Where to stay in Zanzibar

i-escape's collection of favourite small hotels and hip hideaways

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North & East coast
Mnemba Island Lodge
Mnemba
££££ Exclusive, barefoot luxury on a tiny coral-fringed island off northeastern Zanzibar

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Julia Catamaran
Nungwi
£££ Explore Zanzibar’s remote islands, secluded beaches and best dive spots on a catamaran

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Matemwe Bungalows
Matemwe
£££ Simple but stylish thatched bungalows and dive school, set on sea-washed rocks alongside a sandy beach

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Matemwe Beach Village
Matemwe
££ Well-run budget guesthouse on idyllic beach, with acclaimed dive centre, simple bungalow rooms and fabulous honeymoon suite

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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 backpackers' guesthouse on one of Zanzibar’s best beaches, with choice of stone bungalows or wooden beach-huts

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

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Southern coast
Unguja Resort
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 30 houses spread around palm-lined gardens

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Escape Zanzibar
Jambiani
££ Four stunning houses for B&B or villa rental, combining Scandinavian style, Moroccan architecture and glorious beach frontage

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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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Palm Beach Inn
Bwejuu
£ A budget guesthouse on an endless sandy beach, with live music, excellent seafood and simple rooms

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Stone Town & around
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe
£££ 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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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
Stone Town
££ A small private island just off Stone Town with 10 newly-refurbished bungalows, a restaurant and a sandy beach

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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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Clove Hotel
Stone Town
£ A friendly, well-priced hotel in the heart of fascinating Stone Town, with new Dutch management and sociable roof terrace

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