Zanzibar accomodation tips

Zanzibar has mushroomed over the last 10 years. And it's easy to see why. With its crystal-clear and warm waters, white sandy beaches fringed with palm trees, colonial architecture, and numerous excellent restaurants, it's a holiday paradise.

There is a plethora of guesthouses, hotels, and resorts on offer in all price ranges, so we understand it might be difficult to find your way around and decide what to choose. While it's impossible to visit all the hotels on offer, we have curated a list of carefully selected hotels that we prefer to stay in. These accommodations foremost offer something unique, and they are small-scale, well-managed, tastefully designed, and provide really good value for money.

If you happen to discover a hidden gem or have any feedback on the list provided below, we are happy to hear from you. 

Stone Town 

Kholle House (Mid-range) 
Emerson Hurumzi (Mid-range) 

Nungwi 

Flame Tree Cottages (Semi-Luxury) 

Jambiani 

Sharazad (Luxury) 
Coral Rocks (Mid-range) 
Belverdere (Budget) 

Matemwe 

Utupoa (Budget) 

Kizimkazi 

Promised Land Lodge (Budget)