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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature Zanzibari décor and feature a private entrance. They come fitted with a seating area, mosquito net draped over the bed, a flat-screen satellite TV and a safe. The private bathroom come with a uniquely designed bathtub or shower.

The property has a lot of character from the outside and the inside. The rooms looked out into the pool and there’s a lovely rooftop restaurant also where you can see the sea. It’s in a great location if you want to head out and explore Stone Town and the staff are amazing! So efficient, kind and welcoming. We were also greeted when we arrived with a lovely cold watermelon juice - a lovely touch! The pool is also open 24 hours which is amazing as we went for a dip after dinner which many resorts don’t allow

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8.2
Very good
2,133 reviews
Price from
£65
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.

Beautiful building. Great facilities. Great options for breakfast. Staff were very helpful.

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8.2
Very good
4,694 reviews
Price from
£80
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.

Each spacious room comes with air conditioning and Zanzibari-style furniture and décor. The rooms also include satellite TV and an electric kettle. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer.

The property was beautiful and well-kept.

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8.2
Very good
1,902 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Offering a rooftop terrace with outdoor pool and cafe, Forodhani Park Hotel in Stown Town is conveniently located at the Old Fort and just across the road from Forodhani Gardens.

Rooms at Forodhani Park Hotel are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, flat-screen TV and en-suite bathroom. Most of the rooms have a balcony facing the Old Fort.

Everything was very good. Especially the restaurant. Nice breakfast and nice staff at the restaurant

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8.1
Very good
792 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town.

The rooms combine old-world charm and antique details with modern conveniences. Each room is fitted with a ceiling fan and a four-poster bed, draped with a mosquito net. Free WiFi is available.

staff were really friendly coffee was really good service was superb

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8.9
Fabulous
719 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Maru Maru Hotel’s cocktail bar has 360-degree views over Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. The property provides an onsite restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi .

Overlooking the town or garden, the air-conditioned rooms have furniture made by local producers. Some have wooden ceiling beams and a step-in shower with seats in the private bathroom.

amazing service and food was the best i had in my zanzibar trip. i pive their local swahili food and a must try

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8.1
Very good
954 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Spice Tree by Turaco - Stone Town is located within 7 kilometres from the Zanzibar International Airport. This refurbished, historical hotel boasts rich and warm décor in a traditional Zanzibari-style and features hand-carved furnishings.

Great location, nice rooms, comfy beds, very kind & helpful staff, the roof restaurant has a nice view on the ocean and really good breakfast.

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7.9
Good
666 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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Boutique hotels that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: £54.45
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,288 reviews
    Big, well-designed rooms; friendly staff; very good breakfast - all for a very reasonable price
    Robin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £58.27
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 128 reviews
    the style was the proper Afro style I liked the designer and they have been really helpful with a late check in
    conti
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 635 reviews
    interior design
    raluca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £11.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 721 reviews
    Nice touch to the interior design. Creative way to recycle and create furniture. Nice roof top terrace for drinks, breakfas, and hanging outt.
    Markus
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £53.73
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 814 reviews
    - Arranged airport pickup - Welcomed us with a hibiscus juice - Gave a surprise birthday cake and presentation to my lovely wife - Meals were very good and diverse. - Rooms very spacious and clean at the ocean front - Decorated our room in honeymoon designs - Balcony candle lit dinner over seeing the ocean - All staff were really very hospitable. - Celine ensured we had a great stay.
    DrGavamukulya
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 635 reviews
    The interior design is very beautiful and special. The room was very nice and spacious with excellent air conditioning.
    Julia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £64.48
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 631 reviews
    lovely boutique hotel. perfect location between the airport and Stone Town.
    Sean
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £79.16
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,901 reviews
    The location is fantastic for exploring Stonetown, and the historical design of the building is really beautiful. The swimming pool is really nice, big enough to have a good swim. It is located in the inner courtyard though so it doesn’t get any sun at all. But it is lovely for cooling down after the heat of the city.
    Debra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,001 reviews
    Kind staff, really nice designed boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town
    Mateja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £12.74
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 463 reviews
    The breakfast was really tasty and healthy. I loved the Retro style interior design.
    Ramish Fatma
    Solo traveller

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