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A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Stanley
NT$1,900
NT$2,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Spice Palace Hotel
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a thatched-roof building with umbrellas.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a beach area.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
NT$2,703
NT$3,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, framed certificates on the wall, and a seating area with chairs and a bench.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
NT$2,524
NT$3,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Maru Maru Hotel
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

4. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Christina Katende
NT$2,390
NT$3,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the turquoise sea.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.

5. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
NT$2,659
NT$3,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
Two people walking on a beach at sunset.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

6. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
NT$2,873
NT$3,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Oasis Nungwi
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.
A table set for dining with a view of a beach and ocean.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United States
Nitin
NT$4,822
NT$5,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A wooden bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.
A beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar.

8. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
David
Zenobia Beach Resort
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.

9. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
NT$2,483
NT$3,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden door with a brass handle, a blue curtain, and a white closet with a hanging rack.
A tropical setting with a beach view, a thatched roof structure, and a variety of fruits and flowers.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table.

10. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
NT$551
NT$1,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs facing a beach.
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof building.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.

11. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
NT$2,972
NT$3,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Maisha Nungwi
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a glass table, and a view of a building with balconies and palm trees.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Jumanne
NT$1,642
NT$2,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Canary Golden Hotel
A beach with two boats anchored near the shore.
A narrow street with a building labeled 'Princess Salme Inn' featuring a wooden door and a white decorative panel.
A stone archway with a metal gate leading to a grassy area.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.

13. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
United States
Nywinywi
NT$876
NT$1,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Princess Salme Inn
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the ocean.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.

14. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
NT$4,269
NT$5,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sunshine Marine Lodge
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A spa sign with the word "SPA" and a decorative tree branch.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, and a hanging chair.
A man in a white shirt and black tie standing on a balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

15. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
NT$5,407
NT$6,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
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.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.
A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

16. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Julie
NT$3,436
NT$4,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Emerson Spice Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.
A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
NT$3,748
NT$4,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Elephantohotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach, a bed with a canopy, and two chairs facing the window.
A balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and a chair, overlooking a beach with thatched-roof huts and a clear blue sky.
A sailboat on a calm sea with clear skies.

18. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
Jambiani
United States
Abigail
NT$2,051
NT$2,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
S&S Hotel
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.
A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.
A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

19. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
United States
Phillip
NT$1,656
NT$2,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
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.
A beach with clear water, a thatched-roof structure, and a pier extending into the sea.

20. Zanzibar Bay Resort

Zanzibar Bay Resort
Marumbi
United States
Martin
NT$4,259
NT$6,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Zanzibar Bay Resort
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Zanzibar?
You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels in and around Zanzibar. Expedia travelers recommend staying at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar in Zanzibar Town. It features a rooftop terrace and a fireplace, and is roughly 0.48 kilometers north of downtown. Island Paradise Apartment is another popular choice. Around 0.80 kilometers north of central Zanzibar Town, it offers a terrace and a restaurant.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Zanzibar?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually lower priced and provide the services and conveniences you need to ensure your comfort, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can count on a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, deluxe toiletries and perks like on-site spa centers.

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