> Compare 214 hotels in Zanzibar across all booking sites. Best areas, cheapest & luxury stays, and things to do — honest, independent and free. *Source : https://hotels4travelers.com/tanzania/zanzibar/* --- [Home](https://hotels4travelers.com/)/[Destinations](https://hotels4travelers.com/destinations/)/Zanzibar ![Zanzibar, Tanzania](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/hero.jpg) # Hotels in Zanzibar: where to stay & best deals Compare 214 hotels across all major booking sites — one search, the lowest price, updated daily. Prices from Booking, Hotels.com & more Real guest reviews No booking fees Destination Zanzibar, Tanzania [Search hotels & compare prices](https://search.hotellook.com/?marker=740319&destination=Zanzibar%2C+Tanzania) Hotels compared 214 Avg. price / night $96 Cheapest 4★ $58 Best months Jun–Oct ## Where to stay in Zanzibar Zanzibar’s best hotels split between the lively northern beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa, the calm east coast (Paje, Jambiani), and historic Stone Town. Below we compare the highest-rated stays for every budget — prices are pulled live from booking sites, so you always see the real lowest rate. All hotelsCheapestBest ratedLuxury 5★BeachfrontAll-inclusiveNear Stone TownFree cancellation Top-rated hotels in Zanzibar Sort: Best value ![Zuri Zanzibar](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/1.jpg) Best value Kendwa · beachfront ### Zuri Zanzibar 9.1Excellent · 1,204 reviews Pool Wi-Fi 3 rest. per night from**$420** [View deal](https://search.hotellook.com/?marker=740319&destination=Zuri+Zanzibar%2C+Zanzibar) ![Park Hyatt Zanzibar](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/2.jpg) Top rated Stone Town · historic ### Park Hyatt Zanzibar 9.3Superb · 2,011 reviews Pool Wi-Fi Spa per night from**$380** [View deal](https://search.hotellook.com/?marker=740319&destination=Park+Hyatt+Zanzibar%2C+Zanzibar) ![The Z Hotel](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/3.jpg) Cheapest 4★ Nungwi · beachfront ### The Z Hotel 8.7Very good · 980 reviews Pool Wi-Fi Beach per night from**$190** [View deal](https://search.hotellook.com/?marker=740319&destination=The+Z+Hotel%2C+Zanzibar) ## Best areas to stay Compare areas Each part of Zanzibar has its own vibe — pick the base that matches your trip. ![Nungwi](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/hero.jpg) ### Nungwi Lively north, white sand, sunset bars and dive centres. 42 hotels · from $58 ![Kendwa](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/1.jpg) ### Kendwa Quieter beaches next door, no tide — best for swimming. 28 hotels · from $74 ![Stone Town](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/2.jpg) ### Stone Town Historic UNESCO old town, culture, spice markets, riads. 61 hotels · from $40 ![Paje & Jambiani](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/3.jpg) ### Paje & Jambiani East coast, turquoise lagoon, kitesurfing, laid-back. 53 hotels · from $36 ## Hotels by budget Cheap ### Under $80 / night Guesthouses & 3★ beach hotels - **Paje by Night**$72 - **Jambiani Villas**$54 - **Demani Lodge**$48 Mid-range ### $80–250 / night 4★ beachfront & boutique - **The Z Hotel**$190 - **Emerson Spice**$160 - **Sunshine Marine Lodge**$140 Luxury ### $250+ / night 5★ resorts & private villas - **Zuri Zanzibar**$420 - **Park Hyatt**$380 - **Meliá Zanzibar**$310 ## Things to do in Zanzibar All experiences Top-rated tours & activities, bookable in seconds. ![Stone Town walking tour](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/2.jpg) Stone Town walking tour from $25 4.8 ![Sunset dhow cruise](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/3.jpg) Sunset dhow cruise from $40 4.9 ![Spice farm half-day tour](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/hero.jpg) Spice farm half-day tour from $20 4.7 ![Safari Blue full day](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/1.jpg) Safari Blue full day from $60 4.9 Experiences powered by Tiqets · book now, pay nothing extra ## Zanzibar hotels — FAQ ### What’s the best area to stay in Zanzibar? For beaches and nightlife, choose Nungwi or Kendwa in the north. For culture, stay in Stone Town. For a quiet lagoon and kitesurfing, the east coast (Paje, Jambiani) is ideal. ### How much does a hotel in Zanzibar cost? Guesthouses start around $36–60 per night, comfortable 4★ beachfront hotels run $120–250, and 5★ resorts begin near $300. The island-wide average is about $96 per night. ### When is the best time to visit Zanzibar? The dry season from June to October offers the best weather, with a second sunny window in January–February. Prices peak in July–August and over the December holidays. SJ Written & researched by Sébastien Joumel Entrepreneur and travel enthusiast · founder of Hotels4Travelers I personally research the destinations we cover — comparing prices, reading reviews and digging into neighbourhoods — to help you travel smarter, off the beaten track. 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