The Best Five
Star Hotels in Zanzibar

Resort. Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Situated in the Kendwa Beach district of Kendwa, Zuri Zanzibar offers accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace and a bar. All the rooms have air conditioning and are fitted with a wardrobe, a desk and a flat screen TV. All the units also have a seating area while some have pool views and a garden view. Zuri Zanzibar serves a continental breakfast daily. Maischa Restaurant that is located within the property specializes in Middle Eastern cuisines. Snorkelling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Zuri Zanzibar. Coral Reefs Snorkel is a 9-minute walk from the resort. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor pool with waterslides, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is located in Pongwe, 27 km from Zanzibar City. The resort has a private beach area with beach service. The modern and elegantly decorated rooms are fitted with a private terrace, minibar and Nespresso machine. Each unit features a seating area where you can relax. Certain units include views of the sea or garden. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. The resort boasts an a la carte all inclusive concept with respect to individual taste and wishes. Each guest will get both way private airport transfer, complimentary one hour massage once per stay and unlimited complimentary Yoga classes during the stay. Nungwi is 36 km from Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort while Kendwa is 34 km from the property. Kisauni Airport is 29 km away. Show full description

Resort. Popular among women. Opened June 2022. Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and features a shared lounge, terrace and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms come with a patio and others also boast sea views. At the resort rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At The Mora Zanzibar you will find a restaurant serving African, Brazilian and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at The Mora Zanzibar, and car hire is available. The resort features amenities such as an on-site business centre, sauna and hot tub. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Muyuni Beach is a few steps from The Mora Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 56 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Comfortable beds. Set in Kiwengwa, 11 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can make use of the fitness centre at the property. The area is popular for canoeing, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with a sea view. At Melia Zanzibar, each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The property has a selection of 5 restaurants that specialize in international, Mediterranean and local cuisines. The property has a sauna. Languages spoken at the reception include German and English. Zanzibar International Airport and Stone Town are less than a 50-minute drive away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened June 2022. Situated in Nungwi, 45 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. At Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas the rooms include bed linen and towels. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and snorkelling. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak Arabic, English, French and Hindi. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 64 km from Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas. Show full description

Resort. Charming. Cosy rooms. Situated in Kiwengwa on the north eastern peninsula of Zanzibar, Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa features 2 fresh water pools and a tropical garden. All air-conditioned rooms boast traditional Zanzibar décor and have a furnished balcony, an en suite bathroom with shower and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms and public areas. Earth & Rain Spa features a sauna, steam bath, pool and offers massage and beauty treatments. The Neptune Pwani resort has 6 restaurants offering local cuisine, seafood and Indian food and Thai cuisine. There are also 3 bars. Zanzibar International Airport is 52 km and Stone Town is 45 km from the property. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Zanzi Resort is situated on the shore of the Indian Ocean, 15 km from the historic town of Stone Town and a 30-minute drive from the Zanzibar International Airport. Each spacious villa and bungalow offers an intimate environment. Ocean-front villas have a private patio with a pool, a lush tropical garden, and a gazebo draped in mosquito nets. The bungalows are located in the garden area with access to the main swimming pool. A guest relations attaché is available to help plan day trips and excursions. Guests can choose to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in their private villa or bungalow, in the restaurant, or on the beach. We offer local cuisine prepared for an international palate with fresh seafood accompanied by organic vegetables and spices picked from our own eco-plantation. Massages are offered beside the ocean with water sports facilities available on site. Free bicycles are available and excursions can be arranged at the tour desk. Show full description

Resort. Highly elegant. Nice interior design. With Swahili design and Zanzibari furnishings, Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar is an all inclusive resort located in Bwejuu. The resort features a restaurant, bar and guests can unwind at the Frangipani spa. The spacious villas feature classic and elegant traditional décor, each complete with a private plunge pool and large terrace with 2 sun loungers. Each villa offers a living room with a Sultan's lounge bed and a walk-in dressing room. WiFi is available in the villas. With cuisines comprising of Arabic, Indian and Asian flavours, Baraza Resort offers 4 restaurants and 2 bars. The open air Livingstone Terrace serves breakfast and guests can enjoy a cocktail in the Dhahabu Bar and Lounge. The resort also boasts a kids club, tennis court, PADI Dive centre and fitness centre. You can enjoy a stroll along the stretch of white sand beach. Zanzibar International Airport is 59 km away. Show full description

