Zanzibar City Villas
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Zanzibar City
Villas in Zanzibar City blend Swahili-era charm with contemporary comforts, offering everything from restored Stone Town townhouses steps from the Forodhani waterfront to secluded beachfront properties with private pools and sea views. For the best experience, choose a villa that matches your priorities—cultural immersion near the Old Fort and markets or a quiet waterfront retreat—book early for high season, confirm staff and amenities, and hire a local guide to unlock the city’s spice-laced cuisine and hidden alleys.
Best Villas in Zanzibar City
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa is a 4-star property in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from the Peace Memorial Museum and 7.3 km from Hamamni Persian Baths, offering free WiFi, a fitness centre and shared lounge, room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange, plus a children's playground and options for bike and car hire in a popular cycling area. - Free WiFi throughout the hotel - On-site fitness centre and shared lounge - 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange - Children's playground; bike and car hire available - Close to Peace Memorial Museum (6.4 km) and Hamamni Persian Baths (7.3 km)
Dhow Palace Hotel
Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel occupies a historic building dating back to 1559 and offers a swimming pool, restaurant and a roof-top terrace with panoramic views; each spacious room features air conditioning, Zanzibari-style furniture and décor, satellite TV and an electric kettle, while en suite bathrooms include a hairdryer. - Prime Stone Town location - Historic 1559 building - Roof-top terrace with panoramic views - On-site pool and restaurant - Well-equipped rooms (AC, TV, kettle, hairdryer)
Park Hyatt Zanzibar (Zanzibar City)
Park Hyatt Zanzibar sits on the seafront in Zanzibar City and features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, and a spa and wellness centre. Guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities, private bathrooms with bathtubs, free toiletries, hairdryers and bidets, and offer views; the hotel also provides a fitness centre, a tour desk and luggage storage. On-site and nearby activities include snorkeling, diving and golf, and the property is 1 km from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, 8 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 11 km from Masingini Forest and 43 km from Jozani Chwaka National Park. - Seafront location with pool and restaurant - Spa, wellness centre and fitness facilities - Rooms with TV, minibar and tea/coffee facilities - Easy access to ferry and airport - On-site water sports and golf activities
The Manor House by Sansi
Located in Zanzibar City, The Manor House by Sansi features a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, offers family rooms and is conveniently situated near local attractions — 5.6 km from the Peace Memorial Museum, 6.5 km from the Hamamni Persian Baths, and about 6.7–6.9 km from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Cinema Afrique and the Old Fort of Zanzibar. - Garden and terrace - Free WiFi - Family rooms available - Shared lounge - Close to major attractions (5.6–6.9 km)
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa
Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar
Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar, located in Stone Town, features a restaurant, bar and terrace and offers complimentary Wi-Fi; all units are air-conditioned and equipped with a kettle, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower. - Central Stone Town location - On-site restaurant and bar - Complimentary Wi‑Fi - Air-conditioned rooms with kettle - Private bathroom with shower
Spice Palace Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel is a 4-star property in Stone Town offering an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and an on-site restaurant; the hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, room service and complimentary WiFi, and staff are available to arrange airport transfers. - Outdoor swimming pool - On-site restaurant and shared lounge - 24-hour front desk - Free WiFi - Airport transfer arrangements
Zanzibar Palace Hotel: Romantic Suite - single occupancy
Tembo House Hotel: Double Room with Balcony City View - single occupancy
