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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(37)
"Loved this property so far my fav"
"Loved this property so far my fav"Sady
The price is NT$2,683
NT$2,683
NT$3,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6




9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (22)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(22)
"Great hotel, great staff, and great location! already recomended this hotel to friends and family!"
"Great hotel, great staff, and great location! already recomended this hotel to friends and family!"Fritz Bäckman




7.2 out of 10, Good, (11)
7.2/10
Good
(11)
"Because we were only stopping for 2 nights we weren't too particular as to the room so chose the cheapest option but in retrospect we should have picked one next to the pool. We were in an annexe a 20meters away and it was a small room, though it did provide an effective ac unit, tea and coffee facilities, hit shower, clean towels both days, mosquito net, and it was clean and well presented. The main rooms surround the pool and are better proportioned.
The owner and the staff are very pleasant...
"Because we were only stopping for 2 nights we weren't too particular as to the room so chose the cheapest option but in retrospect we should have picked one next to the pool. We were in an annexe a 20meters away and it was a small room, though it did provide an effective ac unit, tea and coffee facilities, hit shower, clean towels both days, mosquito net, and it was clean and well presented. The main rooms surround the pool and are better proportioned.
The owner and the staff are very pleasant...jacqueline




10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
10/10
Exceptional
(2)
"Ótimo custo benefício "
"Ótimo custo benefício "Adriana




The price is NT$677
NT$677
NT$786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - 2026/1/2




9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(14)
"Un endroit tenu par un couple et portant le nom de leur fils
Ils s’assurent que vous vous y sentiez bien et vous donne toute l information nécessaire des lieux afin que vous profitiez pleinement de votre séjour "
"Un endroit tenu par un couple et portant le nom de leur fils
Ils s’assurent que vous vous y sentiez bien et vous donne toute l information nécessaire des lieux afin que vous profitiez pleinement de votre séjour "Marie France




6.0 out of 10, (2)
6.0/10
(2)
"Saba House is a wonderful place to stay. The staff are amazing and very helpful. Cant recommend enough and will be returning!"
"Saba House is a wonderful place to stay. The staff are amazing and very helpful. Cant recommend enough and will be returning!"Ben
The price is NT$768
NT$768
NT$891 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 2026/1/11




The price is NT$8,487
NT$8,487
NT$9,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - 2026/1/15




5.4 out of 10, (3)
5.4/10
(3)
"I booked the hotel for thirty days and ended leaving after 4 days.
The pictures may look pretty and filtered, and the name sounds wonderful. But the experience was not, this place should be named Eden Encampment. How this is labeled as a 3 star hotel is beyond me. This is at most a 1 star hotel on its best day.
It was advertised on hotel.com as having free wifi, to my dismay there was NO WIFI. The owner tried to play it off by providing me with a sim card 2 days later, I was charged for...
"I booked the hotel for thirty days and ended leaving after 4 days.
The pictures may look pretty and filtered, and the name sounds wonderful. But the experience was not, this place should be named Eden Encampment. How this is labeled as a 3 star hotel is beyond me. This is at most a 1 star hotel on its best day.
It was advertised on hotel.com as having free wifi, to my dismay there was NO WIFI. The owner tried to play it off by providing me with a sim card 2 days later, I was charged for...Anonymous traveler
The price is NT$933
NT$933
NT$1,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - 2026/1/10




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(75)
"Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar."
"Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar."Carmen
The price is NT$3,368
NT$3,368
NT$5,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - 2026/1/13




7.6 out of 10, Good, (4)
7.6/10
Good
(4)
"The villa is beautifully arranged and has a somewhat jungle-like ambiance. The room, styled in an African theme, was tidy. The staff proved to be exceptionally friendly and helpful, offering advice on places to visit and assisting with taxi arrangements. Breakfast includes fruits, eggs, and coffee. The location is convenient as well. I would highly recommend this place."
"The villa is beautifully arranged and has a somewhat jungle-like ambiance. The room, styled in an African theme, was tidy. The staff proved to be exceptionally friendly and helpful, offering advice on places to visit and assisting with taxi arrangements. Breakfast includes fruits, eggs, and coffee. The location is convenient as well. I would highly recommend this place."Andrijana
The price is NT$3,597
NT$3,597
NT$4,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - 2026/1/9




8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (203)
8.6/10
Excellent
(203)
"Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights. "
"Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights. "LeKeitha
The price is NT$3,882
NT$3,882
NT$4,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - 2026/1/23




8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (45)
8.2/10
Very Good
(45)
"The staff at Hiliki house are great, and really love the area. Just a bit too rustic for what I paid. "
"The staff at Hiliki house are great, and really love the area. Just a bit too rustic for what I paid. "Kathleen




7.0 out of 10, Good, (20)
7.0/10
Good
(20)
"The place is amazing and you get the value for your money. The location is central, top notch and very excellent customer service. Would recommend over and over."
"The place is amazing and you get the value for your money. The location is central, top notch and very excellent customer service. Would recommend over and over."Frank
The price is NT$1,150
NT$1,150
NT$1,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (49)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(49)
"Excellent location with a close walk to the beach and restaurants etc. Room was clean and great value for money. Staff were helpful, brought us a hairdryer when we needed it and breakfast was plentiful! A great little place to stay. "
"Excellent location with a close walk to the beach and restaurants etc. Room was clean and great value for money. Staff were helpful, brought us a hairdryer when we needed it and breakfast was plentiful! A great little place to stay. "Kellie
The price is NT$1,533
NT$1,533
NT$1,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - 2026/1/4




