Top notch 5 star accommodations in Zanzibar hotels and resorts based on recent guests/travelers reviews
List of Zanzibar 5 star hotels and resorts
Hotel Verde from $125/night
Hotel Verde Zanzibar – Azam Luxury Resort and Spa offers excellent service and superior facilities to make your stay unforgettable. A selection of top-class facilities such as free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, wheelchair accessible, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests can be enjoyed here.The property’s accommodations have been carefully appointed to the highest degree of comfort and convenience.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton from $185/night
Set along the sandy Nungwi Beach, this laid-back resort is feautures from rooms to beachfront suites, the casual quarters offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and balconies, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Room service is available.
Parking is free. Dining options consist of 2 restaurants and a pool bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym, and meeting and event space. Breakfast and yoga classes on the beach are available.
Madinat Al Bahr from $130/night
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is set 4 mi from Stone Town Zanzibar. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.
All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The property offers wonderful recreational facilities such as snorkeling, private beach, fitness center, outdoor pool, diving to make your stay truly unforgettable.
Essque Zalu from $170/night
Situated in Nungwi, Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel is the perfect place to experience Zanzibar and its surroundings. Step into one of 49 inviting rooms and escape the stresses of the day with a wide range of amenities such as television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, private pool, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms which can be found in some rooms. The complete list of recreational facilities is available at the hotel, including boats, canoe, watersports equipment rentals, snorkeling, hot tub
Park Hyatt from $290/night
Featuring a seafront location in Stone town, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness center. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms consist of a bathtub, free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bidet. Views are provided from all rooms. Guest staying at Park Hyatt Zanzibar are also offered a fitness center, a tour desk and a luggage storage. Activites like snorkeling, diving, golf and various other can be enjoyed on site or in the surrounding area. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 5 mi from Park Hyatt Zanzibar. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is 0.6 mi away.
Set on white-sand Nungwi Beach along the Indian Ocean, this lavish resort is 4 km from the Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and 42 km from the Kichwele Forest Reserve. The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 61 km away.Opulent rooms with Omani-style decor include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and private terraces. Oceanside bungalows add whirlpool baths and private pools. Upgraded rooms and bungalows add butler service.
The All Inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar at white-sand Nungwi Beach along the Indian Ocean,Riu has 200 cozily furnished rooms with free WiFi and offers many amenities. Relaxing spa or get in shape at the gym. 3 outdoor pools, one of them with integrated whirlpool, and 1 relaxation pool at the Spa area. Daytime and evening entertainment. For lovers of gastronomy, live cooking stations at our main buffet, Fusion and Steakhouse specialty restaurants, as well as 4 bars.
Featuring African artwork, the stylish wooden bungalows have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and outdoor showers, along with furnished terraces. Suites add living rooms and Jacuzzis. There are also 2 choice oceanfront villas, 1 of which offers a private beach, an infinity pool and a games room .There are also 3 polished restaurants, including beachfront and poolside options.
This posh oceanfront resort Features thatched roofs and exposed beams, the 7 luxe villas come with private gardens and pools. The 6 posh bungalows offer terraces, and upgrades have 2 bedrooms and private beaches. Butler service is available.Amenities include an open-air exercise area, and a restaurant with a thatched roof and international-seafood cuisines. There’s an exercise room and an outdoor pool, plus a sail boat for excursions. The spa area has heated slate-stone beds
Set on Kendwa Beach along the Indian Ocean, this luxury resort amid tropical gardens offers elegant, island-style rooms have TVs, minibars and Wi-Fi, plus patios with ocean or garden views. Suites add living areas; 2-bedroom villas feature butler service, as well as patio hot tubs, beach tents and/or private pools. There’s an open-sided buffet restaurant, upscale beach dining and a chic bar. Other amenities include a serene spa, a gym, an outdoor pool and a dive center. A private area of the beach features sun loungers and bar service. Boat trips and safaris are also offered. Breakfast is available.
Located along a sandy beach lined with palm trees in Michamvi Zanzibar, the Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa features two swimming pools and tennis courts, a spa, a fitness center and a floating restaurant. There is also a scuba diving center. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites all feature a balcony and Zanzibari-style décor. They include a safe and a minibar. Each private bathroom has a hairdryer and a shower. Guests can relax at SAMAWATI Spa, by the beach or in one of the swimming pools. They can also enjoy the game room, which provides billiards, ping-pong, board games, darts and playing cards. There are three restaurants with a variety of buffets and dining menus. The floating restaurant is located 215 yards out in the Indian Ocean by Kae Beach.
