5 star hotels in Zanzibar
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8.2
Great124124 reviews
Guests of the 5-star Zuri Zanzibar Kendwa can relax at a swimming pool and have their drinks at the beach bar.
From£ 768
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8.4
Great238238 reviews
The unique Melia Zanzibar in a rural area offers guests a lap swimming pool and an Indian restaurant.
From£ 374
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8.4
Great134134 reviews
Offering a swimming pool plus a hot tub, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool, the comfortable 5-star Residence Zanzibar is found 4.9 km from Pete Inlet Bay.
From£ 353
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8.2
Great266266 reviews
Set in the entertainment district of Nungwi, the exclusive 5-star Riu Palace Zanzibar Nungwi features a swimming pool and boasts views of the Indian Ocean.
From£ 225
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8.2
Great7878 reviews
Nestled in a historical neighbourhood near a boat dock, the stunning Royal Zanzibar offers 96 comfortable rooms along with views of the pool.
From£ 224
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The Mora ZanzibarResort
8.2
Great8989 reviews
About a 10-minute ride from Spanish Dancer Divers, the 5-star Emerald Zanzibar Resort & offers fitness classes and entertainment activities plus a private swimming pool.
From£ 826
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Sea Cliff Resort & SpaResort
8.4
Great129129 reviews
Within 25 minutes' walk of Cheetah's Rock, the convenient 5-star Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar boasts a swimming pool and gives an opportunity to enjoy a treatment room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities.
From£ 120
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8.2
Great4141 reviews
A mere 16 km from Buccaneer Diving, the charming 5-star Breezes Beach Club And features a traditional restaurant as well as fitness classes, massage therapy and loungers.
From£ 247
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Kiwengwa Beach ResortResort
8.2
Great243243 reviews
Guests can enjoy a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, relax in a swimming pool and take advantage of the 120-story Kiwengwa Beach Resort Kiwengwa's location in the heart of the city.
From£ 345
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Park Hyatt ZanzibarHotel
8.2
Great124124 reviews
Set about 10 minutes' drive from Pange Island, the unique Park Hyatt Zanzibar includes a restaurant with international cuisine.
From£ 403
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8.4
Great5555 reviews
The 5-star Konokono Beach Resort And Isaraya Luxury Overwater Villas is set just 250 metres from Konokono Beach Resort and offers guests an infinity pool onsite.
From£ 120
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Zanzi ResortResort
8.4
Great8686 reviews
Set merely 250 metres from Pier, the boutique style Zanzi Resort Zanzibar with a private garden opens onto the garden and provides fitness classes, massage therapy and horse riding activities.
From£ 624
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8.4
Great7777 reviews
Located only 7 minutes' walk from Forodhani Park, the 5-star Serena Zanzibar provides an outdoor pool together with facials, recreational facilities and entertainment activities.
From£ 251
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8.2
Great4646 reviews
Offering a pool bar, the Baraza Resort And Spa Zanzibar Bwejuu also has a lap pool beckoning guests to dive in.
From£ 671
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8.6
Great3535 reviews
The boutique Tulia Zanzibar Unique is 10 minutes' drive from Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve and features aerobics and spa therapy, along with a pool bar on-site.
From£ 515
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Essque Zalu ZanzibarResort
8.6
Great109109 reviews
5 minutes' drive from ZanziYoga, the comfortable Essque Zalu Zanzibar Nungwi offers fitness classes, spa therapy and various recreational opportunities plus an outdoor pool.
From£ 205
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7.8
Very good5454 reviews
Set at a 2.7 km distance from Buccaneer Diving, the rooms in the 5-star Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection have views of sea.
From£ 184
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Zawadi Hotel, ZanzibarResort
8.2
Great66 reviews
The 5-star Zawadi Hotel, Zanzibar features an outdoor swimming pool and 9 rooms facing the ocean.
From£ 1 008
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8.2
Great7070 reviews
Offering a swimming pool, the premier Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux Paje is located a 10-minute ride from Kuza Cave.
From£ 619
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8.4
Great101101 reviews
Set approximately 10 minutes by car from Kizimkazi Beach, the 5-star Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar invites its guests to benefit from fitness classes, spa therapy and entertainment activities, plus to have a meal in an Asian restaurant.
From£ 208
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7.8
Very good2525 reviews
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke-free Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Pingwe offers 135 rooms right in a rural area.
From£ 987
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8.2
Great6666 reviews
Offering a beachfront location within 5 minutes' stroll of Full Moon Party & Saturday Night Party, the opulent 5-star Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa features a swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.
From£ 632
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8.2
Great2222 reviews
Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve is also set approximately 10 minutes' drive from the 5-star Toa Hotel & Spa Zanzibar.
From£ 286
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8.4
Great120120 reviews
Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest is nearly 25 minutes' walk from the 5-star Zanzibella Hotel & Spa, while Shooting Star Lodge is 4.1 km away.
From£ 85
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Kasha Boutique HotelResort
8.2
Great124124 reviews
While staying at this 17-room the beachfront Kasha Boutique Matemwe bordered by the Indian Ocean, guests can mingle at the à la carte restaurant and poolside bar or relax by a year-round outdoor pool.
