5 star hotels in Tanzania

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...

My stay at the Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Resort & Spa was incredible. The location is just perfect with direct beach access, and I really appreciated how safe it felt – there's security around so nobody bothers you, which makes such a difference. We stayed in one of the villas and honestly, it had everything. Private pool with loungers and hammocks, really good air conditioning, a kitchen with a...

The best of the best you can find on this island. Location - amazing (a huge white sand beach, a wonderfully curated garden); accomodation - superb (pristine clean, comfortable, spacious rooms); food - unbelievable (quality of ingredients, the way dishes are prepared and delivered, all is top); personnel - wonderful (Hamida we miss you, but also Janeth and all other waiters, Haji the driver, and every...

A fantastic place. The staff is incredibly nice, monkeys come and go in the trees, the spa is perfect and the food is excellent with some nice happenings : local artists are often invited to play music and dance. Thanks to Valerie, the general manager, to Ramadhan, the nicest buttler you'll ever meet, and all the staff : Beatrice, Doreen, Karoline, Moudric the guide, Evelyne and Moreen at the spa...

R&C’s White Sand Villas in Zanzibar was an exceptional venue for our family’s New Year getaway. We left another property in the northwest of Zanzibar when two rooms were available last minute for a stay here. The grounds are impeccable and blend in beautifully with the natural white sand surroundings. The allure of kite surfers is magnificent from the clean, not-busy beach. The villas are extremely...

"We had an incredible family holiday at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury villas. We had our stunning villa and the large private pool, which offered total seclusion and hours of fun for the kids and beyond, the food was exceptional, every meal was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations. It is the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and top-tier dining. ​The staff treated our children like royalty...

A Slice of Paradise – With a French Twist! I’m staying at White Sand Luxury Villas right now, and honestly… it’s everything a Relais & Châteaux hotel should be — relaxed luxury with zero fuss and lots of “oh wow” moments. Valérie, the manager (a fabulous French lady), runs the place beautifully. You can feel her touch everywhere: stylish, calm, and just the right amount of chic. The staff are wonderful...

Excellent hotel, the room is clean, far from civilization, and that's a plus

Food selection is limited. No wifi in the rooms and the activity program was limited. Great scenery and wildlife though, and friendly staff.

It was Amazing everyone is very nice and Amani and Nassee Are Amazing workers!!!! Hassan is awesome too, the massais Are very respektful! 10/10

Room was smaller than we expected but it has what you need.Staff very friendly and attentive Hassan has been extremely helpful and always greets us with a hello and smile.Could do with music around the pool and beach bar as very quiet.A bit isolated for us as we like be able to walk into town to see the local culture.

Great experience and value for money

Such a charming little hotel , we’re already planning to return next year! It’s simple and relaxed, with an authentic African vibe, so don’t come expecting luxury, but come for the warm atmosphere and the people. The staff are some of the kindest and friendliest you could meet, always ready to help with a smile. The pool offers a breathtaking view of the ocean, and there are two beautiful beaches...

This hotel is paradise. Only 30 villas spread out over a large area with a stunning beach and gorgeous pool area. The staff are plentiful and attentive, all providing service with a smile. Yassine gets a particular mention for being the guy that goes above and beyond, and gets special requests sorted.

From the very first moment, we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for. The villas are breathtaking — beautifully designed, spacious, and thoughtfully detailed, blending luxury with authentic Zanzibar style. The food was exceptional and truly unforgettable. What made the experience truly outstanding was the service. The staff provided warm, attentive, and highly personalized care, making us feel special...

Baraza is an exquisite property. Its quiet relaxed luxury and warm friendly staff are conducive to relaxation. It’s the sort of place you’ll never want to leave.

