5 star hotels in Zanzibar City

The resort is the best. I had an amazing experience here . It was the best vacation I’ve ever had. I enjoyed everything. Definitely coming back again.

We are currently staying at one of the best resorts we have ever visited and we’ve travelled lots! The reception area was welcoming and friendly, especially Abou. The staff are incredibly kind, polite and the friendliest people. The rooms are beautiful and well equipped. We are in room 208, which has a gorgeous view of the sea. Lovely gestures from the cleaning team, with beds turned in every night...

We had an Amazing time. The Staff was Absolutely amazing we had Royalty treatment the whole 9 days. The Pools was emaculate clean the Entertainment was a great verity and very entertaining World Class. Really 5 Star. Scola the manager was very helpfull and friendly as so was our Waiter ROSE and all the others was very helpful. My self and my friend celebrated our Birthday's and we're treated like...

Certainly! Here's an exceptional review for Sea Cliff **A Slice of Paradise at Sea Cliff Resort** I recently had the privilege of staying at Sea Cliff Resort in Zanzibar, and it was an unforgettable experience that truly exceeded all my expectations. Nestled along the breathtaking coastline, this resort is a paradise that offers the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure. **The Setting...

Some staff were amazing and some could have been friendlier. Lovely amenities and atmosphere. Really enjoyed my stay

Very, very good. The food is delicious, the room is fragrant and soothing, and the view is beautiful. The service is professional and in place. Strong recommendation. Thank you Tina

People were so welcoming, the room was spotless clean and the breakfast was amazing.

There is no beach. Dining options limited Not enough lighting on the walkways

Pros: Beautiful grounds and resort overall. Very esthetically pleasing to the eyes. The rooms were clean. Cons: Review for hotel verde…. For the price of the resort there’s a few things that did not sit well with us… 1. Forced to participate in gala’s/food buffets for the holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve). This is not advertised, you are emailed about 1 week prior to arrival...

The food was excellent at this property. Chef Livingston prepared great food full of flavor. You could tell that he enjoyed his job. The property was very clean and the staff were very personable. I really appreciated the hotel’s efforts to sustainability.

I visited zanzibar for business and this property is ideal for leisure and business. I stayed 2 nights rooms are clean, staff are friendly.

The hotel staff were brilliant and we loved the hotel’s real commitment to sustainability. Meals (outside of breakfast) were not as good as expected and the hotel’s zero alcohol policy needs to be much more widely advertised rather than just a footnote

Beautiful Beach and💋Fauna! Quiet, clean and nicely arranged Garden!

We loved the atmosphere and location Very helpful personnel Special thanks to Said, Guest Relation Manager and we loved the barman of the pool bar Mohamed Ali, always smiling and really running to offer his service Generally we enjoyed our stay

The hotel is beautiful, looking exactly like the photos. They indulged us in a lovely Valentine's Day dinner with great entertainment. You should also try their spa as it is relaxing.

this hotel was nice and very clean, happy and helpful staff

right on the beach and very close to airport. lovely building too.

The ambience is good overall. The location is the best about this property.

I came with friends to see the sea. It is in the center of Stone Town and has a good location. Overall it is good and I will choose it again if I have the chance.

Good, could be great with some changes.

The location is in Stone Town, which is convenient for sightseeing. It is a very good hotel in the area with good facilities, but it is a bit expensive

It's not new, but very beautiful. When we checked in, they said there were no sea view rooms, what a pity...; The hotel is on the west side of the island. Don't forget to find a sunset cruise to watch the sunset, which is the highlight of the hotel on the west side of the island.

Right in the heart of Stone Town, you can go downstairs to the beach. There are fresh coconuts for breakfast, but they are not sweet enough. Haha, maybe the African coconuts are not the right variety, they don't feel sweet enough. The overall service facilities are good and meet the standards of a 5-star hotel.

The hotel is beautiful. It is located at the heart of Stone town. If you like luxury than this hotel is for you. I’m definitely going to go back. The food and the friendly staff made my stay extra special.

excellent choices beautiful beach very good service LOVED the view from my room. Chriss at the front desk was helpful in finding me Dr Juma to attend to my toe injury. Thank you, Chriss.