Resort. Great value. Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only features luxurious accommodation with private terraces offering Indian Ocean views. Facilities include an outdoor pool, private beach with watersports and a dive centre. The spa provides massages and a steam bath. Each unit features air-conditioning. Some are set right on Nungwi Beach and have a private pool, hot tub and garden. Drinks are served at the beach bar and sunset terrace. Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers an all inclusive concept, where you can enjoy buffet breakfasts with show-cooking stations, there are two theme restaurants that serve exquisite dishes. And you can enjoy the best snacks and appetisers, in ours bars, also with fantastics cocktails. Indoor public areas feature chandeliers, free Wi-Fi throughout and regular entertainment. Kayaking, Stand up paddle surfing are included. Also you can enjoy activities and live shows and music. Set on Zanzibar’s north-west coast, Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only is 55 km from Stone Town. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Luxurious. Great value. Popular among couples. Set on its own stretch of white sand beach, The Residence Zanzibar is a 55-minute drive from Zanzibar City. The property boasts a garden and offers free WiFi to its guests. Adults can enjoy a relaxing drink at the Jetty Lounge Bar. Each villa at the property comes with views of the gardens and the pool while some have ocean views. The units also feature air conditioning and each has its own private pool and flat screen TV with satellite channels. You will also find a minibar and coffee maker in each The Residence Zanzibar villa. The units also have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy an American breakfast served daily at the property. There are also two restaurants on site as well as butler service on request. The accommodation also boasts a glass walled swimming pool spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. Area activities include snorkeling, visits to the Jozani Forest Reserve and dolphin safaris. The village of Kizimkazi is only 20 minutes away by car. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is set 57 km from The Residence Zanzibar. The property offers airport shuttle service upon request. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Superb interior design. Opened October 2021. Located in Pongwe, a few steps from Pongwe Beach, Karibu Beach Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. At Karibu Beach Resort every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Speaking English, Polish and Swahili, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Kiwengwa Beach is 700 metres from Karibu Beach Resort, while Peace Memorial Museum is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 35 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Resort. Great value. Located on Kendwa Beach, the oasis of luxury that is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers guests stylish, individually decorated accommodation with a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean or garden. It features a restaurant, bar and an outdoor pool with tropical garden surroundings. The air-conditioned rooms and suites are decorated with modern furnishings and feature a TV, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk and room service. A buffet breakfast is served daily. The 2 restaurants at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa serve an array of international and local à la carte and buffet-style cuisine. The 2 Bars serve a variety of cocktails and beverages throughout the day. Guests can sunbathe poolside or on the sun terrace, surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the beach. Relax with a choice of Spa and massage treatments and for the sports minded guests, there is a dive centre and gym. Local activities include snorkeling, windsurfing and canoeing. The Masingini Forest and Zanzibar International Airport are within a 1-hour drive away by car. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Opened July 2022. Set in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Alma Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Rooms have a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a patio and others also have pool views. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Alma Boutique Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The accommodation offers an outdoor pool. You can play billiards at Alma Boutique Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Jambiani Beach is 2.4 km from the hotel, while Jozani Forest is 23 km away. Show full description

Resort. Opened April 2023. Facing the beachfront, Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE offers 5-star accommodation in Kizimkazi and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. At the resort, all rooms have a wardrobe. At Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and halal options. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE. Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is 500 metres from the resort, while Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach is 1.9 km from the property. Show full description

