The tropical island idyll of Zanzibar is home to some equally idyllic luxury hotels and lodges. Included in our top picks of where to stay in Zanzibar are the Residence Zanzibar, which is the sister property to the hugely popular hotel by the same in Mauritius, and the exciting new Zuri Zanzibar.
Luxury Hotels on Zanzibar
Luxury Hotels in Zanzibar

Fumba Beach Lodge
Located off the beaten track in Zanzibar’s most southern west corner, Fumba Beach Lodge is set in 40 acres of lush wilderness and is the understated...

Matemwe Lodge and Retreat
Comprised of Matemwe Lodge, Matemwe Retreat and the Matemwe Beach House, this property on Zanzibar’s northeast coast suits everyone from families...

Mnemba Island Lodge
Mnemba is an idyllic, untouched tropical atoll, located just off the north-east coast of Zanzibar.

The Residence Zanzibar
The sister property to one of our favourite hotels in Mauritius, The Residence in Zanzibar opened in April 2011 and brings a new lease of life...

The Swahili House
The Swahili House started life as a 19th Century Indian merchant House, and then became a Sultan’s palace before being renovated to make it...

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas
Located on the east coast of Zanzibar, White Sands Luxury Villas & Spa is a luxury beach resort on the Paje beachfront and currently the only...

Baraza Resort and Spa
Baraza is a relatively small family-owned resort with only a handful of villas, and yet is grand in impressive architecture, intricate brass...

Zawadi Hotel
Zawadi Hotel sits atop a cliff in South East Zanzibar in a truly coveted location. Its tropical gardens are filled with coconut palms and lush...

Zuri Zanzibar
Zuri Zanzibar is a stylish and luxurious resort on Zanzibar Island. The hotel is located on Kendwa beach, a fine stretch of white sand beach...
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The Fairy Tale of Zanzibar

It is hard to describe my experiences of Zanzibar in so many words. I remember returning to England and explaining to everyone that I had caught the 'Zanzibar bug'. Baffled, and alarmed that I had managed to catch some kind of horrendous stomach bug on my travels, my family and friends, as…
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A Visit to the Spice Islands in Tanzania

The
northern coast of Tanzania and the neighbouring Spice
Islands are home to some divine beaches that should be
destinations in their own right (as opposed to safari trip
add-ons). Africa expert Ellie divulges her tips after a recent
trip...
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