The BEST hotel in stone town! The staff make you feel at home. This hotel is the true definition of “home away from home!” Can’t wait to be back!

Very nice staff. Great food and rooms were nice. I liked the hotel was right off the beach.

This hotel is extraordinarily beautiful and sits right on the ocean. We stayed here for 2 nights after a safari in Tanzania and loved every moment. The ambience is reminiscent of fairy tales from 1000 and one night, magical. The staff was super friendly, especially Chriss was very nice and courteous. He gave us lots of tips for Stone Town and also of a cultural nature. The breakfast is great, the selection...

Beautiful family hotel. I came here to thank their staff member Rabia. She checked all of us in and every time we had a question she was more than happy to answer. The guy who took our duffel bags with a big smile up and down the stairs really knows what customer service is. We had 3 rooms with beach view. Rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast was nice. Some of the tea cups had old tea stains but...

They have the most wonderful kind and warm people working there. They did everything they could to make our stay wonderfull. Always with a smile and a hi - is there anything I can do for you? Calm and relaxing with great views.

I like it it's so wonderfully hotel i never seen b4

The place is really nice, but noisy and at some point especially from 3pm as there several sports activities around the beach area. The beach is really dirty and not taken care of.

I stayed at this resort for weeks and it was worth my money spent. Amazing service by the staff. Delicious food! Not forgetting the fresh different types of juice served in the morning . I will definitely go back there.

The hotel is nice, the rooms are very big and spacious, clean and the service is amazing. The staff were so nice and helpful always. I highly recomend this place.

Its a very nice place to go, it is good looking with very cool environment.

Very good hotel, good environment, good service, a small beach, clean swimming pool. We booked a one-price package with three meals included, and the food was very good and it felt very worthwhile.

Zanzi Resort is the best hotel experience. Love the late breakfast until 12 in the room in front of our private pool. The breakfast is super awesome and I would argue that it is better than most top breakfasts in the Nordics - even the ones that win breakfast awards. Love the fact that they don't have a room service fee and you can buy stuff for the villa at any time. Private place and very...

Wonderful place that exceeded expectations! Really professional and good service with proud, skilled and attentive staff. Wonderful exotic surroundings. Personalised, romantic, familiar and very private. Amazing decor and wonderful villas. The food has been beyond expectations and varied greatly. Can highly recommend Zanzi resort!

The location was a combination of beach and jungle. The room was excellent, comfortable and clean. It had a bedroom plus a living room and you could exit both onto the private garden which led down to the beach. We also had a pool. The room was cleaned daily and water, etc updated. The grounds were lovely and paths kept clean of leaves etc. Finally, the staff were brilliant. I am unable to name...

This place is a Paradise in Paradise. We were accommodated in the Superior Garden Villa which was perfectly decorated for its setting and came with its own plunge pool . The resort is set in a lush forest bordered by the warm Indian Ocean . The amazing jetty takes you well into the sea for amazing sunset views and cocktails. The daily changing lunch and dinner menus ensured that no meals were repeated...

Staying at Zanzi Resort does not feel like staying in a hotel, but being hosted by friends. Wonderfully kept lush tropical gardens, lots of privacy, very friendly staff that makes you feel welcome from the first moment ... and an excellent and varied cuisine, which exceeded our expectations. We loved our stay from the moment we arrived! Not the best place to enjoy swimming in the sea, - but a good...

I am really glad that I chose this hotel for stay for 3 day from 18/06 until 21/06 but really the room and the staff and the view very amazing I love the staff because it’s very friendly with us every day have music at dinner it was very amazing to explore the culture music of zanjabar if I visit again I will choose this hotel One thing I love about them is my last day there was a payment left for...

Great and authentic hotel along the west coast of Zanzibar. Nice rooms, both garden rooms and junior suits very nice. Service was great. Really nice bartenders/waiters. Exceptional front desk lady (forgot her name). Very efficient and welcoming resort manager (South African national). However, few notes. Don’t come here if you’re after a resort vibe, a la minute American style butler service, hotel...

