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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Zanzibar

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania

If you're looking for the perfect place to stay during your scuba diving vacation in Zanzibar, look no further! We've analyzed all the dive resorts and dive hotels in Zanzibar to find the best options for you. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we've got you covered with top-rated luxury hotels, affordable options, 4-star and 5-star resorts, and everything in between. You can choose from a range of dive hotels in Zanzibar that are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you have the best dive experience possible. With the most popular resorts and scuba diving hotels below, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also find plenty to love here, too. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers and snorkelers in Zanzibar? Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best scuba diving hotels and resorts in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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

Zanzi Resort Private Paradise

5-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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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 12.7 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this terrific hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $425 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Zanzibar
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $425. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kendwa Beach. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 46.8 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

5-star Resort with prices starting at $925 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Zanzibar
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Baraza Resort & Spa 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 scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bwejuu Beach. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 37.3 km from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club
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Breezes Beach Club & Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $357 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $357, Breezes Beach Club & Spa, at Bwejuu Beach, South East Coast provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a spa, and a pool table. It's located just 37.1 km from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $137 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Mbweni, Stone Town, P.O Box - 4858. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 5 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $355 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Zanzibar Serena Hotel is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $355, and it's located at Kelele Square, Stone Town, P.O Box 4151, Zanzibar, Tanzania. We also love the a bar, laundry services, a game room, a child pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $235. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Pingwe. Only 34.9 km from the city center, divers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services at this fun hotel.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
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Mangrove Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Mangrove Lodge offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $76 (before taxes). It's located at Chuini Village and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, golf, and a spa which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Zanzibar
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Mizingani Road, Malindi District, Mizingani Seafront Hotel has great rooms from $92 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, city views, and a game room which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $449 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Zanzibar
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Park Hyatt Zanzibar which has nice rooms starting at $449. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the scuba diving hotels in nearby destinations: Zanzibar, Jambiani, Nungwi, Matemwe, and Kiwengwa.

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 Romantic Hotels for Couples in Zanzibar, Best Party Hotels in Zanzibar, or Best Business Hotels in Zanzibar.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$208

After analyzing 22 scuba diving hotels in Zanzibar, Tanzania, we found the average scuba diving hotel price to be a remarkably economical $208. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic scuba diving 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 scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $378
  • 4-star hotels: $100
  • 3-star hotels: $73


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