5 star hotels in Tanzania

The property features a vast compound surrounded by lush greenery, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The view of Mt. Meru is superb, and we especially loved the beautiful natural surroundings. The room was modern and stylish, designed with touches of Africa elements. The private balcony was the perfect spot to unwind with a cup of coffee while taking in the scenery. The dinner buffet offered...

My guest realyy enjoy their stay and service was great,the food was amaizing

One of the best properties to stay at in Arusha. Clubber with free Steam and Sauna. Wide variety of breakfast

We stayed at this place at the start and come back to stay at the end of our trip. The hotel is very clean. Service was great. Foods are delicious. There are 3 restaurants to choose from. Overall I’d recommend this place.

The mattress in the room was average, not as good as Atour. The buffet was the same every day. Not worth recommending.

Great hotel. Oasis on its own. Tried most restaurants, all are good. Gym and spa are great too. Worth spending time in the hotel itself, comparing to the city itself. Great hotel for recovery from Safari trips.

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.

Kiwengwa beach resort zanzibar Tanzania. Dreamy beach paradise. Stop searching and book this incredible hotel on the beach this place is a gem, rooms are spacious beautifully tiled and pristine. The food was excellent. We specially enjoyed breakfast

Excellent customer service from start to finish—friendly, attentive staff and quick problem resolution. Our original room had a stale smell, and washcloths were unavailable with toiletries not replenished unless requested. We had to switch rooms, after which room service became available, but we weren’t initially aware of it; a 24-hour room service or snack option would be appreciated. Areas for improvement...

Absolutely fantastic holiday, the hotel is amazing, right on the beach but with plenty of pools too. The restaurants were all great, such a good selection. Our room was fabulous with the comfiest bed. The staff could not do enough for you and always happy and smiling. We were chilled right from the minute we got there to the minute we left. Such a memorable holiday for us celebrating a big birthday...

Positives: The hotel area is huge, boasts very good facilities, has 3 separate pools and a beautiful beach area thus avoiding overcrowded areas. Negatives: Considering that this is a 5 star hotel, the rooms smelt of mould, electricity circuits had issues with lights flickering and lights not working. Room finishing was very poor. Having stayed at Tanzania mainland in Serengeti, I felt that accommodation...

Emmanuel The hotel manager & also all the staff at the restaurant 10/10 Going to miss this beautiful resort Love from Monica, Ibrahim & baby miracle

The hotel is next to the beach, the beach is beautiful with white sand, and the hotel is quite large. The environment is OK, there are two bedside restaurants, one buffet restaurant that I didn't try and it looked average, and the other a la carte restaurant. It was also average. The room was normal and not luxurious, and there was nothing to see near the hotel. Stay here to enjoy the beach, don't...

An incredibly large hotel—at least 45 minutes from one side to the other, so it's convenient to use the golf carts. A wide variety of restaurants, several beaches, and pools. Very cozy, secluded pavilions, completely immersed in the jungle. The sand on the shoreline is stunning. The coastline itself is endless—over 10 km.

I believe that having booked in the premium level area, the car services should be more efficient.

Initially we had some issues with our villa and with the condition of its balcony, which was due for refurbishment as the neighbouring villa was being worked on - so it wasn’t a great start, however the staff were attentive and sorted us out by relocating us a brand new private villa which in one word was WOW! Everything else was excellent and would most certainly recommend.

Wonderful place , felt like heaven , we had a perfect experience, felt in love with the place and the team of the hotel were welcoming and helpful .

This is my second time staying at Meliá, and it won’t be my last. It’s not only because the hotel and grounds are beautiful. It’s the staff, they are exceptional, they’re the most friendly, smiley, professional and provide amazing service. Every room is cleaned twice a day and I’ve left valuables lying around and everything has always been safe. My only complaint this time was that there was no working...

1. The ambiance is fantastic! 2. The main restaurant's chef seems Indian, and we had a rather terrible dinner. Luckily, we switched to BBQ the next day, which was a bit better. Bookings at the other restaurants aren't easy. You have to book a full day in advance to be sure. 3. The beach party on our check-in night lasted until midnight and was incredibly loud. I made several complaints starting at...

