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The Best Beach Hotels in Tanzania

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Tanzania

The Beach of Zanzibar, Tanzania The Beach of Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tanzania can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Tanzania, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Tanzania for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Tanzania's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Tanzania for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Tanzania.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

Paje, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $669 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Paje Beach, Zanzibar, Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux has great rooms from $669 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens at this beach hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $245 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar which has nice rooms starting at $245. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mahonda. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Sea Cliff Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $140. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at West Coast. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Nungwi, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $234 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $234, Essque Zalu Zanzibar, at Nungwi Beach provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
3-star Resort with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Jangwani Sea Breeze Resort has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $38 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Africana Road, Mbezi Beach. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The water slides are especially fun! We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $430 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $430, and it's located at Pongwe Pwani. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar because it has great rooms that start at $188. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Mchangamle. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens at this fun hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Ujamaa Beach Resort

Zanzibar, Tanzania
3-star Resort with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Ujamaa Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $101 (before taxes). It's located at P.O.Box 4022 and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Zan View Hotel

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Village of Kairo, Zan View Hotel has great rooms from $79 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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White Sands Hotel Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
4-star Resort with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is White Sands Hotel Dar es Salaam which has nice rooms starting at $109. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jangwani Beach Road. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Tanzania, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tanzania, Best Cheap Hotels in Tanzania, Best Luxury Hotels in Tanzania, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Tanzania, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tanzania, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Tanzania, Best Hotels for One Week in Tanzania, Best Hotels for One Night in Tanzania, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Tanzania, Best Adults Only Hotels in Tanzania, Best Party Hotels in Tanzania, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Tanzania, or Best Business Hotels in Tanzania.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Tanzania?

Tanzania Average Beach Hotel Price
$123

After analyzing 212 beach hotels in Tanzania, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $123. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Tanzania.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $276
  • 4-star hotels: $127
  • 3-star hotels: $83
  • 2-star hotels: $61


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