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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 lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.
Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

1. Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
Stone Town
Netherlands
Andrea
NT$1,896
NT$2,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a beach area.
A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a tree.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
United States
Brooke
NT$2,690
NT$3,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
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$2,519
NT$3,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Maru Maru Hotel
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
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
Erastus
NT$2,599
NT$3,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

5. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
NT$2,471
NT$3,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dock with boats.
A beachfront resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a bar.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.

6. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
Norway
Aline
Zenobia Beach Resort
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.
A modern building with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

7. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United States
Nitin
NT$5,225
NT$6,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Sansi Kendwa Beach 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 sunset view from an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.

8. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
NT$1,985
NT$2,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a large window, a view of palm trees, and a doorway leading to a bathroom with a white towel hanging.
A modern building with a sign reading 'Biserka House' and a patio area with chairs and plants.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a thatched umbrella, and a clear blue sea.

9. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
NT$415
NT$1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.
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.

10. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
Canada
Stuart
NT$1,635
NT$2,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
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 four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.
A wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.

11. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
United States
Nywinywi
NT$872
NT$1,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Princess Salme Inn
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
A two-story building with a red door, a balcony, and a thatched roof.
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.

12. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
NT$2,860
NT$3,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Oasis Nungwi
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 thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.

13. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
NT$4,191
NT$4,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Maisha Nungwi
A beachside restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A man in a white shirt and black tie standing on a balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.
A poolside bar with a view of the pool and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, and a large window with colorful glass panes.

14. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
NT$5,381
NT$6,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
A spacious hallway with a large mural, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.
A balcony with a view of a narrow street lined with buildings.
A modern living room with a checkered floor, a round wooden coffee table, a sofa with cushions, and a hanging plant.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a green refrigerator, and a chandelier.

15. Tarawanda House By Stawi

Tarawanda House By Stawi
Stone Town
United States
Nika
NT$1,158
NT$1,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Tarawanda House By Stawi
A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.
A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.
A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

16. Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
Stone Town
United States
Iris
NT$3,131
NT$3,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Zanzibar Coffee House
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.
A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

17. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town
United States
duane
NT$3,730
NT$4,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Elephantohotel
A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a pool area.
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a thatched roof, and a view of greenery outside.
A tropical resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

18. Paje By Night

Paje By Night
Paje
Germany
Stoyan
NT$1,977
NT$2,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Paje By Night
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 resort with a swimming pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.

19. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
NT$3,403
NT$4,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Sunshine Marine Lodge
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 courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

20. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town
Canada
Julie
NT$3,430
NT$4,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Emerson Spice Hotel
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NT$3,313 total
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Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows

10/10 Excellent
"Exellent place to stay. A dreamlike beach view, nice swiming place and beautuful surrounding. Loved the place and enjoyed my time there."
Selamawit T. 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Amaan Beach Bungalows

Frequently asked questions

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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