Unguja Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Unguja

Old Fort

Stone Town

4/5(33 area reviews)

Stone Town is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Slave Market or House of Wonders.

Stone Town
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Bwejuu Beach

4/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Bwejuu Beach include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paje Beach or Bwejuu Beach while you're exploring the area.

Bwejuu Beach
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
4 out of 5
Mahonda, 100, Zanzibar, Kiwengwa
The price is £113 per night from 30 May to 31 May
£113
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Kiwengwa. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kiwengwa Beach and Mapenzi Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (124 reviews)
Beach wedding
"We decided to visit Zanzibar to get our dream beach wedding. The location, organisation and helpful staff of Diamonds Mapenzi Beach made it better that we could ever imagine and beyond our wildest dreams."

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2024

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
5 out of 5
Kiwengwa, Kiwengwa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £189 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£189
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kiwengwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (182 reviews)
"The facilities could be more updated for a 5 star hotel. Service was great. Alcoholic drinks need to be stronger - it tasted non alcoholic unless you asked for "stronger"."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2023

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
5 out of 5
Michamvi, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
The price is £188 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£188
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Michamvi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
"The villas are beautiful spacious with high ceiling. Beautiful white sand private beach. Tranquil & luxurious. The only negative is the condition of the road leading to the resort. It is in need of repair."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
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Nebo Studio Apartments
Nebo Studio Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Paje, Paje, Unguja South Region
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a garden.
Nebo Studio Apartments
Bitcoin Beach Hotel Zanzibar
Bitcoin Beach Hotel Zanzibar
3 out of 5
Pingwe Village Rd, Pingwe, Michamvi, Unguja South Region
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Michamvi. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pingwe Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
bien, mais...
"Avis mitigés. Nous avons réservé la maison avec piscine super bien le paradis ,propre même si les salle de bain auraient besoin d'un petit rafraichissement, le frigo et les bouteilles fraiches sont très agréable ,très peu de coupures d'eau et d'électricité. A savoir les matelas sont ultra durs c'est ..."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2024

Bitcoin Beach Hotel Zanzibar
Royal Cliff Zanzibar
Royal Cliff Zanzibar
3.5 out of 5
Chuini, Bububu, Zanzibar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Bububu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Sea Cliff Golf Course and Siso Spice Farm ...
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"They property had beautiful views and access to beach at low tide. Was a remote location with a rough road to access it. They should specify that it is a alcohol free resort. Staff was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the quiet and views."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2020

Royal Cliff Zanzibar
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Popular places to visit

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Nungwi Beach

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy a beautiful stretch of white sand and blue sea surrounded by plenty of amenities, as well as a turtle conservation site.

Nungwi Beach
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Mnemba Island

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Stay in a palm-leaf cottage on this idyllic resort island, dive along the coral reef and look for dolphins and whales.

Mnemba Island
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Jambiani Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Cycle like a local, go snorkeling near rocky outcrops and beachcomb through the seaweed harvest along this secluded haven of tranquility.

Jambiani Beach
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Kiwengwa Beach

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kiwengwa Beach during your travels in Kiwengwa? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kiwengwa Beach
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Muyuni Beach

5/5(1 review)

Drift off under an umbrella at the private beach resort and notice local women working in the seaweed farms of the public section.

Muyuni Beach
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Shangani Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Shangani Beach

Cities near Unguja

Jambiani Beach

Jambiani

Nungwi Beach

Nungwi

Matemwe

Matemwe

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