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3 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 3 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 15, 2026.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.

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

A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

1. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Zanzibar Town

CNY501

CNY630 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

2. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

CNY529

CNY715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

3. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

CNY720

CNY882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

4. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town

CNY703

CNY809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

5. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town

CNY347

CNY453 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by various potted plants.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

6. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town

CNY87

CNY100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a coffee table, and two potted plants.

A conference room with rows of red chairs and a stage with a podium.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a small table with a plant, and a painting on the wall.

7. NEW AMAAN HOTEL

Zanzibar Town

CNY638

CNY787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

8. Kholle House

Stone Town

CNY556

CNY1,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

9. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town

CNY494

CNY622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the cityscape.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, hanging lights, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed with decorative pillows, a wall-mounted TV, and a ceiling fan.

10. Bellissimo Boutique Hotel

Stone Town

CNY755

CNY921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A table set for dinner with glasses and a bowl, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden furniture, and a view of the surrounding area.

A building entrance with ornate doors and a sign reading "Al Joham".

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and orange accents.

11. Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Stone Town

CNY422

CNY605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

12. Elephantohotel

Stone Town

CNY786

CNY957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A wooden door with a number plate, potted plants, and a wooden staircase.

A traditional interior with wooden furniture, a staircase, and decorative items.

A cozy room with a wooden table, a bench with colorful cushions, and a potted plant.

A room with a wooden bed with a canopy, two wooden chairs with cushions, a small wooden table with a book and a cup, and a wall-mounted shelf with books.

13. Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel

Stone Town

CNY495

CNY623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a checkered floor area.

A dining area with checkered flooring and tables arranged in a central octagonal pattern.

A multi-level interior with white walls and wooden balconies.

A spiral staircase with ornate black metal railings.

14. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town

CNY680

CNY836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

15. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town

CNY1,048

CNY1,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A luxurious living room with a large, reflective coffee table, a decorative brass pitcher, and a television mounted on the wall displaying a show.

A multi-story hotel with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring balconies and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a decorative wall panel.

A dining table set for four with a view of the city through large windows.

16. Dreams Hotel Zanzibar

Zanzibar Town

CNY495

CNY622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

17. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town

A room with a sofa, a small refrigerator, a dresser with drawers, and a mirror above a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a tray of breakfast items, and a wardrobe.

A balcony with a white sofa and a small table, overlooking a lush garden.

A bathroom with a white sink, a towel rack with two towels, a wooden door, and a mirror.

18. Cathedral Hotel

Stone Town

CNY392

CNY771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.

A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.

19. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Town

CNY520

CNY652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a potted plant in the foreground.

A multi-level interior with arched doorways and a central hanging light fixture.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a view of the ocean and buildings.

A rooftop lounge area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings in the background.

20. The Swahili House

Stone Town

CNY880

CNY1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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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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