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Facing the beachfront, The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Matemwe and has a garden, private beach area and bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. Absolutely fabulous and enjoyed it .

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9
Superb
1,720 reviews
Price from
US$559
per night

Situated in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, HEBE Bungalows Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service.

Activities such as hiking, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Our stay was amazing. We were warmly welcomed by the owner, despite the fact that I made a mistake in booking - he was very helpful and flexible and arranged for us 1 day earlier check-in. Staff was friendly, smiling, and providing high quality of service. When I was stung by sea urchin immediate action was taken to help me, and the next day, I was cured. Breakfast was very tasty, with fresh fruits provided to each guest and restaurant offered amazing local food. The room was clean and well equipped, e.g., coffee machine, fridge, safe, etc. Highly recommended!

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9.3
Superb
1,036 reviews
Price from
US$113.85
per night

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. A hot tub and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. I had an amazing stay at this hotel and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious getaway in Zanzibar! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome with their kindness and professionalism. The rooms were spacious, beautifully decorated, and always spotless, with breathtaking ocean views. The food was outstanding fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and delicious local dishes made every meal a delight. The beach was well-maintained, and although seaweed appears naturally, a dedicated team cleaned it daily, ensuring a perfect seaside experience. The pool area was stunning, offering a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of sun loungers and excellent service. I also enjoyed the spa, where soothing massages in a peaceful setting provided the ultimate relaxation. The hotel organizes fantastic excursions, including a visit to the famous Prison Island and unforgettable sunset dhow cruises. Everything about this place exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely be back!

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9.1
Superb
1,550 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi. 200 metres from Nungwi Beach and 42 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Everything was perfect! The location is very close to the beach- the nicest beach in Nungwi. Max and Elena are very nice, they helped us with tours organisation and anything we needed. The staff is very helpful and nice. Breakfast is good and tasty, also the food here is very good and affordable. We loved our stay here at Babalao Bungalows. I highly recommend staying here.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,857 reviews
Price from
US$48.60
per night

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a private beach area. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. Friendly staff Great location Clean Great breakfast

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9.1
Superb
1,074 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Compass Hostel in Nungwi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. This might be the most honest review you can find today,Clean place,nice beds,great decor,fresh space,the fresh fruit plate of fruits included in breakfast ,everything was a 10/10.Not to mention the staff,the manager who took his time to locate me when lost in nungwi cbd,I don’t remember his name clearly but I think Samson,such a professional! asante sana. There was also Salama and Grace were also super helpful in making me feel at home,I celebrated my birthday in great company and I had the best time!GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT COMPASS❤️

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9.7
Exceptional
119 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, The Nest Tropical Oasis Resort can be found in Paje, close to Paje Beach and 36 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. The aesthetic, the natural ambience and aura the property is spectacular

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9.2
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
US$320.62
per night

Situated in Nungwi, 500 metres from Nungwi Beach, Oasis Blu Beach Resort-Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Rooms have a balcony with a sea view. Very clean, friendly stuff and super organised

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9.3
Superb
234 reviews
Price from
US$450
per night

Situated in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area. The property is around 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve, 45 km from Cheetah's Rock and 48 km from Mangapwani Coral Cave. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The resort is located right next to Nungwi beach and has a big nice restaurant on the sea terrace. When it's high tide you are dining right above the sea and it is very peaceful and joyful. Here is a short summary of what we liked during our stay: - Welcome. The Turkish manager (or the owner maybe) did a very warm welcome: we had a pleasant small talk, he told us about nearby places and recommendations. He also texted a brief local guide with recommendations and prices. This saved us some money in the markets and water taxi. Overall, this welcome cheered us up after a long trip and set the great tune for the rest of the stay. - Staff. All the staff members were very friendly and helpful: starting from the cleaning crew and the restaurant staff, up to reception, security and the management. I've seen the restaurant crew being very tired in the end of the day. Yet, they always remain cheerful and helpful which shows just how hard they work. They don't ask for it, but I foster everybody leaving good tips during the stay, or in the end of it. Kudos to everybody! - Meals and Drinks. The chef is very good and all the meals were well-balanced and delicious. Can say the same for the drinks. We stayed in different places and different resorts and in other places we might have wanted to have more variety in the menu, or for the portions to be bigger or for the meals to be tastier. But in this resort we never had such thoughts. On our last day we were dining on the terrace. Since we were checking out very early in the morning, we knew that we needed to do the end payment for the restaurant bills. So the manager/owner approached us. But it wasn't about the payment, he was going home at that time and just wanted to shake our hands, to thank us for the stay and to wish us good luck. So the stay was perfect from the beginning to the very end and we wish we could stay there longer but our trip was ending.

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9.6
Exceptional
254 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

The Oasis Residence has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and bar in Jambiani. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Jambiani Beach is 400 metres from the hotel, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 40 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 55 km away. Everything was truly amazing I would say almost perfect. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, facilities were great and everything was super new and clean.

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9.6
Exceptional
171 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

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