4 star hotels in Tanzania

Already saving up to return. I LOVED everything, Rebecca at the buffet restaurant and the Indian manager were exceptionally good to me.

We LOVEDDDDDD (!!!!!!!) it here!! So much so that we decided to book twice in the same vacation. We hadn't booked anything for the last part of our honeymoon, and we decided to come back to end our honeymoon here. The service is amazing, the staff is extremely friendly (genuine, not the fake friendliness), the rooms are amazing and the beach is soo clean and beautiful. The food is also amazing!! Which...

Amazing hotel to stay. Being an avid traveller, I can say this is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed. The food is exceptional in quality and quantity. The staff are very friendly and cater to all needs. Such a lovely place to be to relax and enjoy the all-inclusive vibes. All staff are smiling and show so much care towards you. We were specially looked after by Abdallah who mostly works in...

We stayed in both Jumbo and Palace. We checked into the hotel at night, they gave us a room near the reception (the reception is more modest compared to Jumbo). Our room was 300 and was terribly far from the restaurant and activities, it was hard to walk up the hill. But you could ask to take you by buggy. In the first hours of our stay, I seemed to like Palace less, but then I realized its specialty...

It is a bit pricey but the service and food very good. It is an all inclusive resort and everything is free. They have a bar and service for 24 hours. They have multiple restaurants and one of their restaurant open three times a day and there is another restaurant that opens till late. You can use RIU Jambo resort facilities. There are about four or five restaurants open for dinner time but to get...

Friendly staff, hotel located on a beautiful beach but no restaurants, shops around. Often power cuts during the day.

I traveled alone after a safari and was looking for something authentic with a beachy atmosphere. I think I found it at this hotel. The staff was very attentive, especially Mukrim and Mariam. The hotel had everything you need for a great beach experience: the restaurant, the menu, the beach service, the drinks, and the ambiance at sunset. The only thing I didn't like, but I think it's the same everywhere...

Would do it a 100 times more everything is perfect , i loved the experience!

The hotel is clearly overpriced, tried to set the checkout time to 10.00 instead of the 10.30, as it was noticed on Trip.com

I really enjoyed my stay at Kendwa Rocks Hotel. The beach, the view, and the sunset were absolutely beautiful. My room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly. It’s the perfect place to relax and have a good time. If I come back to Zanzibar, I’d definitely stay here again."

Fantastic resort right on the beach. Very clean comfy rooms and great location. Has a nice holiday vibe

The workers and personnel, including the security staff, were customer friendly and ready to listen and assist you with any problems you may have.

I didn't appreciate the fact that as you enter you are searched & the security ladies even wanted to look inside my hand luggage, as a customer I was wondering what kind of ***** hotel is this? I felt unsafe & baffled. Not many hotels if not any search their customers, it also says it's a 4 star hotel in my opinion it's a 2 or 3 star but I must say the staff are very helpful & offer you help in every...

Exceptional stay! Staff went above and beyond, room was spotless with amazing city views, and breakfast was delicious.

It's good. The hotel was built by locals, and although it's comparable to a high-end business hotel in China, it's much, much better than local international five-star hotels. This was the most comfortable hotel I've ever stayed in.

The hotel service was good, but the facilities were rather old, and the breakfast was just average.

Good breakfast/good food.Servers are always respectful. Kind of old hotel,rooms need facelift .

The service was excellent. Thank you to all the staff. The only disappointment was that the facilities were quite old and there was no gym. The breakfast variety was also not that great.

spent the most beautiful vacation there. All staff members are really, really nice. Room was comfortable and clean. Bath have a big shower. All meals were delicious. They got very good seafood options. We had a very good time.

I can only recommend this hotel to everyone who wants to have a brilliant time in Sansibar. The facilities are beautifully designed and the style fits the atmosphere. Rooms are spacious and tidy to the spot. Good bathrooms and showers as well. Beachfront location with lots of sunbeds and a good pool with a bar rounds up the experience. But what makes this hotel special are the people working here...

