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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
Natural Kendwa Villa | Private Villa Stay in Kendwa Zanzibar

Natural Kendwa Villa

Budget-Friendly Options

Natural Kendwa Villa | Private Villa Stay in Kendwa Zanzibar

Marafiki Bungalows | Boutique Beach Lodge in Kiwengwa Zanzibar

Marafiki Bungalows

Budget-Friendly Options

Marafiki Bungalows | Boutique Beach Lodge in Kiwengwa Zanzibar

Sunshine Bay Zanzibar | Boutique Beachfront Hotel in Matemwe Zanzibar

Sunshine Bay Zanzibar

Budget-Friendly Options

Sunshine Bay Zanzibar | Boutique Beachfront Hotel in Matemwe Zanzibar

Pongwe Village Bungalows Zanzibar | Affordable Beach Stay in Pongwe – Gnade Safari

PONGWE VILLAGE BUNGALOWS

Mid-Range Comfort

Pongwe Village Bungalows Zanzibar | Affordable Beach Stay in Pongwe – Gnade Safari

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel | Stylish Beachfront Stay in Matemwe Zanzibar

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

Budget-Friendly Options

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel | Stylish Beachfront Stay in Matemwe Zanzibar

Amaan Beach Bungalows | Beachfront Hotel in Nungwi Zanzibar

Amaan Beach Bungalows

Budget-Friendly Options

Amaan Beach Bungalows | Beachfront Hotel in Nungwi Zanzibar

Magic Boutique Hotel | Boutique Stay in Zanzibar

Magic Boutique Hotel

Budget-Friendly Options

Magic Boutique Hotel | Boutique Stay in Zanzibar

Smiles Beach Hotel | Beachfront Hotel in Nungwi Zanzibar

Smiles Beach Hotel

Budget-Friendly Options

Smiles Beach Hotel | Beachfront Hotel in Nungwi 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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