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A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (179 reviews)
"Spice Palace Hotel was a great place to stay in Stone Town. The breakfast was better than I expected (omelette served, location was center of Stone Town, staff was very helpful and price was great. My only complaint was that the pool could have been warmer. I would stay here again. Stayed 5 nights."
Canada
Murray
The price is ￥7,508
￥9,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
3.0 star property
Nungwi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (206 reviews)
"Great for a quick stop over! Wouldn't recommend for a longer stay"
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
The price is ￥13,417
￥16,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.

3. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (205 reviews)
"Nice friendly staff"
United States
Tchidi
The price is ￥14,827
￥18,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

4. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (608 reviews)
"It is nice to stay there."
United States
MOMO
The price is ￥10,418
￥14,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Maru Maru Hotel
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.

5. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
6.4 out of 10, (129 reviews)
"Swimming on the oceanside and the staff, very pleasant "
United States
Amon Mutale
The price is ￥13,043
￥16,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A hammock chair overlooking a beach with a view of the ocean and boats.

6. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
3.0 star property
Kiwengwa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"The beach is amazing and the beach lodge is nice. The room was clean and the water is hot. The staff was amazing they are friendly and courteous. "
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥2,917
￥5,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.

7. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
3.0 star property
Michamvi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"Great experience and value for money "
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is ￥13,197
￥16,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, numerous umbrellas, and a few boats.

8. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Kendwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in every way the staff looked well after you I would recommend it to everyone"
United Kingdom
ALLAN
The price is ￥31,224
￥37,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.

9. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Kendwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Beautiful place & beautiful people. Very welcoming, food was gorgeous and different every night. They upgraded my room as returning customer and I fell in love all over again 😍.. no moans over here, just smiles ✨️"
United Kingdom
Tiffany
The price is ￥23,814
￥28,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

10. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
3.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (32 reviews)
"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum. Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."
United States
Phillip
The price is ￥7,876
￥10,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.

11. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
3.5 star property
Matemwe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Incredible location, resort, staff and food. I stayed here for 10 nights and it was perfect. The rooms are spacious with a tasteful interior equipped with air conditioning. The villas are situated in a garden with paths, overlooking the ocean on a small cliff. The staff is attentive and eager to provide excellent service. As a solo female traveler I felt very comfortable, safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend!!"
Canada
Catherine
The price is ￥17,151
￥20,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Sunshine Marine Lodge
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
3.0 star property
Nungwi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"Good serves and customer care"
United Kingdom
Jumanne
The price is ￥8,223
￥10,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sailboat, and a resort area with buildings and palm trees.

13. Flame Tree Cottages

Flame Tree Cottages
3.0 star property
Nungwi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (69 reviews)
"Lovely property, friendly staff, good food at restaurant. On site massages and facials were nice. "
United States
Julie
The price is ￥24,483
￥29,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Flame Tree Cottages
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.

14. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
3.0 star property
Stone Town
7.2 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Good for a stop over!"
Canada
Jessie
The price is ￥4,348
￥5,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Princess Salme Inn
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.

15. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Nungwi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (40 reviews)
"good ocean view location. very relax."
United States
David
Zenobia Beach Resort
A person relaxing in a pool with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

16. Smiles Beach Hotel

Smiles Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Nungwi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (303 reviews)
"The room was spotless, everything was at the highest level. A little paradise with the stunning view. The hotel people went above and beyond."
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is ￥16,869
￥20,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Smiles Beach Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

17. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
3.5 star property
Jambiani
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Top tier staff and service. The accommodation was great also."
United States
Trudy-Ann
The price is ￥8,756
￥11,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
S&S Hotel
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

18. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
3.0 star property
Nungwi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (126 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, "
Canada
joseph
The price is ￥18,480
￥21,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Maisha Nungwi
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.

19. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
3.5 star property
Nungwi
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Serveringen på frukosten var långsam, inte stort urval på frukosten, väldigt gott kaffe och trevlig personal i baren. Rummet var fräscht."
Sweden
Maria
The price is ￥11,553
￥14,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Oasis Nungwi
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20. Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
3.5 star property
Chukwani
7.8 out of 10, Good, (65 reviews)
"Wonderful ❤️ EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL"
United States
Stephanie Danielle
The price is ￥7,343
￥9,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
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