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Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for canoeing. The location is great, pool area is awesome but a little few sunchairs maybe. But you also have sunchairs on the private beach.

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9.1
Superb
1,543 reviews
Price from
US$131
per night

Facing the beachfront, Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. I really liked all of the staff members. Everyone was very kind and welcoming. The resort was beautiful, clean, relaxing. I thought all the food we had was great- breakfast, lunch and dinner. I felt all the prices for food reasonable. Seafood was very fresh. I had a massage on site and it was very good and well priced. Setting up excursions was an easy process, I recommend the snorkeling and leaving at 0600 as it’s the best chance to swim with the dolphins as well. I would definitely stay here again and recommend anyone who comes to Zanzibar looking for a relaxing retreat to stay here!

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9.5
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
US$295
per night

Set in Paje, 700 metres from Paje Beach, Samawa Living offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. It was my friend’s birthday and we needed an escape place to relax and rewind where by the rooms 218 and 101 met out expectations with comfy beds .The house keeping department staff were friendly,helpful and got a sense of professionalism (Patrick and Shawatu ) . We were served at the restaurant by Yusuph.He was so kin at collecting orders and the food was so scrumptious and more classical. More so all other staff were kind even to those we met and asked for any help for example Mr.Tom and Alex Joel they were kind. The best and unique experience was the ice bath.

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9.4
Superb
459 reviews
Price from
US$229.90
per night

Facing the beachfront, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Mfumbwi and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel has a spa centre. Beautiful and well-kept hotel. Staff are very nice and helpful. Lots of complementary activities available. Food is amazing and so is the location.

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9.5
Exceptional
422 reviews
Price from
US$442
per night

Facing the beachfront, Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani Mdogo and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The most amazing atmosphere setting I loved this place food was amazing people where very welcome all inclusive and everyday was magical

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9.3
Superb
270 reviews
Price from
US$562
per night

Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. Beautiful, clean, charming, well located, staff very friendly and helpful.

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9
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
US$552
per night

Set in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Alma Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. We liked everything. The staff is very friendly and we felt taken care of. The food in the restaurant was very good. The hotel has a nice design and it's clean. We would recommend to anyone!

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9.3
Superb
145 reviews

Situated in Nungwi, 41 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a private beach area, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Imense property with spectacular gardens. The staff was extremely well prepared and so attentive.

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9.8
Exceptional
190 reviews
Price from
US$1,181.25
per night

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. There is a wellness area, bar and restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

The area is popular for fishing and cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They facilitated a late checkout, gave away free drinks and were very mindful of our needs and wishes.

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9.1
Superb
412 reviews
Price from
US$263
per night

Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Karibu Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly.

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9.1
Superb
395 reviews

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