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1. The Bali Resort Zanzibar

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a tropical setting.

Location: Dongwe
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 9 reviews)
Price: $115 nightly, $145 total, Nov 27 - Nov 28, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Room was clean, staff exceptionally nice, area looked like paradise, by Tia L

2. The Palms Zanzibar - All Inclusive

A beach setting with a bed, lanterns, and a sailboat in the background.

Location: Dongwe
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 21 reviews)
Price: $712 nightly, $835 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Beautiful property with the best staff on the planet. Service was truly exceptional. , by Patricia Ann

3. Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking the ocean.

Location: Dongwe
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 61 reviews)
Price: $763 nightly, $895 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: The accommodations, food, and service were incredible! , by Mark

4. Sand Beach Boutique Hotel

A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

Location: Bwejuu Beach
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 23 reviews)
Price: $65 nightly, $83 total, Nov 28 - Nov 29, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Had great stay, by Amber

5. Kijani Beach Villas

A resort with a pool, multiple rooms, and palm trees.

Location: Bwejuu
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 3 reviews)
Price: $259 nightly, $308 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Beautifully laid out, beach right out every front door, very clean, staff was helpful and friendly, great food and a quiet but still family atmosphere. You can tell the owners give a lot of attention to the details. Pool was so clean and beautiful. Also the landscaping was stunning and gave it an upscale resort feel while still having an intimate feel. They set up an excursion and airport ride and made the whole process easy. Would HIGHLY recommend this place and would stay here again!, by Jessica

6. Sea Side Resort

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and sailboat.

Location: Paje
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review)
Price: $129 nightly, $159 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: "This property is underrepresented , it’s a well balanced blend of nature and contemporary living , with private pods you could confuse for a mini yatch, the lounges , swimming pools , live entertainment, excursions and yet most important is the most courteous staff , where anything with a possibly of discomfort is met with gentle and expedited resolution that you even forget it happened. The distance from the airport is eclipsed by the shuttle service and revelation of this serene and..., by Diana Ross

7. Kivuli Beach Resort Paje

A wooden pergola with two wooden lounge chairs on a sandy beach with a clear blue sky and ocean view.

Location: Paje
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 22 reviews)
Price: $89 nightly, $114 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Quieter and less expensive than others in the area but with easy access to other properties down the beach for food, etc. Able to book us transportation to other activities on request., by Shirley

8. Oleza Boutique Hotel

Location: Michamvi
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 1 review)
Price: $56 nightly, $73 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Vi havde generelt et godt ophold. Servicen var god, og de ansatte var imødekommende og kommunikerende. Værelset var fint, og AC virkede upåklageligt. Eneste minus var badeværelset, som var uden afskærmet brusekabine og bestemt ikke lever op til standarden for et godt hotel. Hotellet har god beliggenhed helt ned til havet, og stranden er dejlig og umiddelbart mindre turistet end andre steder på Zanzibar. , by Jakob

9. Envi Paje

A pool area with a clear view of the beach and ocean.

Location: Paje
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review)
Price: $517 nightly, $610 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Hotel novo, funcionários muito simpáticos, quarto maravilhoso com piscina ., muito bom, by Jorge

10. Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

A beach with thatched-roof structures, white lounge chairs, and blue cushions.

Location: Kizimkazi
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 213 reviews)
Price: $97 nightly, $122 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Great place, by Melissa

11. Sunny Palms Beach Bungalows

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view.

Location: Uroa
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 16 reviews)
Price: $136 nightly, $168 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Very friendly staff. , by Francisco

12. JAZ Elite Adonia

A row of wooden lounge chairs with cushions, arranged on a tiled deck with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Location: Uroa
Guest rating: 6/10 (1 review)
Price: $173 nightly, $212 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: "Excellent location. We had money go missing from our room. Check in was very impersonal and after a full days travel we were required to line up again to fill out an pay the government tax, surly this can be done anytime during the stay. The person who took us to our room gave us no information about the place room wise or resort wise. They talk a good service ethic but as far as I was concerned service was non existent. Overpriced for the standard of the overall experience. To make the stay..., by Ian

13. The Nest Boutique Resort

A resort with multiple swimming pools surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. There are wooden huts and a gazebo-like structure.

