A wooden overwater structure with a covered seating area overlooking turquoise waters.

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Roots inn

Roots inn
2.0 star property
Paje
The price is NT$877
NT$1,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Roots inn
Lobby sitting area

Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nungwi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (33 reviews)
"Rooms were modern and clean, staff service was okay - English was limited. Located in the main town about 20 min walk from the beach, but plenty of restaurants close by. Would stay again "
Australia
Lachlan
The price is NT$633
NT$734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel
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Hostel 197

Hostel 197
2.0 star property
Nungwi
The price is NT$3,453
NT$4,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Hostel 197
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel
2.0 star property
Paje
7.4 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"No aircondition, but s fan in the roof. That didn’t help when the power was off… it was too hot. "
Norway
Linda Therese
The price is NT$1,453
NT$1,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel
Reception

Breflection Spa and Hostel

Breflection Spa and Hostel
2.0 star property
Stone Town
The price is NT$1,572
NT$1,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Breflection Spa and Hostel
Room service - dining

Fish Hostel

Fish Hostel
2.0 star property
Nungwi
The price is NT$1,503
NT$1,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Fish Hostel
Reception

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Market Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Stone Town
4.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"WiFi is avaliable in the room and wash room is big"
United States
Tuncay
The price is NT$908
NT$1,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Market Backpackers - Hostel
Family Room | Soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Stone Town House

Stone Town House
2.0 star property
Stone Town
The price is NT$1,123
NT$1,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Stone Town House
Staircase

Bellimena Stone Town

Bellimena Stone Town
2.0 star property
Stone Town
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is NT$2,179
NT$2,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Bellimena Stone Town
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Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar

Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar
2.0 star property
Matemwe
The price is NT$1,023
NT$1,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar
On the beach, white sand, beach bar

SULTAN PALACE

SULTAN PALACE
2.0 star property
Dongwe
The price is NT$4,932
NT$8,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
SULTAN PALACE
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Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at Riu Palace Zanzibar was absolutely outstanding from beginning to end. This is truly a five-star resort in every sense. The staff is what makes this place so special. Every single person we met was incredibly kind, caring, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and it made us feel at home throughout our stay. The hotel itself is beautiful, modern, and impeccably maintained. The rooms are spacious, very comfortable, and spotless. The bed was excellent, housekeeping did a fantastic job every day, and all the common areas were always immaculate. The food was delicious. Although we weren’t able to try the specialty restaurants because they were fully booked during our stay, the Pomegranate buffet restaurant exceeded our expectations. There was a great variety of fresh, flavorful food at every meal. One thing that really stood out to us was seeing how much the hotel seems to invest in the local community by employing so many people. It was wonderful to see such a large, dedicated team, and everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there. Honestly, I can’t think of anything that needs improvement. We had no negative experiences at all. Riu Palace Zanzibar exceeded our expectations, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing, luxurious, and memorable stay in Zanzibar."
Ingrid 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

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Zanzibar Hostels information

Number of reviews
3
Accommodation
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$734
Highest Price
NT$8,156