Zanzibar Island
This amenable budget option has a handful of bungalows (some two-storey), most with a small veranda, set in a sandy garden. There's a Rastafarian vibe,…
Must-see hotels in Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Town
In the scruffy but authentic part of town near the dhow harbour, this friendly place has clean and simple rooms with Zanzibar beds and mosquito nets, plus…
Zanzibar Town
If you need modern and functional facilities near, but not actually in, Stone Town this hotel fits the bill, 7km north of the town centre. Rooms are large…
Zanzibar Town
Hidden in the back streets in a quiet part of Stone Town, but within a short walk of busy Kenyatta Rd, this small hotel is well located, with welcoming…
Zanzibar Island
Run by Ann and Ahmed, inspired by Robinson Crusoe, this delightful guesthouse has simple and brightly styled rooms (with shared bathrooms), plus a two…
Upepo Boutique Beach Bungalows
Zanzibar Island
This neat, friendly place has a homey feel and spacious rooms in simple two-storey bungalows. All have a small terrace or veranda and views over the…
Zanzibar Island
This small lodge has a beautiful location on a low cliff overlooking a quiet stretch of sand. It also has excellent service and cuisine. The impeccably…
Zanzibar Island
This luxury resort has very spacious grounds with rooms in large villas separated from one another by lush gardens. All villas have a private veranda and…
Zanzibar Island
In a garden compound set back about 200m from the beach, in a quiet part of the village (not that anywhere in Bwejuu is noisy), you can choose one of the…
Zanzibar Town
Covering two houses side by side – the original in colonial style, the other in 1950s retro – this small family-run hotel offers peaceful and elegant…
Zanzibar Town
Down by the old dhow harbour, in a restored former merchant's house, the Warere is a friendly and well-run budget hotel. Rooms are clean and tidy, with…
Nungwi
The small and welcoming Flame Tree offers unfussy and thoughtfully furnished rooms in cottages surrounded by beautiful flowering gardens. It's at the…
Nungwi
The Z has luxurious rooms with contemporary decor in two large four-storey blocks overlooking the sea towards the southern end of Nungwi's west beach…
Zanzibar Island
In a great position overlooking the ocean, Jambiani Beach Hotel has rooms in bungalows set back slightly from the beach, while the bar and restaurant…
Zanzibar Island
A collection of thatch-roof bungalows with veranda located right on the beach, with a choice of compact ocean-view rooms or more spacious garden rooms…
Zanzibar Island
This small resort just north of Michamvi village has comfortable rooms in two-storey buildings set in gardens with direct access to the beach. There's…
Zanzibar Island
Palm thatch is the word at this backpackers place. It's the main ingredient of a large dorm, several bungalows, and the bar-restaurant with chill zone on…
Zanzibar Island
A locally run guesthouse at the southern end of Kendwa beach, straightforward Mocco is set back slightly from the beach, although the affiliated…
Zanzibar Island
In a perfect spot on the beach, Kitete has 18 spacious rooms in double-storey bungalows with balconies or verandas giving ocean views, all set around a…
Zanzibar Island
This simple place has a few rooms in a small compound between the road and the beach in Kizimkazi Mkunguni. For those arriving by public transport it's…
Zanzibar Island
After a few years of service, the original Teddy's is looking a little tired and scruffy, but that means simple accommodation at low prices. There's a…
Nungwi
At the quieter end of Nungwi's west beach, Smiles has well-appointed rooms in colourful double-storey houses with balconies and a spiral staircase, all…
Zanzibar Island
A no-frills joint with a few rooms in a building set back from the beach, and two other rooms overlooking the beach (well, the beach restaurants). Rooms…
Nungwi
Rustic and relaxed with a reggae vibe, this locally run place has a handful of simple rooms with small bathrooms in a garden set back from the beach…
Nungwi
It's not on the beach, but this local-style guesthouse is just a short walk away in the village centre, and a good budget option. You get simple and clean…
Zanzibar Town
The total lack of decor and stark concrete stairwell may be off-putting, but the Flamingo offers perfectly adequate no-frills accommodation at rock-bottom…
Zanzibar Island
A simple place consisting of five beachside bungalows, a two-storey house and a large beach bar. Rooms have bright yellow walls, firm beds and kanga…
Zanzibar Town
Despite its unexciting appearance and dark wood interior, the family-run Abuso is a solid choice with spacious rooms and friendly staff. Triple and quad…
Zanzibar Town
With just nine large rooms over three floors around a central covered courtyard, this hotel has a peaceful and spacious ambience. Rooms are decorated in…
Zanzibar Island
This long-standing Japanese-run place is hidden among the palm trees in a quiet beachside compound at the northern edge of Paje, slightly removed from the…
Zanzibar Town
The Karibu’s spartan atmosphere and widely displayed 'rule' notices are compensated by a very convenient location. Accommodation is in dorms of five to…
Nungwi
This friendly place has simple bungalows around a tiny well-kept garden. It's near the beach, but the sea view is obscured by a two-storey hotel at the…
Changuu Private Island Paradise
Zanzibar Island
Fifteen thatched cottages make up this island hotel, but at the time of research it was closed for renovation with no re-opening date available. However,…
Zanzibar Island
At the southern end of Jambiani, this place is a modern brick-built bungalow on the land side of the dirt road that runs through the village. Rooms are…
Zanzibar Town
The venerable Africa House was formerly the English Club, and decor still has a colonial flavour. Rooms are rather over-furnished with antique-style four…
Zanzibar Town
The long-standing Mazsons has comfortable accommodation, but it's a little bland and tired around the edges. On the upside, there's excellent service and…
Zanzibar Island
Twisted Palms has 10 cottages: five are slap bang on the beach, and five are set back up on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. When we visited, it was…
Zanzibar Island
This large resort has around 40 rooms in double-storey blocks, with two swimming pools, a bar, restaurant and an on-site dive centre. It's popular with…
Zanzibar Town
Built in the late 19th century by UMCA missionairies, St Monica’s is very near the Anglican cathedral and still has a somewhat historic ambience. As well…
Zanzibar Island
Jambo's enviable beachfront location and laid-back atmosphere make up for its rather frayed palm-thatch bungalows. There's a dorm and double rooms with…
