A wooden overwater structure with a covered seating area overlooking turquoise waters.

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, umbrellas, and overwater bungalows.
A modern indoor space with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and hanging plants.
A modern lounge area with round seating, a patterned floor, and a stone wall.
A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a beach and ocean.

1. Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only
Nungwi
United States
Eunice
$432 nightly
$511 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Palace Swahili – All Inclusive – Adults Only
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A poolside dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.
A beach scene with a hammock, thatched-roof huts, and palm trees.
An aerial view of a resort with a pool, palm trees, and beach access.

2. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
United Kingdom
Charlie
$227 nightly
$271 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.
A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

3. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Gita
$361 nightly
$425 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.
An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.
A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.
A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town
United States
Natasha
$348 nightly
$410 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
A beachside bar with a wooden structure, a palm tree, and coconuts on display.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple villas, a central swimming pool, and surrounding lush greenery.
A spacious outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large arched windows, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

5. The Residence Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar
Kizimkazi
United States
robert
$534 nightly
$629 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Residence Zanzibar
A wooden deck with sun loungers and a view of the ocean.
A wooden swing bed with a view of the ocean, a palm tree, and a thatched roof structure.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a pier extending into the ocean.
A poolside area with wooden loungers, a stone pillar, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

6. Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE
Kizimkazi
Canada
Phina
$160 nightly
$200 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE
A beach with white sand, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas.
A rooftop terrace with white furniture, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A resort with a central pool, surrounded by palm trees and beach views.

7. Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
Kiwengwa
United States
McDonald
$202 nightly
$243 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a pool, and a wooden bridge over clear water.
A resort with multiple thatched-roof buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding palm trees.
A beach with white lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A hot tub with a view of the ocean, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof.

8. Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
Kizimkazi
United Kingdom
Nick
$111 nightly
$139 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone wall, and a long reception counter.
A bar area with a wooden counter, woven stools, and pendant lighting.

9. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
Uroa
United States
Sabrina
$233 nightly
$285 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden deck, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a thatched umbrella.

10. JAZ Elite Aurora

JAZ Elite Aurora
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Susannah
$288 nightly
$353 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
JAZ Elite Aurora
An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a small boat, and a white sandy beach.
A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea and a distant island.
A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, large pillars, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A well-lit pathway leading to a building with multiple balconies and a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery.

11. The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive
Matemwe
United States
LaToria Williams
$400 nightly
$470 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive
A wooden deck with a pool overlooking the sea, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.
A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a beach.
A beach with white lounge chairs and a small table, palm trees, and a clear blue sea with a sailboat in the distance.
A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a rocky cliffside.

12. Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
United States
Carol
$319 nightly
$375 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Melia Zanzibar
A wooden pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A large rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof huts.
A beachside bar with a pool, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a hanging chair, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Zuri Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar
Kendwa
United States
Katsiaryna
$1,044 nightly
$1,054 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Zuri Zanzibar
A beach scene with a palm tree and two wooden lounge chairs under a thatched roof.
A spacious room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a white bathtub, and a wooden ceiling.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach and ocean.
A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure overlooking a turquoise sea.

14. Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Michamvi
United States
Katura
$219 nightly
$264 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
A beach with white sand, palm trees, and a sailboat.
A spacious restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a view of the ocean, and a modern ceiling design.
A white building with a wooden entrance, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.
A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

15. Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
Uroa
United States
Wawuda
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
A natural rock formation with a small waterfall and clear water.

16. Ycona Luxury Resort

Ycona Luxury Resort
Uroa
United States
Sharifah
$385 nightly
$457 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Ycona Luxury Resort
A resort with a large swimming pool, a beach, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with clear turquoise water, a rocky shoreline, and a tree with red leaves.
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean.
A spacious living room with a large white sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows.

17. Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort All Inclusive

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort All Inclusive
Nungwi
United Kingdom
sahil
$486 nightly
$564 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort All Inclusive
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a wooden table with snacks, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with a pool, beach, and ocean view.
A resort with a pool area, beach view, and multiple buildings.

18. Iberostar Selection Zanzibar – All-Inclusive

Iberostar Selection Zanzibar – All-Inclusive
Matemwe
Iberostar Selection Zanzibar – All-Inclusive
A resort with a clear blue pool, thatched-roof villas, and a wooden pier.
A pathway leading through a lush garden with palm trees and red flowers, surrounded by white buildings with thatched roofs.
A room with a bed, a chair, a window with a view, and curtains.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea and a pier.

19. Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Nungwi
United States
Emilia
$218 nightly
$263 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
An outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, a thatched roof, and a pool.
A beachside dining area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A thatched-roof room with two beds, a view of the ocean, and a palm tree.
A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

20. Joud by the sea

Joud by the sea
Jambiani
United States
Shuayb
$289 nightly
$345 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Joud by the sea
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Total with taxes and fees
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Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili

8/10 Good
"Overall it's a beautiful property. The rooms, pools, beach and other amenities are all very nice. The main concern we had was that it is essentially a "compound". You can't talk to a nearby town or enjoy local culture because the resorts are all very separated from the rest of the island. We also thought the food was not up to the standard of other RIU Palace hotels. This was our fourth stay at a RIU Palace and the food at the others was definitely better. That being said, the hotel is beautiful, the staff lovely and we enjoyed our stay."
Thomas William 5-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Riu Palace Swahili
The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

8/10 Good
"Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay at The Mora. The resort is beautiful, very well maintained and spotlessly clean, with lovely pools, attractive grounds and a great beachfront setting. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the staff were consistently friendly, attentive and accommodating. They are undoubtedly one of the hotel’s biggest strengths. The food was good, with plenty of variety and a nice choice of restaurants, although personally I would describe it as good rather than exceptional. My main criticism is the pricing of anything outside the standard all inclusive offering. I understand that premium drinks, specialist experiences and certain extras will carry an additional charge, but some of the supplements felt excessive. Relatively ordinary branded spirits attracted significant premiums, and hotel organised excursions could be considerably more expensive than equivalent trips booked locally. For a luxury all inclusive resort, this sometimes created the impression that the basic package was quite tightly defined, with substantial charges once you stepped outside it. My other criticism was the pool loungers, which had only one fixed reclined position and could not be adjusted, making them surprisingly uncomfortable for a hotel of this standard. Overall, a beautiful resort with excellent staff and plenty to recommend it, but the pricing of extras took some of the shine off the all inclusive experience."
Benjamin Mark 12-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive
JAZ Elite Aurora

JAZ Elite Aurora

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is very big yet beautiful. The rooms are spacious and we were pleased to find a hairdryer in the bathroom. Evening entertainment was great but also easily avoided if required. We also enjoyed the selection of pools and meals on offer! Would highly recommend this hotel."
Susannah 7-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
JAZ Elite Aurora
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing, this hotel is good for families vacation also Muslim families. All food is HALAL, no alcohol allowed. Clean, friendly stuff and excellent activities Please come and enjoy in zanzibar"
Abubakar 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"All inclusive hotel with great buffet. Beautiful and large beach."
Stéphanie 5-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

10/10 Excellent
"Not one complaint 10/10 everyone was nice the food was amazing great shows we loved it so much we had to stay and extra day and we were so mad we had to leave will definitely be coming back !!!!!!!!!!"
patrick 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

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