A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in Zanzibar City, Tanzania. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Opened May 2023. Boutique hotel. Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel the rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and bathrobes. At The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or vegetarian options. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town include Peace Memorial Museum, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Old Fort of Zanzibar. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 7 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened September 2022. Boutique hotel. Situated within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach, Sharazad Wonders Boutique in Zanzibar City has a number of amenities including a garden, a terrace and a bar. Featuring free bikes, the 1-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast city views. At Sharazad Wonders Boutique each room comes with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Sharazad Wonders Boutique. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Peace Memorial Museum, Old Fort of Zanzibar and House of Wonders. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 8 km from Sharazad Wonders Boutique, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened July 2021. Great value. Popular among families. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa is situated in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 7.3 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a fitness centre and a shared lounge. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 7.5 km from Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa, while Cinema Afrique is 7.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, a few steps from the hotel.Show full description
Opened March 2018. Luxury Hotel. Located in Zanzibar City, 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. At Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa every room has bed linen and towels. Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa offers a children's playground. Certain units at the property include a terrace with a sea view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zanzibar City, like canoeing. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a business centre and ironing service at the property. Cinema Afrique is 4.1 km from Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, while Old Dispensary is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 10 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened November 2016. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Royal Cliff Zanzibar features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Zanzibar City. The property has a snack bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms come with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At Royal Cliff Zanzibar each room has bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Peace Memorial Museum is 16 km from Royal Cliff Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 20 km from the hotel.Show full description
Delightful property. Great location. Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness centre. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms comprise a bathtub, free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bidet. Views are provided from all rooms. Guest staying at Park Hyatt Zanzibar are also offered a fitness centre, a tour desk and a luggage storage. Activites like snorkeling, diving, golf and various other can be enjoyed on site or in the surrounding area. The Hotel is 43 km away from Jozani Chwaka National Park and 11 km from Masingini Forest. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 8Km from Park Hyatt Zanzibar. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is 1 km away.Show full description
This might be one of the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotels in Zanzibar City.
Hip. Superb breakfast. Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town. The rooms combine old-world charm and antique details with modern conveniences. Each room is fitted with a ceiling fan and a four-poster bed, draped with a mosquito net. Free WiFi is available. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace. The hotel's café is situated downstairs and offers a variety of coffees, prepared by trained baristas. Guests can also indulge in cakes or order meals and snacks. Zanzibar Coffee House has a 24-hour front desk, concierge and laundry services. Zanzibar Airport is 8 km away and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.Show full description
I think this is one of the coolest boutique hotels in Zanzibar City.
Boutique hotel. Very cosy. Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan. The air-conditioned rooms all include Zanzibari-style furnishings and are equipped with a fan. The en suite bathrooms come with a shower. The entire property and all rooms have free wifi. Shaba Boutique Hotel is located only a 2-minute walk from the House of Wonders museum and 5 minutes’ walk from the Fordahani Gardens. Zanzibar International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most STYLISH newly opened hotel in Zanzibar City.
Historic property. Cosy rooms. Offering a restaurant, the historical Kisiwa House is located in the heart of historical Stone Town in Zanzibar. Free Wi-Fi access is available. As one of the oldest buildings in Stown Town, Kisiwa House combines historical elements with fresh and modern design. Decorated in Swahili style, the spacious rooms offer plush interiors and are fitted with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a spa bath, private bathrooms also offer hairdryers, bathrobes and free toiletries. Panoramic views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean can be enjoyed from the roof-top restaurant, which offers local and international cuisine. Guests at Kisiwa House can relax in the garden or unwind in the courtyard lounge by the fountain. The property is within walking distance to museums, antique shops and famous landmarks. Zanzibar International Airport is a 10 minute drive from Kisiwa House. Airport Shuttles can be arranged at an additional surcharge.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Charming. Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town on Zanzibar Island. It offers individually decorated suites with free Wi-Fi. The beach is within 1 km from the hotel where guests can enjoy water activities. All suites feature Zanzibari, Arabic and English décor and are fitted with tiled floors. Each one includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV and telephone. Some suites offer a balcony and a sun deck with a hot tub. Palace Restaurant offers a breakfast buffet daily, while à-la-carte specialties prepared from fresh ingredients, are served in the evening. A wide variety of wines are available at the bar and restaurant. Zanzibar Palace spa offers relaxing massage treatments upon request. The hotel’s tour desk can arrange local excursions and activities, all at an added fee. Memorable souvenirs are available at the gift shop. Forodhani Gardens and Old Fort is a 4-minute walk from Zanzibar Palace. Zanzibar Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away. An airport shuttle is available upon request.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ROMANTIC boutique hotel in Zanzibar City.
Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Zanzi Resort is situated on the shore of the Indian Ocean, 15 km from the historic town of Stone Town and a 30-minute drive from the Zanzibar International Airport. Each spacious villa and bungalow offers an intimate environment. Ocean-front villas have a private patio with a pool, a lush tropical garden, and a gazebo draped in mosquito nets. The bungalows are located in the garden area with access to the main swimming pool. A guest relations attaché is available to help plan day trips and excursions. Guests can choose to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in their private villa or bungalow, in the restaurant, or on the beach. We offer local cuisine prepared for an international palate with fresh seafood accompanied by organic vegetables and spices picked from our own eco-plantation. Massages are offered beside the ocean with water sports facilities available on site. Free bicycles are available and excursions can be arranged at the tour desk.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great views. Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodation with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants. Zanzibar Serena Inn offers free private parking. All rooms are decorated with traditional furnishings and feature a satellite TV, mini bar and a tea and coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a bath and shower with free toiletries. There is 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi. The Terrace Seafood Restaurant features an open-air rooftop terrace and has ocean views. International and Swahili dishes are available at the Baharia Restaurant. The Pool Terrace Bar and coffee shop serve a wide selection of drinks, snacks and traditional pastries. Guests can relax and sunbathe poolside or on the beach. Other local activities include swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and diving. House of Wonders is a 5-minute drive away. Zanzibar International Airport and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are within a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Zanzibar City.
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