Where to stay
Hotels worth waking up in
Hand-picked places to stay across the island, rated by real guests. We can book any of them for you and sort the transfers.
Mnarani Beach Cottages
Nungwi (north)
Friendly, well-run cottages on a quiet headland by the Nungwi turtle aquarium, with one of the best sunset terraces in the north.
White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa
Paje (south-east)
Private thatched villas with plunge pools on the wide Paje beach, kite school on the doorstep. Barefoot luxury done properly.
Zuri Zanzibar
Kendwa (north)
A design-led eco resort spread across a hillside garden down to one of the best swimming beaches on the island. Bungalows with real style.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town seafront
The grand dame of Stone Town. Two restored seafront buildings, a pool over the Indian Ocean, and service that glides. Worth it for the location alone.
The Z Hotel
Nungwi (north)
Cool, white, right on Nungwi beach with a rooftop and a buzzy pool. The sweet spot between boutique style and a sociable beach scene.
Emerson on Hurumzi
Stone Town
A wildly atmospheric restored merchant house in the heart of Stone Town, every room different, antiques everywhere. Character over polish.
Paje by Night
Paje (south-east)
The hub of the Paje kite scene: relaxed rooms, a famous bar, and the lagoon out front. Where the wind crowd ends up.
Found one you like?
We can book any hotel on the island for you, line up the airport transfer and a guide, and keep it all on one bill.
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