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1. Stone Town House
Stone Town House2.0 star property
Stone Town
6.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
6.0/10
(3 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff! Good laundry service."
"Friendly and helpful staff! Good laundry service."
Tara
The price is £32
£32
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
2. Breflection Spa and Hostel
Breflection Spa and Hostel2.0 star property
Stone Town
The price is £42
£42
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
3. Bellimena Stone Town
Bellimena Stone Town2.0 star property
Stone Town
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
4.0/10
(1 review)
The price is £20
£20
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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Fishermen's boats dot the turquoise waters of Chwaka Bay, where you can join snorkelling trips to explore vibrant coral reefs. Savour fresh seafood at beachfront restaurants before hiring a guide to explore nearby Jozani Forest's endangered red colobus monkeys.
Top reviews in Chwaka
Treetop by Eight Continents, Zanzibar
Treetop by Eight Continents, ZanzibarUnguja Ukuu
10/10 Excellent
Treetop by Eight Continents Zanzibar exceeded all our expectations. It is an excellent choice for solo travellers, couples and families, and in my opinion, this resort is seriously underrated.
From the moment we stepped onto the hotel premises, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Everyone was friendly, kind and attentive throughout our stay. A special thank you to Ally, who helped my wife organise a beautiful surprise dinner for us by the beach. It was an unforgettable experience and...
Treetop by Eight Continents Zanzibar exceeded all our expectations. It is an excellent choice for solo travellers, couples and families, and in my opinion, this resort is seriously underrated.
From the moment we stepped onto the hotel premises, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Everyone was friendly, kind and attentive throughout our stay. A special thank you to Ally, who helped my wife organise a beautiful surprise dinner for us by the beach. It was an unforgettable experience and...
Omar Hassan
White Paradise Zanzibar
White Paradise ZanzibarPongwe
10/10 Excellent
We can’t thank the staff at white paradise enough. We stayed for 2 weeks for our honeymoon and couldn’t have picked a better place. The food is unbelievable, all à la carte rather than your all inclusive buffet. The grounds and hotel itself are stunning, the staff are so welcoming and are always happy to help you. We’d like to thank Clara for always being on hand, as well as all of the bar/restaurant staff for accommodating all our needs, it was an unforgettable honeymoon.
We can’t thank the staff at white paradise enough. We stayed for 2 weeks for our honeymoon and couldn’t have picked a better place. The food is unbelievable, all à la carte rather than your all inclusive buffet. The grounds and hotel itself are stunning, the staff are so welcoming and are always happy to help you. We’d like to thank Clara for always being on hand, as well as all of the bar/restaurant staff for accommodating all our needs, it was an unforgettable honeymoon.
Ryan Paul
Ocean Boutique Hotel
Ocean Boutique HotelDongwe
10/10 Excellent
Wonderful! The staff can't do enough for you. The hotel is clean, the rooms are lovely, the view spectacular. From Yacinta at the front desk, to Agustino, Kelvin and Alfred in the bar and restaurant, to Chef Ali and the delicious food, every one really cared for us and wanted to make sure we were having a great time. Even the groundsmen and the housekeepers had a lovely smile and ask about your day, honestly I can't speak highly enough. A great experience, wish we didnt have to leave!
Wonderful! The staff can't do enough for you. The hotel is clean, the rooms are lovely, the view spectacular. From Yacinta at the front desk, to Agustino, Kelvin and Alfred in the bar and restaurant, to Chef Ali and the delicious food, every one really cared for us and wanted to make sure we were having a great time. Even the groundsmen and the housekeepers had a lovely smile and ask about your day, honestly I can't speak highly enough. A great experience, wish we didnt have to leave!
