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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.

Absolutely everything was perfect. The hospitality, the ambience, the cleanliness, the location - everything is spot on! The design of the hotel I loved - it’s a new hotel but incorporates the es essence and details of the historical Zanzibar. I’ve stayed in other hotels in Stone town, and many tend to be old and made from wood, which provides you ambience but is prone to insects. Here most furnitures are concrete with some wood and it balances perfectly. I would love to return. The staff are extremely welcoming and will accommodate your needs.

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9.1
Superb
213 reviews
Price from
£100
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.

Good place to stay, friendly staff and everything is clean.

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9
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£48
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.

The friendly staff at Zanzi really went out of their way to treat us with any request we had, even setting up private dinner with candles etc The food was excellent. Compliments to the Chef.

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9.4
Superb
237 reviews
Price from
£298
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.

Shoki Shoki house was booked last minute for 3 night and it did not disappoint. The general manager, David, was very helpful and honest when we sat down to ask him about the island and Serengeti safari. The property did not disappoint and the location was ideal, a close walk to the beach, the market and restaurants. It is clean, the staff is pleasant, the breakfast is delish, and the overall experience was extremely positive. Asante Sana to everyone at the HOUSE.

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8.3
Very good
1,500 reviews
Price from
£45
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.

Location, the ipemises was like a secret gem.

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8
Very good
3,169 reviews
Price from
£79
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.

The breakfast. Was tasty. As a very wide selection.

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8.3
Very good
1,423 reviews
Price from
£65
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.

Very charismatic place to stay

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8.2
Very good
2,128 reviews
Price from
£72
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.

Excellent location overlooking the ocean and close to the town. Lovely oriental decor. I stayed in a sea view balcony room which was very comfortable, had a huge big bath and wonderful views to watch the sun set from the balcony. Staff were really helpful and friendly and breakfast was fantastic

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8.2
Very good
4,685 reviews
Price from
£81
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.

Really nice and warm feeling of the hotel, beautiful colors, design and decorations, great location and quiet for being in the middle of the Stone Town. The room we got was spacious (we chose the 25m2 room) with enough space for luggages and clothes. We even had our own terrace outside the room, which was just amazing! The staff was very friendly and professional and the breakfast had many options to choose from! The hotel even offers water for free for the guests to replenish the water bottles! You can find these water coolers on the corridors of the hotel!

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8.5
Very good
1,283 reviews
Price from
£45
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.

It’s right in the middle of town and so easy to navigate from. The rooms are just beautiful, and the pool and restaurant area are lovely.

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8.2
Very good
1,896 reviews
Price from
£65
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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 396 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: £61.63
    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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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: £89.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,685 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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