From£ 2 118
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8.2
Great2323 reviews
Located within a 10-minute drive of Kuza Cave, the 5-star Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World features a traditional American breakfast.
From£ 192
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8.4
Great136136 reviews
Located in the Kiwengwa Beach district of Kiwengwa, the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Kiwengwa offers a swimming pool and a buffet breakfast.
From£ 186
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Tui Blue Bahari ZanzibarResort
8.2
Great108108 reviews
A 15-minute drive from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, the 5-star Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar boasts an outdoor pool and gives an opportunity to enjoy whirlpool bathtubs, a Turkish steam room and an outdoor swimming pool.
From£ 310
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Pearl Beach By SansiResort
8.4
Great8989 reviews
At a 48 km distance from Chwaka Bay, the 5-star Pearl Beach By Sansi features an outdoor swimming pool along with a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool.
From£ 96
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8.4
Great1515 reviews
The comfortable Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa has to offer steam baths and a hot tub onsite along with 170 rooms, boasting setting in a restaurant area.
From£ 526
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8.6
Great6363 reviews
Set within 10 minutes' drive of Chwaka Bay, the Karafuu Beach Resort Pingwe with a private garden opens onto the sea and provides fitness classes and massage therapy.
From£ 255
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The Palms ZanzibarHotel
8.2
Great1111 reviews
5 minutes by car from Buccaneer Diving, the beachfront Palms offers windsurfing, snorkelling and diving for guests to keep active.
From£ 905
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8.6
Great1010 reviews
Located within a 5-minute stroll of Forodhani Park and within 5 minutes' walk of Old Slave Market, the modern Mashariki Palace Zanzibar features massage therapy and entertainment activities.
From£ 252
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8.2
Great103103 reviews
Featuring 57 rooms, spa therapy, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities, the 5-star Dreams By Mantis is within 15 minutes' walk of Ras Nungwi Lighthouse in Nungwi.
From£ 150
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Hotel La Gemma Dell'EstResort
8.0
Great4141 reviews
A beachfront location of the 5-star La Gemma Dell'Est provides easy access to Nungwi Beach, which is 5 minutes away by car.
From£ 396
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8.0
Great5656 reviews
At a 6 km distance from Malindi Mosque, the luxury Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Zanzibar offers a swimming pool.
From£ 576
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Kwanza Resort By SunriseResort
8.2
Great4242 reviews
Kizimkazi Beach and Kizimkazi Old Mosque are located 2.1 km and 1.9 km from the Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE respectively.
From£ 135
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8.4
Great3737 reviews
Located 3.2 km from Forodhani Park, the 5-star Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort And Spa offers an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness suite for guests.
From£ 623
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Jua RetreatResort
8.2
Great5656 reviews
Guests can spend their days relaxing by a private pool or try canoeing and cycling arranged at the 5-star Jua Retreat Michamvi Kae.
From£ 292
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8.2
Great5858 reviews
Set just 10 minutes' walk from Kite Centre Zanzibar, the Nest Boutique Paje features a swimming pool and a vegetarian breakfast.
From£ 247
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Shamba VillageHotel
8.2
Great3131 reviews
Located 4 km from Bahari View Lodge, the Shamba Village Paje overlooks the pool and features an à la carte restaurant.
From£ 91
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8.0
Great6161 reviews
The luxury Tikitam Palms Boutique with a swimming pool is at a 2.5 km distance from Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve.
From£ 270
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8.0
Great2828 reviews
Set in a rural area, the 5-star Kilindi Zanzibar Kendwa with 15 rooms offers an outdoor swimming pool and snorkelling, diving and canoeing to those enjoying an active lifestyle.
From£ 968
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8.2
Great2222 reviews
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is also set within 7 km of the 5-star Lux Marijani Zanzibar Pwani Mchangani.
From£ 400
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Calamari Beach ResortResort
8.4
Great1717 reviews
The charming Calamari Beach Villas with a swimming pool is 2.9 km from Blue Safari.
From£ 114
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Karibu Beach ResortHotel
8.4
Great99 reviews
Kiwengwa-Pongwe Forest Reserve is also set within 3.7 km of the 5-star Karibu Beach Resort.
From£ 163
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8.2
Great2828 reviews
Located a 10-minute ride from Chwaka Bay, the 5-star Qambani Luxury Resort offers an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre for guests.
From£ 740
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Dream Of Zanzibar Resort & SpaResort
You can unwind at a swimming pool of enjoy a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool at the 5-star Dream Of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive.
From£ 274
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Sbh Kilindini ResortHotel
8.2
Great1919 reviews
Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site is at a 2.5 km distance from the 5-star Sbh Kilindini Resort and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 15 minutes' drive away.
From£ 125
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Located a 10-minute ride from Muyuni Beach, the 5-star Sensations Eco-Chic boasts an outdoor swimming pool.
From£ 385
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8.0
Great1111 reviews
Offering a swimming pool, the 5-star Safira Blu Luxury Resort & Villas Nungwi is a 15-minute ride from Dr. Bulugu Gallery.
