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5 Star Hotels in Zanzibar Town

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Zanzibar Town on Hotels.com. These Zanzibar Town 5 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 12, 2026.

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

1. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

CNY2,276

CNY2,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

2. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town

CNY2,011

CNY2,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A resort with a large pool, white architecture, and palm trees.

A white building with multiple balconies and a central dome.

A grand lobby with a large ornate chandelier, a central fountain, and a balcony with a railing.

A covered garden pathway with white columns, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

3. Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Zanzibar Town

CNY1,338

CNY1,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A room with a bed under a canopy, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a colorful rug.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a wooden reception desk, and various artworks on the walls.

A historic building with a white facade, multiple arches, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and artwork on the walls.

4. La Neisha Hotel Zanzibar

Stone Town

CNY200

CNY230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a swimming pool, and a dining area.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

A living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof building.

5. Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World

Bawe Island

CNY6,576

CNY7,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A thatched-roof house with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear turquoise sea.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a bottle, overlooking a calm sea with a boat in the distance.

A person lying on a sunbed by the sea, with a rope barrier and a wooden post in the background.

A massage room with a view of the ocean and a pier.

6. Zanzi Resort

Kama

CNY3,037

CNY3,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a round table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

A bar area with a wooden counter, woven stools, and pendant lighting.

A nighttime resort pool area with wooden pergolas, lounge chairs, and a pathway.

7. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

Uroa

CNY1,685

CNY2,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A pier extending into calm waters at twilight with a small structure at the end.

A beach setting with a canopy bed and a table set for two, surrounded by candles.

A beach setting with a canopy bed, a table with chairs, and candles.

A resort with a thatched-roof structure, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

8. Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Mangapwani

CNY1,550

CNY2,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A pool area with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

A resort with thatched-roof bungalows, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

A tropical resort with multiple thatched-roof cottages, a swimming pool, and a view of the turquoise sea.

A beach with a thatched-roof hut, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

9. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Pongwe

CNY4,106

CNY4,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with a pool overlooking the sea, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a beach.

A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a rocky cliffside.

A beach with white lounge chairs and a small table, palm trees, and a clear blue sea with a sailboat in the distance.

10. Melia Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

CNY1,802

CNY2,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A poolside dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, palm trees, and beach access.

A beach scene with a hammock, thatched-roof huts, and palm trees.

11. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

CNY1,454

CNY1,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations, a central swimming pool, and lush tropical vegetation.

A room with a wooden ceiling and a canopy bed. There is a wooden bench and a small table with bottles.

A beachfront resort with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a thatched-roof structure.

A beach bar with thatched roof, wooden lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

12. Kappa Senses Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani

CNY2,957

CNY3,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and wooden lounge chairs.

A wooden structure with a thatched roof, leading to a beach.

A wooden gate leading to a beach, surrounded by lush greenery and a Buddha statue.

A thatched-roof structure with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by tropical plants.

13. Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

Pwani Mchangani

CNY1,629

CNY1,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An indoor space with a high wooden ceiling, stone flooring, and tables with chairs.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a beach area.

A resort with thatched-roof huts, a well-maintained garden, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious indoor area with a high thatched roof, wooden furniture, and lush tropical plants.

14. Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Kiwengwa

CNY1,134

CNY1,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with a thatched umbrella, lounge chairs, and a small boat.

A wooden bench with cushions and a canopy, a wooden chair, and a glass door with curtains.

A room with two wooden chairs with patterned cushions, a small round table, and a decorative sculpture.

Two wooden beach chairs with blue towels and hats, a small table with decorative items, and the ocean in the background.

15. Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel

Kiwengwa

CNY1,833

CNY2,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach scene with a palm tree, two white lounge chairs, and a beach umbrella.

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a white building with arched windows.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sailboat.

A paved pathway leading through a garden with palm trees and potted plants.

16. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani

CNY1,606

CNY1,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden deck, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a thatched umbrella.

17. JAZ Elite Aurora

Michamvi

CNY1,794

CNY2,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A beach with white sand, palm trees, and thatched umbrellas.

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a pathway leading to the beach.

A resort with a central pool, surrounded by palm trees and beach views.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

18. Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Kiwengwa

CNY1,560

CNY1,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A beach scene with a palm tree and two wooden lounge chairs under a thatched roof.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach and ocean.

A large bathtub filled with water and flowers, positioned near large windows with a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure overlooking a turquoise sea.

19. Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Michamvi

CNY1,229

CNY1,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, a palm tree, and a clear view of the ocean.

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A natural rock formation with a small waterfall and clear water.

20. Ycona Luxury Resort

Uroa

CNY2,908

CNY3,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Top neighborhoods in Zanzibar Town

Stone Town

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

A historic building with a large wooden sign, palm trees, and a scooter parked in front.

A historical fort with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and market stalls.

A church with a tall steeple and a clock tower, surrounded by greenery and a few people walking by.

Stone Town

Zanzibar Town's cultural Stone Town neighborhood is loved for its restaurants and concert halls, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions including Slave Market and Old Fort.

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Top landmarks in Zanzibar Town

A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.

Shangani Beach

8.4/10 (171 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Shangani Beach, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Zanzibar Town. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Nakupenda Beach.

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A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".

Slave Market

8.6/10 (487 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Slave Market— just one of the monuments in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Forodhani Gardens in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Chapwani Island and Prison Island, both nearby.

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Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Old Fort— just one of the monuments in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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A historic building with a dome and arched windows.

Christ Church Cathedral

8.0/10 (147 reviews)

Stone Town is home to Christ Church Cathedral, so why not stop by during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to House of Wonders— just one of the monuments in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Malindi Mosque

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

Stone Town is home to Malindi Mosque, so why not stop by during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Hamamni Persian Baths

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Hamamni Persian Baths— just one of the monuments in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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