Location: Paje
Guest rating: 7.4/10 (Good, 3 reviews)
Price: $143 nightly, $174 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: "We stayed here for a week with a 1,5 year old, and had the best time. The rooms are great, cool bathrooms, the pool beautiful, and super clean, the staff all super friendly, and everyone knew our daughters name and made the stay super fun for her - especially Rita ♥️ The breakfast ala carte is delicious! Just for information: the rooms only had curtains and not blinds, which did not block sunlight so we woke up with the sun even though our daughter usually sleeps in. And the AC had a little..., by Fie

14. Moayana Liora Zanzibar

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

Location: Pongwe
Price: $64 nightly, $83 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts

15. Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a wooden pier, and white beach umbrellas.

Location: Kizimkazi
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 79 reviews)
Price: $233 nightly, $283 total, Nov 20 - Nov 21, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Great food, great staff and great services., by Phina

16. Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

An aerial view of a beach with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

Location: Kiwengwa
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 11 reviews)
Price: $271 nightly, $322 total, Dec 6 - Dec 7, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: Excellent quite place, great rooms and amenities. Excelent customer service, beautiful views, lots of night entertainment, friendly staff. The only thing i'd recommend is improve menu variety., by Wilhelm

17. Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Location: Kiwengwa
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 106 reviews)
Price: $246 nightly, $293 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: The room was cleaned daily, and the evening turndown service was a lovely touch. The staff were exceptional — every single member of the team went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail truly exceeded expectations. The spa was the best ever., by Ariri

18. Kiwengwa Beach Resort

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a sunset view.

Location: Kiwengwa
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 120 reviews)
Price: $303 nightly, $358 total, Nov 18 - Nov 19, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: The outside grounds of the hotel are manicured beautifully. , by Jill

19. Mvuvi Boutique Resort

A wooden deck with chairs and tables, overlooking a beach.

Location: Kiwengwa
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 191 reviews)
Price: $170 nightly, $204 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Dongwe resorts
Review: An absolutely amazing stay! The rooms were really nice and comfortable. The place is right on the beach (literally, you step onto sand once you enter through the gate). And I can not say enough about how thoughtful, considerate, and kind ALL of the staff are - (for example, they stood by our chairs when we left our towels etc to go into the ocean without us asking or anything!). Definitely will be recommending to all my friends., by Kristiann

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Pristine white beaches invite you to snorkel among vibrant coral reefs or book a traditional dhow sailing trip at sunset. Nearby Jozani Forest offers guided walks to see rare red colobus monkeys and mangrove boardwalk trails.

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A beach with a thatched-roof house on stilts over the water, clear turquoise sea, and white sand.

Top reviews in Dongwe

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Address: Mswakini Beach, South East Coast, Dongwe, Unguja South Region, TZ
Location: Dongwe
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 10/10 (61 reviews)
Review: Exceptional property, spacious water facing villas, stupendous views, attentive and smiling staff, by Harpreet, September 26, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Palms Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Address: Bwejuu Beach, Dongwe, TZ
Location: Dongwe
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (21 reviews)
Review: We stayed only one night on a quick pit stop to Zanzibar on our honeymoon inbetween safari and Seychelles. If we had to do it over again we would have spent all of our time in Zanzibar here with a quick day trip to stone town. Siriak is a very attentive but not intrusive host. One of the best things about this property is that there are only 6 villas so it is very peaceful and each villa has its own private cabana by the ocean which is a fantastic way to spend the day inbetween meals. As said..., by Jason, October 24, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Bali Resort Zanzibar

Address: Bewjuu, Dongwe, Unguja South Region, TZ
Location: Dongwe
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (9 reviews)
Review: Room was clean, staff exceptionally nice, area looked like paradise, by Tia L, February 23, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Sand Beach Boutique Hotel

Address: Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu, Unguja South Region, TZ
Location: Bwejuu Beach
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (23 reviews)
Review: Amazing service, and nice staff. It felt like a community and I was able to meet people from all around the world and we all started hanging out and doing activities together. I will definitely visit again., by Saeed, June 21, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Address: East Coast, Kiwengwa, 2698, TZ
Location: Kiwengwa
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (191 reviews)
Review: When you book a hotel you always read reviews with a pinch of salt. This hotel has fantastic reviews and with good reason. Everything from the welcome to our departure was absolutely first class without exception. A few members of staff deserve a special mention - Bernard, Mtoto, Nema and Baracka all helped make our stay extra special. The staff in general are exceptional including the kitchen staff who turn out superb food time after time and catered to my wife’s vegetarian requirements..., by David, February 28, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

