Hotels in Zanzibar City

Simply the best hotel in Stone Town, perfectly located in the heart of the city with a fantastic sunset viewpoint. Housed in a beautifully restored historic building, Park Hyatt Zanzibar seamlessly blends traditional Zanzibari charm with modern luxury. The design throughout the property is elegant, sophisticated, and truly stunning. The room was spacious and beautifully appointed, with excellent amenities...

My girlfriend and I had the best few days at the Park Hyatt Zanzibar. The staff went above and beyond and were friendly and professional. It was my girlfriend’s birthday and they left us a bottle of Prosecco and a cake which was a wonderful surprise. The room was immaculate, very spacious and a comfy bed. The location couldn’t be better, in the heart of stone town on the beach but at the more peaceful...

The Park Hyatt Zanzibar is an absolutely beautiful space. The setting is stunning, with the pool area overlooking the ocean and a calm, elegant atmosphere that makes it feel really special. The design blends seamlessly with the historic surroundings of Stone Town, and every detail feels considered and refined. The pool area in particular stands out, it’s serene, well kept, and simply a pleasure to...

I love it here. A two night stay was eagerly extended to five because of how wonderful this property is. Impeccable and friendly staff like Ally, who has been there since the opening 11 years ago, ensured I felt right at home. The rooms are big and well appointed, with great air-conditioning and Wi-Fi and amenities. The pool deck is a jaw dropper. And the beachside location in Stone Town is ideal...

Absolutely amazing stay. Highly recommend If you want to be near Stonestown. Grounds were immaculate, service top notch. Was upgraded to gorgeous terrace suite. Food delicious with fresh coconut juice as an option with extensive buffet. Loves their attached restaurant Beach House as well with great seafood and live music. We booked day trips from hotel and worked out well to see historical spots...

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.

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

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

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.

We had a very good experience. Their food is so nice. We were warmly welcomed at the restaurant by Hafidh and he served us very well..

The hotel is great, very welcoming Cleaned and environmentally sound However it is located very far (about 1h30min) from what we call “pinterest” beaches. At the moment we came, the roads were in chaos due to roadworks and repairs. Overall, for those who just want to stay at the hotel, without really wanting to explore the city, it’s a great choice.

Greatest hospitality from the lounge from Suleiman…I’ll sureLu come back

Excellent service, the customer care is so friendly and the food is So delicious.I say Hotel Verde is the place for luxury and enjoyment

I was travelling with a group of 8 and we could not fly out of Zanzibar. The verde hotel was very gracious and provided a great buffet breakfast. Particularly service oriented were these people Hafidh Soud Bakari Anjelina

Visited the hotel with my family Some great positives: - The staff is so helpful, professional and friendly..it definitely felt like home.A special thanks to Asad who drove the golf cart(went the extra mile to make our experience perfect) -Rooms are big and spacious.They are well cleaned and good aur condition -Quick service whenever we needed Some negatives/points that might make you choose another...

room is clean, breakfast is freshly made. it is worthy and nice hotel.

Excellent stay at this lovely hotel! I can’t recommend it enough. It was an incredible price for the location and service. Very comfortable and clean room, great location near everything but on a quiet, tucked away block. Fabulous service and assistance from all of the staff. Arriving a bit late to breakfast hours and hoping maybe I can grab a bit of left over fruit- “no problem” and served me a full...

The staff are very kind and helpful The sheif is very good Breakfast is simple and fresh and super tasty Love yhe stay

The hotel has a great location, situated near the beach in Stone City, next to the Hyatt Park Hotel. The hotel is very clean, the service is good, and the breakfast on the top floor is excellent!

I don't recommend it... everything is very old, the plumbing is yellow, the furniture is rusty, the price does not correspond to reality

Stayed at this hotel for two days with my wife ,the hotel stuff were very friendly and helpful made our stay memorable would not mind to stay here when I visit stone town again.

We visited Namaste Restaurant as a family and Denis took care of us. He was incredibly kind, patient, and professional throughout our visit. He made sure everything was perfect and checked in on us regularly. Great service like his makes all the difference. Highly recommend!

The food at Namaste was very tasty and the spices were very mild. Dennis' was serving us always wearing an engageous smile and always helpful. Dennis has been professional everyday.

Zanzibar is simply MIND-BLOWING place. When I was making my research about hotels in the island, Paradise Beach Resort definitely called my attention for all its offered benefits and facilities such as the All Inclusive package, daily entertainment shows, different bars and pools to enjoy. I came alone and staying in a nice place where all my necessities are being taking care of is my number one priority...

The hotel is located on a beautiful, sandy beach❤️. The views in the morning are breathtaking, and the ocean is an incredible turquoise. You can walk for miles❤️. The staff is an absolute treasure of this place❤️. Everyone is incredibly friendly, smiling, and helpful. After a few days, the bartenders already knew our favorite drinks. Their hospitality makes you feel special. The meals were delicious...

Its very goth resort the people or very Guys especially latifa in restaurant she is kind and good heart.. Also we like the environment and the beach

I went to Zanzibar for family holidays and this property was perfect for the occasion. room was spotless and comfortable, good selection of drinks in the bar, food was amazing and staff super friendly. highly recommend if you’re going to Zanzibar.

