The Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Zanzibar

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

Zanzibar, Tanzania 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.)

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $161 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Honeymoon or a Quick Getaway
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • 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. Only 5 km from the city center, couples will especially love snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub at this terrific hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach


Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for an Anniversary celebration in Zanzibar
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Park Hyatt Zanzibar which has nice rooms starting at $316. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Shangani Street, Stone Town. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and golf which honeymooners will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Wedding services
  • Beach


Jungle Paradise Beach Resort & Spa at Mbweni Ruins Hotel Zanzibar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (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.
  • Beach
  • Room service

We found Jungle Paradise Beach Resort & Spa at Mbweni Ruins Hotel Zanzibar to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $82. 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 9.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Plot Number 143/93, Mbweni Street. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 5.2 km from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services
  • Beach


Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (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.
  • Beach
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $117, Zanzibar Palace Hotel, at Kiponda area housenumber 831 provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Couples will really like this fun hotel which also offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too. 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 and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Wedding services
  • Beach


The Seyyida Hotel and Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Room service

The Seyyida Hotel and Spa has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $56 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Stonetown. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast, which is nice for couples. Just 0.9 km from the city center, this charming hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, 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
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


Kholle House

Guest House with prices starting at $49 (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 couples hotels.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Kholle House is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $49, and it's located at 607 Malindi, Stone Town. We also love the child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and a hot tub which are great for honeymooners. And since it's just 0.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. The price of this hotel is less than average for couples hotels, which makes it a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Beach


Tikitam Palms hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Romantic Hotel in Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service

A cool place is Tikitam Palms hotel because it has great rooms that start at $171. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Mwadudu Ponwge Zanzibar. Only 0.6 km from the city center, couples will especially love scuba diving, breakfast, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a game room at this terrific hotel. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Beach


Jafferji House & Spa

Guest House with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Honeymoon or a Quick Getaway
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Room service

Jafferji House & Spa offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $51 (before taxes). It's located at 170 Gizenga Street, PO Box 3181 and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, cooking classes, and a spa and wellness center which couples will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Fishing
  • Wedding services
  • Beach


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

For more terrific hotel ideas in Zanzibar, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar, Best Beach 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 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
$125

After analyzing 8 couples hotels in Zanzibar, Tanzania, we found the average couples hotel price to be a remarkably economical $125. 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: $216
  • 4-star hotels: $77
  • 3-star hotels: $49


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