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A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Murray
RM240
RM309 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a tree.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a thatched-roof building with umbrellas.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
RM346
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.

3. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Tchidi
RM292
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

4. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
RM313
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Maru Maru Hotel
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.

5. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
RM318
RM398 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A beach with white sand, clear blue water, and palm trees.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and wooden door.
A tropical setting with a beach view, a thatched roof structure, and a variety of fruits and flowers.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.

6. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
RM66
RM144 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.

7. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
RM340
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
An aerial view of a coastal resort with beachfront villas, a sandy beach, and boats in the water.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a sandy beach.
An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the beach.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and string lights.

8. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
RM692
RM828 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.
A table set for dining with a view of a beach and ocean.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.

9. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United Kingdom
Tiffany
RM617
RM742 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.
A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.
A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

10. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
United States
Phillip
RM203
RM266 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the ocean.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.
A resort with a swimming pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach.

11. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
RM395
RM486 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Sunshine Marine Lodge
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a pool area visible through the glass walls.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Jumanne
RM212
RM276 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sailboat, and a resort area with buildings and palm trees.
A coastal resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a sandy beach area with sun loungers, and lush greenery.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a red roof.
View from room

13. Flame Tree Cottages

Flame Tree Cottages
Nungwi
United States
Julie
RM650
RM780 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Flame Tree Cottages
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
A wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.
A stone archway with a metal gate leading to a grassy area.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.

14. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
Canada
Jessie
RM112
RM129 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Princess Salme Inn
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats.

15. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
David
Zenobia Beach Resort
A pool area with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and thatched umbrellas.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a bench, and various potted plants.
A row of traditional-style buildings with red-tiled roofs, white balconies, and a sandy ground area.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

16. Smiles Beach Hotel

Smiles Beach Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Victoria
RM435
RM533 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Smiles Beach Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted logo, and a seating area with cushions.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach, a bed with a canopy, and two chairs facing the window.
A sailboat on a calm sea with clear skies.

17. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
Jambiani
United States
Trudy-Ann
RM262
RM337 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
S&S Hotel
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs facing a beach.
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof building.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.

18. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
RM384
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Maisha Nungwi
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
A two-story building with a red door, a balcony, and a thatched roof.
Two people walking on a beach at sunset.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
RM368
RM455 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Oasis Nungwi
Room
Meeting facility
Front of property
Interior

20. Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Chukwani
United States
Stephanie Danielle
RM189
RM250 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
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You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels in and around Zanzibar. Expedia travellers recommend staying at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar in Zanzibar Town. It features a rooftop terrace and a fireplace, and is roughly 0.48 kilometers north of downtown. Island Paradise Apartment is another popular choice. Around 0.80 kilometers north of central Zanzibar Town, it offers a terrace and a restaurant.
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