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Our top choices for Unguja cottages

Terrace/patio

1. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (439 reviews)
"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront hotel. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, comfortable/clean rooms and tasty extensive breakfast. Would definitely book again"
United Kingdom
Greig
The price is ￥13,647
￥17,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
A multi-story building with ornate balconies and a central entrance.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"Beautiful decor in the heart of Stone Town. Staff was outstanding!"
Canada
Julie
The price is ￥16,991
￥20,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Emerson Spice Hotel
A balcony with a view of the sea, a pool, and a building with a tiled roof.

3. Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, overall good"
United States
Victoria
The price is ￥16,475
￥20,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tembo House Hotel
A person sitting on a cushioned bench under a thatched roof, overlooking a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

4. Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Mvuvi Boutique Resort
4.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"An absolutely amazing stay! The rooms were really nice and comfortable. The place is right on the beach (literally, you step onto sand once you enter through the gate). And I can not say enough about how thoughtful, considerate, and kind ALL of the staff are - (for example, they stood by our chairs when we left our towels etc to go into the ocean without us asking or anything!). Definitely will be recommending to all my friends."
United States
Kristiann
The price is ￥18,898
￥29,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Mvuvi Boutique Resort
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

5. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (199 reviews)
"I love the ocean view it was beautiful clear blue waters. The staff were friendly and the room was clean. I enjoyed my stay."
United States
Christina Katende
The price is ￥11,852
￥14,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and a distant shoreline with buildings and palm trees.

6. Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar

Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar
4.5 star property
Unguja Ukuu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"This brand new hotel is a wonder...the facilities and staff are great...the restaurant options were fantastic. Super comfortable beds and the rooms are spacious. Can't wait to visit again. "
United States
Patrick
The price is ￥12,332
￥15,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a view of palm trees, and a table set with a bottle, glasses, and a plate of food.

7. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (301 reviews)
"Such an amazing place I loved coming back to a clean hotel room and the food was amazing. Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been to by far ! Beach is amazing and such friendly amazing staff!"
Canada
Narina
The price is ￥34,312
￥41,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a central pool area, and well-lit pathways.

8. Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe Bay Resort
4.5 star property
Pongwe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"The room was large and very clean. The staff were very helpful."
United States
Dr Tony
The price is ￥13,962
￥17,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Pongwe Bay Resort
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

9. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (514 reviews)
"Good clean room in the heart of Stone Town but away from all the tourist shops and touts. Quiet room with food a/c. Helpful staff."
Canada
Gianfranco
The price is ￥22,760
￥27,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A balcony with a wooden railing, a pool, and a view of the beach and ocean.

10. Ocean Boutique Hotel

Ocean Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Dongwe
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Our stay at Ocean was nothing but tremendous. The hotel is worth every dollar, the staff is just the kindest, the location right on the beach and the facility is clean and well designed."
Sweden
Måns
The price is ￥33,163
￥40,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Ocean Boutique Hotel
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a view of a castle-like building.

11. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
4.0 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (136 reviews)
"The hotel looks gorgeous. Pros: * The lobby smells good * The staff is friendly * Rooms are clean * Pool area and playgrounds are clean Cons: * The smells in the room hallways is disturbing * The hallways don’t have a working AC * In the rooms, the lights switch are not intuitive * Rooms seems smaller"
United States
Fleur
The price is ￥27,186
￥33,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

12. Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (381 reviews)
"Really good value for money, location is good and staff were very friendly."
United Kingdom
Joseph
The price is ￥11,047
￥14,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Dhow Palace Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and a beachfront.

13. Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
5.0 star property
Dongwe
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Customer service was exceptional. The property is gorgeous, and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff is unequaled. Very enjoyable stay. We will definitely return. "
United States
Alma
The price is ￥34,199
￥41,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
A wooden deck with a table set for two, surrounded by wicker chairs, overlooking a beach with clear water and palm trees.

14. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
5.0 star property
Uroa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Team was great, facility was beautiful, good food variety, and very nice ambiance."
United States
Sabrina
The price is ￥35,333
￥43,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+
A beach view with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a wooden deck.

15. TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar
4.5 star property
Pongwe
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Reheal
The price is ￥30,585
￥36,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar
A thatched-roof structure with a view of the beach and palm trees.

16. Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar
3.0 star property
Matemwe
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with a great restaurant and stuff."
Sweden
Martin
The price is ￥12,083
￥15,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar
A resort with a central pool, surrounded by palm trees and beach views.

17. Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
5.0 star property
Kiwengwa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"THE RESORT WAS AMAZING AND I WOULD NOT MIND GOING BACK AGAIN"
United Kingdom
Sugra
The price is ￥36,899
￥44,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden deck, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a thatched umbrella.

18. JAZ Elite Aurora

JAZ Elite Aurora
5.0 star property
Michamvi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Susannah
The price is ￥39,037
￥47,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
JAZ Elite Aurora
A row of modern, compact, glass-walled cabins with a flat roof, situated along a beachfront with a rocky embankment and sparse vegetation.

19. Sea Side Resort

Sea Side Resort
3.0 star property
Paje
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This property is underrepresented , it’s a well balanced blend of nature and contemporary living , with private pods you could confuse for a mini yatch, the lounges , swimming pools , live entertainment, excursions and yet most important is the most courteous staff , where anything with a possibly of discomfort is met with gentle and expedited resolution that you even forget it happened. The distance from the airport is eclipsed by the shuttle service and revelation of this serene and...
United States
Diana Ross
The price is ￥15,681
￥19,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Sea Side Resort
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

20. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (606 reviews)
"It is nice to stay there."
United States
MOMO
The price is ￥12,013
￥16,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Maru Maru Hotel
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Top Unguja Hotel Reviews

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

10/10 Excellent
"What an experience Special mention to Ibrahim who helped us from check in and throughout our stay. Unforgettable moments during our stay"
HAZEL 5-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

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Lowest Price
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Highest Price
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