The best available Resorts to stay near Zanzibar Island

May 15, 2023 Lean Nau

The Zanzibar Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world. You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect for wading; and many small, nearly deserted islands virtually unvisited by tourists. Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar City’s old quarter. Or just go beach to beach between tiny fishing villages—each one's better than the next.
Restaurants in Zanzibar Island

1. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Pongwe Tanzania
Excellent
95%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 263 reviews

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Tulia Zanzibar is established as the leader of the luxury travel segment on Zanzibar. Focused on couples, honeymooners, and people looking for quiet luxury. Located right on one of the most beautiful beaches on Zanzibar. Private beach with a low density of people and without any beach boys. We provide a holistic experience for holiday including complimentary private yoga sessions, week spa program, excellent fine dining gastronomy and individual tailor-made activity plan for each guest.

Best in Zanzibar

Reviewed By 256petrn

The best hotel in Zanzibar, I recommend to everyone. Great perfect service, smiling and nice staff, amazing gastronomy. The hotel is in a beautiful place, where is the beautiful beach also after outflow.

2. Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

Bwejuu 2284 Tanzania 011 254 733 777173
Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1449 reviews

Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar

This beautiful All-Inclusive resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans. A fusion of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with beautiful arches, hand carved white stone décor, beautiful antiques, hand made furniture and intricate brass lanterns, Baraza offers unparalleled standards of luxury on the Island of Zanzibar. Baraza has set a unique standard of luxury accommodation on the island.

Unforgettable experience

Reviewed By 81Nien

Our stay at Baraza was truely unforgettable. The staff is excellent and super friendly. Always a heartwarming smile & very thoughtful. We loved our absolutely amazing vila, decorated with so much attention to detail and cleaned to perfection. Food & ambience at the restaurants is amazing, very delicious. Service at the beach & pool is superb. As so is staff at the watersport centre. Everyone cares about making your stay unforgettable! And it was... Hope to be able to return again!

3. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani Tanzania
Excellent
66%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2582 reviews

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

At TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar, your holiday dream of a tropical paradise will come true. Located directly on the picture-perfect sandy beach of Kiwengwa and nestled in an exotic garden full of palm trees, this 5-star hotel, styled like an Arabian palace, is the perfect choice in Zanzibar. Plan a comfortable and relaxing beach holiday for one or two or the whole family completely to your personal taste. The TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar entices with four restaurants and three bars for feasting. Train with our BLUEf!t team in front of a dream backdrop, and let your body and senses be pampered in the BLUE Spa. Enjoy the luxurious sweetness of doing nothing at one of our two picturesque pools. You won't want to miss out on the highlights of the spice island of Zanzibar, which you can discover with tips from the BLUE Guides. The TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar is also the perfect hotel for a relaxing beach retreat after taking a safari holiday on the mainland.

Great holiday destination!

Reviewed By R80CGchrism

We had an amazing time at TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar. The resort is beautiful, and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The food quality is very good for an all inclusive concept. You have several special dinners arranged at the beach or around the pool which include a nice buffet and BBQ or fresh tuna/sashimi. Special thanks to Winfrida and Ally, for making our stay extra special. Would highly recommend this resort.

4. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Zanzibar - Nungwi

Nungwi Tanzania
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2606 reviews

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Zanzibar - Nungwi

Unwind at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Zanzibar-Nungwi, Boasting a traditional Zanzibar style with Makuti palm leaf roofs, this resort offers spectacular sea views and direct beach access on the most northern tip of Zanzibar in Tanzania. Rest in a spacious guest room with a balcony or terrace and enjoy the views of the pool, exotic gardens or Indian ocean, relax on white sand with sun beds and shade umbrellas and explore the tropical waters while scuba diving or snorkeling. Plunge into the outdoor, freshwater pool or sip on cocktails and freshly squeezed fruit juices from Dolphin swim up pool bar. Savor innovative international and fusion specialties at Fisherman Seafood & Grill before admiring the Zanzibar sunset followed by a traditional, live entertainment at Ngalawa Restaurant. We offer complimentary parking on site and WiFi throughout the hotel.

Zanzibari paradise

Reviewed By Conrad O

Beautiful property, stunning views and incredibly friendly staff. Special thanks to the lady at Zee bar, unfortunately didn’t catch her name, for the special attention. And the food at fisherman’s grill is perfection. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to come back!

