The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tanzania

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Tanzania

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If it's your first trip to Tanzania for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Tanzania. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Tanzania. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Tanzania for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Tanzania beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Tanzania for your first trip!

(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
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

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, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Mbuyuni Beach Village

Jambiani, Tanzania
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Mbuyuni Beach Village which has nice rooms starting at $36. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jambiani Village. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes 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 first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa

Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania
4-star Resort with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $95. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Pwani Mchangani. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking which travelers will love. And this fun 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Korona Villa Bed & Breakfast

Arusha, Tanzania
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $47, Korona Villa Bed & Breakfast, at Plot 412J Njiro Kwa Msola Area provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views. 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. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Korona House

Arusha, Tanzania
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $24 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Korona House has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $24 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Plot 418j, Njiro Area. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


The Residence Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $375 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of The Residence Zanzibar is 8.80 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 $375, and it's located at Mchangamle, Kizimkazi. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and outdoor tennis which are great for visitors. 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.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $430 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort because it has great rooms that start at $430. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Pongwe Pwani. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Zuri Zanzibar

Kendwa, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $375 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Zuri Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $375 (before taxes). It's located at P.O.BOX 3381 Zanzibar and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Tembo House Hotel

Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Shangani Street, P.O. Box: 3974, Tembo House Hotel has great rooms from $85 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Mwezi Boutique Resort

Jambiani, Tanzania
3-star Resort with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Mwezi Boutique Resort which has nice rooms starting at $164. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jambiani Beach. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and cooking classes. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Tanzania?

Tanzania Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$116

After analyzing 230 first time trip hotels in Tanzania, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $116. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip 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 first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $271
  • 4-star hotels: $135
  • 3-star hotels: $79
  • 2-star hotels: $58


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