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Stays In Tanzania

Where To Stay In Zanzibar

14 places to sleep, from resorts and retreats, private houses and villas and more.

Staying In Zanzibar

About Your Stay In Zanzibar

A spice island with white beaches, coral reefs and a warm turquoise sea.

Below are 14 stays in Zanzibar, grouped by type. Rates are per person sharing and are indicative until we quote your dates.

Our tip

East-coast beaches follow the tide. The north and Nungwi are swimmable all day.

Best TimeJune – October and December – February
Famous ForBeaches and Stone Town
Getting ThereShort flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam
Best ForHoneymooners and families
Ideal Stay3 – 5 nights
Stays14 recommended
Where You Could Sleep

Camps, Lodges And More

Resorts And Retreats
6 stays

Resorts And Retreats

Barefoot luxury on the sand. The perfect place to rest the dust off your boots after a safari.

Best for
Honeymooners, families and anyone ending a safari with rest.
The catch
Beachfront rooms cost more. Tides and seaweed vary by season, so ask about the beach you will get.
01

Impala Valley Beach Resort

Zanzibar

Rooms steps from the sand, with a pool, a spa and sundowners, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $240 to $420 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Savanna Star Beach Retreat

Zanzibar

A barefoot retreat on the beach, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $280 to $480 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Zebra Bend Seaside Resort

Zanzibar

Sea-view rooms and long lazy lunches, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $310 to $540 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Hornbill Beach Resort

Zanzibar

Rooms steps from the sand, with a pool, a spa and sundowners, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $340 to $470 pp sharingEnquire →
05

Cheetah Hill Beach Retreat

Zanzibar

A barefoot retreat on the beach, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $240 to $470 pp sharingEnquire →
06

Dawn Chorus Seaside Resort

Zanzibar

Sea-view rooms and long lazy lunches, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $280 to $530 pp sharingEnquire →
Private Houses And Villas
4 stays

Private Houses And Villas

The whole house is yours, with your own chef, guide and vehicle. Perfect for families, friends and anyone who wants complete privacy.

Best for
Families, multi-generational trips and groups of friends.
The catch
Priced for the whole house, so it works best with six or more guests. Book well ahead for peak season.
01

Fish Eagle House

Zanzibar

An exclusive-use house with its own chef and guide, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $770 to $1,130 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Waterbuck Bush House

Zanzibar

A private home for your family or friends, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $800 to $1,190 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Secretary Bird Villa

Zanzibar

Bedrooms for the whole party, a pool and a private team, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $840 to $1,250 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Baobab Grove House

Zanzibar

An exclusive-use house with its own chef and guide, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $870 to $1,180 pp sharingEnquire →
Boutique Hotels
4 stays

Boutique Hotels

Small, stylish and well placed. Great for an arrival night, a city break or a day in the old town.

Best for
Arrival and departure nights, couples and business travellers.
The catch
Often close to traffic, so a garden room is better than a street one.
01

Golden Plains Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar

A small, characterful hotel with a garden and a good kitchen, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $160 to $290 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Elephant Crossing House Hotel

Zanzibar

Quiet rooms, great beds and breakfast on the terrace, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $200 to $340 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Kingfisher Courtyard Hotel

Zanzibar

A stylish base for an arrival night or a city day, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $230 to $400 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Marula Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar

A small, characterful hotel with a garden and a good kitchen, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $260 to $330 pp sharingEnquire →

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Choosing Your Stay

Which Stay Suits You?

Choosing

With Children

Look at the boutique hotels first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool. Private houses give you the whole place.

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Couples And Honeymoon

Choose a beachfront retreat. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.

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Groups And Families

A private house means your own chef, guide and vehicle. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.

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On A Budget

Visit in the green season for lower rates and quieter stays. Green-season rates are the lowest.

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