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A beach scene with a palm tree, two white lounge chairs, and a beach umbrella.

A table set on a beach with a view of the ocean, a drink, and a meal.

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a white building with arched windows.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sailboat.

1. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

0.7 km from Mapenzi Beach

Faris

AED 749

AED 876 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and wooden lounge chairs.

A thatched-roof structure with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by tropical plants.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations, a central swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A wooden gate leading to a beach, surrounded by lush greenery and a Buddha statue.

2. Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

2.9 km from Mapenzi Beach

Jennifer

AED 784

AED 938 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An aerial view of a beach resort with palm trees, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise water.

A spacious indoor area with a high thatched roof, wooden furniture, and lush tropical plants.

An indoor space with a high wooden ceiling, stone flooring, and tables with chairs.

A resort with thatched-roof huts, a well-maintained garden, and a view of the ocean.

3. Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

0.6 km from Mapenzi Beach

Irene

AED 644

AED 1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a clear view of the ocean.

A beachfront property with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a well-lit building.

A beachside restaurant with a wooden deck, tables set for dining, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a table set for two, featuring a checkered tablecloth and a vase of pink flowers.

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

2 km from Mapenzi Beach

Rugare

AED 228

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A pool area with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and thatched umbrellas.

A room with a bed, a stone bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A thatched-roof structure with a pool and lush greenery.

A spacious room with a thatched roof, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Villa Dida Resort

2.5 km from Mapenzi Beach

AMIT

AED 260

AED 335 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with a wooden bridge, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A bar area with a thatched roof, wooden bar counter, and seating. There are bottles and glasses on the counter, and a decorative owl statue.

A beach with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and thatched-roof buildings.

6. Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

0.3 km from Mapenzi Beach

Muna

AED 897

AED 1,068 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A tropical resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and a beachfront.

A resort with palm trees, a thatched-roof building, and a beach area.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and a beach with a sailboat.

7. Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar

0.4 km from Mapenzi Beach

Ricardo

AED 1,469

AED 1,726 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden deck with a pool overlooking the sea, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a rocky cliffside.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a chair.

A beach with white lounge chairs and a small table, palm trees, and a clear blue sea with a sailboat in the distance.

8. Melia Zanzibar

2.1 km from Mapenzi Beach

Carol

AED 1,598

AED 1,954 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A resort pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and thatched umbrellas, with a building featuring a balcony.

A resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched umbrellas.

A beach with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A resort with thatched-roof huts, a well-maintained garden, and a clear pathway.

9. AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa

2.3 km from Mapenzi Beach

"Overall bad experience since check in, we had to come back to reception 3 times before getting everything properly, such as wifi card, towels, safe key. At least they allowed us with an early check in. Do not book all inclusive formula since it's a cheat. Even tanzania beer such as serengeti or kilimanjaro are not included, they just serve another beer included. In the room you will find 2 little bottles of water (200ml each). Choose if you want to drink or have a coffee. I live in Tanzania and...

Anonymous traveler

AED 439

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A spacious outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering views of palm trees and the ocean.

A thatched-roof structure with colorful play equipment and benches in a tropical garden setting.

A beachfront resort with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a thatched-roof building, and palm trees.

10. Anaya Zanzibar

3.1 km from Mapenzi Beach

Katsiaryna

A beach with thatched umbrellas and palm trees, a white building in the background, and a sandy beach.

A narrow, paved alleyway between white buildings with blue trim, leading to a gated entrance.

A room with two wooden four-poster beds, each covered with white sheets and red pillows.

An aerial view of a beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, including a prominent multi-story structure with balconies and a smaller adjacent building.

11. Sands inn Hotel

1.4 km from Mapenzi Beach

"The hotel has been rented to Egyptian guy. We got to the hotel and we were told we will be sharing a bathrooms with other guest. i advise the front desk clerk i made my reservation for room with a view and will not be sharing bathroom with other guest. The hotel in under new ownership and the Egyptian guy sits at the entrance watching the guest( very uncomfortable and creepy and he is a chain smoker). a skinny dark skinned guy. The hotel has changes its name. Was not easy to locate. there are no...

SOPHIA

AED 111

AED 157 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A sandy outdoor area with palm trees and a thatched-roof hut.

A modern two-story building with a balcony, a covered outdoor seating area, and a paved patio.

A bathroom with a wooden towel rack, a window with a view of greenery, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

A room with two wooden chairs and a woven bench, a thatched roof, and a view of palm trees and houses.

12. Blue Villa Zanzibar

2.5 km from Mapenzi Beach

AED 174

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a white bedspread, and a view of greenery outside.

13. Jazira Palace

1.7 km from Mapenzi Beach

AED 190

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof structure, and a clear view of the ocean.

A beachside setting with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a sandy area.

A beach view with a pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a decorative sunburst mirror.

14. The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa

2.7 km from Mapenzi Beach

AED 321

AED 491 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, white curtains, a view of the ocean, and a chair.

15. Sofia Sea View

1.6 km from Mapenzi Beach

AED 369

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with a stone border, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.

