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 Where to Stay in Zanzibar?

Best Places to Stay in Zanzibar by Beach Area

Planning a Zanzibar beach holiday starts with choosing the right location, as each beach offers a different experience. If you're wondering where to stay in Zanzibar, this guide helps you compare the best accommodations by beach—from luxury resorts in Nungwi and Kendwa to mid-range and budget options in Paje, Jambiani, and Matemwe. Whether you're visiting after Tanzania safari tours or coming purely for relaxation, you’ll find suitable hotels with clear details on price range, style, and standout features to match your travel needs.

CHOOSE WHERE IN ZANZIBAR WOULD YOU LIKE TO STAY TO GET PERFECT ACCOMODATION
The Palms Zanzibar | Exclusive Adults-Only Luxury Pool Villas

The Palms Zanzibar

Ultra-Luxury

The Palms Zanzibar | Exclusive Adults-Only Luxury Pool Villas

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa | Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Zanzibar

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury Stays

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa | Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Zanzibar

Zanzibar Queen Hotel | Beachfront Hotel in Matemwe Zanzibar

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

Luxury Stays

Zanzibar Queen Hotel | Beachfront Hotel in Matemwe Zanzibar

Qambani Luxury Resort Zanzibar | Exclusive Villas in Michamvi

Qambani Luxury Resort

Luxury Stays

Qambani Luxury Resort Zanzibar | Exclusive Villas in Michamvi

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar | 5-Star Ultra-Luxury Swahili Palace

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar | 5-Star Ultra-Luxury Swahili Palace

The Residence Zanzibar | Ultra-Luxury Private Pool Villas & Spa

The Residence Zanzibar

Ultra-Luxury

The Residence Zanzibar | Ultra-Luxury Private Pool Villas & Spa

Ycona Luxury Resort Zanzibar | Eco-Luxury Private Pool Villas

Ycona Luxury Resort Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

Ycona Luxury Resort Zanzibar | Eco-Luxury Private Pool Villas

Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas | Private Villas in Nungwi

Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas

Luxury Stays

Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas | Private Villas in Nungwi

Safaris From Zanzibar

Already booked your beach time? These fly-in and short-haul routes pair Zanzibar with the Serengeti, Ngorongoro or Nyerere National Park — some in as little as two days.

Tanzania Safari Tours & Packages

Eleven signature routes across the northern circuit — classic game drives, luxury lodges, fly-in migration chases and cultural add-ons. Filter by the kind of journey you're after.

Tanzania Southern Safari Packages

Every package is 100% private, fully all-inclusive, and designed by Tanzanian experts. Choose by duration, destination, or experience type — or contact us for a custom itinerary.

Luxury Camp At Ruaha National Park

FLAGSHIP

15 Days

Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi & Udzungwa

15-Day Southern Circuit Expedition

The definitive journey through Tanzania's entire southern wilderness. All four parks. Boat safaris on the Rufiji. Walking safaris in Ruaha. Primate tracking in the Udzungwas. The most comprehensive experience the Southern Circuit offers.

From

$ 6,712/Person

Clients Doing Boat Safari In Nyerere National Park

SUPER LUXURY

14 Days

Nyerere, Ruaha, & Mikumi

14-Day Super Luxury Fly-In Southern Tanzania Safari

Designed for the true safari purist. Fly between private camps in exclusive concessions, never sharing a game drive. White-glove service, gourmet bush dining, and the kind of exclusivity only southern Tanzania's remoteness can provide.

From

$ 13,122/Person

Photographer Taking Picture at Ruaha Nationaa Park

PHOTOGRAPHIC

7 Days

Nyerere & Ruaha

7-Day Photographic Safari to Nyerere & Ruaha

​For photographers who need wide-open frames, undisturbed animal behavior, and the golden light that only low-density parks afford. Guided by a specialist naturalist-photographer, this itinerary maximizes composition opportunities from dawn to dusk.

From

$ 6,221/Person

Do You Have Your Own Beach Holiday Holiday or Tanzania Safari Tour Idea?

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