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Set in Paje, 700 metres from Paje Beach, Samawa Living offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Personnel was very helpful and friendly! The room is big and quiet and next to Paje beach (walking distance 5-10min).

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9.4
Superb
522 reviews
Price from
US$182.31
per night

Facing the beachfront, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Mfumbwi and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel has a spa centre. This is easily one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Beautifully designed, delicious food, super friendly staff and the owners are simply the best. We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it easily exceeded all of our expectations. We leave here satisfied, relaxed and with new beautiful friends. Thanks again to everyone at BeZanzibar, we will see you again soon I’m sure!

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9.5
Exceptional
459 reviews
Price from
US$345
per night

Facing the beachfront, Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani Mdogo and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. A true paradise in Zanzibar! Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel offers stunning views, a serene atmosphere, and top-notch hospitality. The beautiful pool, lush surroundings, and eco-friendly design create a perfect tropical getaway. The staff is warm and attentive, ensuring a relaxing and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a luxurious yet tranquil retreat!

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9.3
Superb
295 reviews
Price from
US$250
per night

Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The staff were very welcoming and kind. I can’t emphasize it enough. They make you feel like home. And the interiors are very aesthetically appealing

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9
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
US$504
per night

Set in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Alma Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

You can play billiards and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for canoeing and cycling. We had an amazing experience at Alma for 4 nights. The hotel facilities are beautiful, with lots of activities both on and off property. We made use of the pool table, darts, pool, gym, spa, kayaks, dhow boat, and more. The food was amazing, and it was so nice to have breakfast and dinner included, no need to worry about finding a place to eat. The menu was large, so even though we were there for 4 nights, we were not bored. The staff are amazing, super attentive and personable. A true gem of a hotel in Zanzibar.

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9.3
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
US$370
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 41 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a private beach area, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Amazing beach and comfortable villas and great staff and Harry the manager made sure we were pampered

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9.7
Exceptional
200 reviews
Price from
US$1,298.21
per night

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. There is a wellness area, bar and restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

The area is popular for fishing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They facilitated a late checkout, gave away free drinks and were very mindful of our needs and wishes.

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9.1
Superb
410 reviews
Price from
US$274
per night

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Karibu Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service. everything was amazing, truly we had the best time. The security was there so we felt safe. Try not to get influenced by the negative reviews, I am so glad we didn't because everything was up to an incredible standard. We loved Coco such a cute addition but we are also big animal lovers. Good food, good breakfast options, clean beach with cool restaurants around. The masais were not intrusive, mainly just friendly guys. So happy we chose Karibu. The room with beach view was out of this world.

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9
Superb
400 reviews
Price from
US$180
per night

Located in Pwani Mchangani, 500 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, LUX* Marijani Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a private beach area. The staff was very helpful accommodating. Thank you Agripina, Raphael, Abdul the cashier, and Anne. Love to you all!

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9.1
Superb
321 reviews
Price from
US$190.80
per night

Set in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Just everything. One of the best hotels I’ve been too. Staff were amazing and service was second to none.

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9
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
US$252
per night

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