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Situated within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach, Sharazad Wonders Boutique in Zanzibar City has a number of amenities including a garden, a terrace and a bar. Featuring free bikes, the 1-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Great staff, nice and clean room, delicious food!

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9.1
Superb
213 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, BARIDI VILLA is located in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Kiwengwa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

Awaresing, brakfest, staff , location, room with ac

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

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.

We literally liked everything. The staff was very kind and the resort was beautiful and quiet. Even the food was good. We were able to enjoy our trip to Zanzibar just because of the resort! Wish I stayed longer.

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9.4
Superb
237 reviews
Price from
£352
per night

Situated within 100 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki House Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City. Popular points of interest nearby include Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Its great place, go there. One of the best hostels i stayed overal

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8.3
Very good
1,506 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, Antonio Garden Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

1. The rooms are very comfortable and clean. Good beds, ac, watercooker in the kitchenette and spacious bathroom. 2. The location is in walking distance to the shops 3. It has everything you need: a Swimmingpool, a nice bar, good selection of drinks and delicious food. ( the food came in one time so it’s possible to eat together. In other places some of us has to wait for the order while others can start the meal before it gets cold) 4. They have a storage place after checkout if you have a late flight. 5. The staff are polite and friendly and give good service 6. It has a nice vibe to chill in the garden at the Swimmingpool, with nice music and bar.

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8
Very good
3,155 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. It is situated 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Very clean rooms, excellent service, good location, delicious food.

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8.3
Very good
1,434 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is situated just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available on site.

The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was big and comfortable.

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8.2
Very good
2,133 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Decorated with wood carved furniture, and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower and traditional hammam bath. Most of the rooms feature a balcony with sea or pool views.

Almost everything was perfect - nice Pool, very close to the beach, almost always sunbeads available, restaurant towards beach, breakfast and food very good, close to Stone Town

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8.2
Very good
4,695 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

The air-conditioned rooms all include Zanzibari-style furnishings and are equipped with a fan. The en suite bathrooms come with a shower.

The hotel is in a prime location. It’s located few minutes from all attractions in stone town. It’s a boutique hotel with an elegant design. The staff are super friendly and the breakfast is great! It’s a highly recommended stay.

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8.5
Very good
1,288 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views.

Dhow Palace Hotel is located just 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 1 km away and Zanzibar Airport is 5 km from the hotel.

Hotel design, friendly members, location, evwrything kilakitu freshi!!

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8.2
Very good
1,901 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.
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  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    The rooms and the entire hotel are so beautifully furnished and decorated, not to mention the most pretty bathrooms I've ever seen! The view from the balconies facing the Ocean, the fantastic pool at the very center of the hotel, the hotel's location right on the beach while at the same time with a walking distance to everything you wish to reach in Stonetown. The breakfast was excellent with a broad variety of choices for all tastes, and the staff members are professional and welcoming. We will definitely be back!
    Ylva
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    Perfect location for Stone Town, popular hotel right on the beach. The room was traditional, clean and quiet. Friendly staff - special thanks to Isaac in the restaurant.
    Ellie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    Right on the beach with great beach access walking out of the dining area to the beach. You can also access boats for excursions from this beach. The breakfast buffet was very good.
    Aliyah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    Loved the traditional decor, the pools, location and how friendly staff were. Also loved that it was right on the beachfront
    Stephanie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    The hotel is located right on the beach with incredible views of the ocean. The staff are really helpful and polite and there’s a wide variety of choices at breakfast. The rooms are comfortable and there are a few swimming pools to refresh yourself in.
    Tessy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    Amazing location, giving right on the beach and the sunset, friendly staff who prepared a breakfast for us at 3AM and room with good views. The place has a lot of character and looks very genuine, while also having 2 modern swimming pools
    Jonas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 394 reviews
    Perfect location, right on the beach, one step to the sea. The sea view from the king room is breathtaking. The hosts and staff are all friendly and helpful. Do not hesitate to check with them whenever you need any information or to book.a tour.
    Zhixue
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £60.64
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 285 reviews
    • The staff, from Reception to gardeners were all so friendly and helpful • The restaurant and bar – a good variety and reasonably priced, especially the cocktails • The swimming pool, with a wonderful view • The sunsets and dawns - wonderful • The gardens, well looked after and cool • The location, right on the beach, just along from a picturesque, if slightly smelly, fishing village
    Nick
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    Its is an historic building in a prime seaside location with beautiful terrace under the trees by the beach, where breakfast and excellent coffee is being served. My room had nice balcony with breathtaking ocean and sunset views
    Elisabeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £99.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,695 reviews
    The perfect place to stay. Right on the beach, private beach seating area, 1 second walk to everything, lovely food, the loveliest staff and a view that will make your friends VERY jealous! I was in the Junior Suite - Top floor with panoramic views of the water, with a lovely balcony and fridge and aircon. Heaven! Worth booking this room for the view and aircon alone!
    AuntyLC
    Solo traveller

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