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Tanzania · Updated 9 October 2026

The best luxury hotels in Zanzibar

10 luxury hotels in Zanzibar, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.

10Hotels compared2 with a Michelin Key
9.9Top guest scoreXanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar
$389Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
2,804Guest reviewsBehind these scores

Best luxury hotels in Zanzibar for score, location and price

Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).

Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar
Highest guest score

Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar

9.7 from 191 reviews
Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World
Top-rated location

Bawe Island

Location 9.6/10
Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel
Most reviewed

Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel

596 reviews, 9.6 average
Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar
Lowest price

Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar

From $119 a night

Zanzibar luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score

Luxury hotels in Zanzibar compared: area, guest score, location score, Michelin Keys and lowest price per night
HotelAreaGuest scoreLocation scoreMichelin KeysFrom, per nightAvailability
Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat ZanzibarCheck termsBwejuu9.9 (35)9.91$1,525Check availability
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & ChateauxCheck terms · BreakfastPaje9.8 (35)9.81$1,610Check availability
Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi ZanzibarFree cancellation · BreakfastKizimkazi9.7 (191)9.1–$195Check availability
Be Zanzibar Boutique HotelFree cancellation · BreakfastMfumbwi9.6 (596)9.5–$376Check availability
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach ResortCheck terms · BreakfastKiwengwa9.6 (119)9.3–$389Check availability
Kizikula - Boutique HotelCheck terms · BreakfastKizimkazi9.5 (468)9.1–$157Check availability
Zanziblue Waves Beach ResortCheck terms · BreakfastKiwengwa9.4 (536)8.5–$171Check availability
Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA ZanzibarCheck terms · BreakfastMatemwe9.4 (435)8.7–$119Check availability
Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The WorldFree cancellationZanzibar City9.2 (94)9.6–$1,005Check availability
Park Hyatt ZanzibarCheck terms · BreakfastZanzibar City8.6 (295)9.3–$478Check availability

The 10 best hotels in Zanzibar, ranked by guest score

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Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat

Bwejuu · Michamvi Road

9.9Exceptional35 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
Staff10
Comfort10
Value for money9.5
Location9.9
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Private
  • Location

Signature suites

  • Suite40 m² · 2 guests
  • Villa - Beach Front400 m² · 4 guests
  • Villa with Private Pool120 m² · 2 guests
From $1,525
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

Paje · Paje Beach

9.8Exceptional35 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
Staff9.8
Comfort9.9
Value for money8.8
Location9.8
  • Breakfast included
  • Location
  • Beach
  • Spa
  • Dinner

Top rooms

  • Presidential Five-Bedroom Villa300 m² · 10 guests
  • Family Two-Bedroom Villa170 m² · 4 guests
  • Beachfront One-Bedroom Villa90 m² · 2 guests
From $1,610
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Bawe Island

Zanzibar City · Bawe Island

9.2Wonderful94 reviews
  • Leading Hotels of the World
Location9.6
Value for money8.5
Comfort9.7
Staff9.3
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Beach
  • Location

Signature suites

  • Sunset Suite with Private Pool240 m² · 4 guests
  • Lagoon Suite with Private Pool170 m² · 3 guests
  • Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool500 m² · 9 guests
From $1,005
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Zanzibar City · Shangani Street, Stone Town

8.6Excellent295 reviews
  • Park Hyatt
Location9.3
Value for money7.7
Comfort9.2
Staff9.2
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast
  • Location
  • Room
  • Dinner

Signature suites

  • Suite with Terrace193 m² · 3 guests
  • Park King Suite100 m² · 4 guests
  • Deluxe King Room with Balcony50 m² · 3 guests
From $478
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026

Luxury hotels in Zanzibar: frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Zanzibar?

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat Zanzibar has the highest guest score in this selection: 9.9 from 35 reviews.

How much does a luxury hotel in Zanzibar cost?

The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $119 to $1,610. The median is $389 a night. Prices change with dates.

Which luxury hotels in Zanzibar include breakfast?

When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux, Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, Kizikula - Boutique Hotel, Zanziblue Waves Beach Resort, Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar, Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

Which luxury hotels in Zanzibar offer free cancellation?

3 of 10 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel, Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World.