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Bawe Island Zanzibar, hotel in Zanzibar City

Bawe Island Zanzibar features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Zanzibar City.

Everything
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£991.76
1 night, 2 adults
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, hotel in Zanzibar City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this resort is 25 kilometres from Zanzibar Airport. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels also 4 bars and 3 restaurants are offered on site.

Staff went out of their way to be helpful
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
381 reviews
Price from
£314.99
1 night, 2 adults
Calamari Beach Resort, hotel in Zanzibar City

Set in Zanzibar City, 20 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Calamari Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

The rooms were clean and nice, and the staff was super super friendly and helpful
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
139 reviews
Price from
£149.17
1 night, 2 adults
Zanzibar Beach Resort, hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City near the beach, Zanzibar Beach Resort incorporates a blend of contemporary and Afro-Arabic designs in its architecture.

Everything was good as per my expectation
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
336 reviews
Price from
£88
1 night, 2 adults
Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel offers accommodation in Zanzibar City, 3 km from Stonetown. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Welcoming staff very friendly
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
130 reviews
Price from
£60.65
1 night, 2 adults
Chumbe Island Coral Park, hotel in Zanzibar City

Chumbe Island is a fully protected private island, off the coast of Zanzibar, home to a stunning Coral Reef Sanctuary and Forest Reserve that is entirely funded through ecotourism revenue.

Chumbe island and its surrounding water wildlife are exceptional places of beauty. It feels like a very exclusive experience given the small amount of guests that can stay on the island overnight. We stayed for 3 nights over the New Year's holiday, and did really love the remote feel to our stay there. We also loved the food cooked for us every breakfast, lunch and dinner - everything so fresh and healthy and tasty. Also it's amazing that Chumbe is a not for profit resort, and so all proceeds go towards preserving the natural beauty of the island and its surrounding waters.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
241 reviews
Price from
£467.19
1 night, 2 adults
Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar, hotel in Zanzibar City

Set in Uroa, less than 1 km from Uroa Public Beach, Maharaja Boutique Hotel Zanzibar offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

Our stay at the Boutique was really very relaxing. The resort has the best staff who are always kind and wants to help. I remember Antina and Shabaan and the team at the restaurant, AbdulRahman, Zwina and Ray. The food is fantastic and they make free entertainment show every other day and it is very amusing. The room is spacious and has beautiful view. I booked Excursions with their staff ( Yahya) and it was excellently managed. I also booked massage with them and their therapist, Jane was so professional. Thank you Maharaja Resort.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
56 reviews
Price from
£155.73
1 night, 2 adults
Ycona Eco-Luxury Resort, Zanzibar, hotel in Zanzibar City

Set in Dikoni, less than 1 km from Uroa Public Beach, Ycona Eco-Luxury Resort, Zanzibar offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

A luxury experience, everything was very good. The villa was amazing, finely furnished and very clean. The surroundings and the nature. The food was also very good and everyone was kind and helpful.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
66 reviews
Price from
£570.81
1 night, 2 adults
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa, hotel in Zanzibar City

Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa offers beachfront accommodation. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre. Guests can relax in the garden or have a drink at the bar.

The best aspect of this hotel is its convenient location, which is not far from the Ferry Terminal. Additionally, the taxi service from Suleiman is reliable. The hospitality provided by Ta'leah, and Ms. Sylvnah Chan, the manager, was exceptional who worked hard to find another room which had a working AC, and tried to follow up on the missing purse.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
814 reviews
Price from
£197.74
1 night, 2 adults
Coconut Tree Village Beach Resort, hotel in Zanzibar City

Coconut Tree Village Beach Resort is ideal for travellers seeking a peaceful, affordable escape who value simplicity and aren’t too particular.

Good
Scored 5.4
5.4
Rated passable
Average
13 reviews
Price from
£45.33
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: £81.14
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,270 reviews
    The staff is warm, the room allocated to us was very spacious and clean... Your staff is caring, respectful and responsive to the needs of the client.... I can go on for the whole day.... One word for the Resort FABULOUS 😍🤩
    Prof
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £333.47
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 381 reviews
    The convenience of having golf facilities just steps away from my accommodation, combined with the service and amenities of the hotel, made for a truly good stay. I would highly recommend this hotel to any golfer looking for a golfing experience paired with the comforts of a luxury retreat in Zanzibar. After all the hotel has the only Golf Course in Zanzibar.
    Kisaka
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.14
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,270 reviews
    The resort was very clean housekeeping did a very good job .food wasn't bad and all the staff was very friendly, helpful and always smiling .my best one was Saimon Hussan,seeing his smiling and welcoming face is golden..Pauline E.Ryoba receptionist. winnie .keep up that good work and stay blessed 🙌 and Jacq thank you so much for everything hope to see you soon
    Vivian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.96
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,342 reviews
    Mizingani is situated so perfectly if staying in Stone Town, we walked 150m to meet our stone town tour guide at the Old Fort. The night market is 100m away and worth seeing. Perfect for a short stay in stone town before heading to the beach resorts.
    Sarena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.41
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,890 reviews
    We booked for a short stay in stone town having been at a beach resort for the majority of our holiday in Zanzibar. Location was ok but down an alleyway which I wouldn't want to walk down at night.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.37
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 130 reviews
    The view from this hotel is excellent. The bed was comfortable. One could walk down to the beach easily. If you are on a very tight budget, this is an ideal place to stay, do not expect the usual luxuries associated with beach resorts. If you like a rustic feel of an old inn, with weathered walkways, steps and exteriors of the buildings, then you will be at home.
    Cobus Burgers
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £333.47
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 381 reviews
    We spent 2 nights in this place. our goal was to play golf in there. what can I say - it’s a big resort hotel, there are a lot of activities you can do. they have tennis, golf, billiard and mini-golf there are several swimming pools a lot of plans, ocean view is really nice about the room - it’s a big old-fashioned and maybe need to fresh a bit, but clean and comfortable to problem with water pressure (what is normal in Africa) we had all-inclusive, they have enough variety of food you can choose
    Alisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.61
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 955 reviews
    Close to Zanzibar airport. Just 15-20 minutes to walk. Check-in from 12.00 - very convenient, if you are traveling from beach resort. Caffe-bar close to reception, opened all 24 hours. Fridge and TV set in the room - not common for the hotels in Zanzibar.
    Viesturs Pumpurs
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £74.59
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 721 reviews
    The staff were very helpful and friendly. The bar and restaurant are amazing and the pool is wonderful. It's also on a beautiful quiet beach. The rooms are comfortable and the staff put in a lot of effort to make your stay memorable. The gardens are also stunning. I would recommend it to anyone who prefers a quiet beach resort. I would definitely go back.
    L M BESTER
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.44
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 336 reviews
    it is just as a beach resort should be
    alia
    Young couple

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