A whole beautiful hotel had no bath shampoo, or lotion. The room had no pressing iron it took about 20 mins for an iron to be brought. After checking out I was asked again to pay government taxes which I had already paid when checking in.

The CRJE Hotel boasts hardware that meets domestic five-star standards and is conveniently located in the heart of Dar es Salaam, making travel easy. Rooms offer excellent views of the sea and harbor. The Chinese restaurant has Chinese chefs, serving authentic cuisine at 150-200 yuan per person, which is suitable for business travelers with a generous budget. Breakfast is just okay, but the pool and...

Everything was great , from food , cleanliness & location and customer service. We meet a a staff called Halima was so great help during our stay

Great hotel, I would recommend this hotel

Central location, outstanding Gym. Nice pool area. Great breakfast. The rooms are ample and clean. For lunch there is only one restaurant open and they don’t allow you to choose from the Menu, the only option is to go for the buffet.

Perfect room, perfect service. Perfect breakfast we stayed in a connection room. Rooms are good for both business and tourism

Luxurious hotel, deserving of its stars Beautiful grounds, pools and room. Very attentive service. Good and varied food. I really enjoyed my stay

The hotel grounds are beautiful but the staff especially the staff at reception didn’t seem too welcoming. I also explained that we were celebrating our honeymoon and was told the room would be decorated…it never happened. The food lacks flavor…for such a big resort it would nice if it were more dining options. The rooms are also dated could use some remodeling.

We had great time at this hotel. Good evening entertainment and food was great! This hotel was busier then the other three hotels we stayed in zanzibar. Nice little beach area and bars. Would stay again..

Good value for money, the room is big, can accommodate three people, suitable for a family of three. Two balconies, many large hotel swimming pools, and great views. It is said that the drinks are all-inclusive, but in fact the free drinks and drinks are relatively few. The buffet is quite satisfactory, not amazing. There are relatively few Chinese people, and I met one. The service attitude of the...

It was my first time staying at an all inclusive hotel and i loved it. The hotel is huge and there is a lot to do in the hotel. I stayed at the beachfront room so I had the best views and the best room in the hotel. The staff was amazing and the food was even better.

We stayed at the Zanzibar Royal for couple of nights in June . Beautiful hotel, top notch and friendly service. The food was excellent. Lunch and Dinner buffets were had different variety. Mr. Muru and his staff were very friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. The pool area and the beach were beautiful. The rooms were very spacious and clean. Highly recommend staying here. I wish we had...

The sea view is beautiful. Looking forward to next time.

The staff were lovely. A massive shout out to Innocent who served us during our romantic beach dinner and also went above and beyond the following night for beach buffet dinner. An honourable mention to Sufiyan or Sufiyani I cannot remember his name properly but really great service at Bar & Grill restaurant. Hotel amenities were great with good food at both buffet restaurants. Only downside was that...

The facilities are very good, the service staff is very friendly, and the beach is beautiful

The room was very clean and had a balcony, which was very convenient for drying swimwear. The hotel was very large. We stayed near the front desk, and it was a long walk to the restaurant and the beach. The staff were very friendly. The hotel included two meals, and we stayed for three nights, so we went to a restaurant for dinner every night. The food was generally good, and the barbecue and pasta...

Great hotel, complete facilities, good service, and the sea in front of the hotel is also beautiful. The breakfast and dinner package is very cost-effective, and there are three free restaurants to choose from. There are only hotels nearby, not many restaurants.

The three meals were very good, the pool was beautiful, the beach and the sea were perfect. The band performances by the pool at night were very high quality and the atmosphere was great. On Saturdays, we caught up with the beach dinner and the Masai show. The room was large, the waiters were friendly and the service was good

We stayed at this hotel for 11 days with my husband and 12year old daughter. The hotel and its grounds are lovely. Gardens beautiful, well maintained. We stayed in garden bungalow with partial sea view, it was up the hill. Rooms were spacious, nice and clean. The rooms were made up twice a day. We had minibar refilled with water and soft drinks every day. The food was Ok, sometimes repetitive. Slightly...

