Luxury hotels and resorts in Zanzibar
These are the properties guests book when the room matters as much as the beach: five star resorts, private pool villas and design led retreats on the north and east coasts. Every one of them is a real, currently operating property we can quote and confirm.
How this list is built: Ranked by verified Google guest rating and review volume, filtered to five star resorts and premium lodges we hold rates for.
Frequently asked
- What does a luxury hotel in Zanzibar cost per night?
- Most five star beach resorts start around 250 to 600 USD per room per night depending on season, with peak weeks over Christmas and New Year priced higher. Send us your dates and we quote the exact rate.
- Which coast is best for a luxury stay?
- Nungwi and Kendwa in the north swim at any tide and suit guests who want to be in the water all day. Matemwe, Michamvi and Pongwe on the east are quieter and face the sunrise, with bigger tidal movement.