Located on the seafront of Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn has been created by renovating and rehabilitating two romantic and historic buildings. It provides 52 ocean facing, air-conditioned rooms, most with a private balcony. The Inn offers a sea-front restaurant, bar and a spacious, secluded swimming pool.

Tembo Hotel

Tembo Hotel, located at the heart of the Zanzibar town, surrounded by historical buildings at the seafront is designed to offer a delightful appearance of sunset in the Indian Ocean and a true picture of Zanzibar by night. The 19th Century restored Tembo Hotel is ornamented with Oriental and Zanzibar traditional furniture and antiques which are rarely seen in the islands. All 30 rooms are fully air conditioned with hot and cold showers, and telephone facilities. The Hotel has a swimming pool. It is only 15 minutes drive from Zanzibar airport and 5 minutes from the harbor. 

Dhow Palace

The 19th Century restored Dhow Palace Hotel, is located in the centre of the Zanzibar Stone Town. The Hotel has 17 self-contained rooms fitted with oriental and Zanzibar furnishings, air conditioning, and telephones. The roof top restaurant serves international and local cuisine.

Chapwani Private Island

Chapwani is a small hotel on a private island surrounded by white sandy beaches only ten minutes away by boat from the capital Stone Town. There are five bandas (thatched bungalows) each with two en-suite rooms, making a total of ten rooms.  Inside you’ll find a large double bed – the traditional Zanzibar four-poster with a mosquito net draped over it – whose plump pillows are adorned with a freshly-plucked hibiscus flower. There’s a small table and chair, a ceiling fan, a picture or two, and not much else. There’s just enough space for a cot or an extra bed. At the back is a bathroom with basin, shelves and an open-plan shower; and a separate toilet.  All in all it’s a simple, practical, comfy beach room. Outside is a wooden terrace with deckchairs, and just beyond that a thatch parasol with your own sun loungers. The sea is so close that at very high tides it practically laps at your terrace.  

Chumbe Island Lodge

Chumbe is a small forested island just a few kilometers to the south of Zanzibar Stone town. It is at the center of a small marine conservation area and is the site of a small and exclusive lodge. There are just seven of these fabulously weird constructions, for a maximum of around 14 guests, so the island never feels busy, even when full. The bandas are reasonably well spaced, although could have been farther apart for our liking, but do nonetheless give a real feeling of being out in the wilds. All of the rooms look out towards the sea and it takes just thirty seconds to stroll from the comforts of your hammock to feeling the warm tropical ocean lapping at your feet. We had a slight preference for the last two bandas, which give a greater sense of privacy. Built from palm thatch and other natural materials, these constructions have a light, airy feel. All rooms are equipped with double or twin mattresses on the floor of the mezzanine sleeping area, accessed by a ladder. Beds can be made up as a double or two twins. There are self-contained bathrooms with hot and cold water shower, large living rooms equipped with handmade furniture and decorated with African art and colorful fabrics ... and very comfortable hammocks.

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Located on the South West coast of the island, Zanzibar Beach Resort 
(formerly Fisherman's Resort) is only five minutes from the Airport
and the Stone Town , making it the perfect place to stay and enjoy all 
that Zanzibar has to offer. The Resort has 71 air-conditioned rooms, all with en suite bathrooms.
Enjoy delicious local and international cuisine from this stunning restaurant’s buffet. Breakfast is served from 7am until 10am, dinner from 7pm until 10pm.
Fresh water swimming, and a variety of sea sports facilities.

Mtoni Marine

Situated several kilometers outside Stone town at Bububu, near the ruins of Mtoni Palace, the first palace of Sultan Seyyid Said.
Mtoni Marine is ideal as either a stop over if you do not want to stay in Stone Town, or for 2-3 nights if one want to experience the culture of Stone Town, do not want the noise associated with the town, and would like good-looking views of the ocean and Chapwani Island.  Mtoni Marine would be a place to stay.

Mbweni Ruins Hotel

Located on the South West coast of the island, Zanzibar Beach Resort (formerly Fisherman’s Resort) is only five minutes from the Airport and the Stone Town, making it the perfect place to stay and enjoy all that Zanzibar has to offer. The Resort has 71 air-conditioned rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, restaurant and bar, fresh water swimming, and a variety of sea sports facilities. 

Emerson & Green

Noted on their special dinners with the call to prayer setting the stage, Emerson & Green has received numerous reviews in travel magazines and guidebooks. Located in Zanzibar Stone Town it offers 10 unique rooms, with bathrooms en suite that reflect the Arab influences of this magical island. 

Sultan Palace

Sultan Palace is a splendid resort situated on the southeast coast of Zanzibar Island with beautiful sandy beaches, some 60 km from the airport or Zanzibar Stone Town. The 15 flower-named cottages are 180 square meters each, all with a wonderful view of the Indian Ocean, a verandah and a private garden. The cottages are furnished with local antique furniture including the carved omanite doors and Zanzibar double beds. All the cottages have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioners, a ceiling fan, a telephone, a fridge and a hair dryer. The huge main building with its splendid terraces, include a bright lounge, and the restaurant with its verandahs. On the beach there is a bar and restaurant.

Beit Al Chai

Perfectly located on the famous Kelele Square the Beyt Al Chai, the Inn allows you to experience the ambiance of the famous Stone Town while uniquely allowing you to find the peace and tranquility of over looking a beautiful grassy square filled with hibiscus and tamarind trees to the Indian Ocean beyond. Can be reached by Road from Zanzibar airport in 10 minutes.
Built on 3 floors, this traditional house was at one time a tea house (where its name comes from). Perfectly located on the famous Kelele Square the Beyt Al Chai, The Zanzibar Stone Town Inn allows you to experience the ambiance of the famous Stone Town while uniquely allowing you to find the peace and tranquility of over looking a beautiful grassy square filled with hibiscus and tamarind trees to the Indian Ocean beyond. Only a few paces form the sea, the house is cool and breezy and the top floor bedrooms have a wonderful sea view. Experience the breathtaking sunsets of the Stone Town from the comfort of your room!
The hotel has 2 Sultan Rooms of about 40sqm each, with private bathrooms and a superb sea view to admire while relaxing during the day or with a drink at sunset 
- 3 Prince Rooms: +/- 25sqm, with private bathroom and separate dressing room;
- 1 Princess Room: this room is slightly smaller but as original as the others and has a good size bathroom with direct entrance from the room.

Accommodation in Pemba

Fundu Lagoon/Manta Reef Lodge

Nestled into the secluded coastline of the Wambaa Peninsular which boasts of about 5 kilometers of white, sandy beach in Pemba Island, Fundu Lagoon comprises 19 bungalows, two bars and a restaurant, specifically designed and hand-crafted to blend with the natural environment of the fertile isle. The accommodation rooms are either directly on the beach or high on the ridge of the peninsula, all with superb sweeping views of the bay. Each room has a private balcony and en suite bathroom. Furnishings are stylishly made from local material. Fundu Lagoon has a fully equipped PADI diving centre and a wide range of water sports including snorkeling, sailing, fishing, water-skiing and kayaking.