Absolutely amazing stay. Sushant , Excellent Service Gertrude at Reception very kind and Friendly. I will definitely recommend Al Johari *****

Traditional hotel in Stone town and great sea view from rooftop restaurant. Budget friendly and clean. Dedicated staff and helpful

Great location, amazing architectural history A wonderful hotel, fabulous location, bristling with architectural history - a stunning building. On the room - there was no safe; bed too big for the room layout (a big bed is a good thing); the mattress was a bit "tired"; TV channels poor - needs DSTV ..... otherwise fabulous

I paid circa $50 for one night here on a work trip. For that price I think it was a complete bargain. Location is great, no night clubs / chickens crowing next door so quiet. I didn’t have breakfast there so can’t comment on food (so many choices within a 5-10 min walk). This is not a luxury hotel like a Hyatt or Serena. Instead it’s bursting with Stone Town character, amazing location,...

Lovely staff, great location, Puzzle Coffee across the street

This is a unique property in the Stone Town area of the Zanzibar, close vicinity to the Forodha Park , the hotel is quiet and gives you a feel of the ancient times a great break from the new modern hotels

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.

Very Beautiful place, clean & a lovely atmosphere The breakfast is 10/10 😅🙌 Had a lovely stay Just behind stone town & at the centre of the town great for visit around sorrounding areas They helped us through the visit 👍🙂

Service is very good and people are excellent

The front desk staff was out of this world, he explained to us how to go about town and even gave us advice on how to interact with the locals. The breakfast was exquisite 😋 the rooms are very spacious.

Great place for basic stay. Great place for a few nights. Basic.

At first I was afraid it was a scam, given the other reviews, but in fact it was not and I want to give information to skeptical readers. - Retro is managed by the same owner as Hiliki House, and they share the reception and breakfast room, but Retro's rooms are in the building next door. - The staff is very kind, especially the gentleman who waited for us until 4 am for the check-in, the structure...

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 :)

our experience was 10/10, staff are so lovely and accommodating and very polite. thank you dhow palace hotel!

I definitely recommend it, everything was very good

The room is generally good, clean, breakfast variety

Excellent location and very easy to walk to from any area of Stone Town, would recommend

Excellent location and very easy to walk to from any area of Stone Town, would recommend

Very nice, impressive hotel style

The place was great, staff was great. The maasai workers were helpful, especially Elias! The breakfast was good. The place was clean. I didn't rate it 5 star because it didn't have any real wow factors, but it was still a pleasant stay. Location: Conveniently located to many places in stone town. And very close to the highly recommended restaurant Luk Maan! Steps away from forodhani gardens/market...

The hotel is in a very convenient location. It is a short walk to the Forodhani Gardens and the former Slave Market. There are several restaurants closeby especially a very popular one Lukmaan. The area around the hotel is bustling in the day and quiet at night. A taxi cannot drive up to this property so you will to do a short walk through the streets to get there. The staff were friendly and always...

Very good value for money. Staff are especially accommodating and very nice. Rooms were clean with regular turn downs and aircon and mosquito net. Coffee and tea for the rooms and great location for walking Stone Town and the pool is lovely! Plus the prettiest hotel cat and a buffet breakfast. If/when we return, we will definitely stay again.

Very good…Love the location beacause you are able to access everywhere and very safe as well…

Very good…Love the location beacause you are able to access everywhere and very safe as well…

We had a problem with airconditioner . But was fixed super fast . We were so impressed. We will return as the hotel is so good in all areas

Was a good and comfortable stay at Maru maru. Convenient location!

This was my third visit to Maru Maru, Zanzibar, and I’m absolutely in love with the place. The vibe, the aesthetic ambience, my most favourite rooftop view, delicious Indian food, cozy rooms, and above all, the warmth of the entire Maru Maru team make every stay truly special. A special thanks to Mr. Anand for always making me feel at home. The hospitality is exceptional and leaves you wanting to...

The rooms were spacious, equipped with good ventilation, storage and overall well maintained. The breakfast was amazing with the European continental and Indian Cuisines along with great variety of locally sourced fresh fruits and juices. The hotel staff are very cooperative and friendly. They attended to all our needs at the earliest. The only problem was the lift being not operational for access...

Great location in old Stone Town, but... The hotel website touts 2 reliable elevators. One of their elevators has never been put in service. The only operational elevator goes to the rooftop terrace and restaurant. There are NO elevators going to 3 floors of guest rooms. Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. If you have a 4th floor room you would need to walk down 3 flight of stairs and walk...

Very centrally located... beautiful venue and facilities. Staff are very polite and try their best..... possibly increase the amount of waitrons during the Happy Hour on the Pool Deck? The pool deck is very welcoming and relaxing especially after a day out. The air conditioned rooms and mosquito nets around the beds adds to a very peaceful night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

Maru Maru Hotel is a good choice in Stone Town - central location and easy to explore everything on foot. The staff were warm and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The only downside was the noise, which made the nights a bit loud and restless.