Absolutely an amazing place from staff, to food, to rooms, to atmosphere to administrative staff! Wow!!! Ana, who is over the hotel, is lovely and has excellence all over her. We have been so many places around the world and this is one of the best!! Friendliest people. Clean, beautiful rooms. Breakfast is big and vast. Dinner was SO good every night. Beautiful white beach and so relaxing. We want...

A very good hotel is especially distinguished by very good guest service by the reception Leah-thank you for your help in all matters, a very good pool bar serving great drinks and with waiters intuitively sensing the needs of guests. Very good food in the main restaurant and a wide selection. Very good beach giving a great view of the ocean and isolation from local sellers. The whole will be complemented...

Very nice resort and at nice white sandy beach. Very good Hilton Diamond Member recognition from the staff. Leah (Guest Relations Manager) is a really treasure for the hotel! Perfect service at all. The Fisherman restaurant is very good. Only the waiting time for meals is a little bit long. Rooms are very nice and clean. I can recommend this hotel for everyone (also families with children).

The resort makes a very good first impression – it’s large, beautifully maintained, with a spacious tropical garden and authentic African atmosphere. The rooms are designed in African style, which gives them a lot of charm. The food is excellent, with plenty of variety and great taste, both local and international dishes. The restaurant and beach staff are friendly, polite, and always helpful. Another...

We stayed for a week on an all-inclusive package. When we arrived, they gave us a room outside the main hotel grounds, quite far from the beach and pool and very close to where the evening shows take place. Upon seeing the room situation, we requested a room change and paid the difference. They told us it wasn't possible because there were no vacancies. When I told them it was possible to book a comfort...

I have enjoyed my 7 day stay at this resort, the food was very good, beautiful beach, and had wonderful weather. I like the way the resort is spread with all the bungalows and gardens. The furniture in the room is very rustic, but I didn’t mind it.

Nice place with reasonable price to everyone over there, most of people from different country they visit here for honeymoon or normal vacation to enjoy the holiday in zanzibar and for safaris they do different activities for enjoyment of their holidays..

Very good service friendly staff and the manager was very helpful

I really love this resort and I highly recommend it for anyone in USA hoping to vacation in Zanzibar Tanzania. I am from Houston, Texas and I have made VOI my vacation spot in Tanzania. This is my second time taking my fiance to this resort and I just love the hospitality you get once you step a foot into this resort. The manager was very awesome and the staffs are probably the best people you can...

When I arrived, i was warmly welcomed at the reception. The room they gave me, I can only speak for myself, was nicer than I expected it to be. I loved it, and felt home and safe and could really enjoy and relax every day of my stay, even a lazy day, staying at the hotel only. Please see my pictures. They show the surrounding of my room and the view I had. As a woman traveling by myself, I found great...

Check in was not to nice and matrasses were so hard and uncomfortable. Room had weird smell and wvwn though I was on honeymoon they gave mw pool rooom on ground flooe whwre i coupdnt wvwn open wimdow bc people were passing. Resort is beautiful though... Beach and 2 big swimming pools. Animation area with table tennis and billiard and other social gamea. We say gym and kids club but didn't newd it...

This resort is constructed round the mangroves to preserve the habitat of the protected colobus monkey. It has a general dining room but also has a separate Indian and Italian restaurants. The spa is excellent value for money. Food is very good and plentiful and the staff can't do enough for you. There is a children's club but overall this is a very quiet resort without late night entertainment...

The hotel includes three meals and you will be given a wristband as a mark after checking in. The service staff is very friendly. It costs $35 to take a taxi from the pier to the hotel, and the journey takes 1.5 hours. The hotel's white sand beach is very beautiful.

Buckle in everyone... I wanted to cover everything... We arrived at R&B in the morning for a 2 week stay, and the check-in was simple & straightforward. We knew we'd not be able to get to our rooms until 2 pm, which was fine. We were given our AI wristbands and tickets for the pool towels. We had packed a grab bag at the top of the suitcase with beach wear, flip-flops & suncream (recommended if you...

Great hotel! Delicious food with a wide variety, plus the option to book dinners at the Italian and Indian restaurants is a big highlight. The staff are excellent, special praise for the bar waiters – always friendly and helpful. Everything is spotless, and the evening entertainment makes the stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

My flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam was delayed by 5 hours. I had to cancel the booking but could not reach anybody directly, as there are no contact details on the website. I contacted them via the online query to cancel and asked for confirmation of cancellation and have still not received any confirmation. I need it to be cancelled and not be billed.

