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Zanzi Resort Zanzibar

 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
LUX* Marijani Zanzibar | Luxury Beach Resort in Pwani Mchangani

LUX Marijani Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

LUX* Marijani Zanzibar | Luxury Beach Resort in Pwani Mchangani

Uroa Bay Beach Resort | Beachfront Resort in Uroa Zanzibar

Uroa Bay Beach Resort

Luxury Stays

Uroa Bay Beach Resort | Beachfront Resort in Uroa Zanzibar

TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar | Luxury All-Inclusive Beach Resort in Zanzibar

TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar | Luxury All-Inclusive Beach Resort in Zanzibar

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar | Luxury Adults-Only Cliffside Villas

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar

Ultra-Luxury

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar | Luxury Adults-Only Cliffside Villas

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort | All-Inclusive Resort in Nungwi Zanzibar

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

Luxury Stays

Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort | All-Inclusive Resort in Nungwi Zanzibar

Meliá Zanzibar | 5-Star Luxury Beach Resort in Kiwengwa Zanzibar

Meliá Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

Meliá Zanzibar | 5-Star Luxury Beach Resort in Kiwengwa Zanzibar

Paradise Beach Resort Zanzibar | 4-Star Beachfront Resort in Marumbi

Paradise Beach Resort Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

Paradise Beach Resort Zanzibar | 4-Star Beachfront Resort in Marumbi

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa | 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Kiwengwa Zanzibar

Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa

Luxury Stays

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa | 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Kiwengwa Zanzibar

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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