Zanzibar resorts
Zanzibar offers a wide variety of resorts to choose from. From budget saver hotels that serves breakfast only, providing the freedom to explore other restaurants and set your own budget, to the more up market resorts that provide all inclusive meals options.
Below see some of the highly recommended Zanzibar resorts to stay.
My Blue Hotel Zanzibar
My Blue Hotel on Zanzibar is located in one of the Zanzibar’s most beautiful spots, Nungwi, famous for spectacular sunsets and of the best beaches Zanzibar has to offer. Your transfer from Zanzibar airport to My Blue Hotel on Zanzibar is approximately 60 km and should not take longer than 1 hour via the main road. My Blue Hotel on Zanzibar was purposely built to respect its surrounding environment with sophisticated simplicity. One of its most alluring features is the white sandy beach directly below the resort, offering guests the opportunity to swim and snorkel all day long.
This vivid Nungwi area is also famous for its nightlife. My Blue Hotel is recommended by Dream World Adventures to those looking for a mid-range all-inclusive holiday on Zanzibar with its location being its best feature.
Mapenzi Beach Club Zanzibar
Mapenzi Beach Club is set on the North/Eastern Coast of Zanzibar Island on the Kiwengwa shoreline.
Diamonds Mapenzi perfectly blends in the natural environment of the surrounding landscape, covering an area of 4 hectares blessed with a long white beach and tropical gardens of palms and colourful bougainvillea.
Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Zanzibar
The spacious, cool reception area under makuti (palm thatch) is impressive, especially when you’re visiting Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort for the first time. You instantly know you’re in a top-notch hotel. There is an enormous pool around which you’ll find guests soaking up the sun. The clientele is largely international, so you’ll hear a variety of accents.
Warm hospitality comes naturally to the Swahili staff, who are impeccably dressed in long, robed uniforms. You are welcomed with the traditional greeting of karibu with the resort staff on hand to assist with a smile.
Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort has all the expected facilities: fully-equipped Diving center, boutiques, tennis courts, gymnasium and Spa. The rooms are extremely comfortable and styled in a modern Zanzibar theme. They provide a welcome relief from the sun when you’ve spent the day by the pool or diving and lazing on the beach.
The eastern side of the island is greatly influenced by the tide. You can sunbathe on the beach and slip straight into the water and swim far out when the tide is high. When the tide recedes, you have to wade out to the fringing reef, which can be fun if you want to look for marine life in the shallows.
Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort is one of the few hotels on the east coast where you can enjoy a comfortable and safe swim in the ocean at low tide. A concrete path in front of the hotel leads you from the beach to a permanent natural depression in the ocean bed just 200 meters offshore, offering a giant natural swimming pool deep enough for small boats to moor in.
Sea Cliff Resort and Spa Zanzibar
Driving into Sea Cliff Resort and Spa you know you have found something special. The 4 km road through a coconut plantation that leads to the hotel is a reminder of the Zanzibar of old.
Peace and tranquility, no other hotels or busy roads just open space and palm trees. As you enter the courtyard filled with tropical flowers and palms the view of the ocean stands before you.
Its a resort built with our location in mind, its a unique combination of modern facilities mixed with the original exotic architecture of historical Zanzibar.
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort and Spa Zanzibar
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort has been meticulously created, emulating traditional Zanzibar style, using the best in local design, interiors and furnishing, meeting top international standards.
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort features 170 rooms all with terrace and ocean view, situated in 2 level blocks and 4 individual beachfront suites with in-room Jacuzzi.
Gold Zanzibar Beach House and Spa
Set on the on the Northwestern coast of Zanzibar, on the tropical beach of Kendwa, without doubt one of the best places to stay on the island.
The luxury Gold Zanzibar Beach House and Spa resort provides 67 rooms which boast both views of the sea or the lush gardens, beach front locations or opulent retreats.
Each house has its own veranda, is beautifully decorated and is sure to cater for every need.
The stylish Gold Restaurant is a charming lunch and dinner venue, only accessible upon reservation, defined by an elegant and private atmosphere, with an amazing sea view.
Amaan Bungalows Zanzibar
Located in Nungwi, a beachfront on the north western tip of Zanzibar island, with a wide range of facilities and leisure options. Amaan Bungalows embraces families, couples and honeymooners, the 86 guest rooms, including 16 sea view rooms that literally catch the waves at high tide, 32 pool view rooms, 19 deluxe rooms and 19 garden rooms, are set amid a landscaped tropical oasis dotted with coconut palms, shady trees, and sweet-scented flowers.
Cristal Resort Zanzibar
The atmosphere is cozy and friendly, tropical and comfortable. If you are looking to get away from the large 5 star resorts and looking for a small and private hotel, Cristal Resort is the place!
You can choose to soak up the sun on one of the beach beds surrounded, by what clients say “ one of the most amazing beaches in the world” or go to the diving Center and enjoy a snorkeling trip or a dive with their experienced instructors.
Now with WiFi you can stay connected with the world if you choose.
Langi Langi Beach Bungalows Zanzibar
The hotel is situated on North end of Zanzibar, famous for deep sea fishing, fantastic swimming beach and dhow making.
PADI diving courses, snorkeling and sailing are among the pastimes you’ll enjoy here at Langi Langi.
Mnarani Beach Cottages Zanzibar
Choose a room to suit your needs, all are set in exotic mature gardens near to the sea. Each room is en-suite with a/c, fans, safes, and verandas. Get a good night’s sleep without any modern disturbance. Have a look at the room options.
Try the Mnarani’s homemade Zanzibar cuisine. The island is famed for its fresh seafood and variety of spices, both feature prominently on the restaurant menu. As well as traditional Swahili dishes the kitchen also serves / prepares international dishes.
Take time out to visit the Cinnamon spa team and discover the delights of a traditional Zanzibari head massage.
The Mnarani experience is all about: recovering, relaxing, rejuvenating and replenishing. Learn more about the Cinnamon Spa.
Climb up to the rooftop terrace of Zanzibar House to take in the spectacular 360-degree view over the whole Northern part of the island. Enjoy sundowners as you take in the fabulous sunsets and moon rises.
For those who are more adventurous, at low tide, you can beach comb, join the locals searching the rock pools or swim in the lagoon. Perhaps kayaking, snorkeling, diving, kite surfing, game fishing or a sunset cruise is for you. These are also available on your doorstep, all you need to do is ask.
Nassor El Mahruki, the kindhearted owner in residence, is an excellent host with an abundance of knowledge about the island. Nassor’s down to earth approach and choice of local friendly staff means you will soon feel at home.