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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
Sunshine Marine Lodge | Ocean View Lodge in Matemwe Zanzibar

Sunshine Marine Lodge

Mid-Range Comfort

Sunshine Marine Lodge | Ocean View Lodge in Matemwe Zanzibar

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel Zanzibar | Boho-Chic Luxury Villas

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Mid-Luxury Stay

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel Zanzibar | Boho-Chic Luxury Villas

Zanbluu Beach Hotel Zanzibar | Boutique Oceanfront Luxury

Zanbluu Beach Hotel Zanzibar

Mid-Range Comfort

Zanbluu Beach Hotel Zanzibar | Boutique Oceanfront Luxury

Pongwe Beach Hotel Zanzibar | Boutique Beachfront Hotel in Pongwe – Gnade Safaris

PONGWE BEACH HOTEL

Mid-Range Comfort

Pongwe Beach Hotel Zanzibar | Boutique Beachfront Hotel in Pongwe – Gnade Safaris

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel | Boutique Eco-Resort Michamvi

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Mid-Luxury Stays

Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel | Boutique Eco-Resort Michamvi

Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar | Tranquil Resort on Bwejuu Beach

Breezes Beach Club & Spa Zanzibar

Mid-Range Comfort

Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar | Tranquil Resort on Bwejuu Beach

Kaure Sands Beach Lodge | Budget Beachfront Lodge in Uroa Zanzibar

Kaure Sands Beach Lodge

Budget-Friendly Options

Kaure Sands Beach Lodge | Budget Beachfront Lodge in Uroa Zanzibar

Sipano Beach Lodge | Budget Beachfront Lodge in Kiwengwa Zanzibar

Sipano Beach Lodge

Budget-Friendly Options

Sipano Beach Lodge | Budget Beachfront Lodge 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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