A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best hotels with pool 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!
Resort with outdoor pool.Unique. 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
Outdoor pool.Charming. Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Most of the rooms feature a balcony with sea or pool views. Offering three different swimming pools including a roof top pool. Decorated with wood carved furniture, and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower and traditional hammam bath. The hotel's Bahari Restaurant offers local as well international cuisine. Room service is available and packed lunches can be arranged. Other facilities and services include a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, a shared lounge, concierge and laundry services. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving and cycling. The property offers free parking. Zanzibar port is a 5-minute drive away and the Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from Tembo House Hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Lovely property. Mizingani Seafront Hotel is situated just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available on site. The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature Zanzibari décor and feature a private entrance. They come fitted with a seating area, mosquito net draped over the bed, a flat-screen satellite TV and a safe. The private bathroom come with a uniquely designed bathtub or shower. At Mizingani Seafront Hotel the restaurant has an à la carte and buffet menu offering a variety of dishes. Guests can relax on the terrace or unwind in the hamman. Nearby attractions include the House of Wonders and Forodhani Gardens which are 350 metres away. Free WiFi is available in public areas and an airport shuttle can be arranged at a surcharge. The Zanzibar International Airport is 8.5 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Delightful property. 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 spaand 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
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Highly elegant. 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. 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. 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. 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
Boutique hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Charming. Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or on the roof-top terrace. Each spacious room comes with air conditioning and Zanzibari-style furniture and décor. The rooms also include satellite TV and an electric kettle. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. The restaurant serves a variety of local Zanzibari and international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Dhow Palace Hotel is located just 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from the House of Wonders. The Ferry Port is 1 km away and Zanzibar Airport is 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Zanzibar City.
Resort with outdoor pool. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this resort is 25 kilometres from Zanzibar Airport. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels also 4 bars and 3 restaurants are offered on site. Mangapwani Restaurant serves local and international cuisine, Terrace Restaurant offers casual dining and Kobe Restaurant provides guests with a light lunch at the swimming pool at Zanzibar Sea Cliff Resort & Spa. A bar on a private beach, the Kobe Poolside Bar and the Jetty Bar are also offered. Offering a private balcony with a view. Each room at Sea Cliff Resort & SpaZanzibar contains an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The Zanzi Bar features views of the Indian Ocean. Guests can relax at the Shwari Spa or enjoy kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing at Zanzibar Sea Cliff Resort & Spa . A recreation centre with billiards, table tennis and 2 tennis courts are also available. Stone Town is 18 kilometres from Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor and outdoor pools. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Madinat Al Bahr Business & SpaHotel is set in Zanzibar City, 6 km from Peace Memorial Museum. Built in 2015, the property is within 8 km of The Zanzibar Curio shop and 6.5 km from Stone Town. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a hot tub, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath, while some feature sea views. Guest rooms provide guests with a fridge. A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel,a car hire is also available. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German and English. Karume Institute of Science and Technology is 2.2 km from Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool. Located in Zanzibar City, 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spaprovides 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. 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. At Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa every room has bed linen and towels. 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. Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa offers a children's playground. 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
Small hotel with outdoor pool. Set in Zanzibar Region, 7 km from Stone Town, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort features a year-round outdoor pool and free WiFi is available in the rooms. Each room has modern decor, is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Views of the sea or pool are featured in certain rooms. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. For your comfort, you will find a minibar, coffee machine, slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer in the room. The Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort features a restaurant on site. Both buffet-style and a la carte dining options are available. Room service is offered at the property and BBQ facilities are available at a surcharge. There is a 24-hour front desk offering currency exchange and shuttle services. There is a fitness centre and gift shop at the property. Free private parking is available on site. Peace Memorial Museum and House of Wonders are 7 km from Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort. The Zanzibar International Airport is 13 km from the resort and transfers can be arranged at a surcharge.Show full description
Rooftop pool.Great views. Maru Maru Hotel’s cocktail bar has 360-degree views over Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. The property provides an onsite restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi . Overlooking the town or garden, the air-conditioned rooms have furniture made by local producers. Some have wooden ceiling beams and a step-in shower with seats in the private bathroom. Featuring chandeliers and stained-glass windows, Fountain Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner. Terrace Restaurant offers Indian cuisine and room service is available. Hotel Maru Maru also has a bar and barbecue facilities. The 24-hour reception can arrange massages, car hire and trips, including Stone Town tours and dolphin watching. Stone Town Beach and Forodhani Gardens are less than 5 minutes’ walk, and Jozani Forest is 40 minutes by car. On-site parking is free and an airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge from Zanzibar International Airport, 8 km away. The ferry terminal to the mainland is 12 minutes’ walk away. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Luxurious. 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
Outdoor pool.Opened July 2021. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spais 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. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Beautiful. Featuring barbecue facilities, The Seyyida Hotel and Spais situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers an outdoor pool. The property is close to popular attractions like Peace Memorial Museum, Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. The units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Rooms have a private bathroom with a bath. At The Seyyida Hotel and Spa each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar is a 4-minute walk from The Seyyida Hotel and Spa. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request and Zanzibar Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Comfortable beds. Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, Antonio Garden Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Antonio Garden Hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Antonio Garden Hotel include Peace Memorial Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths and Cinema Afrique. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 7 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Great value. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and shared lounge, as well as a restaurant, Spice Palace Hotel is situated in Stone Town. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms in Spice Palace Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Kendwa is 47 km away from the property.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Opened July 2021. Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Jungle Paradise Beach Resort & Spaat Mbweni Ruins Hotel Zanzibar features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Jungle Paradise Beach Resort & Spa at Mbweni Ruins Hotel Zanzibar offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Hamamni Persian Baths is 7.5 km from Jungle Paradise Beach Resort & Spa at Mbweni Ruins Hotel Zanzibar, while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 7.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 3 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool. Situated just a 5-minute walk from House of Wonders, Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique features a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the harbour and city. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel. The modern, air-conditioned rooms all come with satellite TV, mini-fridge and safety deposit box. Each en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Bamnara Rooftop Restaurant serves a variety of Zanzibari and international cuisine.Guests can enjoy snacks and homemade pastries at Dock Café. The hotel also offers a tour desk and conference facilities. Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique is located a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Zanzibar International Airport is 8 km from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Boutique hotel with rooftop pool.Hip.Opened August 2020. Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar is situated in Stone Town and has a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. The units at Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Staff at the reception can provide advice on what to do in the area. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
I think this is one of the coolest, most stylish and unique boutique hotels in Zanzibar City! It also has outstanding views. So NICE!
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Comfortable beds. Situated in Zanzibar City, 7.8 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers babysitting service and a concierge service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel the rooms are fitted 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 a hairdryer. Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar provides some units with city views, and the rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Hamamni Persian Baths is 8.7 km from Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar, while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 8.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 1 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
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