Title: Bright Star Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bright Star Hotel Hotel with free breakfast, near Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium ## Photo gallery for Bright Star Hotel ![View from property - Bright Star Hotel (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/f6ec090c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Bright Star Hotel (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/2730c203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bright Star Hotel (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/47b19788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free local cuisine breakfast - Bright Star Hotel (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/54695296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Bright Star Hotel (Arusha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/55dd84ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Arusha International Conference Centre, Bright Star Hotel offers travelers authentic local breakfast cuisine. The property features a restaurant, terrace, dry cleaning services, free in-room WiFi, and a 24/7 front desk with helpful staff, ensuring a comfortable stay. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 5 - Dec 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=22770829&PinnedHotelID=22770829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/a6377b60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights TV Private bathroom Bidet Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/e509df95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony TV Private bathroom Bidet Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - 247 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking ![Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/e3092b1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights TV Private bathroom Bidet Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - 210 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22770900/22770829/ec290619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Balcony TV Private bathroom Bidet Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### Economy Double Room ### Highlights TV Private bathroom Bidet Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArusha-Hotels-Bright-Star-Hotel.h22770829.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArusha-Hotels-Bright-Star-Hotel.h22770829.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.36425%2C36.67057&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yAcJNhxHjS9Umds5EfA1qYYEnQU=) Plot No 15, Arusha, Arusha, 13298 #### What's nearby - Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Cultural Heritage Centre \- 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Arusha Declaration Monument \- 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Arusha Clock Tower \- 5 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Njiro Complex \- 10 min drive \- 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Arusha (ARK) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tamani Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Picnic - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mc-Elly's Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪eat me - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Bright Star Hotel Hotel near Arusha Clock Tower Located close to Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Cultural Heritage Centre, Bright Star Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information - A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Bright Star Hotel include comforts, such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Parking included - Restaurant - Bar - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews £23 includes taxes & fees 10 Dec - 11 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=78472262&PinnedHotelID=78472262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free secured self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - 1 floor - 2 buildings - Built in 2012 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Free bottled water ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per vehicle (return) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation Tax ID - 101680398 This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash Cashless transactions are available This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Bright Star Hotel Arusha Bright Star Arusha Bright Star Hotel Hotel Bright Star Hotel Arusha Bright Star Hotel Hotel Arusha ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright Star Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bright Star Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Bright Star Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Bright Star Hotel? ### Does Bright Star Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Bright Star Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Bright Star Hotel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We just loved everything about this hotel....food..staff....location...cleanliness and help from the staff ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yoko 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very kind owner, I enjoyed balcony and huge breakfast, thank you so much ##### Yoko Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edith 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very pleasant stay here. Lovely breakfast and helpful staff. ##### Edith Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet hotel, with a nice balcony. Staff were friendly. Great breakfast. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Johannes 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Beds and pillows not very comfortable. Staff friendliness tops! ##### Johannes Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Francia 6 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Clean rooms, excellent staff and comfortable bed. They can improve on; 1\. Variety of meals offered 2\. Clogging in the bathroom when shower is running 3\. Ensure hangers actually fit on the rack! ##### Francia Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a well run hotel that is great value for money. It feels very safe ##### Ian Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very clean and well located african Low budget hotel! The service is super! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 21 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A quick trip to Arusha Good food. Made us to go bags for breakfast since we left at 5am. Huge plus ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikoletta 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect place Veronica the manager arranged for an airport transfer for us. The driver waited for us right at the door of the airport. At the hotel Veronica greeted us and in 5 mins we were in our rooms. It has a very comfy brd and A/C, overall pleasant experience. The breskfast is also tasty (from locsl goods) and more than enough to start the day. Absolutely recommended! ##### Nikoletta Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Veronica was fantastic, helping me with all sorts of stuff. The hotel is basic, but then the price is low. Clean, good bed, parking available. Entrance is down a narrow alleyway. There is sign at the junction of the alley and the main road and Google Maps finds the place accurately (unlike plenty of other stuff in Tanzania). Overall, a great deal. ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Welcomed Like Family Arrived at the Bright Star after 24 hours of travel. Felt welcomed like a member of the family. The hotel was clean, room furnishings were basic, the bed was very comfortable, plenty of hot water and the wi-fi was excellent. The staff were very nice and full breakfast very good. Veronica the manager responded to my pre-arrival inquiries quickly and was very attentive. The hotel was several kilometers from the city center, a short walk of the main street and, as a result, much quieter than downtown Arusha. I loved the feel of the place. This is an excellent budget option and overall excellent place to stay. ##### michael Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Felix HL 21 Jun 2025 Just found a good deal lol Considering it was just a place to sleep for 8 hours it was worth it. Staffs are very friendly !!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a49a5017-ab83-427b-a003-5b89fe981531-1750513521942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/61c90a79-7daa-42fa-90b1-cf3a3d2b1739-1750513525274.