Best Beach Hotels in Zanzibar

Set in Kiwengwa, 11 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can make use of the fitness centre at the property.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with a sea view. At Melia Zanzibar, each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The property has a selection of 5 restaurants that specialize in international, Mediterranean and local cuisines.

The property has a sauna. The area is popular for canoeing, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

Languages spoken at the reception include German and English.

Zanzibar International Airport and Stone Town are less than a 50-minute drive away.

Set in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, The Island - Pongwe Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a concierge service.

All guest rooms come with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, some units at the hotel also have a sea view. The rooms feature a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available every morning, and includes Full English/Irish, American and vegetarian options.

Guests at The Island - Pongwe Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pongwe, like canoeing and cycling.

Kiwengwa Beach is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Peace Memorial Museum is 34 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 35 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in the Kendwa Beach district of Kendwa, Zuri Zanzibar offers accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace and a bar.

All the rooms have air conditioning and are fitted with a wardrobe, a desk and a flat screen TV. All the units also have a seating area while some have pool views and a garden view.

Zuri Zanzibar serves a continental breakfast daily. Maischa Restaurant that is located within the property specializes in Middle Eastern cuisines.

Snorkelling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Zuri Zanzibar. Coral Reefs Snorkel is a 9-minute walk from the resort.

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is located on the east coast, this Relais & Chateaux member has views of the pristine beach of Paje. It features a spa, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a kite surfing centre.

The air-conditioned villas feature a private plunge pool, lounge and dining area. They are also equipped with an outdoor bathtub and shower. Certain rooms have a sitting and living room area.
Free WiFi is available in all areas.

There are 3 bars consisting of a beach bar, Sunset bar and lounge. Guests have the option to have breakfast, lunch and dinner in their private villa or at the restaurant.

Local spices, fresh seafood and organically grown vegetables feature on the international menu. The spa is set in a tropical garden and offers massage rooms and complimentary hot tub access. There is also a large resort swimming pool.

The property offers free bicycle hire and excursions can be arranged at the tour desk.

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is located 40 km from Stone Town. Jambiani village is 1.5 km away and Paje village is 1 km away. Zanzibar International Airport is 50 km from the resort.

Offering an outdoor pool with waterslides, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is located in Pongwe, 27 km from Zanzibar City. The resort has a private beach area with beach service.

The modern and elegantly decorated rooms are fitted with a private terrace, minibar and Nespresso machine. Each unit features a seating area where you can relax. Certain units include views of the sea or garden. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include bathrobes and slippers.

The resort boasts an a la carte all inclusive concept with respect to individual taste and wishes.

Each guest will get both way private airport transfer, complimentary one hour massage once per stay and unlimited complimentary Yoga classes during the stay.

Nungwi is 36 km from Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort while Kendwa is 34 km from the property. Kisauni Airport is 29 km away.

Nestled in a tropical garden along a secluded beachfront on the north-west coast, Kilindi Zanzibar features pavilion-styled luxury accommodation, spa facilities, and an infinity pool.

The white washed villas have a terrace, a private plunge pool and an open-air living area. The bathrooms include a rain shower. Guests can enjoy sea views. Each villa has a private butler.

Kilindi Zanzibar offers different dining options, ranging from a private dinner at your villa, on the beach in the restaurant or around the pool area. There is also a shisha lounge.

Guests can unwind with a massage or beauty treatment at Kilindi Spa.

Activities in the surrounding area include fishing, snorkelling, diving and canoeing.

Zanzibar Airport is about 1-hour drive away from Kilindi Zanzibar.

Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a patio and others also boast sea views. The rooms in The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive are fitted with free toiletries and an iPod docking station.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Brazilian and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at the resort, and car hire is available.

Speaking Arabic, German, English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception.

Muyuni Beach is a few steps from The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 33 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 56 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only features luxurious accommodation with private terraces offering Indian Ocean views. Facilities include an outdoor pool, private beach with watersports and a dive centre. The spa provides massages and a steam bath.

Each unit features air-conditioning. Some are set right on Nungwi Beach and have a private pool, hot tub and garden.

Drinks are served at the beach bar and sunset terrace. Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers an all inclusive concept, where you can enjoy buffet breakfasts with show-cooking stations, there are two theme restaurants that serve exquisite dishes. And you can enjoy the best snacks and appetisers, in ours bars, also with fantastics cocktails.

Indoor public areas feature chandeliers, free Wi-Fi throughout and regular entertainment. Kayaking, Stand up paddle surfing are included. Also you can enjoy activities and live shows and music.

Set on Zanzibar’s north-west coast, Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only is 55 km from Stone Town.

Qambani Luxury Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a private beach area and shared lounge in Michamvi. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe and a patio with a sea view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Qambani Luxury Resort also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with pool view. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and vegetarian options. At Qambani Luxury Resort you will find a restaurant serving African, international and Grill BBQ cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the hotel.

There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Michamvi Kae Beach is a few steps from Qambani Luxury Resort, while Michamvi Pingwe Beach is 1.6 km away.

Overlooking white-sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean, SeVi Boutique Hotel is situated at the north-east coast of Zanzibar, by the fishing village of Kigomani. The property features a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available.

Featuring a veranda equipped with a plunge pool and a hammock, all rooms (bandas) are air conditioned, individually decorated with local materials, including ethnic details and thatched roofs. The private bathrooms come with walk-in showers.

