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A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A poolside dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.
A beach scene with a hammock, thatched-roof huts, and palm trees.
A couple relaxing on a bed with a view of the beach and ocean.

1. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
United Kingdom
Charlie
￥34,211
￥40,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
A beach with white sand, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A resort with a central pool, surrounded by palm trees and beach views.
A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a pathway leading to the beach.

2. Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
Kiwengwa
United States
McDonald
￥38,549
￥45,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with a thatched-roof structure, a palm tree, and a clear view of the ocean.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
Room

3. Ycona Luxury Resort

Ycona Luxury Resort
Uroa
United States
Sharifah
￥60,583
￥71,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Ycona Luxury Resort
A beach with white sand, palm trees, and a sailboat.
A spacious restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a view of the ocean, and a modern ceiling design.
A deck with wooden furniture overlooking a beach and ocean.
A white building with a wooden entrance, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

4. Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
Uroa
United States
Wawuda
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
Fitness facility
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

5. JAZ Elite Aurora

JAZ Elite Aurora
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Susannah
￥39,393
￥47,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
JAZ Elite Aurora
A beach scene with a palm tree and two wooden lounge chairs under a thatched roof.
A spacious room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a white bathtub, and a wooden ceiling.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach and ocean.
A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure overlooking a turquoise sea.

6. Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Michamvi
United States
Katura
￥28,912
￥35,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
A wooden deck with a pool overlooking the sea, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a chair.
A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a beach.
A beach with white lounge chairs and a small table, palm trees, and a clear blue sea with a sailboat in the distance.

7. Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
United States
Carol
￥42,377
￥52,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Melia Zanzibar
A beach resort with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and a beachfront.
A restaurant with wicker furniture, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched ceiling.

8. Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
Dongwe
United States
Alma
￥39,151
￥46,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
Room
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone wall, and a long reception counter.
A nighttime resort pool area with wooden pergolas, lounge chairs, and a pathway.

9. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
Uroa
United States
Sabrina
￥36,445
￥44,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
A beach scene with a palm tree, two white lounge chairs, and a beach umbrella.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sailboat.
A paved pathway leading through a garden with palm trees and potted plants.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a white building with arched windows.

10. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

LUX Marijani Zanzibar
Pwani Mchangani
United States
Paul
￥33,370
￥38,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
LUX Marijani Zanzibar
An outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, a thatched roof, and a pool.
A pool with clear blue water, a view of the ocean, and a wooden deck.
A beachside dining area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A thatched-roof room with two beds, a view of the ocean, and a palm tree.

11. Joud by the sea

Joud by the sea
Jambiani
United States
Shuayb
￥45,458
￥54,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Joud by the sea
A beach with white sand and clear blue water.
A pool area with palm trees, a lifebuoy, and lounge chairs.
A resort with a courtyard, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern building with a stone pathway leading to a covered entrance, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

12. Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar
Dongwe
United States
Russell
￥160,257
￥187,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking the ocean.
A beach with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.
A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a beach, and a landscaped garden.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean, a potted plant, a sofa, a lamp, and a table with decorative items.

13. Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive
Dongwe
United States
Mark
￥128,001
￥152,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive
A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and wooden lounge chairs.
A wooden gate leading to a beach, surrounded by lush greenery and a Buddha statue.
A thatched-roof structure with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by tropical plants.
A wooden structure with a thatched roof, leading to a beach.

14. Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel
Pwani Mchangani
United States
Jennifer
￥30,790
￥36,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel
A beach with two wooden lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the ocean.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A resort with multiple buildings, a stone staircase, and lush tropical vegetation.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the sea.

15. Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa

Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa
Kiwengwa
Australia
David
￥35,093
￥41,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a resort area.
An aerial view of overwater bungalows with a central building, connected by a bridge.
A beach swing overlooking a sea with overwater bungalows.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden slatted ceiling lights, comfortable seating, and a view of the ocean.

16. Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection

Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection
Dongwe
United Kingdom
pardon
￥31,171
￥37,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations, a central swimming pool, and lush tropical vegetation.
A room with a wooden ceiling and a canopy bed. There is a wooden bench and a small table with bottles.
A beachfront resort with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a thatched-roof structure.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden flooring, a desk with a vase, and artwork on the walls.

17. Kappa Senses Zanzibar

Kappa Senses Zanzibar
Pwani Mchangani
￥72,691
￥85,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Kappa Senses Zanzibar
A beach with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a sandy beach.
A beach wedding setup with rows of chairs and a white floral aisle.
Poolside bar
An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof bungalows, a pool area, and a beach.

18. Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
United States
David
￥36,223
￥43,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a beach area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.
A beach resort with palm trees, white buildings, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with thatched-roof huts, a well-maintained garden, and a view of the ocean.

19. Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
Kiwengwa
United Kingdom
Irene
￥29,910
￥48,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
A pool area with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.
A resort with thatched-roof bungalows, a swimming pool, and a beach view.
A beach with a thatched-roof hut, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.
A tropical garden with thatched-roof huts, lush greenery, and a clear sky.

20. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Pongwe
United States
Jonathan
￥101,220
￥117,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
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TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"This is a beautiful hotel with beautiful staff. Food amazing. Pool lovely. Beach sand and blue sea like you e never seen before. Would I go back again - yes in a heartbeat."
Rachel 14-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
JAZ Elite Aurora

JAZ Elite Aurora

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is very big yet beautiful. The rooms are spacious and we were pleased to find a hairdryer in the bathroom. Evening entertainment was great but also easily avoided if required. We also enjoyed the selection of pools and meals on offer! Would highly recommend this hotel."
Susannah 7-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
JAZ Elite Aurora
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing, this hotel is good for families vacation also Muslim families. All food is HALAL, no alcohol allowed. Clean, friendly stuff and excellent activities Please come and enjoy in zanzibar"
Abubakar 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"The best place i have visited. It made me feel at home"
Carol 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Melia Zanzibar
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

10/10 Excellent
"Not one complaint 10/10 everyone was nice the food was amazing great shows we loved it so much we had to stay and extra day and we were so mad we had to leave will definitely be coming back !!!!!!!!!!"
patrick 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"My wife and I found a little bit of paradise at Royal Mandarin Resort! Very very nice property. We booked this room for five nights following our Serengeti Safari in the hope of some beach relaxation. We got that and so much more!"
David 5-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar
Ycona Luxury Resort

Ycona Luxury Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Lovly"
Salah 5-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Ycona Luxury Resort

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