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Luxury hotels in Zanzibar

4 hotels with a Michelin Key or another recognised award, and 6 selected on guest score. Compare them by area, guest score, facilities and price.

Michelin Keys
2 with 1 Key
Indicative rates
$119 to $1,610 a night
Updated
10 October 2026
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10 hotels in Zanzibar, ranked by guest score

Bwejuu1 Michelin Key

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat

  • 9 rooms

ConsiderOnly 35 guest reviews so far

9.9Exceptional · 35 reviewsLocation 9.9
$1,525a night, indicative
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Paje1 Michelin Key

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

  • 21 rooms

ConsiderOnly 35 guest reviews so far

9.8Exceptional · 35 reviewsLocation 9.8
$1,610a night, indicative
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Kizimkazi

Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar

Highest guest score on this list: 9.7 from 191 reviews. Value for money rated 9.6 by guests, the highest here.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Beachfront
9.7Exceptional · 191 reviewsLocation 9.1
$195a night, indicative
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Mfumbwi

Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel

Joint second-highest guest score on this list: 9.6 from 596 reviews. Guests rate the location 9.5, second-highest here.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
9.6Exceptional · 596 reviewsLocation 9.5
$376a night, indicative
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Kiwengwa

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Joint second-highest guest score on this list: 9.6 from 119 reviews. Guests rate the location 9.3, joint third-highest here.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Beachfront
9.6Exceptional · 119 reviewsLocation 9.3
$389a night, indicative
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Kizimkazi

Kizikula - Boutique Hotel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Beachfront
9.5Exceptional · 468 reviewsLocation 9.1
$157a night, indicative
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Kiwengwa

Zanziblue Waves Beach Resort

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Beachfront

ConsiderLocation rated 8.5, among the lowest here

9.4Wonderful · 536 reviewsLocation 8.5
$171a night, indicative
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Matemwe

Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar

Value for money rated 9.3 by guests, second-highest here. Lowest rate found of the 10 hotels.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Beachfront

ConsiderLocation rated 8.7, among the lowest here

9.4Wonderful · 435 reviewsLocation 8.7
$119a night, indicative
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Zanzibar City

Bawe Island

Guests rate the location 9.6, the highest here.

ConsiderOnly 94 guest reviews so far

9.2Wonderful · 94 reviewsLocation 9.6
$1,005a night, indicative
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Zanzibar City

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Guests rate the location 9.3, joint third-highest here.

ConsiderValue for money rated 7.7, among the lowest here

8.6Excellent · 295 reviewsLocation 9.3
$478a night, indicative
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Where to stay in Zanzibar

Areas as listed for each hotel. Prices are the lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026.

Kiwengwa

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, Zanziblue Waves Beach Resort

2

$171

$389

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Kizimkazi

Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar, Kizikula - Boutique Hotel

2

$157

$195

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Zanzibar City

Bawe Island, Park Hyatt Zanzibar

2

$478

$1,005

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Bwejuu

Xanadu Luxury Villas & Retreat

1

$1,525

$1,525

1 with 1 Key

Matemwe

Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar

1

$119

$119

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Mfumbwi

Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel

1

$376

$376

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Paje

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

1

$1,610

$1,610

1 with 1 Key

Luxury hotels in Zanzibar: questions

What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Zanzibar?

Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar has the highest guest score in this selection among hotels with 50 or more reviews: 9.7 from 191 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 hotels in Zanzibar have Michelin Keys?

2 of the 10 hotels hold a Michelin Key: 2 with 1 Key.

Which luxury hotels in Zanzibar have a swimming pool?

6 of the 10 list a swimming pool: Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel, Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort, Kizikula - Boutique Hotel, Zanziblue Waves Beach Resort and Alladin Boutique Beach Hotel and SPA Zanzibar.

How this list works

Hotels are ordered by guest score, then by number of reviews. Guest scores, ratings, facilities and room types come from verified guest reviews and hotel listings on our booking partner; Michelin Keys, room counts and starred restaurants from the Michelin Guide; other awards link to their source in each hotel's details. Prices are indicative: the lowest nightly rate found for 2 adults when rates were checked in Oct 2026. Choose your dates in the bar above to see live prices. Data updated 10 October 2026.