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A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Stanley
AED 219
AED 281 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a beach area.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a thatched-roof building with umbrellas.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
AED 311
AED 390 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
AED 285
AED 387 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Maru Maru Hotel
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Christina Katende
AED 275
AED 346 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.

5. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
AED 272
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Two people walking on a beach at sunset.

6. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
AED 331
AED 412 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oasis Nungwi
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.
A modern building with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United States
Nitin
AED 483
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats.
A beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar.
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.

8. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
David
Zenobia Beach Resort
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.

9. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
AED 286
AED 358 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.
A tropical setting with a beach view, a thatched roof structure, and a variety of fruits and flowers.
A wooden door with a brass handle, a blue curtain, and a white closet with a hanging rack.

10. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
AED 63
AED 135 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs facing a beach.
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof building.
A thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

11. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
AED 342
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Maisha Nungwi
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a glass table, and a view of a building with balconies and palm trees.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Jumanne
AED 189
AED 249 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
A wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.
A stone archway with a metal gate leading to a grassy area.
A narrow street with a building labeled 'Princess Salme Inn' featuring a wooden door and a white decorative panel.

13. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
United States
Nywinywi
AED 101
AED 116 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Princess Salme Inn
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.
A resort with a swimming pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.

14. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
AED 469
AED 572 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, and a hanging chair.
A man in a white shirt and black tie standing on a balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.
A building with a stone wall, a wooden balcony, and lush greenery.

15. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
AED 622
AED 745 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

16. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Julie
AED 395
AED 484 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Emerson Spice Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
AED 388
AED 482 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Elephantohotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach, a bed with a canopy, and two chairs facing the window.
A sailboat on a calm sea with clear skies.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted logo, and a seating area with cushions.

18. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
Jambiani
United States
Abigail
AED 236
AED 303 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
S&S Hotel
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.
A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.
A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

19. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
United States
Phillip
AED 151
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A beach with clear water, a thatched-roof structure, and a pier extending into the sea.
A wooden deck with a thatched-roof gazebo, a cushioned seating area with a book shelf, and a view of the sea and palm trees.
A beachside bar with a thatched roof, wooden bar counter, and various drinks.

20. Zanzibar Bay Resort

Zanzibar Bay Resort
Marumbi
United States
Martin
AED 490
AED 692 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Zanzibar Bay Resort
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Zanzibar?
According to reviews shared by Expedia customers, Dreams Hotel Zanzibar is one of the best 3-star hotels in Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar. It offers a rooftop terrace and a fireplace, and is around 0.48 kilometers north of the center. Guests also highly recommend Island Paradise Apartment, about 0.80 kilometers north of downtown. A terrace and free self parking help make this a sought-after city stay.
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