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Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
3.0 star property
Nungwi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (187 reviews)
"the location was great"
United States
Nely Maribel
The price is ₹5,898
₹7,569 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Amaan Beach Bungalows
Rooftop terrace

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"The staff were excellent. This will forever be my hotel of choice when I come to the island "
United Kingdom
Harry
The price is ₹6,420
₹8,922 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Maru Maru Hotel
On the beach, scuba diving

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Kendwa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (199 reviews)
"Clean room, spa and beach"
United States
darius
The price is ₹18,388
₹21,874 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; international cuisine, beach views

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (177 reviews)
"Definitely a go to and homely place. Impeccable customer service and experience."
United States
David
The price is ₹7,515
₹9,370 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Exterior

Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Nungwi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (27 reviews)
"Conveniently located at the heart of Nungwi, and on the beach front. "
United States
Stephen
The price is ₹9,973
₹12,513 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Zenobia Beach Resort
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Smiles Beach Hotel

Smiles Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Nungwi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (287 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a holiday! - Nice and clean room with an amazing view - Friendly staff - Great housekeeping - Perfect location - Breakfast is good, fresh fruit/juice, omelette and all kinds of other warm and cold options. Would definitely recommend to visit. "
Netherlands
Sander
Smiles Beach Hotel
Beach bar

Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
3.0 star property
Nungwi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (113 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. "
United States
Christina
Maisha Nungwi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (143 reviews)
"Loved it and loved the staff "
United States
Sady
Spice Palace Hotel
Sun deck

Aya Beach Resort

Aya Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Kizimkazi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay. "
Germany
Julia
The price is ₹9,764
₹12,142 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Aya Beach Resort
Outdoor pool

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
6.4 out of 10, (123 reviews)
"Stayed there the last day of my stay in Zanzibar and I’m never going back.. management need to up their game. No urgency, Poor reception, rooms too outdated, plugs need to be changed to multi sockets, water takes forever to warm up somehow, food average!! I really didn’t enjoy the 15 hours I spent there! "
United States
Justus
The price is ₹6,775
₹8,578 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta)"
United Kingdom
lesley jane
Emerson Spice Hotel
Bicycling

Tanzanite Beach Resort

Tanzanite Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Nungwi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"Nice view from room, perfekt location, queit place 👌, good service any time. Delicious food. All of all we are very satisfy "
Norway
KANTHARUBAN
Tanzanite Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only

Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Jambiani
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"We had an amazing time! Amazing customer service, we just came from staying at the Four Seasons and can say this was"
United States
Sania
Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar - Adults Only
Interior

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
Stone Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"I had an amazing time at the coffee house! The room was very beautiful and breakfast exceptional but the highlight for me was the staff. They are what made my stay great! "
United Kingdom
sheila
The price is ₹9,320
₹10,791 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Zanzibar Coffee House
Exterior

Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
3.5 star property
Matemwe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"Lovely stay- great quiet spot with amazing views and friendly and attentive staff. Great scuba diving!"
United States
Erica
Sunshine Marine Lodge
Aerial view

Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel

Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Jambiani
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (100 reviews)
"All the staff have been brilliant going on beond there means . Food spot on "
United Kingdom
wears
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zanzi House

Zanzi House
3.0 star property
Stone Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (52 reviews)
"The place was clean. The stuff communication was on point and they are all professional. And the place was safe "
United States
Glody
Zanzi House
Front of property

The Manor House by Sansi

The Manor House by Sansi
3.5 star property
Zanzibar Town
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"Staff were excellent. Room was tiny and the shower was cold but it was a grest option to be near to the airport "
United Kingdom
Jernayde
The Manor House by Sansi
Reception

Polepole House

Polepole House
3.5 star property
Nungwi
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"AC did not work and they couldn’t fix it. The water pressure was also extremely low which made it hard to shower and even flush the toilet. There was an awesome guy working 24/7 who was trying to solve all problems. Thumbs up to him. "
Sweden
André
Polepole House
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar

Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar
3.0 star property
Matemwe
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was wonderful! Heads up: the beach had a lot of sea urchins in January. There were some local youths that showed us safe passage and starfish, sea spiders, lionfish, etc. right there on our beach for a small fee. For swimming the hotel pool was beautiful. The food in the hotel restaurant was reasonably priced and good. "
Canada
Sonja
The price is ₹7,748
₹9,656 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar
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Wander through Stone Town's labyrinthine alleys, where ornate doors and bustling bazaars reveal centuries of Swahili culture. Sail to pristine beaches for snorkelling, or visit a spice farm to discover why Zanzibar's known as the 'Spice Island'.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Zanzibar?
You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels in and around Zanzibar. Expedia travellers recommend staying at Dreams Hotel Zanzibar in Zanzibar Town. It features a rooftop terrace and a fireplace, and is roughly 0.48 kilometres north of downtown. Island Paradise Apartment is another popular choice. Around 0.80 kilometres north of central Zanzibar Town, it offers a terrace and a restaurant.
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