Where you stay in Zanzibar
A good stay shapes the whole trip. These are the hotels and villas we recommend, from Stone Town townhouses to beachfront retreats, each one matched to the kind of trip you have in mind.
Stone Town
Stone Town
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
★★★★★
A five-star waterfront hotel in the heart of Stone Town, set in restored Zanzibari architecture with courtyards and views of the dhow harbour.
Stone Town
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
★★★★★
A Swahili-style waterfront hotel in Stone Town, opened in 1997 in two restored historic buildings, with a rooftop restaurant and an Arabic-style pool.
North Coast
North Coast
Zuri Zanzibar
★★★★★
An eco-minded beach resort on Kendwa, with thatched bungalows and villas set in tropical gardens, a spa and a spice garden.
North Coast
Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
★★★★★
An adults-only retreat of fifteen domed pavilions with private plunge pools and butlers, set in about twenty hectares of tropical gardens on the north-west coast.
North Coast
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
★★★★★
A beach resort in the north with suites and large private villas, each with a plunge pool, plus a kids' club, making it a strong choice for families and groups.
East Coast
East Coast
Baraza Resort and Spa
★★★★★
Thirty private villas with courtyards and plunge pools, finished by local craftsmen in the style of the island's sultan-era architecture.
East Coast
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar
★★★★★
Twelve clifftop villas with plunge pools, an infinity pool, a spa and a five-star dive centre, with wide ocean views on the south-east coast.
East Coast
Matemwe Lodge
★★★★
A four-star boutique lodge of twelve chalets on a coral cliff in Matemwe, close to Mnemba Atoll for snorkeling and diving.
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