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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Tanzania

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Tanzania makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Tanzania, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Tanzania. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Tanzania offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Tanzania, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

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

Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at Kama PO Box 3663, Zanzi Resort Private Paradise has great rooms from $330 (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, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Sharazad Boutique Hotel

Jambiani, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Sharazad Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $226. 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 Kibigija. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services which weekend 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.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Zan Island Beach Hotel

Jambiani, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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We found Zan Island Beach Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $90. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 32 Jambiani. You'll also find a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and free parking which weekend 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Tanga Beach Resort & Spa

Tanga, Tanzania
3-star Resort with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $71, Tanga Beach Resort & Spa, at Tanga, Tanzania provides an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 7.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows

Matemwe, Tanzania
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $45 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Unnamed Road. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, golf, a game room, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Sultan Sands Island Resort

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
4-star Resort with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Sultan Sands Island Resort is 8.30 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 $159, and it's located at Po Box 3276,Kiwengwa, North East Coast. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Marafiki Bungalows

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A cool place is Marafiki Bungalows because it has great rooms that start at $82. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2211 Kumba Urembo Kiwengwa. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this fun hotel. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
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Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Kiwengwa, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Tanzania
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Tembo Kiwengwa Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $164 (before taxes). It's located at Kiwengwa Hotel and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Resort with prices starting at $925 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at Bwejuu Beach, Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar has great rooms from $925 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club
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Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Zanzibar, Tanzania
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $357 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Tanzania
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Breezes Beach Club & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $357. 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 Bwejuu Beach, South East Coast. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a spa, and a pool table. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Tanzania, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly 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 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 hotels for a weekend visit cost in Tanzania?

Tanzania Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$128

After analyzing 434 weekend trip hotels in Tanzania, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $128. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $305
  • 4-star hotels: $131
  • 3-star hotels: $85


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