Baraza is an exquisite property. Its quiet relaxed luxury and warm friendly staff are conducive to relaxation. It’s the sort of place you’ll never want to leave.

one of the best hotel i stayed during my holiday very good place considering each and everything 10/10 nice room nice pool nice food

Baraza was pure magic. Our room was a stunning, private haven. The food was delicious at every meal. The beach and gardens are breathtakingly beautiful. And the staff? The kindest, friendliest people who made us feel so special. Everything was simply wonderful. We can't wait to return

The property is stunningly beautiful, rich with wildlife and breath taking views in every direction. It's unfair to call the rooms tents as they are fully built out ultra luxury villas complete with hardwood flooring, copper tubs and every amenity you would expect at a 5-star property. However, what separates One Nature is the incredible staff. Our butler and housekeeper, Emmie and Johnson, were more...

We’ve stayed in some of the nicest hotels around the world but this stands above them all. They thought of everything: warm bath ready by the fire; Bonfire with an outdoor movie; Clean sheepskin rug when you step out of bed; Absolutely spotless - the room is cleaned each time you step out; Star gazing; infinity pool and jacuzzi with swim up bar. …Don’t worry if you miss the great migration - plenty...

excellent lodge- luxury tent. staff and service are impeccable. food is outstanding and chef Philip runs quite a kitchen- served beautifully and great attention to induvial dietary needs. frank- our butler was so attentive and eager to help with any and all requests. he was extremely pleasant and we hated to leave him behind! our guide, alex, was wonderful. he made the Serengeti come alive and the...

Staying at One Nature felt like stepping into a different era, where every detail evoked a sense of timeless elegance. The main lounge and bar was mesmerizing, transporting us into what felt like a movie set. The service was impeccable, sophisticated yet incredibly warm, making us feel genuinely welcomed. Manager Steve was a standout, always attentive and responsive to our needs. From the outside...

Amazing experience , with excellent service. The staff makes you feel welcome and makes your stay special. A special thank you to frank our butler who created many joyful memories that will be remembered for the rest of my life. Another big thank you to Stan for sharing his profound knowledge and making our stay magical. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay fantastic, I recommend this to all...

I’m frankly at a loss for words to describe this resort. It was simply one of the most memorable, enjoyable and unforgettable experiences of our lives. I recognize that sounds like hyperbole, but in this case it is reality. The tents are immaculate, luxurious, and integrate into the Central Serengeti seamlessly. The staff is extraordinary and eager to satisfy any request. Our guide, Edward, was...

We recently celebrated our anniversary at Zanzi Resort, and the experience exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel genuinely welcome and well taken care of. We stayed in an ocean front villa with a private pool, which offered excellent privacy and seclusion—something we particularly appreciated as a Muslim couple. The setting allowed us to fully relax...

I stayed for three nights as a solo traveler in one of the garden suites. Overall, I think this is an excellent resort that is affordable, clean, with a gorgeous beach very friendly staff I did not do full board but was able to order off the lunch menu for dinner and overall the food was good. I saw snakes, huge centipedes, lots of different species of fish, hermit crabs bush babies, and other types...

I have been in many resorts around the world, but the best one, so far is Zanzi Resort in Zanzibar. Excellent is the word for everything in this amazing resort: exceptional staff, cleanliness, great location, delicious food, comfortable rooms. We were greeted by the Assistant General Manager, Mr.Elias Soka, a very professional and competent manager. His hospitality management skills and his whole...

The food was incredible and the service was amazing. Everyone took the time to learn our names and even helped us expand our Swahili vocabulary. The chef changed the dinner menu every night, which made every meal feel special. They offer many add ons to enhance your trip as well and many in-house activities organised for you.

Secluded confortable with private pool villas in tropical gardens on the sea . Perfect for a relaxed chill holidays inn Zanzibar !

