Where do these ratings come from?

Verified Google guest reviews, refreshed from the Google Places data for each property, not from ratings we write ourselves.

Does a higher rating mean a higher price?

Not always. Several small guest houses on this list score above large resorts because service is personal and expectations are met.

The best reviewed hotels in Zanzibar

Ratings only mean something with volume behind them. These properties combine a high guest score with a meaningful number of reviews, so the score is not one happy honeymoon couple.

How this list is built: Properties rated 4.5 or higher with at least 150 verified guest reviews, ordered by rating then review count.

Frequently asked

Where do these ratings come from?: Verified Google guest reviews, refreshed from the Google Places data for each property, not from ratings we write ourselves.
Does a higher rating mean a higher price?: Not always. Several small guest houses on this list score above large resorts because service is personal and expectations are met.

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