Zanzibar: 16 places to stay
Tanzania : Zanzibar : Stone Town & around (7)

Chumbe Island Coral Park, near Stone Town
A tiny coral-ringed island off Zanzibar, with beautifully-designed thatch bungalows, genuinely ecological aims and some of the world's best snorkelling
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Mashariki Palace, Stone Town
A stylish new hotel, where warm minimalism combines with beautiful Zanzibari detailing and great service
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Zanzibar Palace Hotel, Stone Town
Recently restored with excellent craftsmanship and personal service, this boutique hotel in the heart of Stone Town is already winning many friends
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236 Hurumzi, Stone Town
Formerly called 'Emerson and Green', a sumptuously restored merchant's mansion with renowned rooftop restaurant in the heart of Stone Town
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Chapwani Private Island, near Stone Town
A small private island just off Stone Town with 10 bungalows, a restaurant and a sandy beach
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Fumba Beach Lodge, Fumba
A classy, upmarket resort with soul: beautiful and remote Fumba Beach Lodge is an enchanting place to unwind and recharge
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Clove Hotel, Stone Town
A friendly, budget hotel in the heart of fascinating Stone Town, with Dutch management and sociable roof terrace
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Tanzania : Zanzibar : Matemwe & North (5)

Julia Catamaran, Nungwi
Explore Zanzibar’s remote islands, secluded beaches and best dive spots on a catamaran
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Matemwe Lodge, Matemwe
Stylishly rustic cottages and dive school, romantically set on sea-washed rocks alongside a white sand beach
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Matemwe Beach, Matemwe
Well-run budget guesthouse on idyllic beach, with acclaimed dive centre, simple bungalow rooms and 6 fabulous suites
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Pongwe Beach Hotel, Pongwe
Affordable, laid-back luxury on one of the most idyllic palm-fringed beaches imaginable
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Kendwa Rocks, Kendwa
Funky laidback guesthouse on one of Zanzibar’s best beaches, with a choice of stone bungalows or wooden beach huts
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Tanzania : Zanzibar : Jambiani & Southeast (3)

Unguja Lodge, Kizimkazi
Small, personal lodge offering barefoot luxury, stylish organic architecture, fantastic marine life and total seclusion
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The Breezes Beach Club, Pingwe
A comfortable beach resort on Zanzibar’s tranquil southeast coast, with houses spread around palm-lined gardens
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Palm Beach Inn, Bwejuu
A budget guesthouse on an endless sandy beach, with live music, excellent seafood and simple rooms
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Tanzania : Zanzibar : Pemba Island (1)

Fundu Lagoon, Wambaa Gulf
This stylish little beach lodge on Pemba island offers some of the best diving in Zanzibar
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