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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tanzania

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Tanzania

Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tanzania is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in Tanzania for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in Tanzania will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in Tanzania, here are the best family hotels.

Families will find a wealth of adventures and activities. The Serengeti National Park offers thrilling safari experiences where families can witness the Great Migration. Ngorongoro Crater provides breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. On the tropical island of Zanzibar, families can relax on pristine beaches or explore Stone Town's rich history. A visit to Lake Victoria offers a chance to unwind in scenic surroundings while enjoying boat rides or fishing excursions.

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

Tembo House Hotel

Zanzibar, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Located at Forodhani Street, 3974, Tembo House Hotel has great rooms from $83 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, families will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf at this family-friendly hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Microwave
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Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel

Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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A great place to stay is Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $134. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Matemwe. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, a game room, and a spa which families with kids 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.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
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Kiwengwa Bungalow Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
3-star Resort with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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We found Kiwengwa Bungalow Boutique Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $58. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3768 Kiwengwa Beach East Coast Kiwengwa. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a game room, and a child pool which visitors with kids will love. And this family 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 family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Kids' club
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Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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With terrific rooms from $92, Mizingani Seafront Hotel, at Mizingani Road, Malindi District provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, city views, and a game room. 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 family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
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Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Zanzi Resort Private Paradise has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $330 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Kama PO Box 3663. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for families. Just a short drive from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
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Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

Paje, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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The great guest rating of Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is 8.60 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 $148, and it's located at Paje Beach. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a spa, and free parking which are great for families with kids. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
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Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Zanzibar, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Family rooms
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A cool place is Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $133. It has a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 90 / 90A Shanghani. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and an indoor pool at this family-friendly hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
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Villa Kiva

Matemwe, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Villa Kiva offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $63 (before taxes). It's located at Matemwe and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a spa, a child pool, free parking, and horse riding which travelers 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 family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
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The Swahili House

Zanzibar, Tanzania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Located at Kiponda St Stone Town N A 3705 Stown Town Zanzibar, The Swahili House has great rooms from $117 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, laundry services, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which families will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
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Forodhani Park Hotel

Zanzibar, Tanzania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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A great place to stay is Forodhani Park Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $90. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Forodhani Street. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. 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 family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Tanzania, make sure you also see 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 family-friendly hotels cost in Tanzania?

Tanzania Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$114

After analyzing 23 family-friendly hotels in Tanzania, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $114. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly 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 family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $330
  • 4-star hotels: $106
  • 3-star hotels: $102


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