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(3)
"Sagolikt vacker utsikt/solnedgång,väldigt bra pool,sovrum med makalös utsikt,servicen utmärkt"
"Sagolikt vacker utsikt/solnedgång,väldigt bra pool,sovrum med makalös utsikt,servicen utmärkt"Tomas




9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(11)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice pool and nature around. "
"Good location, friendly staff, nice pool and nature around. "Anonymous traveler
The price is NT$3,794
NT$3,794
NT$6,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - 2026/1/7




8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1)
"Safari House had plenty of space for our family of five. While not in the heart of Stone Town, it wasn't a far walk (10 min) to get there. Romaine, our host, was quite accommodating. The power and water shut off in the morning and he was over immediately to fix it (we didn't realize it was on a timer and was an easy fix). He also allowed us to store our luggage there after checkout time while we went out for a bit before our flight home. "
"Safari House had plenty of space for our family of five. While not in the heart of Stone Town, it wasn't a far walk (10 min) to get there. Romaine, our host, was quite accommodating. The power and water shut off in the morning and he was over immediately to fix it (we didn't realize it was on a timer and was an easy fix). He also allowed us to store our luggage there after checkout time while we went out for a bit before our flight home. "Lance
The price is NT$2,858
NT$2,858
NT$3,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5




8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1)
The price is NT$968
NT$968
NT$1,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top East Coast Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Ycona Luxury Resort
10/10 Excellent
"I had a wonderful stay at Ycona Resort. From the moment we arrived, the staff attended to our every need and made us feel truly cared for. The manager, Claudia, along with Omar, were especially outstanding—both were incredibly helpful in facilitating all of our plans and were always flexible and accommodating. They even helped arrange romantic activities on-site, which made our stay extra special.
The villas were spotless and cleaned daily, which added greatly to our comfort. This ended up being one of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Zanzibar. Anything that wasn’t readily available at the resort was seamlessly arranged by bringing someone in from town, making it feel like there was almost no need to leave the property at all.
An unforgettable experience from start to finish."

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
10/10 Excellent
"Great large rooms!"

Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa
10/10 Excellent
"The beach and sunset was great! "

Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
10/10 Excellent
"I just returned from an incredible stay in Tanzania, and I'm still thinking about it.
From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional. The housekeeping team cleaned our room twice daily, twice!, and left everything pristine each time. It's the kind of attention to detail that makes you feel genuinely cared for.
Speaking of care, the staff here set a new standard. Throughout the day, someone was always checking in to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. It never felt intrusive—just warm and attentive in a way that's increasingly rare.
The dining experience was a pleasant surprise. Every meal was a buffet with a wonderful variety, and at $20, it's remarkable value. We never left hungry or disappointed.
Now, the view. I don't say this lightly: it's so stunning you'll wonder if it's real. Whether from our room or the dinning area, I found myself stopping just to take it in, over and over again.
And if you like to stay fit even on vacation, there's a gym and paddle court you can use use, neat and descently equipped.
And for anyone who worries about safety while traveling, the security here put us completely at ease. And as the locals will say - Hukuna matata - Guards are stationed at the beach area, which added an extra layer of comfort that let us fully relax and enjoy ourselves.
Tanzania stole my heart, and Tembo was a big part of why. I'll be back!"

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive
10/10 Excellent
"Good standard of cleanliness in rooms, beds turned down every night, as well as spraying with repellant every evening. All team were super friendly, especially Joyce, Generozza, Happiness- all first class. Pascal-head chef, always wanted feedback to ensure all food met expectations- which was varied, fr3sh and really tasty. Would highly recommend and would certainly think about coming back."

Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean. The staff were very attentive and courteous "

LUX Marijani Zanzibar
10/10 Excellent
"I can only rave about the service I received at this property. Everyone is so kind and so observant and so attentive to every single need. They go above and beyond. When I left this morning, they had a gift for me. I had to leave for my plane at 2 AM. They arranged for transportation pack me a breakfast coffee and gave me two gifts with a smile. I almost hated to leave. It was like I was going to be missed by my new family. The beach is absolutely beautiful. There is plenty of space. The villas are nice and big. The property is in pristine condition. I have no complaints. They remember my birthday also saying to me brought me a cake made up the bed with decorations twice excellent excellent excellent! Highly recommend"

Mvuvi Boutique Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Rooms and grounds were very clean and well maintained. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was superb. "

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
10/10 Excellent
"The room was amazing - right on the beach so you are staring at the ocean from bed. The service was wonderful - everyone was so helpful and so attentive. We really enjoyed the breakfast and the included massage was top rate. "
Find out more about East Coast Zanzibar
East Coast Zanzibar Guest Houses information
Number of reviews | 456 |
|---|---|
Accommodation | 48 Guest Houses |
Lowest Price | NT$786 |
Highest Price | NT$9,760 |