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

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Stanley
￥11,666
￥14,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a beach area.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a thatched-roof building with umbrellas.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
￥13,378
￥16,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
￥11,366
￥15,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Maru Maru Hotel
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 restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.
A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Tchidi
￥12,887
￥16,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.
A view from a room through an open door, featuring a balcony with lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.

5. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
￥11,580
￥14,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
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 swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

6. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
￥14,222
￥17,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Oasis Nungwi
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.
A table set for dining with a view of a beach and ocean.
A modern building with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United Kingdom
Tiffany
￥21,481
￥26,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
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 beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats.

8. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
David
Zenobia Beach Resort
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.

9. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
￥11,059
￥14,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden door with a brass handle, a blue curtain, and a white closet with a hanging rack.
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.

10. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
￥2,629
￥5,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.
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.

11. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
￥14,712
￥17,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Maisha Nungwi
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a pool area visible through the glass walls.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Jumanne
￥8,128
￥10,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
A narrow street with a building labeled 'Princess Salme Inn' featuring a wooden door and a white decorative panel.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.
A wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.

13. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
Canada
Jessie
￥4,249
￥4,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Princess Salme Inn
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A resort with a swimming pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.

14. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
￥14,412
￥17,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A spa sign with the word "SPA" and a decorative tree branch.
A room with a bed, a bench, and a decorative wall panel.
A man in a white shirt and black tie standing on a balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

15. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
￥24,707
￥29,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

16. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
United States
James
￥16,664
￥20,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Emerson Spice Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
￥17,252
￥21,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Elephantohotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and a chair, overlooking a beach with thatched-roof huts and a clear blue sky.
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.

18. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
Jambiani
United States
Trudy-Ann
￥8,831
￥11,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
S&S Hotel
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.
A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.
A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

19. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
United States
Phillip
￥7,854
￥10,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A wooden deck with a thatched-roof gazebo, a cushioned seating area with a book shelf, and a view of the sea and palm trees.
A beach with clear water, a thatched-roof structure, and a pier extending into the sea.
A resort with multiple buildings, a large swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

20. Zanzibar Bay Resort

Zanzibar Bay Resort
Marumbi
United States
Martin
￥14,539
￥22,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Zanzibar Bay Resort
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You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels in and around Zanzibar. Expedia travelers 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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