Everything was great! It's so convenient to be by the beach, the breakfast was very varied and delicious, and the pool was great too

A gorgeous hotel right in the center of events. We had a huge room with a view of the ocean and the port, with a large balcony. The only thing is that it was named after the famous slave trader, Tippu Tip. I didn't understand why, it was awkward. But the rest of the hotel is wonderful. Very interesting. You can look at the artifacts that the hotel is full of for a long time. There is a swimming pool...

Wide view, large room, clean and sanitary, rich breakfast variety

Very good! Good room, good facilities, good service. Right by the sea, beautiful scenery, convenient.

The hotel is built on an old house. To be fair, it is very unique. Some corners of the hotel are very photogenic during the day, but the shortcomings are also obvious. First of all, the lighting in the house is insufficient, especially at night, the overall feeling is very old under the dim light, and it does not look clean and hygienic enough. However, considering the price, it is still relatively...

Very close to the ferry to Dar es Salaam. The hotel building is very historic. The room is large and the sea view is right outside the window. The breakfast is rich. The restaurant is on the balcony facing the sea.

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.

Its so authentic hotel You fell like in old times Its clean hotel Breakfast is enough Workers was polite Pretty safe area.. 

GREAT FOR STEPPING BACK IN TIME AND FEELING THE ELEGANCE OF IT ALL.

Recommended hotel, with friendly staff. Really friendly helpful staff. Great rooms. I’d recommend.

Authenticity We state in this hotel for a few nights and I was very impressed with the stuff who was friendly and extremely positive in all aspects. This is Africa and I learned very quickly that I have to adjust my expectations to fully enjoy what this place has to offer. Everyone was trying their best to make this stay for me and my mother enjoyable. Every stay has glitches and any of my concerns...

The location is at the quiet side if the Stone Town. Due to it is situated inside a small alley, the directions could be quite complicated and we were lost several times to head back to the hotel. Despite being assured that it's safe, we were tapped by few mischievous children when we passed by a school near the hotel. That said, the room and hotel itself was great. We particularly enjoyed the breeze...

Beautiful hotel with excellent service from the staff. The hotel is nestled away inside Stone Town but we enjoyed being able to walk to the water and not being far from the sites. The hotel room was beautifully decorated. I would definitely revisit.

Friendly staff, especially Ally from the restaurant, who was very attentive and made sure we were happy the whole time at breakfast or while sitting by the pool.🍹 We were also very satisfied with our traditional cottage since we came here to experience the local culture without expecting luxury or something. The internet was a bit slow and I had trouble with one of my zoom meetings, but besides that...

Room was very clean and the reception was perfect and easy check in

This wasn’t my first time in Zanzibar but for this one i enjoyed alot. This comes from the Nice hospitality that i got from the Hotel from the day i started to about the hotel details, i can say the customer service was superb The hotel design , the hotel view and the bedroom are so comfy Thank You.

I had the best experience. The rooms were unique, clean and the surroundings were calm and relaxing as well the hospitality was fantastic. I had a great stay.

We recently hosted an event at Zanzibar Beach Resort, and the experience was excellent. The team was supportive, the setup was well organized, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The GM and his staff were very attentive and made sure all our needs were taken care of. Thank you for helping make our event a success.

Gorgeous places maintains that Zanzibari traditional style. The food was incredible, I wish they had grilled king prawns on the day. The prawn curry I had was immaculate though. The staff is also wonderful from the bar to security and staff at check-in. Jeff the front office manager is really great and passionate. I might’ve taken the best nap of 2025 in the balcony after having too much magaritas...

Transportation is problem as cars cannot reach hotel front due to very narrow lanes

I was always looking forward to the unique decoration of my bed after the days tour!

The people who worked there were very nice, helpful, and personable.

The hotel is well located in Stone Town. The room is a bit small. It is a converted old house and is not very soundproof. You need to check out at 10 am!

A great hotel in the city center. All the sights are close by, making it a convenient base for exploring new destinations.

Nice lobby, pool and cafe area. Rooms are dated and bedding is nasty! Staff great. Location good. Well priced for a short 1 night stay.

I had a very pleasant time, the service was perfect, I have absolutely no complaints. No further comment needed 🤗

It's a bit far from the city center, but it's okay unless you're on a business trip.

Nice staff Low season, terrible breakfast. Neighbour hotel chuini saved this stay with amazing lunch and dinner. Comfty beds. Friendly staff.

Staff seem to do the best they can despite limitations, very picturesque in itself however was told to get cash to pay for food and expenses as their card machine was not working.

The best Gym I found in an hotel (even a/c didn't work) . The room was enormous, clean and quiet. The Road for getting there Is in bad conditions, as the standard of the Island, excerpt main roads. Breakfast Is simple but good enaugh. Staff very helpful, a nearby beach Is very "authentic" with few europeans. Good experience.

A safe refuge in a chaotic island The stay was very lovely compared to the surrounding parts of Zanzibar. You sometimes forgot there was a world outside the resort. The staff was very respectful and helpful. Grisham in particular was very professional, reliable, well-spoken with English, and was able to meet all our requests (including having breakfast made earlier than normal for our flight) with...