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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 10, 2026.

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

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

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

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

1. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town

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

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

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.

2. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring white columns and arches, and a tiled floor.

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

3. Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Zanzibar Town

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

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

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

A room with a wooden door, a round wall decoration, and a checkered floor.

4. La Neisha Hotel Zanzibar

Stone Town

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 boat on clear turquoise water near a sandy beach with overwater bungalows.

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

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

Bawe Island

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

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

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

7. JAZ Amaluna - Adults Only 16+

Uroa

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 wicker lounge chair and a small table with a tropical fruit plate, a glass of water, and a cocktail glass on a balcony overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

8. Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Mangapwani

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

A tropical garden with thatched-roof huts, lush greenery, and a clear sky.

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

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

9. Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Pongwe

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a chair.

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

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

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

A couple relaxing on a bed with a view of the beach and ocean.

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

11. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

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

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

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

A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden flooring, a desk with a vase, and artwork on the walls.

12. Kappa Senses Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani

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

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

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

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

13. Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

Pwani Mchangani

A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A beach resort with palm trees, white buildings, and a view of the ocean.

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

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

A thatched-roof bungalow with a wooden porch, a wooden chair, and a table.

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

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

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

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

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

A table set on a beach with a view of the ocean, a drink, and a meal.

16. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

Pwani Mchangani

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

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

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

17. JAZ Elite Aurora

Michamvi

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

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

A rooftop terrace with white furniture, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.

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

18. Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

Kiwengwa

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

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.

A spacious room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a white bathtub, and a wooden ceiling.

19. Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Michamvi

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

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

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

20. Ycona Luxury Resort

Uroa

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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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