Everything about this hotel is 5*!! The property is extremely well maintained! The food was absolutely delicious, every single member of staff was so lovely, attentive and welcoming! We sat out on the jetty every day to view sunset - breathtaking views and we also managed to see some dolphins! Thank you for looking after us so well and giving our family some wonderful memories :)

My wife and I decided to stay again at The Palms after our mountain gorilla trek. It was great to be back! It was just as we remembered in 2024. We were able to stay in the same villa. Siriak, the manager, was warm and welcoming, as was the fantastic staff who attended to our every need. The chef’s attention to detail and preparation for each meal was phenomenal. We were very happy to be back and our...

You will have seen the previous positive feedback from others. I can assure you its even better than they say. We are just back from a fabulous 9 day stay (should have been 7 but issues around the gulf meant we stayed a further 2 days). From the start entering reception we had a lovely warm welcome. We were given a tour of the grounds before going to our amazing villa for our stay. From the well...

I haven’t written a review for a long time. Maybe the places we’ve been in the world haven’t really been worthy of one however when, once in a lifetime, somewhere touches you so sincerely that maybe the rest of the world needs to hear about it. Now, to describe this place, it would be advised to close your eyes, sit back, breathe deeply and not to let your surroundings distract you. Relaxed...

Loved our stay at Tides everything was perfect. The rooms are amazing all with Ocean views , the food is excellent with great choices everyday. Bar staff are fabulous making the best cocktails ever. The manager Siriak is the stand out he runs the hotel with perfection, attention to detail his is aim, and he certainly delivers this, always on hand nothing too much trouble obviously respected by the...

We have just returned from the most wonderful place and can only recommend The Palms, the best food served by a very service-minded staff, we were welcomed by manager Mr. Siriak who showed us around and aperitifs were ready immediately after arrival - fantastic welcome, and fantastic atmosphere, very quiet and intimate place with 7 lovely houses with plenty of space, this is the place where the service...

For many years we travelled extensively over the world in pursuit of the perfect place for a senior couple like ourselves to spend the Christmas season in the sun. Since we found The Palms at Zanzibar some years ago we don't have to search any longer. Perfect service, the best food the Indian Ocean can offer and very nice wines from South Africa. We shall return. Jan Guillou, Stockholm, Sweden

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.

Qambani is a lovely, quiet resort with a wonderful atmosphere. The food is excellent, the staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortable and lovingly decorated. I especially appreciate the overall aesthetic of the decor looking like it was cobbled together from shipwrecks and driftwood. It adds a vibe that I have not experienced before but very much enjoyed! It's a unique and wonderful...

We stayed at Qambani for 7 days and it was absolutely wonderful. The staff provided amazing service and went above and beyond in everything they did. When I made a special dinner request that wasn't on the menu, they accommodated graciously without hesitation. The spacious room and hotel are beautiful, with great views and a peaceful, secluded atmosphere that made our honeymoon perfect. The facilities...

Everything about Qambani Luxury Resort was perfect-we loved it. The hotel is a beautiful oasis overlooking the Indian Ocean. The decor in the main area and in the villa is gorgeous: relaxed elegance. The infinity pool is lovely as is the surrounding pool area. The food is top quality and delicious, and if something on the menu doesn’t suit you they will gladly amend things for you. We did some day...

After 6 days on safari we wanted to rest in Zanzibar and chose to stay at the Qambani resort for 4 days. We wished we had stayed longer! The place is magical! The lounge area, the pools, our house (Plantation), everything was gorgeous and spacious! You're never in other people's bubbles. And what can I say about the extremely relaxing atmosphere. Except for a little music from time to time, no noise...

What a spoiling!! A beautifully appointed chalet with such attention to detail to make for a perfect stay. Excellent communication from our hosts. To top it all was the most delicious 5 course dinner and breakfast the next morning. Such accommodating, friendly service from everyone. We will be back! Thank you.

We had the pleasure of staying 5 nights at Qambani and already on the first day we felt at home here. The resort is stunningly beautiful but it is the team that makes the stay unforgettable. The service is nothing but the best and everyone is SO friendly. We simply did not want to leave. Many thanks to the entire Qambani team. We will be back!

