The 10 best beach hotels in Stone Town, Tanzania

The best beach hotels in Stone Town

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Bawe Island Zanzibar

Bawe Island Zanzibar features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Zanzibar City.

Barbara

From

Poland

This hotel represents the highest quality. Everything is new and well maintained. The villas are spacious and beautifully designed. Still, what makes it really special is the service and people that take care of you there. Thanks to their approach you can really enjoy the holiday knowing that they will remember not only your name but also your individual needs like for example diet. Here I would like to mention our individual assistant Beno who was the perfect organizer of our stay at this hotel. Thanks to him I feel we used every hour of our stay and tried everything we wanted. I recommend this place to everybody who wants to rest away from the crowds.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

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US$1,050

1 night, 2 adults

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Tembo B&B Apartments

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Tembo B&B Apartments in Zanzibar City has 4-star accommodation with a private beach area and a rooftop pool. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

Tamas

From

Hungary

Staff was really friendly and helpful, always ready to help and they seem like they really cared about the quality of our stay. Rooms were really comfortable and spotless, well-equipped with lots of packing space. Breakfast was nice with a wide variety of local and international options. It was great that we could enjoy all the benefits of the Hotel, only 1 min walk away. Location was great, all sights were max 10 mins walk away

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,538 reviews

Price from

US$75.05

1 night, 2 adults

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Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is situated just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk.

Genevieve Burke

From

Hong Kong

made a really special effort decorating the room for the honeymoon

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,898 reviews

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US$213.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Tembo House Hotel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Neil

From

Hong Kong

nice bit of luxury in the heart of Stone town. Good food and the pool/bar area looks over the beach. great location being within walking distance to most attractions in stone town (plus only 5/10 mins on rikshaw to ferry terminal)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,598 reviews

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US$122.55

1 night, 2 adults

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64 ZENJ HOUSE Luxury AIRPORT HOTEL

Mbweni (Near Stone Town)

Located in Mbweni and with Peace Memorial Museum reachable within 6 km, 64 ZENJ HOUSE Luxury AIRPORT HOTEL provides express check-in and check-out, soundproof rooms, a private beach area, free WiFi...

Downing

From

Zambia

The breakfast was very nice and served by smiling ladies. Our host was very accommodating and went out of his way to help.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

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US$76.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Previously Jungle Paradise

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Previously Jungle Paradise features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and...

Bosell

From

Sweden

Great executive suite. Beautiful soroundings. A real Jungle Paradise😃🤩

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

Price from

US$159.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Freddie Mercury Apartments

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Set in Zanzibar City, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Freddie Mercury Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a private beach...

Caitriona

From

Ireland

Staying in Freddie Mercury’s childhood home was special. It is a really beautiful apartment and on top of that you get use of the facilities at the hotel. I only had one night but it will definitely stay in the memory bank!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

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US$178.20

1 night, 2 adults

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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is set in Zanzibar City, 6 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

Vassiliki

From

Greece

We loved the atmosphere and location Very helpful personnel Special thanks to Said, Guest Relation Manager and we loved the barman of the pool bar Mohamed Ali, always smiling and really running to offer his service Generally we enjoyed our stay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews

Price from

US$147.92

1 night, 2 adults

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Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, 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 centre.

Esther

From

Denmark

Park Hyatt - Zanzibar This hotel gets an absolute 5 stars from us. Firstly the staff were so welcoming and kind making sure every detail was in place, going over and beyond. Always smiling and greeting us kindly. Thank you guys. The hotel was stunningly beautiful and so was our room. The room was very clean, overlooking the ocean, and we felt very lucky to get an early check in, which was badly needed after the very long flight from Copenhagen. The amenities in the room were 5 star and very beautifully integrated into the Zanzibar styled rooms. The view from the room was amazing and calm and at the same time lively with different types of boats sailing in and people playing on the beach, doing morning yoga, with little to no noise. The food was excellent and the presentation of it, even more so. Among a lot of other things, they had at breakfast table thirst quenching coconut water and the coconut guy was always all smiles and ready to prepare a coconut for us. The omelette guy also made the very best omelettes ever! The staff was very helpful in arranging tours and transportation with a very capable guide (Seif) and a very safe driver (Abdul), the other drivers we tried on the island drove like hell. On our guided tour of historic Stone Town, it became apparent that the highly humid climate of the area enhances intensive mold growth on the buildings, it’s just a part of the towns charm. I do hope though that the Park Hyatt can and will always protect their beautiful building and especially their high class bathrooms from this mold, as there was a moldy smell from the bathroom. Thank you Park Hyatt for an unforgettable excellent stay at your hotel. I highly recommend the Park Hyatt to anyone traveling to Zanzibar ♥️♥️♥️

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

Price from

US$389

1 night, 2 adults

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Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodation with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants.

Laurie

From

Qatar

The location is on the tip of Stonetown. Beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, boats coming in and out of the port and other islands. The staff were wonderful. Our room was gorgeous with a big wraparound porch and hammock.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

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US$345.60

1 night, 2 adults

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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