We cant forget the moment we had from this hotel lovely servise unique smile from Allen the best barman ever we got delicious cocktail from pool bar and at the barcat in evening goodentertainment machano salama and our dejay were nice rooms were well decorated and deliciousfood we loved african dinner

Very good experience at this hotel it’s had a great staff they are very friendly and we loved Allen very polite always smiling give us the best drink and told us history about the islands I’m giving 5 stars great time

It was a perfect Trip! The Hotel, the room, the buffet everything! Especially Allan, he works at the poolbar and in the evening at the dinner!!! Very friendly! Hakuna matata! We come back again!!!

My partner and I stayed here for 10 days in late September. On arrival we were greeted at reception with a drink and a much-needed hot towel after a very long flight. From the moment we arrived everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. Our luggage was taken to our room while we were checking in, during checking we were provided a map with all relevant information such as restaurant times and provided...

This is a very nice and beautiful beach resort along the east coast of Zanzibar. The staff was so friendly, the accommodations nice, beach was spectacular colors and chairs in the shade easy to find. All inclusive food was good, typical for a resort and drinks plentiful. Mosquito nets for the beds, bottled water for use in the room. Special thanks to the staff for their friendly and prompt service...

Great stay service food and facilities Staff is very friendly and welcome Only bad thing is that if you come for the beach it’s not the best in the area due to the rocks

Amazing hotel ,great customer service 10/10 l highly recommend.

We had friends who were staying close by who wanted to come have lunch and drinks at the hotel. They were asked to pay $20 per head to access the hotel. We ended up going to thier hotel for dinner and drinks. Otherwise service was good.

Best birthday weekend ever! The staff were warm, welcoming, and full of joy 🤗. My beachfront room was breathtaking, waking up to the ocean was pure bliss. Huge thanks to the team on 31.08.25 for making my birthday so special with songs and a beautiful cake. Asanteni sana! 💜

Great place, I loved the staff

The beach at Nungwi Dreams is peaceful and quite. Ideal for a perfect getaway. High standard of leaving which I could recommend any day any hour. The breakfast buffet wow it's the best that I have ever experienced in Zanzibar.

The Madinat Al Bahr hotel is conveniently located at a beach near the airport (3km, 6-10min drive) and also not far from Zanzibar City (7km, around 10-15min drive) with its famous stone town and ferry terminal to Dar Es Salaam etc. The hotel's architecture is impressive. The breakfast buffet is nice, but lunch an dinner buffet happens only on weekends. The restaurant kitchen is strong on local Swaheli...

The beginning was a little bumpy yet after I addressed my concerns, the management in all departments including frontdesk and F&B went out of there way to make this visit for my mother and me even more memorable than expected. I have visit over 200 hotels world-wide in the last three years, and witnessed a combined effort to make things more than right for us. Since I was working as an F&B Manager...

This was a last minute stay since we had a missed flight. Very nice hotel though. Wish we could have enjoyed more. It was a beautiful place.

A very nice hotel complex for short stays. The free shuttle service to the city center and the airport was particularly convenient.

A little far from Kendwa Beach but close to airport. Clean, and extremely comfortable.

A little far from Kendwa Beach but close to airport. Clean, and extremely comfortable.

I loved everything but to name a few: the stunning beach that even has a walkway into the ocean, the hotel staff’s attention to guest, the gym, the location, the spa and overall the smell of flowers/plants all over the resort. The resort has a charm that all those large hotels (that are so impersonal) miss out on. There was always plenty of food so even the pickiest eater can find something. There...

Leaving the Karafuu Hotel in Zanzibar after a week was incredibly emotional for us — words truly fall short. Our stay went far beyond anything we had imagined, and every aspect of it was exceptional. The stunning beach, the well-kept and comfortable rooms, and the outstanding food already made the experience unforgettable. However, what truly set this holiday apart was the genuine warmth, kindness...