Lovely staff, very nice rooms and good restaurant. I recommend it for a few days as a nice break to rest with gorgeous views and sunsets.

It is a pretty neat lodge with a dynamic staff and great service. I would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the suburbs while visiting Zanzibar. The only downer was the road to the lodge. Hotels in the neighborhood should put together funds to fix the bizillion potholes.

This please was very relaxing and the views were breathtakingly beautiful. The staff were amazing and very friendly, helpful and understanding. Probably one of the best guests service I’ve ever experienced. The rooms were clean and they actually do housekeeping service twice a day. The food was delicious and portions were good , I don’t know why though most of the people said that their food portions...

First time and day in Zanzibar? And guess what ? Its the most beautiful lodge that i ever seen , we booked twoo bedroom villa , and we are shocked wow wow everything is speechless, please dont miss the chance to stay here , 5 stars for the stufffff specially happiness ! Thank you

I stayed at Mtoni Marine for a combined period of 10 weeks, 3 years ago. The food was great, staff very friendly and helpful, nice pool, location close to stone town yet peaceful. Truly memorable experience.

Good hotel. The staff is very helpful - got a free upgrade, make sure to ask. The food was also very good, and service was fast. Only problem is they didn't have a restaurant that was open 24 hours, so when it got really late we had to order food from outside!

Amazing place it's just crazy should totally go there!

Try the pizza's ... and stay away from waiding in the sea water!!

Location is by the sea. Facilities and services are average.

Even the room with no sea view from the balcony (see video) was sold as a sea view room; the check-out time was set before 10 am, which was unheard of; there were a lot of complaints...

Very ok, I will carry your luggage for you throughout the trip

The price/performance ratio is good for an all-inclusive hotel in Zanzibar. The beach outside the hotel is very beautiful. The sunset is super beautiful. I spent three nights happily.

If you like the local style, this hotel is the best among the hotels and is highly recommended. Because it is right by the sea, there will be crows as your companions during the open breakfast. If you are afraid, just sit under the eaves!

The room is very big and the electrical appliances are Chinese brands! The beach is right at the door, so it's convenient to go out to the sea. The hotel has three swimming pools and the children had a lot of fun. It's very convenient to go to Stone Town, just a few steps away.

Maru Maru was a great find for our group trip to Stone Town. The location was great. We enjoyed the roof top restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend and stay there again.

I booked this hotel for my Mother while she was in Zanzibar. She loved the place. The room was large and very clean. The restaurant offered delectable dishes. When she arrived there was some confusion with the booking. The front desk was so kind and helpful to my Mom and made her arrival a pleasure.

Worth a stay but set your expectations right. Stone town is historical and quite a unique vibe. Loved walking up and down the stone baths between tall buildings with souvenir shops on the ground floor and private residences up top. Hotel itself is nothing spectacular but it does the trick for a one night stay before heading to the beaches. Rooftop restaurant service is annoyingly slow and overall...

I live in Zanzibar and like to spend my free time after work mostly on the rooftop of the Maru maru Hotel. The hotel management as well as the waitresses and employees, such as Hilda, are all incredibly nice, courteous and helpful. I feel very well taken care of. The drinks are all delicious and are prepared quickly. The food also tastes delicious and the view over Stone town completes the whole...

The Maru Maru is a hidden gem in Stone Town. The roof top restaurant is hidden away from view but does provide visitors with view of the ocean and harbor. The place is a busy and popular one so expect some waiting time when ordering. Staff are friendly and helpful. Menu offers a decent selection and Choice. Wind down after your stone town visit and savor the sites and Sounds of this historic part...

Hotel didn’t disappoint - everything seemed to work. Rooms decent, air con worked, hot water available, bathrooms clean and stocked, bed was comfy, breakfast had a good range from cheeses, cold cuts, continental foods and indian dishes. The hotel prides itself with the fact that its hosted many celebrities over the years - photos line the staircase walls leading to the rooftop restaurant (where breakfast...

A good hotel in the very center of the old town.

