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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
Matemwe Lodge Zanzibar | Boutique Luxury Stay Near Mnemba Atoll

Matemwe Lodge

Luxury Stays

Matemwe Lodge Zanzibar | Boutique Luxury Stay Near Mnemba Atoll

The Mora Zanzibar | Laid-Back Luxury Resort in Matemwe

The Mora Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

The Mora Zanzibar | Laid-Back Luxury Resort in Matemwe

Pongwe Bay Boutique Hotel | Beachfront Boutique Resort in Pongwe Zanzibar

Pongwe Bay Boutique Hotel

Luxury Stays

Pongwe Bay Boutique Hotel | Beachfront Boutique Resort in Pongwe Zanzibar

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar | Beachfront Resort in Pwani Mchangani

Ocean Paradise Resort and Spa

Luxury Stays

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar | Beachfront Resort in Pwani Mchangani

Kizikula Zanzibar | Boutique Eco-Hotel in Kizimkazi

Kizikula Zanzibar

Mid-Range Comfort

Kizikula Zanzibar | Boutique Eco-Hotel in Kizimkazi

Sunset Pongwe Beach Resort Zanzibar | Quiet Beachfront Hotel in Pongwe – Gnade Safaris

SUNSET PONGWE BEACH RESORT

Mid-Range Comfort

Sunset Pongwe Beach Resort Zanzibar | Quiet Beachfront Hotel in Pongwe – Gnade Safaris

Uzuri Boutique Hotel Zanzibar | Intimate Artisanal Retreat in Jambiani

Uzuri Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Luxury Stays

Uzuri Boutique Hotel Zanzibar | Intimate Artisanal Retreat in Jambiani

The Nest Boutique Resort Paje | Photogenic Beachfront Luxury

The Nest Boutique Resort Paje

Mid-Range Comfort

The Nest Boutique Resort Paje | Photogenic Beachfront Luxury

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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