Words cannot describe how we felt leaving the Karafuu Hotel in Zanzibar after one week. It exceeded all our expectations – everything was simply amazing. The beautiful beach, the comfortable and well-maintained accommodation, and the delicious food alone would have made our holiday unforgettable, but what truly made our stay special was the incredible kindness and cheerfulness of the hotel staff....

I had an absolutely amazing diving experience with the Karufuu Hotel Diving Center in Wimbi. The whole team is highly professional, well-organized, and truly passionate about what they do. My instructor Omar was exceptional — calm, attentive, and very knowledgeable. He made every dive feel safe, relaxed, and incredibly enjoyable. A big thank you as well to the captains, Siadi and Suma, who were always...

Wonderful accommodation, beautiful location, incredibly friendly staff. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone, and if we visit Zanzibar again, we will definitely choose this hotel. The food and activities were excellent every day, they have the best animation team, thank you to Nurdin, Jackson, and Khadija for everything. Asante sana🤍

The room was very cozy, and the staff were kind and friendly. Here, I could completely relax and lie down, enjoying three days of complete physical and mental rest. Wow!

Great experience, stayed for 1 week - nothing to complain about. Definitely worth to visit

Overall the hotel was good. The beach and pool was very nice. Food was hit and miss as certain items were repeated. Our Butler Ramson was provided with our Jungle Villa was excellent and his service was impeccable. Th hotel is approximately 1.5 hours from Stone Town. Overall we enjoyed the hotel amenities and food.

We enjoyed the stay and the staff were very friendly. However, due to a flight cancellation we arrived a day after our check-in date. I did send the hotel a message advising them of this and asking if they could do anything about the (all inclusive) cost but received NO response. The day we checked out we were told that we would have to pay for any food and drink consumed after the 11:00 check-out...

Absolutely excellent Fantastic location, great staff, very friendly and efficient. Led by a brilliant General Manager. Good food and very pleasant thematic evenings with shows.

Loved the service and how the staff always paid attention to customers. This resort overfed me lol!! Highly recommended..

Great beach. Clean rooms and common areas. Good food. Friendly staff. Overall we had a wonderful time. Things to improve- 1. Access road to the hotel is really bad. 2. All dishes should be named and allergies taken seriously. 3. A table and chair would be useful in the rooms. 4. Gym is very basic. 5. Activities like exercise sessions in the pool, beach yoga, cooking demos will further enhance the value...

Beautiful hotel, welcoming and helpful team

This hotel was fantastic; the ocean and pool alone were enough to make the stay fulfilling. I highly recommend it for a relaxing getaway!

Not a bad hotel for this location. Positive staff and service.

Beautiful hotel, very kind and helpful staff. Major drawbacks: the beach and low tide, lots of sea urchins, and the distance from Nungwi town center. The manager forced us to pay €90 per person for a Christmas meal even though we don't celebrate Christmas, but they refused to budge, and the meal was mediocre.

From the moment we stepped inside the reception to the time we checked out, we had the most memorable stay. The whole resort was beautifully presented, clean, luxurious and peaceful. We booked the partial sea view room and it was fabulous from all the little details inside to the private verandah outside, perfect for relaxing whilst reading a book or watching the boats go by on the sea. The infinity...

The hotel fell short of 5-star standards due to inconsistent service. Key issues: • Our booked seafront suite was unavailable on the first night due to overbooking (later cited as maintenance), and we were placed in a family house with unused amenities like a kitchen and extra rooms. • Service was lacking: staff were friendly but unhelpful. One left us at the buffet without seating us, and another...

My overall experience during my two week stay at the Ramada Hotel, Mbezi Beach, Dar Es Salaam was amazing!! From the moment you walk onto the premises, you are greeted by a welcoming & very professional,l organised security team. Once through the security checks Jacqueline, (front of house manager) & Freddy (relationship manager) or any of the other extremely competent & highly professional reception...