From£ 1 018
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Sofia Sea ViewResort
8.0
Great1212 reviews
The boutique Sofia Sea View is set within 15 minutes' drive of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, offering an à la carte restaurant along with snorkelling, diving and canoeing.
From£ 104
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7.0
Very good11 review
Placed 50 km from Kisauni airport, the luxury Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Tanzania Kiwengwa welcomes guests with a restaurant and luggage storage.
From£ 165
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Alma Boutique HotelHotel
8.2
Great66 reviews
The Alma Boutique with an outdoor swimming pool is a 10-minute ride from Kite Centre Zanzibar.
From£ 329
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8.8
Great77 reviews
Buccaneer Diving is also set only 10 minutes' walk from the 5-star Horizon Sultan Palace Dongwe.
From£ 186
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Sbh Monica ZanzibarHotel
Located within 10 minutes' drive of Kuza Cave, the Sbh Monica Zanzibar Paje features an outdoor swimming pool.
From£ 118
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Located around 10 minutes' drive from Chwaka Bay in Dikoni, the Y Residential Villas offers a spa salon including a hot tub and a wellness facility.
From£ 601
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8.2
Great1313 reviews
Chwaka Bay is also set 3.8 km from the 5-star Sansi Kae Beach Resort Michamvi Kae.
From£ 141
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8.0
Great1212 reviews
Located within 16 minutes' walk of Nungwi public Beach, the 5-star Diamonds Star Of The East offers a swimming pool and a gym facility for guests.
From£ 1 146
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Zawadi Hotel ZanzibarHotel
There are rooms facing sea and the Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar is set 65 km from Kisauni airport.
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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone TownHotel
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town, located at 150 metres from Forodhani Park, is also at a proximity to Kiponda.
From£ 490
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Safirablu Luxury Resort And VillasResort
7.2
Very good11 review
Kendwa Beach is just a 10-minute walk from the 5-star Safirablu Luxury Resort & Villas and sandbank is 10 minutes away by car.
From£ 987
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Hotel NeptuneHotel
8.4
Great11 review
Located a 10-minute ride from Shooting Star Lodge, the 5-star Neptune Kiwengwa boasts an outdoor pool.
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Anna Of ZanzibarHotel
7.6
Very good11 review
Located merely 1.6 km from Buccaneer Diving, the 5-star Anna Of Zanzibar boasts a private swimming pool.
From£ 671
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FAQs about hotels in Zanzibar
We created these 5 answers to questions about hotels in Zanzibar to make your planning easier.
Which 5-star hotels in Zanzibar are the top?
If you’re searching for an upscale venue, HotelMix.co.uk provides 222 properties to consider. For instance, book Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa rated 7.8/10 for 17£ per night. This fantastic hotel provides windsurfing, snorkelling and diving, as well as 24-hour security service, bike loans and 24-hour front desk assistance on site.
What are the top budget 5-star hotels in Zanzibar?
If you want to save up, there are 32 5-star options with reasonable prices. For instance, book Jambo Guest House (rating: 7.8/10), a great deal with shuttle service, laundry and 24-hour security on site. It costs 39£ per night. Alternatively, Summer Beach Paje (rating: 8.2/10) is also a nice 5-star hotel featuring snorkelling, cycling and fishing. It costs about 40£ per night. Other suitable options include Balcony House, Palumbo Reef and Simba Beach Zanzibar.
What are the best 5-star luxury venues in Zanzibar?
We recommend Sandies Baobab Beach Zanzibar rated 7.8/10 at the cost of 210£ per night. It's located in Nungwi Beach district and offers a special menu, canoeing and table tennis on site. Another great luxury 5-star accommodation is Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa-Relais & Chateaux (rating: 8.2/10), which costs 763£ per night. It offers a plunge swimming pool and a swimming pool, as well as porter service, shopping service and windsurfing on site. Other suitable properties are Nungwi Dreams By Mantis, Doubletree Resort By Hilton Zanzibar-Nungwi and Zuri Zanzibar.
What are the top 5-star properties in Zanzibar providing a pool?
One of the best Zanzibar options is Fumba Beach Lodge rated 8.0/10 with prices from 21£ per night. It's set 650 metres from Blue Safari and offers children's menu, scuba diving and snorkelling on site. Another perfect deal is Zanzibar Beach Resort rated 7.6/10 with concierge service, cots and room services. This 3-star property will cost you 70£ per night. Other 5-star pool accommodations include Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge, Fun Beach Hotel and Natural Kendwa Villa.
What are the top 5-star hotels in Zanzibar near a beach?
If you want your stay to be pleasant, there are 51 options to consider. You may like Pongwe Bay Resort rated 8.0/10 with prices from 34£ per night. It provides snorkelling, diving and a special menu, as well as tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry and concierge service on site. Alternative, book African Paradise Beach House rated 8.2/10 for 54£ per night. It's set 5 minutes' walk from the beach and features snorkelling, diving and canoeing. Other great beach hotels include Savera Beach Houses, Warere Beach and White Paradise Zanzibar.