Title: Ora Palumbo Reef Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=4216320&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ora Palumbo Reef Resort Tropical mornings begin with ocean views from terraced gardens, where powdery beaches and peaceful surroundings create a perfect retreat from everyday life ## Photo gallery for Ora Palumbo Reef Resort ![On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels - Ora Palumbo Reef Resort (Uroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/82ec88fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served - Ora Palumbo Reef Resort (Uroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/9e5b0308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ora Palumbo Reef Resort (Uroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/2ef89418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ora Palumbo Reef Resort (Uroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/5942f60f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Ora Palumbo Reef Resort (Uroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/fddab54a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Ora Palumbo Reef Resort, enjoy natural beauty and thoughtful amenities. Start your day with a free breakfast buffet, play volleyball on the white sand beach, swim in the outdoor pool, and take advantage of practical touches like laundry facilities and a gift shop. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 17 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=4216320&PinnedHotelID=4216320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room ![In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/01c2c87d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Plasma TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Bidet Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite ![In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/01c2c87d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Plasma TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Bidet Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Suite ![In-room safe, desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4216400/4216320/01c2c87d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Plasma TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Bidet Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUroa-Hotels-Palumbo-Reef.h4216320.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUroa-Hotels-Palumbo-Reef.h4216320.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Uroa, Ora Palumbo Reef Resort is on the beach. Kidichi Spice Farm and Jozani Forest National Park Mangrove Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Siso Spice Farm and Kite Centre Zanzibar. Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. [Visit our Uroa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uroa.dx6143855) ![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-6.08758%2C39.42485&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gjgmcTyScS1dauzWBNiU_10f-tg=) Uroa, Unguja South Region ### What's nearby - Uroa Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Kiwengwa Beach \- 15 min drive \- 9.5 miles - Muyuni Beach \- 34 min drive \- 18.2 miles - Nakupenda Beach \- 53 min drive \- 24.1 miles - Forodhani Gardens \- 54 min drive \- 24.4 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 66 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬67 min drive - ‪z-lodge zanzibar - ‬12 min drive - ‪migomba restaurant - ‬70 min drive - ‪Yussup Beachbar - ‬71 min drive ## About this property ### Ora Palumbo Reef Resort Hotel by the sea Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Ora Palumbo Reef Resort. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a TV in reception Room features All 150 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as safes. 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Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 6.0 4 reviews £23 includes taxes & fees 14 Feb - 15 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=109322663&PinnedHotelID=109322663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) at scheduled times - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Beach volleyball - Mountain biking - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - On the beach - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 54-cm plasma TV ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Ceiling fan - Desk - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Late check-out subject to availability Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight Front desk staffed during limited hours For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 14 May and 31 July. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### 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 ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash 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 Palumbo Reef Palumbo Reef Resort Palumbo Reef Resort Uroa Palumbo Reef Uroa Palumbo Reef Ora Palumbo Reef Resort Uroa Ora Palumbo Reef Resort Hotel Ora Palumbo Reef Resort Hotel Uroa ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ora Palumbo Reef Resort have a pool? ### Is Ora Palumbo Reef Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ora Palumbo Reef Resort? ### What time is check-in at Ora Palumbo Reef Resort? ### What time is check-out at Ora Palumbo Reef Resort? ### Does Ora Palumbo Reef Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Ora Palumbo Reef Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Ora Palumbo Reef Resort Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome place and nice to spend your vecation there with your family or your honeymoon.....beautiful beach ##### Verified traveller Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort When we arrived we had to pay over 40 $ in tourist tax for 3 nights. At the booking conformation from hotels.com it Said aproximatly 1 $ pr person pr night.. So either hotels.com are wrong or we got scammed.. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Achille 10 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was great. Everything about it. ##### Achille Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda 22 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Très belle hôtel mais essentiellement italien, du coup lors des show le personnel parler exclusivement italien. La nourriture est italienne midi et soir. ##### Linda Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Laurie, Dar es Salaam 13 Aug 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxed, friendly atmosphere; beautiful location My 3-night stay at Palumbo Reef was problem-free and relaxing. The staff is very kind and friendly, especially manager Mohamed. My room was large, clean and very comfortable, and the fresh flowers on arrival were lovely. I had a wonderful view of the sea from my balcony and the sound of the surf lulled me to sleep each night. There is AC in the rooms, but with the sea breeze, it wasn't needed. The bed was very comfortable and the water in the shower nice and hot. Food was plentiful and of good quality, a combination of Italian and traditional Swahili dishes. The pool is gorgeous as is the beach. I was particularly happy to be able to walk the beach without disturbance from local touts. There are plenty of activities offered by the hotel and associated tour operators, but no pressure to join in if you don't want to. I recommend the traditional Zanzibar massage at the spa. All in all, it was a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in a beautiful location with a helpful and friendly staff. ##### Laurie ### 8/10 Good #### Evan Cleary, Dublin 13 Aug 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fun staff Palumbo reef resort is a very nice place to chill out and relax for a few days. The very helpful staff go out of there way to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. We made good friends with the entertainment staff Jacho and Samur who looked after us and definately kept us entertained. As there is nothing to do in the surrounding neighbourhood this is essential. Each night they offered to bring us to where ever that nights party was taking place..sometimes this could be up to 30mins drive away. The resort hosts mainly Italien customers and thats the primary language spoken there but most of the staff have a good level of English. The room was spacious and clean and the whole resort is nicely designed and fits in well with its surrounding. The pool is very nice and is handy for when the tide is out. My only complaint would be that the wi-fi is very slow and you have to pay for it. They also do not have a desktop for customers to use. Overall a nice quiet place to spend a few days. ##### Evan Cleary ### 8/10 Good #### De Laurentis 4 Sept 2012 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Villaggio bellissimo peccato per le alghe La struttura del Villaggio è bellissima e si mangia benissimo l'unico vero problema è l'oceano indiano che in quel punto a riva è pieno di alghe per via dei forti fenomeni delle maree quindi bisogna superare le alghe e camminare parecchio perchè l'altezza dell'acqua rimane bassa!! Un consiglio se volete fare una vita all'insegna del villaggio e non vi volete spostare vi conviene prendere un'altro hotel al Nord a Nungwi dove il fenomeno delle maree è minore e l'acqua è spettacolare!!! se invece volete girare tutta zanzibar questo è l'albergo che fà per voi per via della posizione e della struttura che è bellissima e si mangia benissimo!!! ##### De Laurentis ### 10/10 Excellent #### hooman, iran 4 Apr 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### nice hotel good but they forget the birthday of my wife while i told the day before to the recception and manager of the hotel !!!! it was terrible ##### hooman ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Mar 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Erholungsresort am Strand von Zanzibar Bis auf eine mit Italienerin und Ihren Sprechgewohnheiten überfüllten Strandanlage waren und lauter Musik waren wir mit allem sehr zufrieden. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 20 Feb 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice and secluded resort that offers relaxation The resort is Italian owned and the guests are predominantly Italian. That didn't cause any problems as staff spoke English and they were very friendly. The beach is amazing and you cant believe how beautiful it is until you go there. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### salvatore, napoli 2 Feb 2012 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### prezzo qualità resorto buon rapporto prezzo qualità tutto italiano ,l'unica pecca sono le maree. molto positiva l'animazione (michele martina fabio elisa) ##### salvatore ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 28 Jan 2012 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness #### nice place overall Is an Italian Resort so the majority of the people who visit the resort and work there speak and understand Italian. However all the staff is very disposable to help and to create fun moment with different activities wich involves lots of people! is in really nice location not too busy and the seaside is stunning! Food is really good with a big variation between days and every night you get tipical and/or different entrateinment !! ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Örjan, Stockholm 27 Jan 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### warning for Italians This is like a charter party during the 80s. Too high musuc. If you stay in Palumbo you will not see Zanzibar essens. We strongly recommend you to avoid this hotell. ##### Örjan ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 11 Jan 2012 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness #### gorgeous Zanzibar, but cockroaches Nice food (although ice cream is not available...) and helpfull staff. Beach is nice. It is indeed a very Italian resort with a lot of / only Italians. However besides the Italians, there were also some other special guests in the resort: cockroaches. Didn't like that! ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 11 Jan 2012 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Ora Resort in Zanzibar was not a good choice We were extremly dissatusified with our stay at this hotel. It seemed like any time we had a query the response was no. For example, after a day of travel we arrived to the hotel starved and tired. We were told food can be bought only during breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It was 16h and dinner would be served only at 20h. No one could help us with a nearby restaurant or provide any suggestion where we can get food. Only the GM of the neighbouring hotel walked us to a lovely beach restaurant where we got fed. I have million examples like this. The hotel is designed and catering who large groups of Italian who have there agency rep catering for their needs. Individual guests are basically a nuisance and they make it known. Also be ready to be constantly harassed on the beach by the kids from the adjacent shanty town. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Dec 2011 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Fint och privärt hotel på Zanzibar Hotellet hade ett dåligt läge, men för att stanna 2-4 nätter är detta perfekt. Det är ett Italienskt hotell med stor buffé under alla måltider, maten var fräsch dock lite smaklös. Rummen var över standard för att vara på Zannzibar. Havet ligger precis vid hotellet (bara en trappa ifrån) och hotellet har en privat strand som är underbart vackert. Det är ebb på dagen men man kan bada utan problem och stranden blev bara vackrare. Ett mycket bra all-inclusive hotell med underhållning varje kväll, kan rekomenderas, dock inte för en längre tid. Mycket prisvärt. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Cindy, Santa Rosa, CA 27 Nov 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Little Italy in Zanzibar This resort had a lot of people and a variety of activities going at all times, so it did not have that "spa-like" quiet feeling, but it was beautiful none the less. Music played loudly in the public areas until 11 pm each evening. Each day the resort provided some different opportunities for entertainment or one could just sit at their lovely pool or beach area. I arrived not feeling well and was very grateful that they had a medical clinic on-site. My biggest surprise was that the resort mainly catered to Italian tourist groups (the signs, entertainment, and postings of activities were all in Italian). Since I was a single traveler, my poor Italian skills made it difficult to socialize while I was there. The pasta was great, though! ##### Cindy ### 8/10 Good #### Eliane, Stone town 24 Nov 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Palumbo reef à Uroa Nous avons passé 7 nuits dans cette hotel et ce fut trés agréable. Les chambres standard sont spacieuses, amménagement correct mais un peu trop impersonnellles. Froides. Les salles de bains présentent un défaut de maintenance évident. Sinon acceuil sympa, personnel attentif, la nourriture est trés bonne en mode buffet. La plage est sympatique, globalement c'est un hotel agréable pour se détendre, d'un trés bon niveau. Par contre on pourra regretter que l'emsemble du complexe hotelier soit regrouper sur une surface assez exigue. en pleine saison il doit être difficile de trouver un espace où poser un transat ! ##### Eliane ### 8/10 Good #### Tomasz, Warszawa, Poland 25 Oct 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel Ora Palumbo Reef, Zanzibar Plusy : czyste pokoje i teren hotelowy, dosyć duży i głęboki basen, miła i pomocna obsługa. Minusy : trochę monotonne jedzenie ( 95 % gości hotelowych pochodzi z Włoch - więc kuchnia została im podporządkowana, np. śniadania na słodko + kawa). Ale trafiały się też fajne rzeczy, np. miecznik z grilla. Odradzam wybór pokoi blisko / od strony basenu - codziennie wieczorem od 22 do 24 trwają bardzo głośne imprezy, które skutecznie uniemożliwiają spanie. ##### Tomasz ### 6/10 Okay #### Michaela, Riyadh 22 Jul 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Make sure you speak italian language .. First of all the hotel website should mention that this is italian resort, run by italian owner and everything is in italian language - the menu, excursion, the staff speak mainly italian - but luckily they understood english. But generally me as an english language speaker I would choose another hotel. The hotel and place was nice, food was amazing - one plus for italian :o) Staff was helpful but only by mouth - when you really need something the best way was to manage it by yourself. We enjoyed staying in zanzibar mainly because we had great guy for trips - which we managed and organised by ourselves, imagining staying the whole period in the hotel is giving me chills. ##### Michaela ### 8/10 Good #### Olga 27 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Olga Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 15 Sept 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pearl-Beach-Resort-Zanzibar.h39193618.Hotel-Information) > > [Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe-Hotels-Baraza-Resort-Spa-Zanzibar.h10042688.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Michamvi-Hotels-Le-Mersenne-Beach.h65725614.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Royal-Zanzibar-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h5563953.Hotel-Information) > > [Zuri Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kendwa-Hotels-Zuri-Zanzibar.h20217090.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Jambo.h75595198.Hotel-Information) > > [Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kizimkazi-Hotels-Fruit-Spice-Wellness-Resort-Zanzibar.h9851631.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matemwe-Hotels-Emerald-Zanzibar-Resort-Spa.h78245396.Hotel-Information) > > [Kena Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matemwe-Hotels-Kena-Beach-Hotel.h4544228.Hotel-Information) > > [Filao Beach Resort by Sansi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chwaka-Hotels-Filao-Beach-Zanzibar.h26830985.Hotel-Information) > > [Melia Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Melia-Zanzibar.h1407257.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serengeti-National-Park-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Safari-Lodge-Serengeti.h2949601.Hotel-Information) > > [Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Neptune-Pwani-Beach-Resort-Spa.h4544303.Hotel-Information) > > [Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe-Hotels-Breezes-Beach-Club-Spa-Half-Board.h3522641.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) > > [Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jambiani-Hotels-Passion-Boutique-Hotel-Zanzibar.h60284612.Hotel-Information) > > [Zanzibar Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marumbi-Hotels-Zanzibar-Bay-Resort.h27086671.Hotel-Information) > > [Aluna Paje](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paje-Hotels-Aluna-Paje.h61490430.Hotel-Information) > > [The Residence Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kizimkazi-Hotels-The-Residence-Zanzibar.h4261204.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h5361523.Hotel-Information) > > [Karamba](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kizimkazi-Hotels-Karamba.h32519014.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-TUI-Blue-Bahari-Zanzibar.h4532516.Hotel-Information) > > [Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paje-Hotels-Amani-Boutique-Hotel.h45431049.Hotel-Information) > > [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) > > [ Safaya Luxury Villas (Adults Only)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nungwi-Hotels-Safaya-Luxury-Villas.h91433919.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Ocean-Paradise-Resort-Spa-Zanzibar.h4235502.Hotel-Information) > > [The Palms Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe-Hotels-The-Palms-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h10041347.Hotel-Information) > > [TOA Hotel & Spa Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pongwe-Hotels-Toa-Hotel-Spa.h75012943.Hotel-Information) ---