The hotel breakfast was excellent. The hotel staff were very friendly and the room service was excellent.

THE STAFF HOTEL WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL AND THE ROOMS ARE PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL

The staff is super friendly and helpful. Irene from reception provided excellent service. Breakfast is great and the room is very comfortable. I enjoyed my stay in Crowne plaza and will definitely be coming back.

Good hotel. There are many expensive hotels in Dar es salaam, and this hotel is one of them. But the price was good and reasonable, their services were so good. Especially i ordered laundry washings, and they gave me back after their works in 3hours. Was good time in here. Thanks.

I have traveled to many countries and cities, and this is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. I booked two rooms for my family, and everyone loved the experience. The staff are kind, welcoming, and professional, with 24/7 reception, housekeeping, and a restaurant. The rooms are spotless and very comfortable, and guests have access to the pool and gym. I highly recommend this hotel for...

We opted for the less crowded hotel for our new year cross over and for sure it didn't disappoint us. From the registration desk, to the take aways given, it gave a free tropics feel and gave the kids an opportunity to be engaged in the process of setting up their glowing goggles. The buffet was quite extensive and we got to enjoy a fresh sea food corner and the kids loved this especially the octopus...

The hotel's location and the rooms/bungalows are very nice. However, the stay was marred by a very dirty beach. While trash is collected, it's buried in a hole in the sand. The wait times at the pool restaurant are unacceptably long, and some staff members are unable to take orders in English. They also don't seem interested in asking if we need anything else. The food we ordered was lukewarm, and...

Very good place to spend the day. Have a nice buffet lunch here in the restaurant and don't forget to bring your swimsuit. The place has a nice swimming pool. The buffet cost is 60000 Tzs per person which includes your swimming pool activities as well. Also there is a beach volleyball play area.

It was an awesome experience - four nights of pampered bliss spent in company of old school mates. We had great fun and the staff were very supportive. Despite the post election crisis, restricted movement, lack of internet connection, etc. we had fun. With never ending camera clicks, we savoured the enchanting beauties all around. Chasing the sun as it rises and sets. The feathered bandits (birds...

So if you are looking for a beach resort where you can swim on the beach, this isnt the area for it because this whole stretch of beach is extremly dirty and unswimmable. We tried to go into the water in the afternoon and morning (high tide and low tide) and both times the water was FULL of disgusting garbage and plastic. Its not the fault of the resort ofcourse, but this spoilt our holiday because...

Satisfied, stayed here many times.

My Blu Hotel Zanzibar exceeded all expectations! Excellent location on Kendwa Beach, clean and modern rooms, friendly staff. Breakfasts were delicious and varied, and dinner with a sea view was simply magical. The pool was cozy, the Wi-Fi was reliable. Everything was thought of down to the last detail. We'll definitely be back!

A gorgeous hotel, a great location, very friendly staff, very low tides, beautiful pools, a jungle-like setting, we saw lots of starfish in the sea, and a very varied food selection. We had some booking issues, but they resolved them quickly! We absolutely loved everything, highly recommend.

My Blue hotel is absolutely amazing, stuff is really friendly and helpful. Food was great. The all area, the plants and swimming pools nothing to complain about, really beautiful place.

The staff was good and friendly but the property needs some serious work. The picture showed a room with a seating area by the sliding doors....I guess the furniture got old and they just removed it as the only place to sit in this resort was the bed. Not exactly more than a 2 star rating for that. The bathrooms need a real upgrade as there is mold and discoloured grout and caulking that is really...

I stayed at this hotel while on a business trip with my boss and friends. The environment was absolutely gorgeous, and the buffet had a wide variety of dishes that tasted great. When we went, there were many tour groups, and people from all over the world were gathered there, making it very lively.

Very good seaside hotel, location not far from the city center

nice and clean hotel cozy and comfortable.