Resort. Cool. Great views. Overlooking the Indian Ocean and located next to a lush forest, Essque Zalu Zanzibar in Nungwi features a large outdoor pool and a spa. It offers direct access to the beach. Combining contemporary and Swahili design, the spacious suites are housed under a traditional Makuti roof. They either have views of the ocean or the garden from a balcony or a terrace.All suites are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and feature a spacious bedroom, a living area and a bathroom with bidet and shower. Essque Zalu Zanzibar has 3 restaurants and 3 bars. Surrounded by the ocean, The Jetty offers modern Arabic cuisine. Fine dining can be enjoyed at A La Carte and The Market Kitchen serves culinary cuisine. Snacks, cocktails and refreshments are available at the stylish 1506 Bar and Terrace, The Jetty and The Baobab Bar. Guests can choose from a variety of massages and beauty treatments at Zalu, which also offers a sauna and a hydro shower room. Other facilities at Essque Zalu Zanzibar include a fitness centre, an art gallery, a kids club, meeting facilities and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, diving and snorkelling. The resort is 63 km from Zanzibar International Airport and 58 km from Stone Town. Airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge. Show full description

Resort. Good breakfast. Situated along a sandy, palm-fringed beach, Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa features three swimming pools and tennis courts, a spa, fitness centre and floating restaurant. There is also a scuba diving centre. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites all come with a balcony and Zanzibari-style décor. They are equipped with a safety deposit box and minibar. Each en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and shower. Guests can relax at SAMAWATI Spa, by the beach or in one of the swimming pools. They can also enjoy the games room, which offers billiards, table tennis, board games, darts and playing cards. There are three restaurants with a variety of buffet and a la carte menus. Tours and excursions can be arranged by the resort. Karafuu is just a 2-minute drive from Pingwe Village and 5 minutes’ drive from Kae Beach. Stone Town and Zanzibar International Airport are both 65 km from the resort. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic property. Superb breakfast. Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness centre. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms comprise a bathtub, free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bidet. Views are provided from all rooms. Guest staying at Park Hyatt Zanzibar are also offered a fitness centre, a tour desk and a luggage storage. Activites like snorkeling, diving, golf and various other can be enjoyed on site or in the surrounding area. The Hotel is 43 km away from Jozani Chwaka National Park and 11 km from Masingini Forest. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 8Km from Park Hyatt Zanzibar. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is 1 km away. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Nestled between a nature reserve and the sea, Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar is located in Mchangamle. The rooms and villas at the resort offer sea views and the hydrotherapy pool is open to all guests. Decorated in Zanzibari style with makuti roof and local furnishings, the accommodation will provide you air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV and a minibar. Each bed is draped with a mosquito net. The luxurious and more spacious villas have their own private pool. The resort's main restaurant is overlooking the pool and serves breakfast as well as dinner options, ranging from Mediterranean to local cuisine. Snacks, drinks and cocktails are available at the pool bar or in the lobby. The Sunset Beach Club at the property has a beach bar and lobster restaurant. At Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar you will find a man made beach area, an outdoor pool, meeting facilities and a shared lounge. The jungle spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Guests can also work out in the fitness centre or play table tennis. Water sport activities such as diving, snorkelling, kite surfing and fishing can be arranged in the surrounding areas. The resort is 57 km away from Stone Town and Zanzibar International Airport. Show full description

Resort. Luxurious. Comfortable beds. Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is located on the east coast, this Relais & Chateaux member has views of the pristine beach of Paje. It features a spa, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a kite surfing centre. Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa is located 40 km from Stone Town. The air-conditioned villas feature a private plunge pool, lounge and dining area. They are also equipped with an outdoor bathtub and shower. Certain rooms have a sitting and living room area. Free WiFi is available in all areas. There are 3 bars consisting of a beach bar, Sunset bar and lounge. Guests have the option to have breakfast, lunch and dinner in their private villa or at the restaurant. Local spices, fresh seafood and organically grown vegetables feature on the international menu. The spa is set in a tropical garden and offers massage rooms and complimentary hot tub access. There is also a large resort swimming pool. The property offers free bicycle hire and excursions can be arranged at the tour desk. Jambiani village is 1.5 km away and Paje village is 1 km away. Zanzibar International Airport is 50 km from the resort. Show full description

Resort. Set in Dikoni, less than 1 km from Uroa Public Beach, Y Residential Luxury Villas offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. 1.9 km from Marumbi Beach and 37 km from Peace Memorial Museum, the property features a bar and a private beach area. At Y Residential Luxury Villas the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 38 km from Y Residential Luxury Villas, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The resort features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Every room includes a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. The area is popular for snorkelling and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this resort. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 17 km from the accommodation, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 29 km away. Show full description