Fantastic boutique hotel Menu was changed each day Far too much to eat 3 coarses for breakfast 4 coarses for lunch 5 coarses for dinner Chef will almost cook you what you like Service impeccable Rooms are huge with great views Gym was small but had enough to combat the 36 coarses of food Snorkling trip was great lots of corals and fish Only negative was the sewage slick that came into the ocean...

What a special place this was for our visit to Zanzibar. Zawadi brought us joy and comfort each and every moment. The meals served were creative yet authentic to the local and seasonal sources. Every bite was blissful especially their decadent desserts. Most of all, the staff made you feel so welcomed and at home. Every single interaction with them was personal. Personal for us and personal for them...

The whole experience was wonderful - property was immaculate and well kept, room was very comfortable. The food was excellent in quality and variety with freshness from onsite garden. . Staff and management were very professional and friendly and service was top notch. The atmosphere made it a very relaxing and enjoyable stay.

The place is amazing and in my opinion almost incomparable on the island. Super quite, super clean, great service, great food, I won’t expect nothing more then this.

My wife and I stayed at Zawadi for 5 nights from the 25th-30th November this year and it was nothing short of spectacular. The villa was amazing, everything looked and felt new and it was always kept immaculately clean. The staff are amazing, eveyone knew our names and impressively quickly knew our preferences for food and drinks - Bernard, innocent, Ally, Raza and everyone else we met really made...

From the moment you walk in until your tearful departure, it's the experience of a lifetime. We had an incredible honeymoon. 7 nights of total bliss, relaxation, food, drink, smiles, laughs, swims, naps and cocktails. Definitely the best holiday experience we've ever had. We will be back. Special shout out to Alli, Innocent, Peter, Bernard, Hamad, Raza, Mabula, Isaac, Dez and all the fantastic chefs...

Came to Zanzibar with friends and picked this hotel. The ambiance is fantastic, there's a faint floral scent when you enter, and the breakfast is delicious. It's really nice, definitely a resort-level hotel.

The accommodation was really relaxing specially the the view from the pool & the breakfast is really good, the stuff is really friendly specially ( John)

I arrived for my stay at 5 Am. I was escorted to my room by the front desk agent and LOVED the huge room. It had its own private poool! Very spacious. Ocean view. A late checkout was granted. Staff were very friendly. Rashid the General Manager had great communication. If you are looking for a hotel in a quiet location, this is the plcacw for you. The hotel grounds were beautiful!!

Very good, all rooms have private pools and sea views. The rooms are large, the hotel has various vehicles, there are motorboats one kilometer away, and it takes 20 minutes to see dolphins.

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. The manager and staff are PHENOMENAL!! It was our Honeymoon and we were showered with so much Love ❤️

My husband and I just returned from an 8 night vacation at Kasha and had a wonderful time celebrating our first anniversary! The sea view bungalow was perfect for the week- sizable, private and nice decor touches. While some of the touches on the rooms need updating - especially the bathroom- overall it was perfect for our needs. The location is a bit further from some parts of the island but it was...

An amazing stay at the Kilindi. The hotel and its grounds are stunning, beach tropical beautiful in high tide, and the food exquisitely prepared and the best we have had in any hotel we have stayed at. This is a luxury boutique hotel and you are made to feel as if you are an exclusive guest. What makes this hotel incredible is the warmth, kindness and levels of service from all of the staff at the...

Lovely place to stay, service is absolutely great. Rooms were absolutely clean with great privacy. The stuff is very attentive . Julieth really went above and beyond to make our honeymoon special. Chef Senzo did so well with my husband’s birthday dinner and overall meals during our stay . Christina kept our room spotless at all times Stunning views overall . An amazing place to visit if you want...

Beautiful accommodation with an extremely nice butler, Salum. Reception, however, was poor: my birthday was forgotten despite multiple notifications.

