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Lost & Found Dooms

Stone Town

₹2,095 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jun - 13 Jun

Sharook Lodge - Hostel

Pemba Island

₹7,247 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

Hostel 197

Nungwi

₹6,865 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jun - 13 Jun

Stone Town House

Stone Town

₹3,811 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Stone Town

Tuncay

₹2,932 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jun - 19 Jun

Fish Hostel

Nungwi

₹5,150 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

Paje

Linda Therese

₹4,720 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jun - 13 Jun

Bellimena Stone Town

Stone Town

₹8,210 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

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Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Property is a hidden gem. Originally when I booked, this was adult only however it changed to family right before i arrived. I didnt like that but i will say it was big enough that the kids who were there weren’t a nuisance. Staff exceptional! Thanks to them all!!"

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"On it's own away from the outside area, this is an excellent property. The beach can be accessed by others but that is not an issue and the beach traders are not intrusive. Shopping, dining, leasure and activities all catered for on site but trips out can also be organised from within the complex. But the the thing that makes this place are the staff, from the gardening team to head chef, each and every one was courteous, helpful and happy. Well done staff you make this place."

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"The local team consistently provided exceptional and amiable service. The hotel's service was outstanding, ranking among the best I have encountered as a traveler. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr Rajiv for his assistance with a minor injury that got my child, and to Madame Marie, the director, for her support."

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

6/10 Okay

"Sunset views were amazing. My room was great and housekeeping staff were awesome, help me decorate for my hubby bday, got us champagne and a cake. The gym was ok, some machines did not work or broken. The massage therapist was not so good, we booked couples massage and it wasnt worth it. I loved everything about the resort except entertainment nights were boring, dj could play better music (excluding Riu party) and the buffet was my nightmare. Same food offered every night, every station, the chef left red meat medium well, still saw blood. My husband and I had to pretend we had reservations to go try one of the restaurants on property. The best restaurant was the asain fusion restaurant next to the buffet. All the other restaurant food was blahhh. I spent 8 days here. I know it was off season but why food options not rotated daily. The drinks were mediocre, the juice was not even fresh it was powered mixed in water to taste like pineapple juice. Just the food was why I put 3 stars. The pools were great, staff were great, (Jambo, Jambo) beach walks were great, the buffet food could use upgrade on selections and taste. I came to Africa to eat African cuisine and flavors, the buffet offered American and other country food. Give me Zanzibar authentic food. I would refer others to this resort for everything else except food & spa."

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location and hotel were fantastic. We didn't much care for the breakfast as it was missing some essential meat items and very heavy on bread. They had eggs but it just wasn't the best so we went out for breakfast the second day. The hotel is beautiful, well situated and has three pools but there's no bar area and I don't think they sell any alcohol so we ended up next door at Livingstones alot"

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Our family of 4 just stayed in the Grand Ocean suite for 9 nights and we were blown away with how nice and helpful the staff were. First this resort is so CLEAN. The room was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. Great showers and baths with very hot water and great water pressure. The mini bar was always stocked with beer sodas and waters… The resort felt very safe… there was always security at the front gate and down by the beach. There is only 1 restaurant but they offer so many options every day… for the first 7 nights we had the buffet which had at least 30 different things to choose from… I am a picky eater and allergic to many spices but I was able to find something to eat and the chef made me plain pasta when requested… my family loves spices so they enjoyed it all… there was always pasta, beef, chicken, and fish dishes to choose from. The last few nights they set up candlelight dinners around the property so we ate in the garden and by the pool those nights and ordered from a menu of options. The property is beautiful… the website pictures really don’t convey how nice it is, especially the beach area. The tides do go out pretty far everyday so there are times when you can’t swim in ocean but the stretch of beach to walk down is magnificent and there are so many beautiful shells to find. There are hundreds of sea urchins in waters in Zanzibar so bring water shoes. The staff is so attentive and proactively reaching out to help with anything"

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Accommodation	24 Hostels
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Highest Price	₹8,210

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Lost & Found Dooms

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Hostel 197

Stone Town House

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Fish Hostel

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

Bellimena Stone Town

Roots inn

Breflection Spa and Hostel

Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar

Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Tembo House Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive

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Lost & Found Dooms

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Stone Town House

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Fish Hostel

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

Bellimena Stone Town

Roots inn

Breflection Spa and Hostel

Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar

Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

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