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a198c61b-8da2-40d6-9f48-a2be5305dfb3-1750513523881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Felix HL Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sakuma 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 怪しげな奥まった所にありますが、安くて安全で親切です。 ##### Sakuma Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Svårt att sova då det bor kor och höns precis utanför fönstret. I övrigt prisvärt boende, god mat i restaurangen och bra pris. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Staff & service Hôtel viellot et salle de bain rustique et vétuste Personnel sympa et serviable Petit déjeuner sommaire Acces très difficile ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place for short stay. Great place for short stay. Good food. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CEZAR 25 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bright Star Hotel is located in Sakina, part of Arusha, not far from the city centre, close to the Arusha College. The hotel is in a side road, around 100 meters from the main road A104\. The area is safe, at least for me as a white male, and I enjoyed walking around. The city centre is around 2-3 km, and I walked a lot. You can take a car or motorbike (boda boda). The boda boda is 1000 TZS. The car should be 5000 TZS. I installed the app inDriver, but didn't use, because I walked everywhere. The hotel is secured and very safe. It has a dining area with TV. Th ##### CEZAR Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place was such a pleasant surprise! We initially booked a different accommodation but had to cancel it due to issues with the host. We booked this hotel last minute and I am so glad we did! The rooms were clean, comfortable and a great price, for a budget hotel. We ended up staying at the hotel for additional nights, due to vehicle problems we encountered. What made our stay so exceptional, however, was the incredible hospitality and helpfulness of the hotel staff,including the hotel manager, Veronica. While all of the staff were warm, and accommodating for us, Veronica was a real lifesaver. Our vehicle had to be taken to the mechanic unexpectedly on our first day, and by the time we realized we would not have the car for the following day to do park tours, its was already after 10 pm. Veronica quickly jumped in, calling a guide with an appropriate car at about 11 p.m., and the guide arrived at our hotel the next morning to take us on a safari tour to Tarangire for the day. The guide Veronica recommended was affordable (not something that can be said for many of the safari operators in Arusha), knowledgeable and we used him for subsequent day trips when our vehicle issues persisted. I cannot recommend this hotel enough, mostly due to the hospitality and professionalism of the staff employed here! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 12 Aug 2019 Liked: Staff & service Hôtel correct, bon rapport qualité prix. Bien pour une nuit ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was excellent value for money. The staff were very helpful and pleasant. The provided breakfast was very substantial. The only criticism was the structural layout of the bathroom which had poor drainage so after a shower the floor was always wet. Jandals were provided to help keep the feet above the water, which was effective. The property was quite a distance, 3 km, from the clocktower. We didn't mind the walk, others might. All in all a nice place for the price ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle 11 Sept 2018 #### Great, local flavoured service The staff at the Bright Star hotel were very nice and helpful. The hotel could do with a bit new paint in the interiors but again, the staff makes up for this by having the cleanest interiors ever, with shiny floors and a room cleaner than some 5\* I have stayed at. People were super nice and made us dinner despite we arrived very late and were the only ones there. Breakfast was imcluded and also very nice. Take into account the hotel offers typical Arusha accommodation, the bed is good, wide but a bit short (which is typical bedding here, and it doesn't make a lot of sense since Tanzanians are tall people). Local cuisine for tourists includes potatoes, fish or chicken and some sort of salad. Food takes long to be ready if you are the only one at the hotel, which is a good sign that everything is fresh made. ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shabir 31 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Well Done Veronica We were very sceptical about accommodation in Arusha as we were almost conned to pay additional money by 2 other establishments in the area. Yes, they were a few petty things we can complain about, but our host Veronica more than made up for it. At the end of the day, GREAT service and a clean bathroom and bed, is what does it for me and my family. ##### Shabir Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Angela 9 Oct 2025 ##### Angela Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yoko 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Yoko Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Reef & Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jambiani-Hotels-Reef-Beach-Resort.h6643793.Hotel-Information) > > [Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Michamvi-Hotels-Konokono-Beach-Resort.h3881687.Hotel-Information) > > [The Residence Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kizimkazi-Hotels-The-Residence-Zanzibar.h4261204.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Royal-Zanzibar-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h5563953.Hotel-Information) > > [Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kendwa-Hotels-Gold-Zanzibar-Beach-House-Spa.h5388856.Hotel-Information) > > [Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe-Hotels-Breezes-Beach-Club-Spa-Half-Board.h3522641.Hotel-Information) > > [TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pongwe-Hotels-Toa-Hotel-Spa.h75012943.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matemwe-Hotels-Emerald-Zanzibar-Resort-Spa.h78245396.Hotel-Information) > > [Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe-Hotels-Baraza-Resort-Spa-Zanzibar.h10042688.Hotel-Information) > > [Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area-Hotels-Ngorongoro-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h903728.Hotel-Information) > > [Pongwe Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pongwe-Hotels-Pongwe-Beach-Hotel.h8057383.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serengeti-National-Park-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Safari-Lodge-Serengeti.h2949601.Hotel-Information) > > [Zuri Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kendwa-Hotels-Zuri-Zanzibar.h20217090.Hotel-Information) > > [Kiwengwa Bungalow Boutique Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Kiwengwa-Bungalow-Boutique-Resort.h19332541.Hotel-Information) > > [Turaco Nungwi Resort, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-DoubleTree-Resort-By-Hilton-Zanzibar-Nungwi.h3300267.Hotel-Information) > > [Kena Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matemwe-Hotels-Kena-Beach-Hotel.h4544228.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Cliff Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangapwani-Hotels-Sea-Cliff-Resort-Spa.h978691.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Michamvi-Hotels-Le-Mersenne-Beach.h65725614.Hotel-Information) > > [ Safaya Luxury Villas (Adults Only)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Safaya-Luxury-Villas.h91433919.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h5361523.Hotel-Information) > > [Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Neptune-Pwani-Beach-Resort-Spa.h4544303.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-TUI-Blue-Bahari-Zanzibar.h4532516.Hotel-Information) > > [Zanzibar Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marumbi-Hotels-Zanzibar-Bay-Resort.h27086671.Hotel-Information) > > [Diamonds Mapenzi Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Diamonds-Mapenzi-Beach-All-Inclusive.h4532521.Hotel-Information) > > [Melia Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Melia-Zanzibar.h1407257.Hotel-Information) > > [Kiwengwa Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Kiwengwa-Beach-Resort.h11888909.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Ocean-Paradise-Resort-Spa-Zanzibar.h4235502.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Jambo.h75595198.Hotel-Information) > > [Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-The-Z-Hotel.h3675918.Hotel-Information)