I would recommend Ramada Hotel , its very beautiful we really enjoyed our stay, the only thing they should consider is to add variety dishes on their menu its very limited we end up repeating same food but generally we had a wonderful bonding time with my husband. Kind Regards

I have been visiting Ramada Beach Resort regularly, and it never disappoints. It has such a calm and welcoming atmosphere, making it my favorite getaway spot. The beach is always clean, the views are breathtaking, and the staff go out of their way to make guests feel at home. What I love most is the consistency every time I come, I receive the same excellent service, comfortable stay, and relaxing...

The best hotel in this location and very convenient to get to Mbudia Island. The hotel itself justifies its stars, great view of the ocean, beautiful surrounding area, great service.

Wonderful hotel! The staff are very nice and the room is clean. We stayed there for 3 days and they always came to clean the room on time. The breakfast is also very delicious , they don’t have a wide variety but it’s good! Highly recommend

Good hotel, a little bit far from the airport and out of town, but big pool and spacious rooms. All meals were delicious although obviusly on the expensive end.

Everything was great except I did not receive the food and beverage credit that was promised with my ******* reservation.

The room was beautiful and very clean. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was wonderful. And a great location for walking around Stone Town which was very safe. In all an excellent stay.

Good location, convenient to go out, and there are many Chinese restaurants nearby.

This is a lovely hotel in a historic building. It’s walking distance to all the sights of Stonetown. Our room was clean and comfortable. The balcony looked out to the Indian Ocean. Staff were very helpful and friendly, particularly the receptionist who helped us with booking our transfer to the airport at the end of our stay.

Great Stay Wonderful hotel on the beach in Stone Town. Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet. Nice views and pool.

The bed was perfect and our room had a nice view of the pool and ocean. The staff, Rabia, Yunus, and Yussuf Big to name only a few were great. A perfect place to stay for 4 days before our safari.

The hotel’s in a great spot! The rooftop is perfect for enjoying the night view, and the staff are super friendly and helpful.

Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam is a modern, upscale hotel with amazing views of the ocean and city. It has comfy rooms, a great rooftop bar, an infinity pool, and top-notch service. Perfect for both business and leisure stays.

Very big hotel with full facilities, the gym is very nice one

Great services and hospitality. The breakfast option also is great

I didnt spent too much time at the hotel but it was clean and the service was good.

The View was amazing 😍 The couple’s Spa service was top notch 👌🏽 I would definitely recommend

I came with friends to see the sea. It is in the center of Stone Town and has a good location. Overall it is good and I will choose it again if I have the chance.

Good, could be great with some changes.

The location is in Stone Town, which is convenient for sightseeing. It is a very good hotel in the area with good facilities, but it is a bit expensive

It's not new, but very beautiful. When we checked in, they said there were no sea view rooms, what a pity...; The hotel is on the west side of the island. Don't forget to find a sunset cruise to watch the sunset, which is the highlight of the hotel on the west side of the island.

Right in the heart of Stone Town, you can go downstairs to the beach. There are fresh coconuts for breakfast, but they are not sweet enough. Haha, maybe the African coconuts are not the right variety, they don't feel sweet enough. The overall service facilities are good and meet the standards of a 5-star hotel.

The hotel is beautiful. It is located at the heart of Stone town. If you like luxury than this hotel is for you. I’m definitely going to go back. The food and the friendly staff made my stay extra special.

It was just a perfect stay for me. The Location,food,serenity and service. I will stay longer next time I visit Zanzibar

We spent a week in late November at Sea Cliff. We were a big group of participants from different countries around easter Africa and Sweden having a week-long workshop. What I really want to highlight with Sea Cliff is the extremely friendly and service minded staff working at Sea Cliff. Wherever you went around the facilities you were met with a smiling face and a friendly approach. Even the new staff...