LOIZOS
Sand Beach Boutique Hotel
Sand Beach Boutique HotelBwejuu Beach
10/10 Excellent
Incredible staff nothing was too much to ensure my stay was amazing. The room was fantastic but would have liked not to have ask for the fridge or other listed things that weren’t in the room.! Main issue would be the lack of transport for solo travellers, the opportunity is there but not explored as we would love to book trips but are excluded
The location may not be suitable for many but for my stay it was perfect
Incredible staff nothing was too much to ensure my stay was amazing. The room was fantastic but would have liked not to have ask for the fridge or other listed things that weren’t in the room.! Main issue would be the lack of transport for solo travellers, the opportunity is there but not explored as we would love to book trips but are excluded
The location may not be suitable for many but for my stay it was perfect
Simon
The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar
The Sands Beach Resort ZanzibarDongwe
10/10 Excellent
Love the hotel and staff, great location with superb food cooked fresh! Highly recommended
Love the hotel and staff, great location with superb food cooked fresh! Highly recommended
Shaun
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board
Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half BoardDongwe
10/10 Excellent
This was a few days away after doing some fairly demanding charity work in the Maasai Mara. The hotel was recommended by some friends and it did not disappoint. We arrived late but the Assistant Manager was there to greet us and there was a light meal in our room. There were several similar nice touches during our stay and all of the staff went out of their way to make your stay as perfect as they possibly could. Particular praise goes to those we interacted with most (Assi who took us on the...
This was a few days away after doing some fairly demanding charity work in the Maasai Mara. The hotel was recommended by some friends and it did not disappoint. We arrived late but the Assistant Manager was there to greet us and there was a light meal in our room. There were several similar nice touches during our stay and all of the staff went out of their way to make your stay as perfect as they possibly could. Particular praise goes to those we interacted with most (Assi who took us on the...
Adrian
Zanzibar Bay Resort
Zanzibar Bay ResortMarumbi
10/10 Excellent
Great range of pools and bars. Good activities and helpful excursion desk on site. Staff were professional and helpful. Food delicious.
Great range of pools and bars. Good activities and helpful excursion desk on site. Staff were professional and helpful. Food delicious.
Anonymous traveller
Pongwe Bay Resort
Pongwe Bay ResortPongwe
10/10 Excellent
We had an amazing stay at this hotel in Zanzibar and would highly recommend it, especially for families or anyone looking for a relaxed break rather than the more touristy feel of some of the other beaches and resorts.
The hotel is beautifully located close to the beach, with each room being very spacious and easily accessible. The breakfast buffet is vast and really good with crepes and omelettes made to order! We especially enjoyed the Masai dancing and the Italian-themed seafood barbecue held...
We had an amazing stay at this hotel in Zanzibar and would highly recommend it, especially for families or anyone looking for a relaxed break rather than the more touristy feel of some of the other beaches and resorts.
The hotel is beautifully located close to the beach, with each room being very spacious and easily accessible. The breakfast buffet is vast and really good with crepes and omelettes made to order! We especially enjoyed the Masai dancing and the Italian-themed seafood barbecue held...
Devesha
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach ResortPongwe
10/10 Excellent
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort.. UNIQUE being the operative word.
This resort is by far one of a kind and it completely exceeded mine and my partners expectations. We would definitely visit again, and again and AGAIN, hopefully annually. The staff deserve a 10/10 on their consistently outstanding customer service throughout our entire stay literally everyone is extremely friendly and helpful, the food is amazing, the alcohol is amazing and the beach and VIEWS ! Are breath taking. It is an...
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort.. UNIQUE being the operative word.
This resort is by far one of a kind and it completely exceeded mine and my partners expectations. We would definitely visit again, and again and AGAIN, hopefully annually. The staff deserve a 10/10 on their consistently outstanding customer service throughout our entire stay literally everyone is extremely friendly and helpful, the food is amazing, the alcohol is amazing and the beach and VIEWS ! Are breath taking. It is an...
Ley
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All InclusiveDongwe
10/10 Excellent
Best hotel we have ever stayed in around the world. Flawless.
Best hotel we have ever stayed in around the world. Flawless.
DAVID
JAZ Elite Aurora
JAZ Elite AuroraMichamvi
10/10 Excellent
The hotel is very big yet beautiful. The rooms are spacious and we were pleased to find a hairdryer in the bathroom. Evening entertainment was great but also easily avoided if required. We also enjoyed the selection of pools and meals on offer! Would highly recommend this hotel.
