price is $85
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

6. Tembo Palace Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (145 reviews)
"Several different location of where rooms are located. We stayed 100 m from main hotel reception. Room we stayed in was spacious including the bathroom. Best buffé breakfast with many options."
Sweden
Marcus
$77 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Tembo Palace Hotel
A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

7. Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (157 reviews)
"Air conditioning work great and the hotel is in a great location"
United States
Hassan
$58 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Tembo B&B Apartments
A corridor with ornate wooden railings, a tiled floor, and a stained glass window.

8. Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (386 reviews)
"Really good value for money, location is good and staff were very friendly."
United Kingdom
Joseph
$64 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Dhow Palace Hotel
A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

9. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
4.0 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (139 reviews)
"The laundry doesn’t do shoes Need more variety in the breakfast"
United States
NITA
$173 nightly
The price is $209
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

10. Jafferji House

Jafferji House
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (216 reviews)
"Breakfast is horrible. Please improve a little bit. Even mama ntilie Breakfast is better."
United States
EMMANUEL
$84 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Jafferji House
A resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof structures.

11. Aluna Paje

Aluna Paje
4.0 star property
Paje
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76 reviews)
"Really relaxing and calming hotel. Had everything you needed. Rooms were clean and comfortable and the areas were nice including the pool. Staff were amazing and a special shoutout to Judith who made my stay and birthday special. Will never forget her ❤️"
United Kingdom
Sheridan
$52 nightly
The price is $70
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Aluna Paje
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a dining table, and a pool.

12. Sunset Kendwa

Sunset Kendwa
4.0 star property
Kendwa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (153 reviews)
"Location on Kendwa beach was the best! Beautiful swimming, restaurant with beach view and stunning sunsets right from your beach chair. You can walk to other restaurants and the beach was safe for walking. Patrols also ensured beach merchants did not get too close. Wifi was spotty at times. Room was comfortable, though sometimes AC would go out due to spotty electricity issues which is all over zanzibar so not the property. A wonderful and easy stay after safari!"
United States
Karen
$130 nightly
The price is $161
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Sunset Kendwa
A resort with multiple thatched-roof structures, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

13. Paradise Beach Resort

Paradise Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Uroa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (171 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United Kingdom
Lauryn
$144 nightly
The price is $174
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Paradise Beach Resort
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

14. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
4.0 star property
Stone Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"The service at the Neela was unparalleled. The staff were unfailingly pleasant and helpful, but never fawning or in the way. Make sure to visit not only their downstairs cafe, but also their rooftop restaurant. Highly recommend."
United States
Rainer
$352 nightly
The price is $421
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

15. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (235 reviews)
"Breakfast is great though not buffet. The location is in the middle of stone town and very near to the sea and the night market location. Staff is so friendly. I prefer if the toilet has door instead of a curtain. The room was without telephone but it was very near to the reception desk so it was ok."
United States
Fareed
$110 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

16. Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel
4.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (152 reviews)
"Everything about the hotel is just beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. If I find myself in Zanzibar again, it would be the hotel I would stay in again."
United States
Victoria
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel
A poolside area with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

17. AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel

AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel
4.0 star property
Matemwe
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"."
Sweden
Jessica
$114 nightly
The price is $143
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
AHG Sun Bay Mlilile Beach Hotel
A beach with white sand, clear blue water, and thatched umbrellas.

18. Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Zanzibar Queen Hotel
4.0 star property
Matemwe
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (154 reviews)
"Great hotel, right on the beach (once you avoid the sellers), with great customer service especially from some of the bar staff. Also a couple of themed evenings at the hotel but I missed the Swahili night which looked lots of fun. No complaints from our group."
United Kingdom
Jennifer
$157 nightly
The price is $191
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Zanzibar Queen Hotel
A wooden pier leading to a beach with lounge chairs and potted plants.

19. Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe Bay Resort
4.5 star property
Pongwe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"The room was large and very clean. The staff were very helpful."
United States
Dr Tony
$93 nightly
The price is $119
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Pongwe Bay Resort
A swimming pool with a person in the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

20. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (136 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
United States
NEEMA KIURE MSSUSA AND
$100 nightly
The price is $125
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
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Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good
"Enjoyed our stay. Our room was small and tight with a sea view, but unfortunately just a glimpse of the sea from our 1st floor room. Lovely buffet breakfast!"
Bonnie 1-night trip
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