I really enjoyed my stay at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa—many highlights. Having lunch while overlooking the ocean was amazing. The staff were super warm—especially Steve, the front office manager, who made sure we were comfortable throughout. I also enjoyed the mini golf and ping pong for relaxation in the evening. The turndown service was a nice touch, and the themed dinners were great, with the Indian...

Amazing amazing place from the beautiful scenery to the excellent service !! It runs like a well oiled machine , they pay attention to detail to everything!! Special shout out to Mbarouk, Mbonea , Pianeto , Ritha and Jonny they made the visit extra special

Certainly! Here's an exceptional review for Sea Cliff **A Slice of Paradise at Sea Cliff Resort** I recently had the privilege of staying at Sea Cliff Resort in Zanzibar, and it was an unforgettable experience that truly exceeded all my expectations. Nestled along the breathtaking coastline, this resort is a paradise that offers the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure. **The Setting...

Some staff were amazing and some could have been friendlier. Lovely amenities and atmosphere. Really enjoyed my stay

Sultan Sands is a wonderfull resort, located on de beach. The resort is well maintained, luxurious and beautifully set up. The staff is warm, friendly and professional and did everything to make our stay (for the second time) unforgettable. We had and all inclusive arrangement and enjoyed the food which is healthy and delicious.

Everything was absolutely perfect from the very first moment. The staff was truly amazing – always friendly, professional, smiling, and ready to help with anything we needed. They made us feel very welcome and comfortable during our entire stay. The food was also perfect, fresh, delicious, and with a great variety every day. Everything was well prepared and beautifully presented. The atmosphere of...

Everything was fine. Hotel was clean and nice. People who work there were hard working, smiling every time. We need to visit Tanzania again

We stayed at Sultan Sands Zanzibar for our honeymoon and had a wonderful experience. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, and we received several complimentary surprises because it was our honeymoon. During our photo session, we were also given a beautiful bouquet of flowers, which was a very thoughtful gesture. Special thanks to Fatima, who helped us with everything — transportation, organization...

We stayed at this hotel three weeks ago, and I can say that it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had. I usually never return to hotels I’ve already stayed at, but this is definitely a place I would come back to! It was a very calm and relaxing holiday with amazing views. The staff were always smiling, friendly, and never intrusive. The rooms might be a little outdated, but it didn’t affect our...

Literally one of the most beautiful small hotels on the island. The staff is fantastic, food is delicious. I came alone and was literally treated like a princess, all the staff knew my name after 1 day. The beach is mesmerising and a very quiet place to relax in overall Will be back!

It perfectly sits on the kiwengwa beach there is nothing better than that. The food the service the peaceful vibe of the whole resort is just addictive. I honestly didn’t felt like going back on my last day.

We loved absolutely everything about this resort. It was nice and quiet, there wasn’t many people, which was good because there was always free seats at the beach, and near the pool. The employees are extremely friendly. Every night, around 9, they came to spray our room against bugs, mostly mosquitoes, it helped a lot, our room was beautiful, and the pools were nice to cool off in

We arrived here on the 9th of march after our flights had been cancelled due to the war , we arrived at 10pm at night after sourcing emergancy accomodation and we were greeted by MIKE , he has been nothing but amazing thru out our stay , today the 16th of march again out flights were delayed and mike went out his way to accomodate our stay checking in on myself and my party , daily he found us made...

First visit to Zanzibar and the people here have made such an impact on our trip in a wonderful way. The hotel is very clean and presented so well with gorgeous floral and leaf decorations made by the staff. The staff are the friendliest and most conscientious, hardworking people I have met, with so much pride I their in their work and a genuine care to make your stay perfect, from concierge, reception...

We had an amazing vacation! The staff is very friendly, polite and welcoming. All the hotels territory is very quiet, nice and beautiful. Only best recommendations!

Excellent Customer Service, Meals, Environment is super beautiful. Special thanks to Mike Mengich, Pricillah, Jimmy & the entire bluebay family for the warm reception. I highly recommend Bluebay to anyone looking for a vacation destination in Zanzibar. May God Bless you & see you soon..We'll be right back