Tanzania · 20 handpicked hotels
The Spice Island has some of the most extraordinary beach hotels in Africa. From historic Stone Town palaces to barefoot-luxury beach camps on the northwest coast, Zanzibar delivers Indian Ocean magic with a Swahili soul.
Our selection
Mnemba Island
On a private island atoll surrounded by one of the world's finest coral reefs. Ten bandas, extraordinary marine life, manta rays and &Beyond's impeccable hospitality.
Paje
Private villa suites on the dramatic east coast kite-surfing beach with extraordinary Indian Ocean views, an excellent spa and the most complete villa experience on the island.
Stone Town
A beautifully restored 19th-century building in Stone Town with extraordinary Indian Ocean views, a beautiful pool and the most refined hotel experience in the old city.
Stone Town
A lovingly restored 19th-century merchant's house with a rooftop restaurant that serves some of the most extraordinary food in East Africa under the stars.
Bwejuu
Six private villa suites on a deserted stretch of the east coast beach, each with its own plunge pool, personal butler and direct Indian Ocean access.
Nungwi
A dramatically designed clifftop resort above Nungwi with extraordinary Indian Ocean views, private pools and the most sophisticated architecture on the island.
Kendwa
A beautifully designed boutique resort on the stunning Kendwa beach with private bungalows, an extraordinary spa and the most beautiful sunsets in Zanzibar.
Bwejuu
A 30-villa Swahili-inspired resort with a beautiful spa, private beach and the Emerson & Green commitment to authentic East African luxury.
Kiwengwa
A traditional Zanzibar resort with beautiful gardens, multiple pools and direct access to the coral lagoon beach that characterises this part of the east coast.
Kendwa
An intimate boutique on the Kendwa beach with beautiful rooms, a charming pool and the warm Zanzibar hospitality that makes the island so special.
Chumbe Island
An eco-lodge on a protected marine reserve with coral bungalows, extraordinary snorkelling and a marine conservation programme that is genuinely world-leading.
Matemwe
A beautifully positioned boutique above the Matemwe reef with stunning lagoon views, excellent diving and the personal service of a small independent property.
Pingwe
A large beach resort with excellent facilities, a beautiful spa and the full-service resort experience for those wanting a complete Zanzibar package.
Nungwi
On the northern tip of the island with extraordinary 360-degree ocean views, a beautiful pool and direct access to Zanzibar's finest snorkelling waters.
Kiwengwa
An Italian-managed resort with excellent cuisine, a beautiful spa and the extraordinary Indian Ocean beach that makes the north-east coast of Zanzibar so appealing.
Pwani Mchangani
A beautifully positioned resort on a secluded north-east beach with excellent snorkelling, a beautiful pool and the genuine Zanzibari warmth in every interaction.
Matemwe
The most private and serene boutique on the Matemwe reef with extraordinary diving access, a beautiful pool and the Asilia group's thoughtful approach to sustainability.
Stone Town
A well-positioned Stone Town hotel with comfortable rooms, excellent service and the reliability of the Marriott brand for those who prefer a familiar luxury experience.
Stone Town
A rooftop bar with extraordinary Stone Town views makes this boutique the social heart of Zanzibar's historic quarter, with well-designed rooms and great location.
Fumba Peninsula
On a beautiful private peninsula with mangroves on one side and open ocean on the other. An eco-conscious boutique with extraordinary diving and a genuine sense of escape.