The Best Cheap Hotels in Tanzania

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Tanzania

Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania

Planning a trip to Tanzania? There's something for everyone to enjoy here. But does Tanzania have cheap hotel rooms? Yes it does, and that's not a problem, because we have analyzed the best affordable hotels in Tanzania based on price, amenities, location, activities, and guest ratings. And we did all of this so that we could find Tanzania's best deals, bargains, and cheap hotels and motels with low prices that offer more than just a bed to sleep on. Whether your an experienced traveler or new to the area, here's how to find cheap rooms in Tanzania. As you'll see, you don't have to give up luxuries or comforts to save some money for accommodation, as plenty of these hotels offer nice features and great amenities without breaking the bank. Even a cheap motel might have something nice to offer if you know where to look. After all, saving money on a hotel leaves more room for activities, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out, too. When looking for a bargain hotel, you're probably interested in nice features such as a pool, parking, extra space, free breakfast, and more. Many of these budget-friendly hotels offer these amenities and plenty more, so read on to find out where to stay on a budget in Tanzania and how much the best deals actually cost. So here they are, the best low-cost hotels in Tanzania so you can sleep cheap!

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

Mbuyuni Beach Village

Jambiani, Tanzania
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Jambiani Village, Mbuyuni Beach Village has great rooms from $36 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, budget travelers will especially love a bar, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this affordable hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Samaki Lodge & Spa

Uroa, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Samaki Lodge & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $61. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Uroa Village. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, breakfast, and laundry services which visitors 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. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


The Seyyida Hotel and Spa

Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

We found The Seyyida Hotel and Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $56. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Stonetown. You'll also find breakfast, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast which travelers will love. And this comfortable 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. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Christina House

Arusha, Tanzania
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $26 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $26, Christina House, at Arusha, provides room service, rooms with kitchens, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers shuttle services. 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. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle


Peninsula Hotel Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Peninsula Hotel Dar es Salaam has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $57 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4 and 6 Haille Sellasie Road, Oyster Bay. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, and evening entertainment, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Swahili House

Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of The Swahili House is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $69, and it's located at 3705 Sultan Estate Road. We also love the a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast 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. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Kasha Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Kasha Boutique Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $102. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Matemwe. Only a short distance from the city center, budget travelers will especially love a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this affordable hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Mediterraneo Hotel & Conference room

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Mediterraneo Hotel & Conference room offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $81 (before taxes). It's located at Kawe Beach and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, kids meals, and evening entertainment 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 budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

Matemwe, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool

Located at Matemwe, Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $87 (before taxes). It offers a pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this comfortable 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 budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Maru Maru Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $113. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 397-400 Gizenga Street p.o. Box 3805. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers a bar, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


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Is it expensive to spend the night in Tanzania?

Tanzania Average Budget Hotel Price
$153

After analyzing 21 budget hotels in Tanzania, we found the average budget hotel price to be a remarkably economical $153. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic budget 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 budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $289
  • 4-star hotels: $131
  • 3-star hotels: $107
  • 2-star hotels: $44


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