Located in Michamvi,Konokono Beach Resort, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, babysitting to ensure our guests the greatest comfort.
In addition, all guestrooms feature a variety of comforts. Many rooms even provide television LCD/plasma screen, private pool, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning to please the most discerning guest. The hotel offers many unique recreational opportunities such as private beach, outdoor pool, spa, garden, water sports (non-motorized).
Featuring a terrace with Indian Ocean views, Set by sandy Kiwengwa Beach, the 30-acre Bluebay beach resort includes a spa, pool and sports facilities.
The spacious rooms and suites have a walk-in dressing room and seating area. Some are in a private area and have an outdoor shower.
Overlooking the pool and ocean, Makuti Restaurant serves international cuisine. The Beach Bar and Restaurant offers light meals and drinks, while seafood and steak dinners are available at exclusive Bahari Grill. The pool bar also provides drinks
This upscale, all-inclusive beachfront resort feautures thatched cottages, the airy, genteel rooms have minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, as well as sitting areas with sofas, beds with mosquito nets, and balconies or terraces with ocean views. Suites in private cottages add separate sitting rooms and whirlpool tubs. Room service is available.
Meals and entertainment are included. There’s a pizzeria and a cafe, along with Thai and Indian restaurants. Additional amenities include poolside and beachfront bars, plus 2 outdoor pools and a breezy spa.
Set on a sandy stretch of beach on the Indian Ocean, this upmarket all-inclusive resort dotted with palm trees is 66 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.Warm, relaxed rooms offer mosquito nets, satellite TV, and free minibars, plus fans, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms have balconies with ocean views. Suites add living rooms; some have 4-poster beds. An upgraded 5-bedroom unit features a private pool, air-conditioning and butler service.
Set in Kiwengwa Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court.Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with a sea view. At Melia Zanzibar, each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodations. The property has a selection of 5 restaurants that specialize in international, Mediterranean and local cuisines.
this refined resort is a 3-minute walk from the closest beach and 57 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Quarters range from airy rooms with balconies and 4-poster beds, to 1- to 2-bedroom villas offering Nespresso machines, terraces, private pools, and personal chefs. All have complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as safes, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities.
Breakfast and dinner are provided. Other amenities include a spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars, plus outdoor pools and a gym. Activities consist of snorkelling, canoeing, sailing and fishing, in addition to safaris.
White sands Paje from $495/night
This posh resort has polished rooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs and minifridges, plus mosquito nets, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add terraces. Relaxed 1-, 2- and 5-bedroom villas offer living rooms and outdoor pools; 1 has a kitchen, and some have roof patios. Kids age 5 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult.
Well-positioned in Kizimkazi, The Residence Zanzibar offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers. 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out, In rooms, guests can find television LCD/plasma screen, linens, towels, internet access – wireless, private pool. Throughout the day you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the hot tub, private beach, fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool.
Kilindi Zanzibar is located in a stunning bay, surrounded by a white coral beach, and its fifteen spacious pavilions are comfortably spread out on gentle hills.
Each pavilion features of a shaded Barraza, sun terrace, swimming pool and a huge ‘wet’ room that includes a rain shower. The pavilion’s domed ceilings gracefully flow into the soft lines of snow-white walls.
Kilindi Zanzibar is located in a stunning bay, surrounded by a white coral beach, and its fifteen spacious pavilions are comfortably spread out on gentle hills.
Each pavilion features of a shaded Barraza, sun terrace, swimming pool and a huge ‘wet’ room that includes a rain shower. The pavilion’s domed ceilings gracefully flow into the soft lines of snow-white walls.
Summary Zanzibar 5 star hotels and resorts
- Hotel Verde from $125/night
- DoubleTree Resort by Hilton from $185/night
- Madinat Al Bahr from $130/night
- Essque Zalu from $170/night
- Park Hyatt from $290/night
- Royal Zanzibar beach from $160/night
- Riu Palace from $175/night
- Zanzi resort from $220/night
- Gold Zanzibar beach from $190/night
- Karafuu beach resort from $115/night
- Konokono beach resort from $115/night
- Bluebay beach resort from $190/night
- Neptune Pwani beach resort from $340/night
- La gemma D’ell Est from $345/night
- Melia Zanzibar from $360/night
- The residence from $500/night