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1. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
3.0 star property
Kiwengwa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"The beach is amazing and the beach lodge is nice. The room was clean and the water is hot. The staff was amazing they are friendly and courteous. "
United States
Patricia
The price is AED 78
AED 151 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

2. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
3.0 star property
Michamvi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"Great experience and value for money "
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is AED 288
AED 366 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

3. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
3.5 star property
Matemwe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Incredible location, resort, staff and food. I stayed here for 10 nights and it was perfect. The rooms are spacious with a tasteful interior equipped with air conditioning. The villas are situated in a garden with paths, overlooking the ocean on a small cliff. The staff is attentive and eager to provide excellent service. As a solo female traveler I felt very comfortable, safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend!!"
Canada
Catherine
The price is AED 322
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Sunshine Marine Lodge

4. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
3.5 star property
Jambiani
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Top tier staff and service. The accommodation was great also."
United States
Trudy-Ann
The price is AED 219
AED 287 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
S&S Hotel

5. Zanzibar Bay Resort

Zanzibar Bay Resort
3.5 star property
Marumbi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Nothing at all to complain about regarding the hotel, it was excellent, but just note that the bay and the tide makes it not ideal for swimming/bathing at all times. But on the other hand, there is a looong pool available, so if the idea is to exercise swimming, this pool was excellent."
United States
Martin
The price is AED 338
AED 517 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Zanzibar Bay Resort

6. Paje By Night

Paje By Night
3.0 star property
Paje
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (34 reviews)
"Really nice everything and the restaurant is the best in the area."
Germany
Stoyan
The price is AED 182
AED 266 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Paje By Night

7. Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar
3.0 star property
Matemwe
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with a great restaurant and stuff."
Sweden
Martin
The price is AED 267
AED 339 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

8. Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only

Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only
3.5 star property
Matemwe
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Great staff , lovely room with ocean view and just steps to a great little beach. The sister hotels are a little drive away, but the dive centre is super!"
United States
Sarah
The price is AED 308
AED 388 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sunshine Bay Zanzibar - Adult Only

9. The Oasis Residence

The Oasis Residence
3.5 star property
Jambiani
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Recently stayed here and everything was better than I could have imagined. From check in through our stay everything was just amazing. The staff were all helpful, special thanks to Wada ( always interacting with all guests and always smiling), Joshua, Kevin can't thanks you all enough for making our stay more than amazing. The staff danced for me on my birthday and gave me a suprise cake. Even though it rained they still danced out in the rain. Made my day so so amazing and special. Thank you...
United Kingdom
Tsitsi zoe
The price is AED 381
AED 442 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Oasis Residence

10. Frangipwani

Frangipwani
3.0 star property
Paje
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"Very easy to walk to the beach from hotel."
Canada
Elaine
The price is AED 201
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Frangipwani

11. The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Pongwe
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"What a thoughtfully curated hotel. They were extremely responsive and helpful with coordination of all travels and excursions. The staff were warm welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was memorable. They always had a smile on their faces. Special shout out to Raphael. Manages quality one day! Very unique hotel experience that I highly recommend! And the food… wow. Shout out to the chef very impressive. We hope to be back."
United States
Harper
The Island - Pongwe Lodge - Adults Only

12. Avo Boutique Hotel

Avo Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Uroa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Excellent location for beach lovers , great service and clean rooms !"
United States
Robert
The price is AED 238
AED 306 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Avo Boutique Hotel

13. Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows
3.5 star property
Jambiani
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (95 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing 👏.... the staff were friendly 😀 and the view was beautiful plus it was very clean with the beautifully room 😊 "
United Kingdom
Rebecca
The price is AED 150
AED 203 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

14. Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows

Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows
3.0 star property
Jambiani
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77 reviews)
"Property is right in the beach , great location! Amazing stay , so chilled, great team "
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is AED 199
AED 248 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows

15. La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven

La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven
3.5 star property
Pwani Mchangani
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"It was Quiet and more private. Food was good. Had the pool to ourselves and beach was never crowded."
Canada
Rugare
The price is AED 230
AED 294 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven

16. Paje Beach Apartments & Hotel

Paje Beach Apartments & Hotel
3.0 star property
Paje
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (75 reviews)
"Loved staying here! Location is perfect, service is great and the rooms are big and clean. I also really liked the dive senter that is connected to the hotel. "
Norway
Helene Amalie
The price is AED 370
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Paje Beach Apartments & Hotel

17. Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel

Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Jambiani
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (104 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly helpful. They went way above and beyond the expected to provide us a great experience. It was recently renovated, and the amenities are very good. The restaurant is also well managed and the food is prepared well."
United States
Kurt
The price is AED 289
AED 336 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel

18. THE GARTEN LIVING HOTEL

THE GARTEN LIVING HOTEL
3.0 star property
Paje
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"The hotel is very good, we stayed there for 5 days, the breakfast is good, the staff is very helpful, especially Angi and her partner. The hotel is well located, has good dishes for lunch and dinner. For sure, we will stay there again, when we return to Zanzibar. The hotel is very good, we stayed there for 5 days, the breakfast is simple but is excellent, the staff too is very helpful, especially Angi and her friend. The hotel is well located, has good dishes for lunch and dinner. For sure, we...
Brazil
Eduardo
The price is AED 259
AED 331 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
THE GARTEN LIVING HOTEL

19. Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge

Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge
3.5 star property
Paje
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (39 reviews)
"We loved everything about this hotel.. our beutiful room with monkeys in the trees right outside our bungalow.. The hotel is nice and quiet. The staff is so smiling and helpful. The beach outside is perfect. And in the evening you can walk to paje ang take a cheap tuk tuk back to the hotel. Next time we go to zanzibar. Are we staying at this hotel.."
Denmark
Pia Holmsgaard
The price is AED 394
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge

20. Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only

Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Jambiani
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"We stayed at Passion Boutique for part of our honeymoon and felt extremely lucky and well looked after. From booking right up until arrival, the hotel was very good with communication and any queries we had were answered promptly. The stay was faultless. The hotel was beautifully decorated and the amenities were plentiful and well kept. The staff were friendly, kind and couldn't do enough for us. The restaurant served some of the best food we had throughout our stay on Zanzibar. If we ever...
United Kingdom
Beth
Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only
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Palumbo Reef, around 10 kilometers west of downtown East Coast Zanzibar, is an Expedia guest favorite. A swimming pool and beach volleyball activities are among its amenities. Samaki Lodge is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travelers. It comes with a swimming pool and a terrace, and is about 10 kilometers west of the center.
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