Great breakfast! Clean, cozy room in Stone Town itself!!! I liked everything

I recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Stone Town. It is close to all the attractions. There is a wonderful restaurant on the roof with a view, where it is always cool. The food is delicious. There is a swimming pool and a coffee shop. The rooms are comfortable, with air conditioning, hot water and bathrobes. Cleaning is top notch.

Excellent location and very easy to walk to from any area of Stone Town, would recommend

Very nice, impressive hotel style

Very nice house, or classical architecture like a museum, very quiet and comfortable, I highly recommend

We stayed at the hotel. We stayed in room 224. There was a strong smell of damp in the room. Everything else was fine.

Fabulous location. I enjoyed seeing all the curated old artifacts and reading up on the 500 year history of the place. The people were wonderful. The room was comfortable and quiet. The bathroom was modern and clean. I’d stay there again.

Such a lovely hotel for a very affordable price. Located in the city center next to those winding shopping streets, very stylish with the vintage furniture on the inside and incredibly helpful staff!

It was incredible. The staff was very accommodating, the resort is absolutely stunning, and there is lots to do on the property. The receptionist Carol is fantastic and I will definitely be coming back here. They made it first time in Zanzibar very memorable.

This is supposed to be a 4 star Resort. Our room towels were changed on day6. We had no fridge in the room. The coffee station was only filled on day 2 and day 6. Upon bringing this to the Resort Managers attention, her reply was simply," we did not put in a fridge because we wanted to save energy. There is no coffee in stock. And she will inform house keeping to replace our room towels." She also...

Great resort but giving it a 3 as they were busy with construction when we were there which is not ideal. Rooms never had any coffee only tea. Amazingly friendly staff. Great view of the ocean, not ideal to go and tan on the beach, but next to the pool and bar is great.

Great resort. Amazing team. The reason it's a 4 and not a five is because of the same breakfast menu everyday and the beach which is not great to swim in because of the mud like sand in the water. Lunch and Dinner on the other hand are great. Amazing SPA as well

Decent clean hotel. Has wifi, free breakfast and air conditioning. Thr rooftop restaurant is quite nice with a beautiful view.

Really beautiful place in the center, walking distance from almost everything! I loved the breakfast that comes included in the price and the hospitality of the receptionist! The only thing is the wifi does not work in the 3rd floor and the hotwater does not work in the bathroom as weel.

Good location (closer to the center), very safe at night. Friendly and very helpful staffs. There were always check that we did not need anything. It was very nice of them and it made me feel more comfortable. Cleanliness is fine but room could be refresh as they looks a little bit outdated. Food was very good, we spent a lot of time on the rooftop (breakfast, having snacks and drinks late afternoon...

Beautiful hotel in the middle of Stone Town! Very good location. Rooms were kept clean and comfortable, beds came with mosquito netting. The restaurant up top offered great food with good service and the accompanying view was breathtaking! Also let us keep our luggage there while after we checked out and were busy during the day doing activities. Thanks for the great stay!

Rooftop view is nice while having breakfast and at sunset.

A nice place in the heart of Stone town. Very lovely view from the rooftop restaurant and the food is delightful. Not the best bathroom but you have electricity and hot water all day. The staff is lovely and always ready to help you. There is a everyday cleaning.

The rooms had a stale smell but generally clean. The food was great. The staff super hospitable and the ocean view was interesting.

The swimming pool was nice. The beach does not exist but the ocean view is one to die for.

Staff are nice. But facilitates are bad. Elevators always did not work . It was hard to carry luggages to fourth floors

The hotel is between the coastal town of Znz and Nungwi (actually nungwi is further but the traffic to town is crazy) They were kind enough to elevate our hotel experience with an anniversary set up

It's average, opened by Indians, the hotel doesn't sell alcohol, and most of the food is curry. The room is old

Very nice hotel! Excellent service!

We liked the place. Room was great etc. The elevator is funky, requiring patrons to fully close cage door when exiting. If not done properly, others can't use. Otherwise, the place was great.

Wide view, large room, clean and sanitary, rich breakfast variety

Very good! Good room, good facilities, good service. Right by the sea, beautiful scenery, convenient.