Guests can enjoy meals at the open-air restaurant, serving a menu based on local specialties prepared with fresh local fish. The a la carte style lunch and dinner offer a mix of African and European flavours. Freshly mixed cocktails are served at the poolside bar.

The spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Guests staying at the property can take part in water sports, like snorkeling and diving in the coral banks. Boat trips to Mnemba Atoll located 3 km away from the hotel are available.

The historic Stone Town is 46 km away. Zanzibar Airport is 52 km away and the property can arrange a shuttle service upon request.

Set on its own stretch of white sand beach, The Residence Zanzibar is a 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City. The property boasts a garden and offers free WiFi to its guests. Adults can enjoy a relaxing drink at the Jetty Lounge Bar.

Each villa at the property comes with views of the gardens and the pool while some have ocean views. The units also feature air conditioning and each has its own private pool and flat screen TV with satellite channels. You will also find a minibar and coffee maker in each The Residence Zanzibar villa. The units also have a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Guests can enjoy an American breakfast served daily at the property. There are also two restaurants on site as well as butler service on request.

The accommodation also boasts a glass walled swimming pool spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. Area activities include snorkeling, visits to the Jozani Forest Reserve and dolphin safaris. The village of Kizimkazi is only 20 minutes away by car.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is set 57 km from The Residence Zanzibar. The property offers airport shuttle service upon request.

Situated in Michamvi, 200 metres from Michamvi Pingwe Beach, Jua Retreat features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The accommodation offers a private beach area and a range of water sports facilities, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the resort, the rooms include a balcony with a sea view. Every room comes with a safety deposit box and some rooms are fitted with pool views.

The area is popular for canoeing and cycling, and car hire is available at Jua Retreat.

Michamvi Kae Beach is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Jozani Forest is 27 km from the property.

Facing the beachfront, Aldiana Club Zanzibar Kwanza offers 5-star accommodation in Kizimkazi and has a garden, private beach area and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club.

At the resort, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. All guest rooms at Aldiana Club Zanzibar Kwanza feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or halal options.

The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at Aldiana Club Zanzibar Kwanza.

Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is 500 metres from the resort, while Jozani Forest is 50 km from the property.

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar is a 5-star resort set on the beach of Kiwengwa on the North East Coast of Zanzibar. The resort is on the beachfront at Pwani Mchangani overlooking the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort.

Every room comes with a private terrace, air conditioning, fan, satellite TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and complimentary amenities are provided.

The hotel has 2 swimming pools with a children's area, there is a water sports centre for sports such as catamaran and windsurfing.

Tui Blue Bahari offers airport transfers and they can be booked directly with the hotel. The hotel is 60 minutes away from the Amani Abeid Karume International airport.

Casa Paradis Boutique Hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Jambiani. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms include a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms have a balcony and some have sea views. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a seating area.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and vegetarian options. At Casa Paradis Boutique Hotel you will find a restaurant serving French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Jambiani Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Jozani Forest is 25 km from the property.

Featuring 2 outdoor swimming pools, Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas is located in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot. This hotel offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Guests can try African and seafood dishes at the in-house restaurant.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a terrace. Rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guest rooms feature a desk.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes various options such as gluten-free or lactose-free. Guests can have a drink at the onsite bar and enjoy Afro Funk Jazz live music 3 evenings a week, as well as live afternoon DJ sessions on Saturdays.

Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas offers free yoga classes from Monday to Friday. The area is popular for cycling, diving and snorkeling. Free bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Mnemba Island is 7 km from Zanzibar Sunrise at Bandas, while Muyuni Beach is 8 km from the property.

Situated in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Jambiani Beach. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a sea view. All rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only you will find a restaurant serving African, Mediterranean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling.

Jozani Forest is 23 km from the hotel.

Located on Matemwe Beach, Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with a bar, a swimming pool, a garden and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience. The hotel features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

All rooms offer ocean view and are equipped with air conditioner, terrace or balcony, the private bathrooms feature a shower and free toiletries.

Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA has an on-site restaurant and bar. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning. Once a week, during dinner, guests can enjoy live music.

Marafiki Beach Hotel- Anza offers for its guest complimentary kayaks and bicycles which can be used to ride one the beach while low tide or explore village.

Mnemba Island is 8 km from the hotel, while Muyuni Beach is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 40 km from Marafiki Beach Hotel & SPA, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Offering a year-round outdoor pool ,a spa centre and a diving centre in the neighbouring hotel, Zanzibar Queen Hotel is set in Matemwe in the Zanzibar Region. The hotel has a barbecue and water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Some rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Some units have views of the sea or pool.

You will find a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property.

A number of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling and diving. Mnemba Island is 6 km from Zanzibar Queen Hotel, while Muyuni Beach is 7 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 43 km from the property.

Boasting a private beach area and sea views, Zanziblue Boutique Villas in Matemwe provides accommodation, water sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is provided.

Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A toaster and kettle are also offered.

A continental, à la carte or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The villa offers a terrace.

Both a bicycle rental service is available at this property, while cycling and canoeing can be enjoyed nearby.

Dive Spot is 8 km from Zanziblue Boutique Villas Villas.

Situated in Nungwi, a few steps from Nungwi Beach, Nungwi Dreams by Mantis features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

At the hotel rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Nungwi Dreams by Mantis offers some rooms with sea views, and the rooms include a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

You can play darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing and snorkelling.

Kichwele Forest Reserve is 43 km from Nungwi Dreams by Mantis, while Cheetah's Rock is 46 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 62 km away.