The Best Luxury Hotels in Zanzibar

4 and 5-Star hotels in Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar, 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 Zanzibar, 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 Zanzibar's absolute best luxury hotels and resorts. Whether you're travelling as a family or on a couples getaway, Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar, where each and every moment will be a celebration of lavishness, comfort, and relaxation. Here's our list of the best luxury accommodation in Zanzibar, so let's get to it.

(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
Stay in Style in Zanzibar
  • 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. Only 5 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

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


Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Zanzibar Here
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and golf which discerning travelers 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.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Tembo House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

We found Tembo House Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $85. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Shangani Street, P.O. Box: 3974. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Zanzibar
  • 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

With terrific rooms from $177, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, at Malawi Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a child pool, and free parking. It's located just 3.5 km from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Maru Maru Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Maru Maru Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $113 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 397-400 Gizenga Street p.o. Box 3805. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 1 km from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Tour desk
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Tikitam Palms hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to Zanzibar
  • 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

The great guest rating of Tikitam Palms hotel is 9.50 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 $171, and it's located at Mwadudu Ponwge Zanzibar. We also love the scuba diving, breakfast, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just 0.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in Zanzibar
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A cool place is Zanzibar Serena Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $197. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Kelele Square Stone Town. Only 1.3 km from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • 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 Hotel for Pampering
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Jungle Paradise Beach Resort & Spa at Mbweni Ruins Hotel Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $82 (before taxes). It's located at Plot Number 143/93, Mbweni Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.2 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for luxury hotels.

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


Annex of Tembo hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Located at Kenyatta Road, Annex of Tembo hotel has great rooms from $74 (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 outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, golf, and a game room which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Zanzibar Here
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Zanzibar Palace Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $117. Offering room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kiponda area housenumber 831. Discerning travelers will really like this posh 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. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

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


Also, take a look at the Luxury hotels in nearby destinations: Zanzibar, Kiwengwa, Nungwi, and Dar Es Salaam.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Zanzibar, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar, Best Beach 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 Romantic Hotels for Couples in Zanzibar, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Zanzibar, or Best Business Hotels in Zanzibar.


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

Zanzibar Average Luxury Hotel Price
$118

After analyzing 18 luxury hotels in Zanzibar, Tanzania, we found the average luxury hotel price to be a remarkably economical $118. 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 Zanzibar.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $197
  • 4-star hotels: $79


Budget Your Trip
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. On this website you can also find travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.
Share This Page

Some of the links on this website are sponsored or affiliate links which help to financially support this site. By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase.