The Best Luxury Hotels in Tanzania

4 and 5-Star hotels in Tanzania

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Tanzania is a fantastic destination offering a variety of sites and attractions. When it comes to choosing a luxurious hotel, the area does not disappoint, for it is overflowing with opulent hotels and resorts that promise to pamper you to no end. So, if you're deciding where to stay in luxury in Tanzania, we've analyzed all of the top luxury hotels considering the guest ratings, quality of service, activities, location, price, and amenities. Our research led us to this list of Tanzania's absolute best luxury hotels and resorts. Whether you're travelling as a family or on a couples getaway, Tanzania is teeming with accommodations that cater to all your whims and fancies so you can have an extravagant trip with pampering and comforts. From 5-star and 4-star hotels with spas and swimming pools to intimate boutique hotels that exude romance, and family-friendly resorts that make your heart sing, there's something for every type of traveler. So, let your mind wander to the luxurious suites, complete with all the amenities you could desire, or imagine sipping cocktails at a world-class bar, dining at a gourmet restaurant, or being pampered at a spa. The choice is yours, because Tanzania is a treasure trove of plush accommodations that cater to all your needs, be it a romantic escapade, a family-friendly escape, or a friends reunion. With our researched guide, you can find the ultimate luxury and boutique hotels in Tanzania, where each and every moment will be a celebration of lavishness, comfort, and relaxation. Here's our list of the best luxury accommodation in Tanzania, so let's get to it.

(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 Terrific High-End Hotel in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

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 relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Kendwa, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive - Adults Only which has nice rooms starting at $270. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Nungwi Road. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and child care which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


The Residence Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $375 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

We found The Residence Zanzibar to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $375. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Mchangamle, Kizimkazi. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and outdoor tennis which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Melia Zanzibar

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $354 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Tanzania Here
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $354, Melia Zanzibar, at P.O. Box 3140 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Kid-friendly
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

Kendwa, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $308 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $308 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at KENDWA snc. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Zanzi Resort

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Zanzi Resort is 9.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $239, and it's located at Kama. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Zuri Zanzibar

Kendwa, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $375 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A cool place is Zuri Zanzibar because it has great rooms that start at $375. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at P.O.BOX 3381 Zanzibar. Only a short distance from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Essque Zalu Zanzibar

Nungwi, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $234 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Essque Zalu Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $234 (before taxes). It's located at Nungwi Beach and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and child care which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Located at Mbweni, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel has great rooms from $161 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $245 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

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. Discerning travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Playground
  • Beach


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How much do luxury hotels cost in Tanzania? How much are luxury hotel rooms in Tanzania?

Tanzania Average Luxury Hotel Price
$184

After analyzing 98 luxury hotels in Tanzania, we found the average luxury hotel price to be a remarkably economical $184. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic luxury 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 luxury hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $285
  • 4-star hotels: $137


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