Address: Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Tanzania, 73111, TZ
Location: Kiwengwa
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (11 reviews)
Review: My wife and I found a little bit of paradise at Royal Mandarin Resort! Very very nice property. We booked this room for five nights following our Serengeti Safari in the hope of some beach relaxation. We got that and so much more!, by David, July 25, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Kivuli Beach Resort Paje

Address: Paje TZ, Road, Paje, Unguja South Region, 3661, TZ
Location: Paje
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (22 reviews)
Review: This property was absolutely magical. If you’re looking for a low key off the grid vibe, this is the place. There’s no Wi-Fi in the room but it’s available in the common area overlooking the beach. However, the level of privacy you’ll receive in your individual room is worth it., by Krystal, October 29, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Address: Mchangamble beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, 4893, TZ
Location: Kizimkazi
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (213 reviews)
Review: My stay at Fruit and Spice was a great escape from my normal busy city and work life. The views are amazing! The beach although not large is full of interesting sea life and local villagers fishing and gathering. The ocean breeze was perfect. It was said that it is the low season, "rainy season", it only rained a couple of times very early in the morning, just enough to make the air smell fresh., by Anonymous traveler, April 10, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Sunny Palms Beach Bungalows

Address: Uroa, 158, Uroa, Unguja South Region, 72207, TZ
Location: Uroa
Star rating: 4.5/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (16 reviews)
Review: This is an excellent escape from a stressful world. If you want to chill and read a book at the pool or take a walk along the beach, this is the place for you. If you’re looking for nightlife and excitement, you might want to try elsewhere. I would go back in a minute., by Jacquelyn, January 7, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Kwanza Resort By SUNRISE

Address: Zanzibar Island, Kizimkazi, Unguja South Region, TZ
Location: Kizimkazi
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (79 reviews)
Review: This was a fabulous place and wish I spent more time there. Two days was just not enough. I loved their activities and will definitely stay there again and again., by Frederick, October 30, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Kijani Beach Villas

Address: Road to Kijani Beach 1, Bwejuu, Unguja South Region, TZ
Location: Bwejuu
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 10/10 (3 reviews)
Review: Beautifully laid out, beach right out every front door, very clean, staff was helpful and friendly, great food and a quiet but still family atmosphere. You can tell the owners give a lot of attention to the details. Pool was so clean and beautiful. Also the landscaping was stunning and gave it an upscale resort feel while still having an intimate feel. They set up an excursion and airport ride and made the whole process easy. Would HIGHLY recommend this place and would stay here again!, by Jessica, April 6, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Address: Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa, 00000, TZ
Location: Kiwengwa
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (106 reviews)
Review: It was an amazing experience!, by Hemil, August 5, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Kiwengwa Beach Resort

Address: Kiwengwa beach, Kiwengwa, 2144, TZ
Location: Kiwengwa
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (120 reviews)
Review: I loved the property & had a great time here to the point that I stayed an extra day. The staff was amazing, & I really appreciated their help., by Anonymous traveler, August 4, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Sea Side Resort

Address: Paje, Paje, Unguja South Region, 72110, TZ
Location: Paje
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 10/10 (1 review)
Review: This property is underrepresented , it’s a well balanced blend of nature and contemporary living , with private pods you could confuse for a mini yatch, the lounges , swimming pools , live entertainment, excursions and yet most important is the most courteous staff , where anything with a possibly of discomfort is met with gentle and expedited resolution that you even forget it happened. The distance from the airport is eclipsed by the shuttle service and revelation of this serene and..., by Diana Ross, September 25, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from a resort vacation in Dongwe?

You deserve to get away, and a resort is the perfect place to indulge in all the amenities and services you need for a relaxing trip to Dongwe. One of the comfortable resorts in the area might be just what you're looking for, whether you want a luxurious suite, shopping possibilities, or fun activities to try.

What's the best resort in Dongwe?

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive - All-inclusive resort. Features 2 restaurants, a private beach, and a terrace. The Palms Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Luxury resort. Has a private beach, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. The Bali Resort Zanzibar - Family-friendly resort. Enjoy the children's pool, steam room, and 24-hour fitness center.

What can I do in Dongwe?

Dongwe Beach, Pingwe Beach, and Paje Beach are a few interesting places to visit nearby. Other attractions in the area include Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach.

What's the weather like in Dongwe?

The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 77°F. The rainiest months in Dongwe are April, May, March, and November, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

What's the best way to get to and around Dongwe?

Fly into Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is located 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.