The Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Zanzibar

Where to Stay for your Anniversary, Honeymoon, or Proposal Trip in Zanzibar

The Beach of Zanzibar, Tanzania The Beach of Zanzibar, Tanzania

Are you in search of the perfect place to celebrate your love with your significant other? Or perhaps you're looking for a great hotel for Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve? Look no further, as Zanzibar, Tanzania has some of the most romantic hotels you can imagine. Whether you're planning a honeymoon, a couples' weekend getaway, or just a romantic weekend escape, this destination has plenty of terrific hotel options. Maybe you're celebrating your 1st anniversary, your 5th, 10th, 25th, or even your 50th anniversary? These hotels are all great options for special celebrations, too. So, to make your travel planning easier, we have analyzed all of the best romantic hotels in Zanzibar based on amenities, location, price, and guest ratings to find the perfect places to stay. From luxurious amenities such as private hot tubs and inviting pools, to prime locations near top-rated restaurants for dining out, these romantic hotels in Zanzibar have it all. And don't forget, there are plenty of attractions and events to enjoy together in this amazing place, too. So, what are you waiting for? Browse through our list of the best romantic hotels in Zanzibar, complete with guest reviews and the perfect price range for your budget, and start planning your next perfect couples' escape.

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

Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas

5-star Resort with prices starting at $729 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Honeymoon or a Quick Getaway
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

Located at Safira Blu Beach Resort And Spa PO Box 4769, Kissnakani, North Nungwi, Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas has great rooms from $729 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 46.7 km from the city center, couples will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this terrific hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Infinity pool


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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for an Anniversary celebration in Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $137. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mbweni, Stone Town, P.O Box - 4858. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub which honeymooners will enjoy. Also, it's just 5 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for couples hotels, so it's a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


The Palms Zanzibar

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $925 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Anniversary Trip Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service
  • Adults only

We found The Palms Zanzibar to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $925. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bwejuu Beach. You'll also find a bar, a spa, an indoor pool, free parking, and evening entertainment which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 37.3 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Adults only
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Tennis


Shooting Star Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for A Couple's Getaway to Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for couples hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $150, Shooting Star Boutique Hotel, at Kiwengwa Beach provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Couples will really like this fun hotel which also offers a bar, laundry services, a spa, free parking, and horse riding. It's located just 29.3 km 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 couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

5-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

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 couples. Just 12.7 km from the city center, this charming hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Breezes Beach Club & Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $357 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a Romantic Trip to Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Breezes Beach Club & Spa is 9.00 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 $357, and it's located at Bwejuu Beach, South East Coast. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a spa, and a pool table which are great for honeymooners. And since it's just 37.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Mangrove Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Romantic Hotel in Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Room service

A cool place is Mangrove Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $76. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Chuini Village. Only 10.1 km from the city center, couples will especially love snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, golf, and a spa at this terrific hotel. It's also less than the average price for couples hotels, so it's a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

5-star Resort with prices starting at $925 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Honeymoon or a Quick Getaway
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $925 (before taxes). It's located at Bwejuu Beach and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which couples will enjoy. Also, it's just 37.3 km from the city center.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Private pool
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club


Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for an Anniversary celebration in Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

Located at Kizimkazi, Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar has great rooms from $279 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 44.7 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Pongwe Beach Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Anniversary Trip Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for couples hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Pongwe Beach Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $259. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Pongwe Beach, PO Box 297. Honeymooners will really like this fun hotel which also offers a spa, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 27.1 km 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 couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the couples hotels in nearby destinations: Zanzibar, Jambiani, Nungwi, Paje, and Dar Es Salaam.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Zanzibar, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar, Best Luxury Hotels in Zanzibar, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Zanzibar, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Zanzibar, Best Hotels for One Week in Zanzibar, Best Hotels for One Night in Zanzibar, Best Party Hotels in Zanzibar, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Zanzibar, or Best Business Hotels in Zanzibar.


How much do romantic hotels for couples cost in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar Average Couples Hotel Price
$271

After analyzing 22 couples hotels in Zanzibar, Tanzania, we found the average couples hotel price to be a remarkably economical $271. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic couples 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 Zanzibar.

The average prices of our suggested couples hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $516
  • 4-star hotels: $118
  • 3-star hotels: $139


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