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A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror. There is a towel rack with towels and a basket. The walls have a textured finish.

View from room

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

1. Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

Seaside bliss awaits at this traditional-style retreat, where a private beach sets the stage for ultimate relaxation and aquatic adventures.

£77

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

Aerial view

Garden view

Terrace/patio

Restaurant

2. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

Experience paradise steps from Shangani Beach, where family-friendly relaxation and shoreline adventures await just 6 minutes away.

£64

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A terrace with checkered flooring, overlooking a body of water with boats and a sunset.

A balcony with a checkered floor, overlooking a body of water with boats.

3. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town

Step from the sand to the sea at this historic hotel, where white beaches, multiple pools, and attentive staff create paradise.

£98

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

£157

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A beach resort with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A thatched-roof structure with a dining area, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched ceiling.

5. Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

Dongwe

Traditional beachfront hotel offers pristine sands, water sports, and ocean dining for perfect sun-soaked getaways.

£202

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

6. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

Sun, sand, and shoreline serenity: unwind at this traditional-style hotel just steps from Shangani Beach with complimentary beach towels.

£99

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A beach scene with a hammock, thatched-roof huts, and palm trees.

A couple relaxing on a bed with a view of the beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, palm trees, and beach access.

7. TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

Bask in ocean bliss with white sand paradise, beachfront dining, and yoga by the shore at this traditional beach hotel.

£195

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A beach with clear water, a thatched-roof structure, and a pier extending into the sea.

A resort with multiple buildings, a large swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with a thatched-roof gazebo, a cushioned seating area with a book shelf, and a view of the sea and palm trees.

A beachside bar with a thatched roof, wooden bar counter, and various drinks.

8. Zanzibar Bay Resort

Marumbi

Bask on Zanzibar's pristine sandy shores with beachfront dining, water activities, and all the essentials for a sun-soaked retreat.

£106

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Unguja

Courtyard

Hallway

Breakfast buffet

Restaurant

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

£64

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a white dresser, a round table, and a red patterned rug.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof huts.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

£77

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A beach resort with a thatched-roof hut, a wooden pier, and a sandy beach.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a wooden dining table set with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and decorative wall art.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A wooden table and chairs under a thatched roof, overlooking a beach with clear turquoise water.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa

£150

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A beach scene with a hammock, thatched-roof huts, and palm trees.

A couple relaxing on a bed with a view of the beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, palm trees, and beach access.

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Kiwengwa

£195

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering ocean views, and a thatched roof structure.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and blue lounge chairs.

Ocean Boutique Hotel

Dongwe

£190

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

£68

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof structures.

A modern building with a brick wall and lush tropical vegetation.

A bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A night scene with a moonlit sky, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

Aluna Paje

Paje

£59

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

£80

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A beach resort with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A thatched-roof structure with a dining area, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched ceiling.

Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

Dongwe

£202

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

£157

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Unguja

Courtyard

Hallway

Breakfast buffet

Restaurant

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

£64

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a white dresser, a round table, and a red patterned rug.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof huts.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

£77

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

£99

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A beach resort with a thatched-roof hut, a wooden pier, and a sandy beach.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a wooden dining table set with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and decorative wall art.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A wooden table and chairs under a thatched roof, overlooking a beach with clear turquoise water.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa

£150

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

£157

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering ocean views, and a thatched roof structure.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and blue lounge chairs.

Ocean Boutique Hotel

Dongwe

£190

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A beach resort with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A thatched-roof structure with a dining area, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched ceiling.

Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board

Dongwe

£202

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A beach with clear water, a thatched-roof structure, and a pier extending into the sea.

A resort with multiple buildings, a large swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

A beachside bar with a thatched roof, wooden bar counter, and various drinks.

Zanzibar Bay Resort

Marumbi

£106

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

£68

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A pier extending into calm waters at twilight with a small structure at the end.

A resort with a thatched-roof structure, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

A beach setting with a canopy bed and a table set for two, surrounded by candles.

A beach setting with a canopy bed, a table with chairs, and candles.

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Mangapwani

£220

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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4-star beach hotels in Unguja

Courtyard

Hallway

Breakfast buffet

Restaurant

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

£64

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A beach with a thatched umbrella, two chairs, and a pier in the background.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a white dresser, a round table, and a red patterned rug.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and thatched-roof huts.

A wooden swing set with ropes and a hanging basket in a sandy outdoor area with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.

Pongwe Bay Resort

Pongwe

£77

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A beach resort with a thatched-roof hut, a wooden pier, and a sandy beach.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, a wooden dining table set with chairs, a sofa with cushions, and decorative wall art.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A wooden table and chairs under a thatched roof, overlooking a beach with clear turquoise water.

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Kiwengwa

£150

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

£157

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering ocean views, and a thatched roof structure.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and blue lounge chairs.

Ocean Boutique Hotel

Dongwe

£190

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

£132

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

£68

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a tropical setting.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of a swimming pool, and a balcony.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area.

The Bali Resort Zanzibar

Dongwe

£112

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A beach view with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a wooden deck.

A beach resort with thatched umbrellas, a pool, palm trees, and a pier in the background.

A resort with multiple modern buildings, a central pool, and surrounding palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a laptop on a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar

Pongwe

£158

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

Jafferji House

Stone Town

£80

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Top Unguja Hotel Reviews

Melia Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"My stay at this resort was absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm hospitality, professional service, and a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were luxurious, clean, and comfortable, with excellent attention to detail. The food was delicious, the facilities were outstanding, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure every moment was special. The resort offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a world-class getaway. Truly a five-star experience, and I would definitely love to return!"

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place and staff! The rooms over the water are just awesome!"

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone on the staff were so kind and went above and beyond to provide for us. The food was amazing, the beach where we were was a lot more quiet than other parts of the beach, which is exactly what we were looking for. A perfect relaxing getaway. Asante sana!"

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Such an amazing place I loved coming back to a clean hotel room and the food was amazing. Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been to by far ! Beach is amazing and such friendly amazing staff!"

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing! Very quiet during late July, but the staff were so lovely. Food was great, pool, rooms everything just great. Just an absolutely perfect place. Big shout out to the lovely Venson."

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