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1. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (440 reviews)
"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"
United Kingdom
Greig
The price is RM265
RM345 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
A hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area.

2. Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room, overall good"
United States
Victoria
The price is RM426
RM531 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Tembo House Hotel
A two-story building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

3. Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe Bay Resort
4.5 star property
Pongwe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"The room was large and very clean. The staff were very helpful."
United States
Dr Tony
The price is RM419
RM523 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Pongwe Bay Resort
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, large columns, and traditional lanterns.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (199 reviews)
"I love the ocean view it was beautiful clear blue waters. The staff were friendly and the room was clean. I enjoyed my stay."
United States
Christina Katende
The price is RM306
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A large, castle-like hotel with multiple arched windows and a prominent sign reading "Golden Tulip."

5. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
4.0 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"The laundry doesn’t do shoes Need more variety in the breakfast"
United States
NITA
The price is RM703
RM862 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and a beachfront.

6. Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
5.0 star property
Dongwe
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Customer service was exceptional. The property is gorgeous, and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff is unequaled. Very enjoyable stay. We will definitely return. "
United States
Alma
The price is RM1,000
RM1,201 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

7. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (514 reviews)
"Good clean room in the heart of Stone Town but away from all the tourist shops and touts. Quiet room with food a/c. Helpful staff."
Canada
Gianfranco
The price is RM590
RM719 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A resort with multiple modern buildings, a central pool, and surrounding palm trees.

8. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar
4.5 star property
Pongwe
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Reheal
The price is RM791
RM951 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar
A hotel with a thatched roof, wooden balconies, and lush greenery.

9. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (301 reviews)
"Such an amazing place I loved coming back to a clean hotel room and the food was amazing. Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been to by far ! Beach is amazing and such friendly amazing staff!"
Canada
Narina
The price is RM888
RM1,061 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Emerson Spice Hotel," steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

10. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"Beautiful decor in the heart of Stone Town. Staff was outstanding!"
Canada
Julie
The price is RM439
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Emerson Spice Hotel
A beachfront hotel with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and blue lounge chairs.

11. Ocean Boutique Hotel

Ocean Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Dongwe
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Our stay at Ocean was nothing but tremendous. The hotel is worth every dollar, the staff is just the kindest, the location right on the beach and the facility is clean and well designed."
Sweden
Måns
The price is RM856
RM1,033 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ocean Boutique Hotel
A resort with a central pool, surrounded by palm trees and beach views.

12. Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
The price is RM952
RM1,136 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, a pool, and a view of the water body at sunset.

13. Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar

Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar
4.5 star property
Unguja Ukuu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"This brand new hotel is a wonder...the facilities and staff are great...the restaurant options were fantastic. Super comfortable beds and the rooms are spacious. Can't wait to visit again. "
United States
Patrick
The price is RM319
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar
A gated entrance to a property named Jaz Amaluna, featuring a stone wall, wooden gate, and a thatched-roof structure.

14. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
5.0 star property
Uroa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Team was great, facility was beautiful, good food variety, and very nice ambiance."
United States
Sabrina
The price is RM1,028
RM1,233 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
A multi-story building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

15. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Stone Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (290 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Canada
Possenta C
The price is RM1,389
RM1,646 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
A thatched-roof building with a door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

16. Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Mvuvi Boutique Resort
4.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"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."
United States
Kristiann
The price is RM488
RM765 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Mvuvi Boutique Resort
An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof cottages, a swimming pool, and a beach.

17. Marafiki Bungalows

Marafiki Bungalows
4.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Really great place to stay. Can't fault anything! We had a lovely view out to sea "
United Kingdom
David
The price is RM404
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Marafiki Bungalows
A white building with multiple balconies, air conditioning units, and potted plants.

18. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (606 reviews)
"It is nice to stay there."
United States
MOMO
The price is RM323
RM437 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Maru Maru Hotel
A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a rocky cliffside.

19. Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (287 reviews)
"The best place i have visited. It made me feel at home"
United States
Carol
The price is RM1,099
RM1,360 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Melia Zanzibar
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a beach area.

20. Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (153 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Irene
The price is RM731
RM1,175 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
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