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A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Adeyemi
HK$510
HK$649 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a beach area.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a thatched-roof building with umbrellas.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
HK$664
HK$833 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
HK$669
HK$895 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Maru Maru Hotel
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Christina Katende
HK$587
HK$738 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.
A view from a room through an open door, featuring a balcony with lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean.

5. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
HK$653
HK$821 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A two-story building with a red door, a balcony, and a thatched roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
HK$706
HK$881 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Oasis Nungwi
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.
A table set for dining with a view of a beach and ocean.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United States
Nitin
HK$1,185
HK$1,426 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.
A beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar.

8. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
David
Zenobia Beach Resort
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.

9. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
HK$610
HK$764 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden door with a brass handle, a blue curtain, and a white closet with a hanging rack.
A tropical setting with a beach view, a thatched roof structure, and a variety of fruits and flowers.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and wooden door.

10. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
HK$133
HK$283 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof building.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.
A thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

11. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
HK$731
HK$847 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Maisha Nungwi
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a pool area visible through the glass walls.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a glass table, and a view of a building with balconies and palm trees.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Jumanne
HK$404
HK$531 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.
An arched stone doorway with a metal gate, leading to a grassy area.
A wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.

13. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
United States
Nywinywi
HK$206
HK$237 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Princess Salme Inn
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.

14. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
HK$699
HK$867 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A man in a white shirt and black tie standing on a balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.
A spa sign with the word "SPA" and a decorative tree branch.
A room with a sofa, a wooden table, a chair, and a painting of a sailboat.

15. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
HK$1,329
HK$1,591 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.
A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

16. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Julie
HK$844
HK$1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Emerson Spice Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
HK$921
HK$1,122 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Elephantohotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and a chair, overlooking a beach with thatched-roof huts and a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach, a bed with a canopy, and two chairs facing the window.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted logo, and a seating area with cushions.

18. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
Jambiani
United States
Abigail
HK$504
HK$647 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
S&S Hotel
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.
A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.
A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

19. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
United States
Phillip
HK$340
HK$649 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A wooden deck with a thatched-roof gazebo, a cushioned seating area with a book shelf, and a view of the sea and palm trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, a large swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A beachside bar with a thatched roof, wooden bar counter, and various drinks.

20. Zanzibar Bay Resort

Zanzibar Bay Resort
Marumbi
United States
Martin
HK$1,047
HK$1,478 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Zanzibar Bay Resort
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Zanzibar?
You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels in and around Zanzibar. Expedia travellers recommend staying at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar in Zanzibar Town. It features a rooftop terrace and a fireplace, and is roughly 0.48 kilometres north of downtown. Island Paradise Apartment is another popular choice. Around 0.80 kilometres north of central Zanzibar Town, it offers a terrace and a restaurant.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Zanzibar?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually lower priced and provide the services and conveniences you need to ensure your comfort, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can count on a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, deluxe toiletries and perks like on-site spa centers.

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