We had an amazing 4 night stay at Kilindi to wrap up our Honeymoon in Tanzania. The hotel itself is unique with a beautiful pool area that overlooks a small cove where local fishermen can be seen giving an insight into local life on the island. What really set Kilindi apart for us was the staff who made sure we never wanted for anything and the food, which was amazing! (Shoutout to Lillian who was...

Excellent luxurious experience. So very relaxing. Service was the best (5 star). Our butler, Salehe, met our every need. We did Dhow boat sunset and couples massage with facials. They were also fantastic. Can’t wait to come back. Sunsets are awesome.

We had the most pampered stay and the most delicious food! My only complaint is the big portions! Salum,our butler and Raya our room Steward were very warm and caring,while the manager Saidi frequently checked in to see that we were okay and enjoying our stay

Our stay at this beautiful hotel in Zanzibar was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The location is breathtaking, middle in the beautiful garden full of flowers and trees. Our room was spacious, spotless, and elegantly designed with a wonderful blend of modern comfort, antique furniture and local Zanzibari charm. But it was the staff who truly made our experience exceptional. Everyone was...

I had an exceptional experience at Tikitam Palms. The location was perfect and the staff were courteous, friendly and helpful. My room was spacious and comfortable. The food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this Boutique Hotel.

Fabulous place, with wonderfully kind staff. The garden is a paradise on earth, with various animals. Unlike Kenya, there are no thieves here, the birds and monkeys are completely peaceful. The pool is clean and fresh. The accommodation has 18 people, as far as I know, so the biggest "crowd" is only at dinner. This is also spread over the 2.5 hour dinner time. During the day, we did not meet anyone...

A beautiful and peaceful place, very quiet and never crowded. The location is lush and green; we truly felt as though we were living in the jungle, yet with excellent service and exceptionally friendly staff. The rooms are spacious and beautifully furnished in a traditional style. Food and beverages are also outstanding, and the coffee is absolutely fantastic.

Amazing resort, perfect for relaxing and the friendliest staff with the F&B team going above and beyond. We had a lovely private dinner on the beach on our last night which was a perfect end to an unbelievable stay. Highly recommended and will be back.

The extremely friendly and attentive staff, the wonderful Sultan Villa, the fresh and excellent food, the beautiful park, the pool area… simply everything!

My friend and I went for a girls trip to Zanzibar and we stayed at Amani for a few nights. The hotel itself was beautiful, serene and directly on the Paje beachfront. The sunrises were absolutely stunning. The highlight of our stay here was the staff - they were so friendly and had an eye for detail. They knew us by name and made us feel very comfortable (being 2 females traveling alone). We had a...

We stayed in Amani for one week and really loved the hotel. If you are looking for entertainment or nightlife Amani is not the place to stay, but if you look for a place to relax and disconnect, this is the right place. The rooms are big enough and provide the necessary comfort. The room is cleaned daily and there is also a turndown service in the evening, with some sweets on the pillow. Since...

Yet another amazing stay at this wonderful hotel. From the brilliant welcoming smile from Elizabeth, the Resident Manager, upon arrival, every member of staff gave us an enthusiastic greeting throughout our stay. As usual, Robert, the food and beverage manager, couldn’t do enough for us and he runs an excellent facility. Always an excellent choice of meals presented, as always (you guessed it), with...

What a nice experience. We spent four nights in a lovely ocean view room and enjoyed every minute. The place is beautiful and very well taken care of. The room had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. All the personnel were extremely friendly, we really felt welcome. So if you want a really nice hotel this is an excellent choice.

Wonderful experience here even if it was for a short stay. Room #10 was amazing with wonderful view on the indian ocean, staff was kind, massages great and food excellent. It’s the best accommodation we stayed in during our holiday, really worth the price.

Lovely hotel in fabulous location. Downside building work outside hotel so early wake up call at 7am every day. Hotel bar closes really early so nothing much to do at night also service slow at the beach. Manager is good and we expressed our issues with her. Think it needs the manager to be on site more as she is not often around.