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Our top choices for Zanzibar Town beach hotels

1. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

Experience paradise steps from Shangani Beach, where family-friendly relaxation and shoreline adventures await just 6 minutes away.

₩100,339

₩129,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

Sun, sand, and shoreline serenity: unwind at this traditional-style hotel just steps from Shangani Beach with complimentary beach towels.

₩145,842

₩178,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A white building with multiple balconies, air conditioning units, and potted plants.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

Immerse in beachfront bliss at this Zanzibar Town gem, where rooftop sunset views complement refreshing dips in the outdoor pool.

₩115,613

₩154,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A bathroom with two white ceramic sinks, a wooden vanity, a large mirror, and a shower area with a tiled wall.

4. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town

₩122,699

₩141,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A terrace with checkered flooring, overlooking a body of water with boats and a sunset.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a pool, and a building with a tiled roof.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

5. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

Step from the sand to the sea at this historic hotel, where white beaches, multiple pools, and attentive staff create paradise.

₩161,244

₩199,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach with people walking along the shore.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

Relax on pristine beaches with ocean views and water adventures at this beachfront retreat.

₩524,414

₩619,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a multi-level building with balconies.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

7. Kholle House

Stone Town

₩112,653

₩210,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean.

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

8. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town

₩150,883

₩187,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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5 stars

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Beach hotels with pools in Zanzibar Town

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

₩100,339

₩129,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

₩115,613

₩154,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

Kholle House

Stone Town

₩112,653

₩210,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town

₩88,188

₩115,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

₩101,824

₩130,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

₩161,244

₩199,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean.

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town

₩150,883

₩187,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

₩195,635

₩238,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A spacious room with a large bay window offering a view of the sea and a checkered terrace.

A pool table in a room with a large ornate door and wall sconces.

A poolside area with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

Tembo Palace Hotel

Stone Town

₩110,711

₩140,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town

₩80,644

₩103,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Zanzibar Town

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

₩100,339

₩129,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

₩145,842

₩178,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town

₩66,564

₩125,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

₩115,613

₩154,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town

₩122,699

₩141,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.

Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town

₩17,678

₩20,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

₩161,244

₩199,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

Kholle House

Stone Town

₩112,653

₩210,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

₩195,635

₩238,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town

₩88,188

₩115,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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4-star beach hotels in Zanzibar Town

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

₩100,339

₩129,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town

₩88,188

₩115,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

₩101,824

₩130,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

₩161,244

₩199,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

Jafferji House

Stone Town

₩163,718

₩188,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

₩195,635

₩238,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean.

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town

₩150,883

₩187,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

Hanaia House

Stone Town

₩79,550

₩91,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town

₩114,075

₩144,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town

₩194,457

₩237,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Top Zanzibar Town Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent place to stay. Clean and comfortable with three swimming pools and a game room that had ping pong and foosball. Unfortunately, there can be some noise from a nearby hotel with live music, but it doesn't seem to last very late. The timbo hotel itself was quiet. The buffet breakfast was excellent with many choices for vegetarian and vegan guests including soy milk."

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Personnel bienveillant, dommage qu’il y ait beaucoup de travaux aux alentours… Très bon emplacement"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed the clean environment, slept better on clean very comfortable bed with AC on. It was a lovely experience for me and my son."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, and housekeeping came by every day to clean and replace the towels. For the first two mornings, there was no hot water early in the morning. After I reported it, they sent a housekeeping staff member to verify the issue before alerting maintenance. By the following morning, it had been fixed, and I finally got to enjoy a blissfully hot shower. My room was next to one of Stone Town’s many alleyways, so there was almost always activity and noise late into the night. As a light sleeper, I found this quite challenging. The rooftop restaurant has some of the best views in Stone Town. Just be prepared to share the space with lots of birds—they can be quite persistent while you’re trying to eat! Overall, I think Seyyida is a decent place to stay in Stone Town. That said, there are other hotels that don’t have these issues. The second hotel I stayed at (not Seyyida) was almost perfect, so you definitely have options. Even so, Seyyida isn’t a bad choice at all."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was wonderful, breakfast was amazing, comfy bed and room, great time"

Frequently asked questions

What is Zanzibar Town like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its historical sites and live music, Zanzibar Town offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.

What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Zanzibar Town?

Tembo House Hotel is a top beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa, and it's located on Shangani Beach. Other good options to stay near the beach include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Zanzibar Serena Hotel.

How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Zanzibar Town?

Expedia has 12 beach hotels in Zanzibar Town that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Zanzibar Town?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Zanzibar Town: The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 77°F. The rainiest months in Zanzibar Town are April, May, March, and November, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

What is there to see and do around Zanzibar Town?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Zanzibar Town has to offer. Beach lovers can head straight to Shangani Beach or Nakupenda Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area's historical sites and live music, and make time for local attractions like Slave Market and Christ Church Cathedral. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Old Fort or Forodhani Gardens.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Zanzibar Town?

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Zanzibar Town with ease. To get to Zanzibar Town, book a flight to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), the closest major airport, which is located 4 mi (6.4 km) from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.