The hotel is built on an old house. To be fair, it is very unique. Some corners of the hotel are very photogenic during the day, but the shortcomings are also obvious. First of all, the lighting in the house is insufficient, especially at night, the overall feeling is very old under the dim light, and it does not look clean and hygienic enough. However, considering the price, it is still relatively...

Very close to the ferry to Dar es Salaam. The hotel building is very historic. The room is large and the sea view is right outside the window. The breakfast is rich. The restaurant is on the balcony facing the sea.

The room is quite big, one person can sleep in two beds

Review: enjoy the perfect Chicken Biryani at this restaurant with an amazing sea view in Stonetown. Food: the Chicken Biryani is a perfect blend of spices - fresh cinnamon, cardamom, clove. The other dishes are okay/good, but nothing special in particular. Price: expensive pricing for local conditions. The prices are like European cities (starting with ~16€ per main course). It's a toursit destination...

I was here in 2004 as an 11 year old kid and I still think about this place and their fries. The view of the night sky. The architecture. The smell of the kitchen. All burned into my memory all these years later. Thank you to the fry cook all those years ago.

Africa House Hotel is an old historic building in Stone Town. Great location, comfortable, spacious, beautiful room and includes a good breakfast. Good value price. The restaurant has the most amazing terrace overlooking the ocean to enjoy the sunset. Good cocktails and menu card. The staff are very nice and kind. Manas, the manager, has been most helpful for any information we needed. We stayed two...

The perfect venue to see the sun setting over the ocean. I really love this old place, cold drinks and a good vibe. Go for at least one sundowner

Africa house sunset bar sea view was amazing & historical place. have a wonderful place to fun & joy.. one of the best place in stone town. also have a Tanzanite shop.. best place to buy Tanzanite jewellers & stone.

Really nice Chinese restaurant in Africa. I would say this is not a localised Chinese restaurant as aChinese. Worth to visit if u want to have real Chinese food here.

Great little Annex hotel, to the main hotel tembo house (less than 1 minute walk between the 2) We had a family room which had 3 large double beds and plenty of space for 2 adults and 2 kids. Breakfast was very nice, with a varied selection. Pool facilities and restaurant were both great. Hotel staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The front of house manager (Kassim?) provided a great service...

We stayed in a family room in the annex. The beds were pretty comfy and the bathroom huge. We had a constant supply of hot water and I liked that the fridge had cold water already in it when we arrived. This was topped up during our stay. The room had a safe, air con and ceiling fans. As two females we felt comfortable walking from the hotel to the night market and back late at night. There was always...

While the location of the hotel is convenient, it is in urgent need of refurbishment and improvements in customer service. The property is spread across multiple buildings, but guests are not informed in advance which one they will be staying in. Room amenities fall short of even 3-star standards, and if you're placed in Tembo Palace, the views are disappointing, overlooking a narrow alley and old...

Excellent hotel in the center of the old city. There are all amenities nearby - shops, cafes, souvenir shops. Good breakfast and incredible view by the pool 😍

Everything was perfect, from the welcoming to the beautiful rooms, comfortable, clean... You can relax peacefully even in the middle of the city. They take good care of you and help in anything you may require. I can recommend it 100%. You will not regret it.

Very good position, staff very gentle, breakfast wonderful looking the sea

Super nice and accommodating staff and the location is unique and quaint. Located in the heart of Stone Town, their restaurant and pool area are trendy and a hidden gem within the hotel property. Rooms weren’t great, but everything else was great for the cheaper price :) They also offer good airport transport. Very happy!

Good place to stay for a few nights. Comfortable bed, air conditioning is working, hot water, restaurant and bar is well priced and food tastes decent. Cute signs around the hotel and small gestures like night snacks left in room. I would say this is more of a good hostel than hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful, but people selling tours and cabs at reception are a little pushy, but understandable...

I stayed in the Antonio Garden Hotel at the end of a week's stay in Zanzibar and after coming from a few days by the beach in Bwejuu. The hotel is quite easy to find despite being in the narrow streets of Stone Town. The standard of the hotel is pretty good and I found the service to be generally good from all staff I encountered. The service from the bar/breakfast staff was quite abrupt and not overly...