This hotel is right next to the airport, so the location is unbeatable. The room was very clean and a decent size. Compared to other hotels in Zanzibar, it offers good value for money. The only downside is that it's quite far from Stone Town, about a 20-minute drive.

The room was spacious and bright, and the environment was excellent.

Nice environment, delicious breakfast

Meets expectations, highly recommended, close to the airport

It was a great hotel. It was within a 10 minute walk from the airport. The staff were all friendly and the amenities were plentiful. The breakfast buffet was also great.

I enjoyed every part of the trip

The hotel is just okay, the wondows can not be opened which makes the room to be a bit dumpy/humid smell, no natural air enters Supprisingly, NO BREAKFAST GIVEN 🙄🙄🙄! How is th hotel dont provide beeakfast? Generally, they need to improve services.

Friendly stay staff helpful and good room thank you for your service Will recommend a friend and family

The breakfast could improve, but overally nice. The staff is very friendly and polite

perfect hotel, clean and staff friendly

Great place, great location. The room was clean and i got a chance to pick my own room. So that was lovely

A beautiful resort located on a hillside, surrounded by lush greenery and maintained with exceptional care. Everything is spotless and thoughtfully designed in an authentic Zanzibari style, full of charm and taste. The rooms and bathrooms are very spacious and cleaned daily to a high standard. All the activities you could wish for are available, including wellness and spa facilities. The resort has...

We cannot recommend this resort highly enough. Everything from the friendliness of the staff , the delicious food, enjoyable entertainment, excellent room , with the best and most effective mosquito net we have found in any hotel. It was the perfect culmination to our trip to Zanzibar. We had planned this as a restful end part of our holiday , and it was delivered in spadefuls.

I booked to stay here from 20/12/25 - 04/01/26 as a Solo Traveller Through TUI the Rochdale store, Charlotte and Owen were a great help to ensure I was in Business Class for all four legs. Now I want to get the bad bits out of the way before I review the hotel Sadly I had some issues with the flights. I booked to fly with Qatar and booked the QSuites. But my flights were changed from LHR to DOH and...

The best start to 2026. Left the UK in the snow and finally arrived in Zanzibar and Ocean Paradise the next morning to be greeted by swaying palm trees, white white sand, turquoise sea and the biggest smile from Scott (from Scotland!). It set the tone for the next 7 days of fun, adventure and pure relaxation. The location of Ocean Paradise is exceptional with the ocean stretching out as far as...

It was the perfect holiday for us. The staff is kind, friendly and warm-hearted. They helped us a lot. Food is incredible and live music also. Garden and the beach is beautiful. It’s always clean. We will go back 1000%♥️

We went to relax after a Sahari in Tanzania and relax we did. It was so stressless we were laid back so far we were horizontal. The entire is just so well laid out, the accommodation so comfortable, the food outstanding and the staff are wonderful. All the staff greet you with the widest smiles and ask'How can we help you'. Would we go back? You bet your life we would. And that from someone who...

Nice location. The rooms were a bit old and the sunbeds also. There were only a few sunbeds that actually reclined, so most of them were a bit uncomfortable. The Christmas buffet was good and the breakfast too, but it was missing the bacon. The pool when we were there had a problem so the water was kind of green. I don’t know if it was just bad luck but the beach was a bit windy and the sea was not...

This hotel is okay for a one-night stay, but the rooms are uncomfortable. The power constantly goes out, meaning you could be left without AC and water at night. The toilet tank wouldn't even fill up. Even though the hotel is right on the waterfront, you can't swim because there are so many boats directly in front of it.

For the price, this is a good hotel. It's obviously not new, just a few touches of paint, but overall, its cleanliness and superb location make up for any shortcomings. The staff is polite and helpful. The only downside is the girls who clean the rooms are very loud and clumsy. You can hear them well, but at 7am they start laughing loudly, chatting, and moving furniture after the guests in the next...

Sunset Kendwa was fantastic. The pasta, pizza, and chicken Caesar salad were all delicious, and the smoothie was super refreshing. They offer a day-use option at a great price, which you can use in the restaurant—totally worth it. The beach was gorgeous, and the place has a nice view and a relaxing vibe. Definitely recommended! 👌🏼

The beach is stunning, I had such a lovely afternoon with my family. It was amazing. We played beach football, beach horse riding and ride on jet ski. Margarita pizza was delicious, really enjoyed our lunch. Stuff were helpful.I would highly recommend the place.

Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel was a great choice. The location and beaches were fantastic, providing a beautiful and relaxing setting. The services were good, and the food was excellent, enhancing the overall experience. Recommended by a friend who stayed there last December, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Highly recommend!

Nice hotel, with spacious suites which would be ideal for a longer stay, with Coco beach just across the road. Staff was very polite, friendly and service minded. Because it was not busy (just before peak season will start mid december) they offered us an extra amenity by means of roomservice. The first night we ate in the restaurant of the hotel which was good and tastefull. Breakfast could be...

Nice hotel, with spacious suites which would be ideal for a longer stay, with Coco beach just across the road. Staff was very polite, friendly and service minded. Because it was not busy (just before peak season will start mid december) they offered us an extra amenity by means of roomservice. The first night we ate in the restaurant of the hotel which was good and tastefull. Breakfast could be...

Very friendly and attentive staff. The place is simple and clean. No mosquitos. The sea view is breathtaking! Highly recommend!

Very pleasant staff who proved very accommodating with requests for taxis and guides. Room was large and well appointed. Excellent internet connection. Wonderful breakfast. Just a great find.

Beautiful hotel with very tasty food. conference facilities available. Access to the beach (even though it's not that great). Beautiful view from the some of the rooms and conference rooms. Conference rooms are available at 6 floor. Restaurant in ground floor and food was tasty. Coffee and drinks corner is next to the reception for quick drink and handouts. Out door seating is available and elevated...

Amazing place with a beautiful view especially during a full moon! Staff go a mile beyond to make sure you receive the best service as well. Be it a a visit for a meal, an event, a birthday they are well catered with friendly and welcoming staff. The atmosphere is very chic and calm making it a good choice for a date or meeting.

Everything was great. Great food (including lots of seafood every day, great cocktails), engaging live performances by artists every evening. Also, the beach is maintained every morning, cleaned of algae. Also super good service. Starting with cleaning the rooms, ending with the helpfulness of the staff both in the restaurant and in all bars. First of all, I want to thank Mariam very much for her...

The amazing place! Food , cleaning , personal are splendid ! They find my wallet in the room after departure and ship it to me in Europe ! We had a wonderful holiday with kids ! I would recommend always to friend ! Anyone from the staff are so kind and always on your disposal !

We recently stayed at TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar and had an amazing experience from start to finish. The hotel itself is beautifully clean and modern, with a calm, relaxing atmosphere that was exactly what we were looking for. The staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay, which made the whole experience feel even more special. We would especially like...

Toa hotel is very beautiful But the service here is so amazing Allways smiles . The food is so good And you have to check the amazing spa

Our stay at Toa Hotel & Spa was truly unforgettable — one of those rare places where you don’t just feel like a guest, you feel genuinely cared for from the first moment you arrive. The hotel itself is beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly located, with a calm atmosphere that immediately lets you relax. Our rooms were spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared every day, and the beach and pool...

Nice quite location, very clean, friendly. Service and food was delicious. Wide choice , fresh juices, great hotel for your stay. Tide was very strong.

everything as booked, I had made some requests, departure time and shuttle, and they were punctual.

We stayed 3 times on various dates and as our previous review …Absolutely amazing and helpful staff great Hotel and excellent food at the restaurant..Bery very Helpful 👌

Good enough and value for the price I paid. Check-in process could be quicker and smoother and the whole place could do with a refurbishment but I enjoyed my stay.

Good people many memories nice front desk staff & restaurant staff good time spent in cbd hotel

AC was not working, i asked twice for repair but they did not Phone line was not working also Room was very hot that i have to leave the hotel at 12 midnight and go to a different hotel

The place was in the city centre and very easy to allocate. I had a very warm welcome from the lady Glory, who made sure I was comfortable with my stay. They also have good breakfast and a big gym with the city view. Definitely am coming back.

Beautiful location by the beach. Delicious Italian inspired food, and good drinks.

