The island
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Stone Town houses, private islands and barefoot beach resorts — the stays we trust for the final chapter of a safari, chosen one by one.
Breezes Beach Club & Spa
Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar is an ideal choice for a romantic getaway on a pristine beach on the South East coast, famous for its attention to detail, Zanzibari decor and the award-winning Frangipani Spa.
Chumbe Island Lodge
Small eco-lodge on Chumbe Island Coral Park, an award-winning private nature reserve off Zanzibar with a protected coral reef sanctuary, forest reserve and zero-impact eco-technology.
Dhow Palace Hotel
Elegant Stone Town hotel in a former merchant's mansion (Sheikh bin Mujbia), converted in 1993 and extended in 2005 — a living museum of furniture, art and oriental ornaments.
Emerson Hurumzi
Beautifully restored Stone Town hotel in the former 1870s home of Tharia Topan, financial advisor to Sultan Bargash, with an 80 ft rooftop restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean and Stone Town rooftops.
Emerson Spice
Emerson Spice consists of three adjoining World Heritage site buildings in the Kasbah of Zanzibar's Stonetown — a restored Merchant's House boutique hotel with eleven stylish rooms and the renowned rooftop Tea House restaurant.
Essque Zalu
Boutique Zanzibar hotel combining contemporary luxury with a real sense of place — turquoise Indian Ocean to one side, lush green forest to the other, and a hint of spice in the tropical air.
Hotel Riu Jambo
The Hotel Riu Jambo is located on the north coast of Zanzibar by the turquoise waters of Nungwi Beach, one of the most beautiful spots on the island to watch the incredible sunset. A 24-hour all-inclusive beach resort with more than 300 elegant rooms.
Kilindi Zanzibar
Luxury boutique hotel of white-domed Pavilion suites in 50 acres of tropical gardens, originally designed for ABBA's Benny Andersson — Scandinavian minimalism meets Middle Eastern architecture with an open-to-nature ambiance and Indian Ocean views.
Kisiwa House
Luxurious boutique hotel of 9 rooms and suites on a quiet street in the heart of Stone Town (UNESCO world heritage site), blending boutique sophistication with Swahili hospitality.
Melia Zanzibar (Kiwengwa)
Just 45 km from Stone Town, this sophisticated all-inclusive resort sits on a 16-hectare estate beside a 300-meter white sandy beach, surrounded by a natural coral reef, with six restaurants, five bars and an Africa-inspired spa.
Mnemba Island Lodge
&Beyond Mnemba Island — award-winning private-island barefoot paradise off Zanzibar's northeast coast, just 20 guests in ten beachside bandas overlooking the Mnemba atoll, a scuba diver's delight.
Nungwi Dreams
Nungwi Dreams offers an unrivalled collection of luxury suites and villas, combining elegant modern architecture with subtle Swahili elements atop a pristine beach.
Pongwe Beach Hotel
One of Zanzibar's most relaxing hotels on a picture-perfect beach of white powdery sand and turquoise water, with fresh seafood restaurant, bar and infinity pool.
Pongwe Island Lodge
Adults-only romantic escape (The Island, Pongwe) between lush gardens and the Indian Ocean, with gourmet restaurant and personalized service in an exclusive Zanzibar location.
Riu Palace Zanzibar
The Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is an Adults-Only hotel on Nungwi Beach, a beautiful white-sand beach with crystalline waters, offering the exclusive amenities of RIU Hotels & Resorts, villas with private pools and direct beach access.
Sandies Baobab Beach
Sandies Baobab Zanzibar is located on the famous white beach of Nungwi, on the northern tip of Zanzibar, named after the majestic century-old Baobabs dotted around the resort compound.
Sharazad Zanzibar
All the Sharazād Hotels are nestled on the tropical Spice Island of Zanzibar; Sharazād Boutique Hotel & Sharazād Oasis Retreat are in Jambiani on Zanzibar's East Coast.
Sharazād Wonders Boutique Hotel
Sharazād Wonders Hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar, offers a range of experiences and activities for all interests, with spectacular sea views right in the historical center of Stone Town. Open since September 2022.
TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar
A beautiful beach resort with a superb choice of inclusive activities, dining and entertainment, its architecture inspired by the Arabic history of the island and its African heart.
The Mora Resort
The Mora Zanzibar is located in Muyuni, Matemwe in the North-East of Zanzibar; a 10-hectare beachfront resort with 250 suites on the shores of a turquoise lagoon.
The Neela Boutique Hotel
A historic building in the heart of Stone Town, meticulously restored into a luxury boutique hotel with 14 designer Deluxe and Superior Rooms.
The Seyyida
The Seyyida Hotel and Spa, a boutique hotel on the edge of Zanzibar's Stone Town, with striking views of the harbour, promenade and Indian Ocean on one side and the narrow streets of Stone Town on the other.
The Z Hotel
Original boutique hotel on Zanzibar (2010) with contemporary London-inspired design on Nungwi's award-winning beach; named among Africa's trendiest hotels by TripAdvisor, with world-class diving nearby.
Tulia Zanzibar
Located on the East coast of Zanzibar Island at the famous Pongwe Beach, 39 km from Zanzibar City; winner of The World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018 as The Best Luxury Romantic Beach Resort in Africa.
Upendo Beach (Michamvi)
Upendo Beach is located in Michamvi on the south east coast, on one of the most beautiful secluded tidal beaches in Zanzibar — a stylish boutique hotel combining exclusive private villas with a social restaurant, bar and pool area.
Upendo House
Stylish and intimate rooms blending authentic details with contemporary design, plus a panoramic restaurant and rooftop bar with infinity pool overlooking the historical rooftops of Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Retreat
Small picturesque beachfront hotel with twelve double rooms in the fishing village of Matemwe on Zanzibar's north-eastern coast, with pool, sea-view balconies and a relaxed retreat atmosphere.
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Lavish oceanfront retreat of 51 rooms and suites in two historic Swahili-style buildings on the Stone Town seafront, with rooftop seafood restaurant, poolside Swahili banquets and live Taarab music.
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