Hotel was nice. The location is perfect is in the middle of the city centre room was okay you have a kitchen in the bedroom you can cook if you want. The bar was a really nice drink are cheap and the food is amazing. However the pool is not really clean the people working there. They are really friendly and always there if you need any help security was perfect one of the guys show us the road to go...

The best hotel in Stone Town in the price range up to $40! Buffet breakfast. Clean pool. Nice staff. There are no scales at the reception, we left for the airport with suitcases at random, it turned out to be 8 kg overweight. But the Zanzibar service was fine, they were just too lazy to be distracted by this;)

Nice, cozy hotel. The staff is responsive, solved our problems with local bandits!))

Realy LOVE this hotel. Super location, beautiful old building with great views from the rooftop restaurant. comfy big rooms, nice pool, and superfriendly en helpful staff. Would defenitely come back if I have the chance.

Stayed here while we spent an evening in Stonetown, lovely hotel with friendly staff. Rooms were clean and well-kept with the charm of a period Zanzibarian building. Private pool with loungers that you can be served both food and drinks at, perfect place to relax amongst a lovely manicured garden. Dinner and drinks on the rooftop terrace to see the sun set over the harbour water. Food was excellent...

Wonderful place in Stonetown, not soo noisy, super friendly staff, amazing view on rooftop, great beds and modern bathrooms. It's a fairly new hotel with a small pool which is quite private. I will be back!!

Great hotel when visiting Stone Town. Friendly staff. Good food and drink choice. Great location for walking down the harbour/ beach. Rooms are a bit dated and dark but welcoming after a hot day in the sun. Nice pool area again small but all you need. Not perfect but a good 4 star hotel....would stay again.

Amazing! Friendly staff. Delicious buffet breakfast. Lovely pool area. Close to the beach/night Market. Would definitely book again. I would however recommend the barmen learn how to make proper cocktails(not too great) Would also be nice if guests were able to buy ice from the hotel? Wifi signal is not very strong in the rooms but that was not major. PS: did not expect the 'government tax ' upon check...

Stayed here for 2 nights while exploring stone town. Very nice spacious room, and on the day we had a late flight they let us stay in another nice (but smaller) room downstairs all day. Great view right on the water from the rooftop bar. Central location. Was quite happy with our stay here.

What an amazing hotel in the heart of Stone Town. Beautifully appointed rooms with a lovely rooftop restaurant and lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Breakfast was good. Highly recommended

The location in stone town is very convenient. The rooms are very unique and a cool experience. It's nice to have a safe inside to lock up valuables while you explore stone town. The rooftop restaurant is for lunch and dinner, while breakfast is served downstairs. We only had breakfast and unfortunately were pretty disappointed with taste, quality, variety and quantity. Some of the staff was really...

Nice , antique beds, chess box , homely Place

Spacious rooms, great location. Above average breakfast

Signature setting that sticks. Excellent breakfast. Fantastic location and good people

Sooo vry nice and good cevice ilike it

Very clean, neat, well maintained. Very central & good views, friendly staff & very reasonably priced.

I have stayed here a couple of times and have friends who visited a few times. The service here is up to the mark. The location of the hotel is very cool, very close to all the action in Stone Town. The Manager, Ibrahim, is very helpful

Nice local style and friendly staff Beware the pool is in another building and 150 m

Well located hotel. The swimming pool is in another building at around 150m. Breakfast should improved a little bit with various foods.

Not exactly the standing we were hoping for but the staff is nice the rooms are cleaned and the location is good.

First of all I would like to thank Hamim and Khadija for the amazing treatment… To be honest all the staff were so nice and friendly even the lady who served the breakfast she was amazing and very nice The hotel very clean and the location is amazing and close to everything we need …. The breakfast so delicious and has many options … the room very comfy and has tea and water and coffee all the time...

The staff are good but the hotel is very old and furniture are shaky. Very limited choices at breakfast. Some rooms without windows

Good seafood and wine list w/ AC