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The 10 Best Lodges in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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Offering city views, Garden Lodge in Zanzibar City offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Incredible location - walking distance from major attractions in the city. Kindest and most attentive staff, ready to help and answer any questions I had. Great continental breakfast every morning, made to order. Beautiful, cozy building and the room was as advertised - private room and bathroom.

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7.5
Good
269 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Rumaisa Hotel is located in the Malindi area of Zanzibar City and is a 5-minutes walk from Zanzibar Port. The lodge features a terrace and a restaurant. Free parking is available.

The simple decorated rooms come with Zanzibar furnishings, a refrigerator, satellite TV and a private bathroom.

The hotel is very clean and very close to the ferry. The staff were always friendly and are ready to go an extra mile to assist me during the stay.

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7.3
Good
128 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

With pool views, Villa Adelina Zanzibar is located in Zanzibar City and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

The way they welcomed us, their stuff were really awesome, helpful, decent and respectful to our rituals and they were friendly, the room was clean and tidy, the vibe of the wooden place like you are in jungle is great.

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7.8
Good
5 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: £68.21
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,423 reviews
    Good location and friendly staff. We did stay while doing safari in Tanzania for a day. Short transport to the airport.
    Hampus
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119.17
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 481 reviews
    There were some great people among the staff. Super helpful and always checking in, to see how you are. Great place to relax, enjoy wonderful view of the beach and go on day trips. Cabins were comfortable (but don't expect too much of the beds) and outdoor shower was a great feature. I had a perfext, relaxing stay at Mangrove Lodge.
    Nikita
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.11
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 587 reviews
    Awesome hostel, the best we've been in Tanzania. Everything clean, great price and amazing helpful staff at the reception <3 We came back after our safari for another night, they were so nice to store our big backpacks for 2 nights when we were away. Top!
    Madzialea
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £59.77
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,498 reviews
    Great location, clean, safe, comfortable. Contact management if you are interested in Safari. I recommend this property.
    Tatiana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.07
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 734 reviews
    This is one of the worst hotel/lodge have ever seen.The pictures put in the website are foolong the customers.The reality is different from what you see in the pictures.It is a very old building and hotel.All amenities very old...steep stairs..it cant even be a hostel for kids/student.No value for money.It is not even suppose to be in the booking.com. Cant advise anyone to ever book this place.
    Johansein Ladislaus
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £119.17
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 481 reviews
    The mangrove lodge has beautiful natural views and a historical site nearby. We had an excellent time there and although the place needs a little bit of work it is still far better and more private than the resort we moved to later on. The food is still some of the most delicious I’ve ever had on the island and the staff are all excellent.
    Shaila
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £160.49
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 878 reviews
    Perfect location to do activities in and around Zanzibar and Safari to Tanzania, really clean, safe and felt wanted by the team. Food was amazing also and the spa facilities were great! Highly recommend
    Oli
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119.17
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 481 reviews
    We went looking for peace from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi.We found more than we expected.Mangrove Lodge is heavenly serene, the staff is friendly(Khalifa,Vero and Halima really stood out).The owners make you feel at Home.The food is fresh and their breakfast is wholesome.
    katiku
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £89.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,679 reviews
    Ishaq who was the waiter was very friendly and nice and looked after us. We had a long Safari prior to our visit and this was the perfect spot to unwind and relax. Good clean room Lovely decor Good breakfast...made even special by the waiters and staff who are very caring and joyful. Enjoyed being looked after by Ishaq and enjoyed his food recommendations. Overall good hotel
    Altaf Natha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.15
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 269 reviews
    The location is perfect, the Lodge is a few minutes away from the city center. The staff is amazing, they were helpful and smiled all the time.
    Alexia
    Family with young children

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