The hotel is very big yet beautiful. The rooms are spacious and we were pleased to find a hairdryer in the bathroom. Evening entertainment was great but also easily avoided if required. We also enjoyed the selection of pools and meals on offer! Would highly recommend this hotel.
Susannah
Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel
Tikitam Palms Boutique HotelKiwengwa
10/10 Excellent
Amazing resort, perfect for relaxing and the friendliest staff with the F&B team going above and beyond. We had a lovely private dinner on the beach on our last night which was a perfect end to an unbelievable stay. Highly recommended and will be back.
Amazing resort, perfect for relaxing and the friendliest staff with the F&B team going above and beyond. We had a lovely private dinner on the beach on our last night which was a perfect end to an unbelievable stay. Highly recommended and will be back.
Norman
Michamvi Sunset Bay
Michamvi Sunset BayMichamvi
10/10 Excellent
We stayed 3 nights at Michamvi and found it to be exceptional.
The level of service is excellent, the food and accommodation just what we expected and the facilities were great.
Particularly liked the fact that they have canoes and snorkeling gear, together with a beach volleyball court - kept us more than occupied.
The setting is also excellent as whilst its on the quiet side, the beach is much better, there are beach bars in both directions, together with a few alternative places to each...
We stayed 3 nights at Michamvi and found it to be exceptional.
The level of service is excellent, the food and accommodation just what we expected and the facilities were great.
Particularly liked the fact that they have canoes and snorkeling gear, together with a beach volleyball court - kept us more than occupied.
The setting is also excellent as whilst its on the quiet side, the beach is much better, there are beach bars in both directions, together with a few alternative places to each...
Paul
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Pongwe Beach HotelPongwe
10/10 Excellent
Loved everything about this Hotel. Staff made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a beach front double room which was absolutely beautiful.
Tours to Stonetown and Spice Tour ( and others) can be booked from Hotel.
Meals were amazing. Looked forward to the evening visit around 6pm of the Bush Babies and fed them bananas.
The green flag idea was wonderful - as were the cocktails!
Loved everything about this Hotel. Staff made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a beach front double room which was absolutely beautiful.
Tours to Stonetown and Spice Tour ( and others) can be booked from Hotel.
Meals were amazing. Looked forward to the evening visit around 6pm of the Bush Babies and fed them bananas.
The green flag idea was wonderful - as were the cocktails!
Deb
Ycona Luxury Resort
Ycona Luxury ResortUroa
10/10 Excellent
Excellent 10 over 10 … clean , prompt service .. swimming pool is lovely .. defo recomend .. the villas are amazing
Excellent 10 over 10 … clean , prompt service .. swimming pool is lovely .. defo recomend .. the villas are amazing
attayku
TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar
TOA Hotel & Spa ZanzibarPongwe
10/10 Excellent
The customer service at this Hotel is second to none. I am particularly impressed with the food and Beverages Manager Mr Kalei. He is very hardworking and is on top of everything. He made sure we were very comfortable and happy with the service. He is a great asset to the team. The General Manager Mr Ally was very hospitable and humble. The staff are great. Food is great and a lot of healthy options. Staff are honest. Lost my wallet with a lot of money in it and it was taken to the reception...
The customer service at this Hotel is second to none. I am particularly impressed with the food and Beverages Manager Mr Kalei. He is very hardworking and is on top of everything. He made sure we were very comfortable and happy with the service. He is a great asset to the team. The General Manager Mr Ally was very hospitable and humble. The staff are great. Food is great and a lot of healthy options. Staff are honest. Lost my wallet with a lot of money in it and it was taken to the reception...
Emmanuel
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Chwaka?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Chwaka are April, May, March and November, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Chwaka?
Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate the area around Chwaka. Get out into nature with places such as Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Michamvi Kae Beach and Pingwe Beach. Additional attractions include Dongwe Beach, Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar.
What's the best way to get to and around Chwaka while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Chwaka on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from the city centre.