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Our top choices for Mapenzi Beach hotels

1. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

0.4 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Brionne

£194

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Deluxe Room, Garden View | View from room

2. La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven

1.2 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Rugare

£60

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

3. Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

1.8 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Sarah

£195

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

4. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

0.3 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Rimsha

£188

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Beach Front Suite with Pool | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

5. Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

0.4 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Irene

£262

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar

6. Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

0.2 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Muna

£323

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View, Sea Facing (n 6) | View from room

7. Villa Dida Resort

1.6 mi from Mapenzi Beach

AMIT

£96

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

8. Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar

0.2 mi from Mapenzi Beach

suhad

£389

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

The Level 2 bedroom Ocean Villa | Beach/ocean view

Ocean Front Romance Pavilion | Terrace/patio

On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers

The Level 1 Bedroom Ocean Villa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

9. Melia Zanzibar

1.3 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Oyetokunbo

£319

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

10. AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa

1.4 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Heidemarie

£116

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

11. Sands inn Hotel

0.9 mi from Mapenzi Beach

"The hotel has been rented to Egyptian guy. We got to the hotel and we were told we will be sharing a bathrooms with other guest. i advise the front desk clerk i made my reservation for room with a view and will not be sharing bathroom with other guest. The hotel in under new ownership and the Egyptian guy sits at the entrance watching the guest( very uncomfortable and creepy and he is a chain smoker). a skinny dark skinned guy. The hotel has changes its name. Was not easy to locate. there are no...

SOPHIA

£32

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

12. Mambo Cabana

0.7 mi from Mapenzi Beach

£73

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

13. Amani Villa Zanzibar

0.6 mi from Mapenzi Beach

£51

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Pool View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

14. Jazira Palace

1.1 mi from Mapenzi Beach

£49

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Extra beds

15. The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa

1.7 mi from Mapenzi Beach

£70

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

SIMBA | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, individually furnished

DOLPHIN | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

16. Blue Villa Zanzibar

1.5 mi from Mapenzi Beach

£53

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, scuba diving

Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

17. Sofia Sea View

1 mi from Mapenzi Beach

£87

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

18. La Base Beach Hotel

3.9 mi from Mapenzi Beach

"Ottima struttura per visitare e godersi la costa est di Zanzibar. Camere essenziali ma confortevoli, pulite e moderne. Staff super, Roberta e i colleghi ti fanno sentire davvero a casa. Il ristorante davvero ottimo sia per le colazioni sia per i pasti. Per chi cerca un’oasi di pace diversa dai classici resort (per vivere l’atmosfera di Zanzibar in modo più autentico) e della buona ospitalità (e cucina) italiana sicuramente è il posto giusto! Super consigliato! "

Giacomo

£51

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

19. Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa

3.8 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Marc

£131

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

20. Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

4 mi from Mapenzi Beach

Martin

£72

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Mapenzi Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
LUX Marijani Zanzibar	9.6 Exceptional 114 reviews	View
La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven	9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar	9.0 Wonderful 283 reviews	View
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach	9.0 Wonderful 153 reviews	View

Top Mapenzi Beach Hotel Reviews

Melia Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were roomy and clean. Beautiful overall ambience. Nice ocean view. Good evening entertainment."

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I found a little bit of paradise at Royal Mandarin Resort! Very very nice property. We booked this room for five nights following our Serengeti Safari in the hope of some beach relaxation. We got that and so much more!"

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel we had a lovely time. So peaceful and quiet and the staff are amazing. I recommend."

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Pwani Mchangani Beach

9.4/10 (29 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pwani Mchangani Beach during your trip to Pwani Mchangani? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.

Muyuni Beach

9.0/10 (105 reviews)

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

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A clear blue sea with a sailboat and a distant island.

Mnemba Island

9.2/10 (377 reviews)

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

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Kigomani Beach

9.2/10 (25 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kigomani Beach during your trip to Matemwe? Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Pongwe Beach

8.4/10 (61 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pongwe Beach during your trip to Pongwe? Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Fukuchani Ruins & Cave

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Fukuchani with a stop at Fukuchani Ruins & Cave.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mapenzi Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Mapenzi Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 31 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mapenzi Beach?

Adjacent to Mapenzi Beach, Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar and LUX Marijani Zanzibar.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Mapenzi Beach?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mapenzi Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mapenzi Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Mapenzi Beach.

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Our top choices for Mapenzi Beach hotels

1. LUX Marijani Zanzibar

2. La Perla Beach Resort, Zanzibar - Your Beachfront Private Haven

3. Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel

4. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

5. Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

6. Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

7. Villa Dida Resort

8. Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar

9. Melia Zanzibar

10. AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa

11. Sands inn Hotel

12. Mambo Cabana

13. Amani Villa Zanzibar

14. Jazira Palace

15. The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa

16. Blue Villa Zanzibar

17. Sofia Sea View

18. La Base Beach Hotel

19. Marafiki Beach Hotel & Spa

20. Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Compare popular hotels close to Mapenzi Beach

Top Mapenzi Beach Hotel Reviews

Melia Zanzibar

Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Mapenzi Beach

Pwani Mchangani Beach

Muyuni Beach

Mnemba Island

Kigomani Beach

Pongwe Beach

Fukuchani Ruins & Cave

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