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A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.
A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.
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
United States
Stanley
₹5,559
₹7,148 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, wooden walkways, and outdoor seating areas.

2. Amaan Beach Bungalows

Amaan Beach Bungalows
Nungwi
Canada
AQEEL Nizarhussein
₹7,998
₹9,953 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Amaan Beach Bungalows
A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

3. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Tchidi
₹6,781
₹8,558 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

4. Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town
United States
MOMO
₹6,720
₹9,352 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Maru Maru Hotel
A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.

5. Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Town
United States
Amon Mutale
₹6,905
₹8,763 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Zanzibar Beach Resort
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and wooden door.
A tropical setting with a beach view, a thatched roof structure, and a variety of fruits and flowers.
A wooden door with a brass handle, a blue curtain, and a white closet with a hanging rack.

6. Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa

Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
Kiwengwa
United States
Patricia
₹2,514
₹4,459 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Sipano Beach Lodge Kiwengwa
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, a beach, and a clear view of the turquoise sea.
A wooden chair under a pergola with a view of the ocean.
A view from a room through an open door, featuring a balcony with lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the turquoise sea.

7. Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi

Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
Michamvi
United Kingdom
Victoria
₹7,159
₹9,173 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
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 spa sign with the word "SPA" and a decorative tree branch.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

8. Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel

Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
Kendwa
United Kingdom
ALLAN
₹15,998
₹19,154 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A table set for dining with a view of a beach and ocean.
A bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, two pillows, bedside tables, and a view of greenery through a window.
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs, two large umbrellas, and a person performing a yoga pose on a mat.

9. Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort

Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
Kendwa
United Kingdom
Tiffany
₹13,413
₹16,309 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Sansi Kendwa Beach Resort
A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".
A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.
A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.
A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

10. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town
United States
Phillip
₹4,900
₹6,391 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a dock by the sea.
A breakfast table with plates of food, a pitcher, cups, and glasses of orange juice, overlooking a beach.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a view of the outdoors, and a colorful wall decoration.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a view of the ocean.

11. Sunshine Marine Lodge

Sunshine Marine Lodge
Matemwe
Canada
Catherine
₹8,301
₹10,426 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Sunshine Marine Lodge
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and several boats.
A breakfast table with fruits, a pineapple, and two glasses of orange juice in a hotel room.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a unique hanging chair.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a glass table, and a view of a building with balconies and palm trees.

12. Canary Golden Hotel

Canary Golden Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Jumanne
₹4,902
₹6,393 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Canary Golden Hotel
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of the ocean at dusk.
A pathway leading through a lush garden with palm trees and various shrubs.
A beachside patio with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with a red roof.

13. Flame Tree Cottages

Flame Tree Cottages
Nungwi
United States
Julie
₹14,085
₹16,954 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Flame Tree Cottages
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 wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, and a small wooden table with a round top.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a beige throw blanket.

14. Princess Salme Inn

Princess Salme Inn
Stone Town
Canada
Jessie
₹2,437
₹2,826 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Princess Salme Inn
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 bar area with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and tables.
A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and blue cushions, overlooking turquoise waters with boats.

15. Zenobia Beach Resort

Zenobia Beach Resort
Nungwi
United States
David
Zenobia Beach Resort
A pool area with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and thatched umbrellas.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a bench, and various potted plants.
A row of traditional-style buildings with red-tiled roofs, white balconies, and a sandy ground area.
A beach with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a sandy path leading to the water.

16. Smiles Beach Hotel

Smiles Beach Hotel
Nungwi
United Kingdom
Victoria
₹9,854
₹12,118 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Smiles Beach Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted logo, and a seating area with cushions.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach, a bed with a canopy, and two chairs facing the window.
A balcony with a wooden floor, a table, and a chair, overlooking a beach with thatched-roof huts and a clear blue sky.

17. S&S Hotel

S&S Hotel
Jambiani
United States
Trudy-Ann
₹5,219
₹6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
S&S Hotel
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A pathway leading to a room with a white curtain and a bed, surrounded by lush greenery.
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof building.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs facing a beach.

18. Maisha Nungwi

Maisha Nungwi
Nungwi
Canada
joseph
₹8,872
₹10,203 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Maisha Nungwi
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with tropical plants and thatched-roof structures.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Two people walking on a beach at sunset.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Oasis Nungwi

Oasis Nungwi
Nungwi
Sweden
Maria
₹11,404
₹13,967 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Oasis Nungwi
Room
Meeting facility
Room
Interior

20. Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Chukwani
United States
Stephanie Danielle
₹4,399
₹5,818 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
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