Where to stay
Accommodation on Zanzibar can ideally be grouped into three major categories namely budget guest house (B), intermediate (I) and luxury (L). To attempt to assign star-ratings to any of the establishments, is to deny the unique beauty of the building or the style of each guest house owner or hotel owner. When planning to overnight on the island, this has to be kept in mind. We've grouped a selection of hotels into each respective category and have further identified the separate region where each can be found. Should you wish to enquire further about a specific hotel or guest house, or would like to include it in your tailor-made package, please let us know.
| STONE TOWN | NORTH COAST | EAST COAST |
| DHOW PALACE LOCATION - In the heart of Stone Town,10 km from the Airport. ACCOMMODATION - 16 self-contained rooms ornamented with oriental and Zanzibar furniture (out of which six rooms have balconies and satellite television). These spacious rooms are fully Air conditioned with telephone facilities. RESTAURANT Mini-bar at the guest disposal, Rooftop restaurant with spectacular views of the town and ocean. |
| SHANGANI HOTEL LOCATION - In the heart of Stone Town, 10 km from the Airport. ACCOMMODATION - 22 spacious rooms, All finely decorated and with double or twin beds. All rooms are airconditioned with direct dial telephone, fridge and 7 channels and satellite tv, The rooms are all provided with private bath and shower for warm and cold water. RESTAURANT - Rooftop restaurant with views of the city and ocean. OTHER FACILITIES - Giftshop, coffee shop, bureau de change with the best currency exchange rates, Medical facilities and safe deposit boxes on request |
| TEMBO HOTEL LOCATION - In Stone Town right on the beach front, 10km from the Airport. ACCOMMODATION - 36 rooms, All rooms are ensuite, equipped with telephone, hair dryer, Airconditioning and a fridge. RESTAURANT - 1 Restaurant that offers both local & International Cuisine. OTHER FACILITIES - Conference room, coffee shop and water sports are available. |
| KIPONDA HOTEL LOCATION - In the heart of Stone Town, 10km from the Ariport. ACCOMMODATION - 14 rooms, some self contained and some with shared bathrooms. Rooms are furnished with antique furniture and equipped with ceiling fans. RESTAURANT - Roof top restaurant. OTHER FACILITIES - Telephone and fax facilities are available upon request. |
| COCO DE MER LOCATION - In the heart of Stone Town, 10km from the Airport. ACCOMMODATION - 13 rooms, All rooms are self contained and furnished with antique furniture and fans. RESTAURANT - One bar and restaurant. OTHER FACILITIES - Satellite television with 30channels at the bar. |
| EMMERSON'S & GREEN LOCATION - In the heart of Stone Town, 10 km from the Airport. ACCOMMODATION - 8 rooms, 3 rooms with Airconditioning. All rooms are self contained and have ceiling fans. Some of the rooms are decorated with bubble baths and traditional Zanzibar Arabic baths. RESTAURANT - This is a best roof top restaurant in town where the whole city can be seen, in which it accommodate up to 25 people. Very popular for sundowners and dinner. OTHER FACILITIES - Telephone and fax are available on request. |
| CHAVDA HOTEL LOCATION - In the heart of Stone Town,10 km from the airport. ACCOMMODATION - 15 self-contained rooms all with individual airconditioning. All rooms have satellite television, telephone & mini fridge. RESTAURANT - Rooftop bar and restaurant ideally located to give a panoramic view of the city and the ocean also with a view of sunset. |
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| MBWENI RUINS LOCATION - 4 km from the airport, 6 km from town center . It is on the beach, south of Zanzibar town. ACCOMMODATION - 12 well appointed suites. RESTAURANT - Restaurant and bar overlooking the sea. OTHER FACILITIES - The swimming pool overlooks a pleasant beach. |
| FISHERMAN'S RESORT LOCATION - In the exclusive Mazizini area, On the beach, south-west of Zanzibar town, 5km from the Airport. ACCOMMODATION - 57 rooms, some of the rooms have sea view and elegantly furnished with roko wooden beds with traditional Zanzibar carvings. Rooms are equipped with airconditioning, satellite tv, mini-bar and ceiling fans. RESTAURANT - There is a bar and restaurant offering a wealth of traditional and international culinary delights and beverages. OTHER FACILITIES Has sporting and entertainment facilities including tennis and squash courts and fully equipped health club, sailing, wind surfing, scuba diving, fishing, and has one of the best swimming pools in Zanzibar. |
| MAPENZI LOCATION - Situated on the east coast of Zanzibar, approximately ....... |
| SAU INN LOCATION - Situated on the east coast of Zanzibar, 60kms away from town, a clear moon light and sight of sunrise can be seen. ACCOMODATION - The hotel has 22 rooms,All rooms are self contained which highly comfort and well lovers chairs. RESTAURANT There is a sea view restaurant sorrounded with green enviroment,stylish bar is available. OTHER FACILITIES Fishing trip, snorkelling are arranged in the hotel, ground for beach volleyball and local baogames, Telephone service. |
| PALM BEACH LOCATION - Located at the East coast beach of Zanzibar,55 kms away from Zanzibar town, It is on the beach. ACCOMMODATION - The hotel has 10 rooms, All are self contained equipped with ceiling fans. RESTAURANT - Restaurant and bar overlooking at the beach. OTHER FACILITIES - Snorkeling, fishing trip and traditional sailling are all organise in the hotel. |
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| KARAFUU HOTEL LOCATION - Located at the South East of Zanzibar, It is 65 kms away from Zanzibar town. ACCOMMODATION - The hotel has 120 rooms out of which 60 are bungalows, All rooms are self contained equipped with Air conditional and ceiling fans with a mosquito nets. RESTAURANT - There is a mainly International meals restaurant. OTHER FACILITIES - Fishing, seilling, diving, snorkeling all are arrange in the hotel. |
| AMAAN BUNGALOWS LOCATION - It is located on the nothern tip of Zanzibar, 60 Kms from Zanzibar town. ACCOMMODATION All rooms a bunglow type out of which 20 are bathroom onsuite and 16 shared facilities. All rooms are equiped with fans. RESTAURANT The hotel has 2 restaurants and one bar. OTHER FACILITIES They have water sports facilities such as diving, snorkeling and local fishing, fax facilities are available upon request. |
| MNARANI LOCATION - Located on the northern tip of Zanzibar, An exclusive area, One-hour drive from the stone town, 60kms from the Airport. ACCOMMODATION The hotel has 12 rooms, All rooms are ensuite, furnished with antique furniture's and fans. RESTAURANT - One bar and sea front restaurant, which serves various types of International cuisine. OTHER FACILITIES - Opportunity to go fishing with a local fisherman using a local dhows, snorkeling at one of the best reef on Zanzibar. |
| RAS NUNGWI LOCATION - Located in the Nothern tip of Zanzibar, 60kms away from Zanzibar town and it is on the beach. ACCOMMODATION - They have 19 lodge rooms and 35 beach chalets, All rooms are ensuite and tastefully decorated in Zanzibar style including curved doors for poster beds and mosquito nets. RESTAURANT - The restaurant overlooking the sea and prepares all cuisine's which is both local and International meals. OTHER FACILITIES - All kind of watersports and some indoor games. |