5. Kiwengwa Beach Resort

Kiwengwa 2144 Tanzania
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1159 reviews

Kiwengwa Beach Resort

Kiwengwa Beach Resort 5* is situated on the north east coast and is one of the best hotel in Zanzibar, the Spice island. The hotel has just been completely renovated into the bedrooms and in the public areas. The architect has chosen to combine the typical warm colors of Africa, used for the common areas, to the typical blue sea, used inside the rooms: the end result is a refined style that fully respects the ambient and present to the atmosphere something to special. Kiwengwa Beach Resorts have 120 rooms facing the longest white sand beach on the island. There is 30 suites and 90 standard rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. There is 1 Honeymoon suite of 56 mq; it is directly on the beach with stunning view, private terrace, large en-suite bathroom, indoor jacuzzi, mini bar, tea & coffee facilities and free wifi. It have the possibility to be connect with a suite of 36 mq, with private entrance to make a Royal Family Suite of 92 mq. There are 17 Luxury bungalows & suites. They are room of 36/46 mq; they have: sea view, outdoor jacuzzi, private terrace, mini bar, tea & coffee facilities and free wifi. There are 12 bungalows, 2 with sea view and 10 with garden view. They are room of 30/36 mq and have outdoor jacuzzi, private terrace, mini bar, tea & coffee facilities, free wifi. There are 90 standard rooms, 30 with sea view and 60 with garden view. They are room of 30/32 mq. All rooms have been up-graded, with new bathrooms, furniture and fittings. About the restaurants Kiwengwa offer a Main Buffet and Grill Restaurant, with water-feature and view of the new swimming-pool and a Beach Restaurant, a la carte, directly on the beach with bar and lounge There is a Lounge bar with view of the beach and serving finger food and imported alcohol, this bar have a large lounge area and a zone with satelite TV. There is also a new extended beach bar, on the beach with music and dancing. Kiwengwa Beach Resort is directly on the beach of Kiwengwa, have a private zone with typical sunbeds and umbrella. For the guests are available the beach towels, for the beach and for the pool area. For who love the wellness and the relax of the mind there is a Spa near the beach with 2 massage room, hammam, hair and nails salon, outdoor relaxing tea and juice lounge. Upper floor Gym with panoramic view. Other facilities: reception area, swimming-pool and pool terrace, shuttle service or private limousine, water sports, beach volley ball, tennis court, mini golf, bike rental, 2 shops, travel agents front desk, beach massage area, beach disco, entertainment, live music and beach wear fashion show.

Best Beach Resort

Reviewed By alphaxadm

A truly outstanding place with very accommodating staff. Everything was excellent and they took care of everything really well . This was simply a wonderful experience and would love to visit the place again .

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 4255 Tanzania
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1204 reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Finding an ideal romantic hotel in Stone Town does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Park Hyatt Zanzibar, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Mercury House (0.1 mi) and The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) (0.2 mi) make Park Hyatt Zanzibar a great place to stay when visiting Stone Town. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and Park Hyatt Zanzibar makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a concierge and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Stone Town has plenty of seafood restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Lukmaan Restaurant, 6 Degrees South Grill and Wine Bar, and Emerson Spice, which are serving up some great dishes. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular historic sites, such as Christ Church Cathedral and House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib). Park Hyatt Zanzibar looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Stone Town.

Beautiful property and excellent hospitality on all fronts.

Reviewed By Jeff S

We stayed for 8 nights (May 25-June 2) and enjoyed all facets that the hotel and Stone Town had to offer. We were under a Guest of Honor booking and upgraded to a beautiful suite with a wonderful view of the water. The view was stunning at sunset but also to watch how the locals use the beach. The entire staff – front desk, experience managers, security guards, pickup driver, housekeeping and restaurant staff were as friendly and helpful as we have experienced anywhere in the world – true hospitality. The hotel is historic and is very picturesque. Great location and easy walk to everything in Stone Town. Breakfast buffet was excellent with plenty of variety and cooked to order egg station. Dinners were excellent too. The hotels recommendations for additional dining were spot on, as were their recommendations for a traditional Stone Town dinner with amazing city view and traditional local music/dance at Emerson on Hurimzi. They actaully don’t have much beach at high tide but a nice pool is always available.

7. Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Paje Michanvi Road, Bwejuu 72111 Tanzania 011 254 733 777172
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2161 reviews

Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Zanzibar's most romantic hotel. Brezes offers a Half Board meal plan that includes your breakfast plus dinner. It features the Frangipani Spa, highest attention to detail, and personalized service second to none. This family owned and managed resort has set high standards for Zanzibar, and continues to lead the others in the right direction. -Kindly note: Gentlemen require long trousers for dinner (dinner only)

Fantastic experience staying in this hotel! ?

Reviewed By LondonE3Traveller

Amazing hotel, friendly staff and outstanding food. Stayed for 7 days and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff were fantastic…. A big shout out to Dorah who was amazing. We were also looked after by Maria, Martin, Eva, Sunday, Issa and Lucas who were fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and genuine. Food was very, very good. There were 4 courses on the half board dinner menu. Portions weren’t huge but staff asked if we wanted more. We didn’t ever need to ask for more as portions were the right size when you have 4 courses. Room was very nice and beach was lovely. Not much around the hotel so expect to spend most of your time in the hotel or on hotel booked tours (as outside taxis aren’t allowed on the premises). This was perfect for us as we really enjoyed spending the time relaxing. Thanks to everyone in the hotel. If you stay in Zanzibar I’d highly recommend staying here.

8. Sandies Baobab Beach Zanzibar

Nungwi Road, Nungwi 73107 Tanzania
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 327 reviews

Sandies Baobab Beach Zanzibar

A picturesque resort. Perfection.

Reviewed By N1499VUkimd

Pros: The resort is very spacious and has a comfortable environment. It has the best beach on the ridge. The staff are very friendly. The buffet is delicious, and it's delicious and cheap compared to other similar hotels in Nungwi. It is comfortable and the interior rooms are up-to-date. The room is spacious and the bed is big. Housekeeping twice a day and plenty of towels. Disadvantages: Sometimes electricity is cut off for a short time (less than 3 minutes twice a day). There is no TV in the room.

9. Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

North Coast, Nungwi Tanzania
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2060 reviews

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

A spectacular view of the Indian Ocean from almost anywhere on the resort makes this all-inclusive property a wonderful choice for those guests looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Fantastic swimming pools, a beautiful beach with clear, turquoise waters and amazing sunsets all add to the ambiance! The rooms are large, approximately 80 square metres for Superior Rooms and 100 square metres for Suites. A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, separate shower and double sinks provide luxurious comfort. All rooms include a quiet split-unit air conditioner, TV, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, a safe and a terrace from which to enjoy the view. The warm, friendly staff invite you to enjoy meals in the buffet restaurant with a varied selection of local and international dishes or a traditional pizza oven near the beach offers a quick snack while you relax by the pool.

Wonderful place, superb service, the guest is made to feel like a king

Reviewed By Isabel086

This is a beautiful place with lovely rooms and a great location. The team is brilliant, they make you feel so welcome, are attentive to your needs and put a smile on your face all the time. I cannot wait to go back. This is the place!

10. Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Kama 1763 Tanzania
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1628 reviews

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Driving into Sea Cliff Resort & Spa you know you have found something special. The 4 km road through a coconut plantation that leads to the hotel is a reminder of the Zanzibar of old. Peace and tranquility, no other hotels or busy roads just open space and palm trees.As you enter the courtyard filled with tropical flowers and palms the view of the ocean stands before you. With our traditional makuti roofs and Arabic towers lit by brass lights you know this is not a typical hotel. Its an hotel built with our location in mind. It is a unique combination of modern facilities mixed with the original exotic architecture of historical Zanzibar. Situated on our property is the first and only world-class 9 hold 18 tee golf course in Zanzibar. We boast a full size driving range, practice greens, Pro-Shop with all our golfing needs and apparel, clubs to hire, carts and Club House on the beach. A golf pro is in attendance at all times. Sea Cliff Resort & Spa really is the place to visit.

Not worth your money

Reviewed By asialg2022

I got the all inclusive option which is a joke because you end up paying for everything since you can only select very few options from all inclusive. There’s only 1 restaurant for all 3 meals. There’s no entertainment except on Sunday night and everything is shut down by 10/11. My money also disappeared which nothing was done about, just reminded me to lock everything up. The security asks for money for relatives hospital bill….. This is more for retired no active people who just want to sit around doing nothing and maybe swim, that’s it.

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