From luxury pool villas to romantic bohemian retreats; discover the best Zanzibar hotels with Kuoni
Zanzibar’s beaches are something special, with vast swathes of white sand edged with palm trees and lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, and our chosen handful of incredible hotels make the most of this setting. Among the island’s best are tropical hideaways like Breezes Beach Club & Spa on peaceful Bwejuu Beach. For a more remote retreat, head to the honeyed sands of Pemba Island, famous for its clove plantations and emerald hills (we love Fundu Lagoon and Constance Aiyana which both feel enticingly quiet and remote). A couple of days’ exploration can work nicely before or after a beach retreat and you might like to visit the island’s UNESCO-listed capital, Stone Town. Here, hotels like Zanzibar Serena Hotel, set amidst exotic sultan's palaces and ancient dhow harbours, are in a prime location for cultural sightseeing.
Our recommended Zanzibar hotels
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One of Zanzibar’s premier boutique resorts, in an award-winning beach setting.
Part of The Zanzibar Collection, Baraza is family-owned, and the authentic touches and personalised service add an extra something special to its high...
This charming beachfront resort is a favourite with Kuoni guests.
Bluebay’s beautiful 30-acre gardens house over 1000 palm trees. The Makuti Restaurant is the main eatery set around the large swimming pool, and if yo...
Family owned and managed, Breezes Beach Club & Spa is charming and romantic.
Part of The Zanzibar Collection and fronting one of Condé Nast Traveller’s top 30 island beaches, Breezes is a tropical hideaway that’s particularly p...
Feel as if you’re the only person on the island at this bohemian retreat with romantic thatched-roof suites and ocean views.
Set on a remote, picturesque beach on Pemba Island, this rustic and boutique resort is paradise personified. Nicknamed the ‘The Spice Island’, Pemba i...
The Park Hyatt brings a touch of luxury to Stone Town without losing its Zanzibari charm.
Opened in 2015 and sharing the same oceanfront setting as the popular Zanzibar Serena Inn, this is Park Hyatt’s first foray into Africa. Made up of tw...
This all-inclusive resort sits on Zanzibar’s glorious north-western shores.
Riu Palace Zanzibar sits in sprawling exotic grounds – complete with manicured lawns and botanical gardens – on a beautiful stretch of beach. Diverse ...
Balancing tranquillity, minimalism and adventure; enjoy barefoot luxury at this extraordinary Zanzibari beach retreat.
Swim in teal waters, taste authentic local food and indulge in restoring spa treatments at this magnificent, boutique resort. Nestled on the honeyed s...
The Residence draws on Swahili and Omani influences to create a seductive retreat of stand-alone pool villas.
Set in 80 acres of lush oceanfront gardens once occupied by Shirazi princes, and with excellent service and attention to detail, The Residence Zanziba...
Authentic colonial splendour and a prime location to explore historic, UNESCO recognised Stone Town.
Set amid exotic sultan's palaces and ancient dhow harbours in the heart of Stone Town, the Zanzibar Serena Hotel is a pocket of peace overlooking the ...
Architecturally beautiful and home to some of the island’s best – and biggest – private pool villas.
The exclusive Zanzibar White Sand is the eco-friendly vision of one of east Africa’s most renowned architects, with stunning facilities designed to bl...
This intimate new beach-chic retreat sits on a clifftop with glorious ocean views and is exclusively for adults.
With just nine villas dotted along a clifftop in one of Zanzibar's most sought-after settings, Zawadi does away-from-it-all luxury perfectly. It's exc...
Authentically chic, this stylish new resort promises a serene beach holiday with enchanting cultural activities.
Opened in spring 2018, the Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort is an idyllic choice if you’re looking for a stylish, yet authentic couples’ escape. The beach...
Melia Zanzibar lies on the northern stretch of Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean-facing east coast, a popular spot for post safari beach retreats. To the north ...
A relaxed, modern resort laid across one of Zanzibar’s best white-gold beaches. Most of the beaches (largely on the east and south coasts) are tidal, so although it's not possible to swim at certain times of day, it means you can don a pair of reef shoes and walk right out along the beach towards the exposed coral.
This hotel is a modern Arabic-African take on the classic rustic beach retreat. It’s clean and simple with an elegant and warm colour palette of white...
