Zanzibar has many resorts from the large commercial resorts with gyms, tennis courts etc. to intimate lodges suitable for honeymooners or people that just want to relax and unwind.

Many of our clients also like to visit Stonetown, the capital of Zanzibar, famed for its narrow streets and Arabic feel - we have added a separate list of lodges in Stonetown.

Pemba Island and Mafia Island may officially not be part of Zanzibar, but there are some stunning lodges on these islands too and we have included them below.

We pick lodges on several criteria including rooms, service, food, atmosphere and of course the beaches and other facilities like diving, snorkeling and health spas.

Zanzibar:
Top end: Matemwe Retreat, Kilindi, Mnemba Island, The Residence
High end: Matemwe Main Lodge, Kasha Hotel, Unguja Lodge, Fumba Beach Lodge
Mid end: Shooting Star Lodge, Mchanga Beach Lodge, Matemwe Beach Village

Resorts: Breezes, Bluebay, Gemma Dell’Est

Stonetown: Zanzibar Serena Inn, The Seyyida Hotel, Emerson Spice Hotel, Swahili House, Mashariki Palace Hotel, Kisiwa House, Zanzibar Palace Hotel, 236Hurumzi

Pemba Island: Fundu Lagoon

Mafia Island: Pole Pole, Chole Mjini, Kinasi Lodge, Ras Mbisi

Contact us if you want to see how we can make your island holiday even better with the perfect place to stay.