A wooden bar with a glass of amber liquid, a red flower decoration, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A two-story building with a gravel driveway leading to a set of stairs.

A lush garden with a variety of trees, a stone pathway, and a building with a thatched roof.

16. Amani Villa Zanzibar

1 km from Mapenzi Beach

AED 205

AED 237 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.

A thatched-roof structure with a view of the beach and palm trees.

17. Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

6.5 km from Mapenzi Beach

Martin

AED 268

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A pool area with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a thatched-roof hut, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A resort with thatched-roof bungalows, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

A tropical garden with thatched-roof huts, lush greenery, and a clear sky.

18. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

12.1 km from Mapenzi Beach

Jonathan

AED 1,842

AED 2,136 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a bar area overlooking a beach.

A beachside lounge area with wooden lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign reading 'KITE SCHOOL,' and a view of the sea.

A poolside view with a clear blue sky, palm trees, and a modern building with a glass facade.

A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.

19. La Base Beach Hotel

6.2 km from Mapenzi Beach

"Ottima struttura per visitare e godersi la costa est di Zanzibar. Camere essenziali ma confortevoli, pulite e moderne. Staff super, Roberta e i colleghi ti fanno sentire davvero a casa. Il ristorante davvero ottimo sia per le colazioni sia per i pasti. Per chi cerca un’oasi di pace diversa dai classici resort (per vivere l’atmosfera di Zanzibar in modo più autentico) e della buona ospitalità (e cucina) italiana sicuramente è il posto giusto! Super consigliato! "

Giacomo

AED 253

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beachside resort with thatched-roof buildings, palm trees, and a sandy beach.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof, overlooking a beach. There are lounge chairs and a small table with a decorative bowl.

A beach resort with thatched-roof buildings, palm trees, and beach umbrellas.

A tropical garden with a view of the ocean, featuring a gazebo, various plants, and a palm tree.

20. Villa Kiva

7.1 km from Mapenzi Beach

Juan

AED 280

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Mapenzi Beach

LUX Marijani Zanzibar 0.7 km from Mapenzi Beach View	Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel 2.9 km from Mapenzi Beach View	Diamonds Mapenzi Beach 0.6 km from Mapenzi Beach View	La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven 2 km from Mapenzi Beach View	Villa Dida Resort 2.5 km from Mapenzi Beach View
9.6 Exceptional 123 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 153 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews	8.8 Excellent 12 reviews
AED 749 AED 876 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	AED 784 AED 938 total includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov	AED 644 AED 1,037 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	AED 228 AED 292 total includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov	AED 260 AED 335 total includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct

Top Mapenzi Beach Hotel Reviews

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"good place"

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were beautiful, clean & well stocked each day. Grounds immaculate & landscaping lush & tropical. Attention to details everywhere. Staff excellent & food in all restaurants were top notch. Beach is absolutely breathtaking, esp the low tides make for magical photos"

Melia Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"My stay at this resort was absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm hospitality, professional service, and a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were luxurious, clean, and comfortable, with excellent attention to detail. The food was delicious, the facilities were outstanding, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure every moment was special. The resort offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a world-class getaway. Truly a five-star experience, and I would definitely love to return!"

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I found a little bit of paradise at Royal Mandarin Resort! Very very nice property. We booked this room for five nights following our Serengeti Safari in the hope of some beach relaxation. We got that and so much more!"

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Four people on a beach with ocean in the background.

Pwani Mchangani Beach

9.4/10 (29 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pwani Mchangani Beach during your trip to Pwani Mchangani? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.

Muyuni Beach

9.0/10 (105 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Muyuni Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Matemwe. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

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A clear blue sea with a sailboat and a distant island.

Mnemba Island

9.2/10 (377 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mnemba Island during your travels in Matemwe. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Kigomani Beach

9.2/10 (25 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kigomani Beach during your trip to Matemwe? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Pongwe Beach

8.4/10 (61 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pongwe Beach during your trip to Pongwe? Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mapenzi Beach?

Mapenzi Beach is located in Kiwengwa. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Mapenzi Beach?

Adjacent to Mapenzi Beach, Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar and LUX Marijani Zanzibar.

How many hotels are there close to Mapenzi Beach?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mapenzi Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mapenzi Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Mapenzi Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mapenzi Beach?

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Our top choices for Mapenzi Beach hotels

1. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

2. Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

3. Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

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

5. Villa Dida Resort

6. Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

7. Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar

8. Melia Zanzibar

9. AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa

10. Anaya Zanzibar

11. Sands inn Hotel

12. Blue Villa Zanzibar

13. Jazira Palace

14. The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa

15. Sofia Sea View

16. Amani Villa Zanzibar

17. Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

18. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

19. La Base Beach Hotel

20. Villa Kiva

Compare top hotels near Mapenzi Beach

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven

Villa Dida Resort

Top Mapenzi Beach Hotel Reviews

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

Other attractions near Mapenzi Beach

Pwani Mchangani Beach

Muyuni Beach

Mnemba Island

Kigomani Beach

Pongwe Beach

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