Zanzibar Hotels

Located on pristine Nungwi Beach, RIU Palace Zanzibar is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort with 236 elegant suites, many offering ocean views and private terraces. Guests can indulge in world-class dining across themed restaurants, unwind in the spa, or relax by one of three pools.

For adventure seekers, the resort offers snorkeling, diving, kayaking, windsurfing, and guided island activities.

With its blend of luxury, romance, and vibrant experiences, RIU Palace Zanzibar is the ultimate getaway for couples and honeymooners.

This resort’s spacious and luxurious villas are a mix of classic and elegant traditional decor.

Each villa comes with a private plunge pool and large terrace with sun loungers and a living room with a Sultan’s lounge bed and a walk-in dressing room.

Baraza is an upscale five-star all-inclusive resort with intricate Swahili designs, and a variety of modern amenities such as a kid’s club, tennis court, PADI Dive centre and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast at the open air Livingstone Terrace and dine at any of their restaurants serving a menu with flavours from India, Arabia, Africa and Asia.

This is a five-star all-inclusive beachfront resort set among palm trees and white sands in Zanzibar. It is said to be the island’s most exclusive resort boasting only six villas set in an intimate and personalized setting on the southeast coast.

The villas feature European and traditional African designs with silk-draped four-poster Zanzibari beds, private outdoor plunge pool, satellite TV, en-suite bathrooms and a large furnished terrace with beautiful views of the Indian Ocean. The personalized service and great food make every penny worthwhile.

They also have a sanctuary spa, a dive centre and low tide activities such as snorkelling, beach games, reef walks.

Situated on Matemwe beach, this rustic and chic five-star beach lodge overlooks a coral-fringed lagoon. It has 12 luxurious villas stylishly designed and well-appointed with modern amenities. The luxury lodge is located close to the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation area, which is home to a good number of coral reef fish and green turtles. The flowering tropical gardens, the blue sea and the vibrant African decor and prints will make you feel right at home. Guests can indulge in a wide range of activities such as snorkelling, sea kayaking, and kite surfing. A PADI dive centre offering trips to Mnemba Island is also available.

Located 90-minutes from Stone Town, &Beyond is a four-star private island getaway ideal for romance and relaxation. It is an award-winning barefoot luxury hideaway with twelve rustic palm-frond bandas tucked into a tropical forest bordered by a white coral beach. It has a covered walkway that leads to a secured ensuite bathroom with a massive glass-beaded shower curtain. The luxurious retreat is perfect for relaxation and romance.

It has a house reef that can be reached without a boat and a PADI dive school. Guests can indulge in a wide range of activities such as snorkelling and swimming and there are a variety of dive sites with the availability of boats to explore them.

This five-star resort is situated on Bwejuu Beach on Zanzibar’s east coast and set in a lush tropical garden. It has a spacious and luxurious villa that features a combination of elegant colonial furniture with rich Arabian textiles and colourful African fabrics to create a welcoming ambience. Each luxurious villa has a separate living area, a master bedroom, a dressing room and a private terrace.

A private butler service is available and on a select evening, the hotel hosts themed dinner evenings and barbecues. There are only five villas and so the resort banks on exclusivity, privacy, and personalized service to give guests their value for money.