Bottom line up front: this is a beautiful property with rooms and food that do not live up to the billing. The good first: the property is absolutely gorgeous with old, majestic baobab trees throughout. The landscaping is top notch and the beach view is absolutely stunning. The pool is gorgeous with a beach view and the drinks at the poolside bar were great. The staff are also super friendly and...

Pleasant atmosphere and super friendly staff.

Sandies has a beautiful location, lovely staff and all the amenities one needs to enjoy a vacation.

SUPERBE ON REVIENDRA Superbe hôtel avec belle piscine et plage au top . Ne pas hésiter ,le personnel est super sympa . Les chambres sont grandes et belles . Très bon accueil . Merci à Sara au restaurant et Khadidja à la réception. Restaurant fantastique. Très bon repas

Lovely peaceful beach hotel. Super friendly staff. Chef Halal was really helpful with our gluten free requirements

Best resort in Dar es Salaam. Classy yet homely. Doesn't feel commercial or stiff. Great service. Management open for feedback. Food was good. Really beautiful place. Hygiene top notch and great entertainment.

Beautiful location and wonderful scenery. The menu is a bit wanting but the have great staff. The beach suffers from some pollution but still looks good. You can see the local fishermen coming in from the see and depending on the time of day you can also sight the ferry heading out to/in from zanzibar. They also have go karting

Location is great. Beach unfortunately suffers a bit from plastic pollution, but the staff do try and keep on top of this clearing it up. Rooms are comfortable. All beds have mosquito nets which are essential. Food is good and reasonably priced. We tried both buffet and the menu.

Great location for getaways !!!!

Good place for refreshments and enjoyment.. The space is adequate for having fun!!! 5*

Superb place . Clean beach nice food. during the low tide you can walk almost a Kilo meter toward the sea through clean white sands. Hotel has a beautiful swimming pool and so many huts " mkuti" to stay for the day. Lots of rooms for a night stay, and near to the water park. Buffet Food is nice and worth. outside they have Go-Kart facility

Fantastic location. Lovely hotel design. Lots of space. I've styed here a few times in last couple of years and always loved it. Usually there's some minor malfunction with a room, which is not unusual in most hotels globally but especially Tanzania. This time however, it was bad. There were 3 of us in two rooms. Toilets had not been cleaned in either room when moving in. One so bad, we had...

We are very grateful for the good service  we have been well received and served very well by very friendly staff  we are happy and will come back again next time

I love our stay.I highly recommed for you to stay.Nice breakfast 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Nice stay. Very big so felt a bit empty but all my meals were good. Nice strong shower.

Got the poorest service ever. Having confirmed the bookings for 5 rooms and and arriving late only to be told I hadn't paid for all the rooms. Breakfast available for only few guests so one has wake very early to get breakfast. Very poor choice. There's actually nothing good to say about the service in this hotel. 2 out of 5.

My parents enjoyed the scenery the most. They had a good stay but said the service could improve.

Good location, friendly staff, and decent pricing - all you could want!

Great location in Stonetown. The hotel room was clean and modern. The breakfast buffet was great. Areas for improvement is the average service at the hotel. Room AC wasn’t cooling the room well and front desk said they didn’t have any alternative rooms that night. Plumbing issue was not addressed promptly when brought up with the front desk. All day dining room service ends early 10pm and there are...

The hotel has a great location right in Stone City, and it's considered one of the cleaner and more modern hotels in the city. There's a rooftop restaurant, but it's quite expensive.

In the core location of Stone City, there is a highly rated restaurant on the rooftop. It takes only five minutes to walk to the night market. The free shortbread for check-in is very fragrant and delicious. The room is clean and comfortable. I will stay here again next time I go to Stone City

The hotel facilities are very old, especially the ventilation system in the bathroom. When I was in the bathroom, there was a sudden explosion, which caught me off guard. The room basically has no view because the distance to the next building is very close, so all you can see is the wall. Secondly, the price of the hotel's breakfast is very unreasonable, 15 US dollars per person, the buffet has very...

The room is clean and tidy, the service is fast, the attitude is friendly, the cleaning is in place, the facilities are advanced, and the environment is beautiful