Zanzibar: Beach Hotels

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Kempinski Hotel (east)
Breezes Beach Resort (southeast)
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel (north)
Ocean Paradise Resort (east)
Amaan Bungalows (north)
Pongwe Beach (east)
Casa del Mar (east)
Matemwe Beach Village (northeast)

All prices listed are in U.S. dollars per room per night based on double occupancy including taxes as a guideline only and subject to change.

Seasons vary, but high season is often December-March, mid-season is often July-November, and low season is often April-June. Christmas, New Years, and sometimes Easter and August have higher prices.

Depending on the hotel some meals are included:

BB: Breakfast
HB: Breakfast and Dinner (Half Board)
FB: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Full Board)

Kempinski Hotel (*****)

Kempenski Hotel Room

Kempenski Hotel Beach

Highlights:

World class luxury accommodation
Located on the northeast part of the island

Amenities:

110 rooms
7 private villas
Swimming pool
An exclusive beach club and romantic Jetty Bar above the Indian Ocean.

Room Prices:

$430-$903/room/night Half Board (High season)
$293-$634/room/night Half Board (Low season)

Villa Prices:

$1,635-$4,365/villa/night B&B (High season)
$1,385-$3,695/villa/night B&B (Low season)

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Breezes Beach Resort (*****)

Breezes pool

Breezes Room

Highlights:

International beach hotel, large pool, popular for honeymooners
Southeast side of Zanzibar
Yoga

Amenities:

70 rooms, 4 restaurants
Each room has A/C, en suite bathroom, refrigerator, safe box, and balcony or terrace
Fitness center, shopping, bar, Internet access, TV room, swimming pool
Windsurfing, paddle boats, canoes, snorkeling, SCUBA, tennis court, massage, tours available

Prices:

$345-520/room/night Half Board (high season)
$210-335/room/night Half Board (low season)

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Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel (****)

Ras Nungwi Pool

Ras Nungwi Room

Highlights:

Excellent beach, game fishing, diving/snorkeling
Small hotel with personal service
Located on the Northern tip of Zanzibar
Easy access to Zanzibar best dive sites and fishing ground

Amenities:

32 rooms (garden or sea view)
Each room has A/C, en suite bathroom, balcony
Scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing dhow cruises, kayaking, swimming pool, table tennis, darts, board games, TV room, mountain bikes, massage, tours available, deep sea fishing
Note: closed April and May

Prices:

$340-900/room/night Half Board (high season)
$300-800/room/night Half Board (low season)

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Ocean Paradise Resort (****)

Highlights:

Tropical garden
Located on the North East Coast of Zanzibar
Performances by traditional African dancers, acrobats, and a resident band

Amenities:

98 rooms
Each room has en suite bathroom, balcony, ceiling fan, air conditioning, satellite TV
Three restaurants
Swimming pool with childrens pool

Prices:

$305-$440/room/night Half Board (High season)
$205-$385/room/night Half Board (Low season)

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Amaan Bungalows (***)

Highlights:

Located on the North coast of Zanzibar

Amenities:

52 rooms (garden or sea view), 2 restaurants and 1 Internet café
Each room en suite bathroom, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, A/C (sea view rooms only).
Snorkeling, diving, fishing, sunset cruises, bike rentals, gift shops, TV room, mini supermarket, tours available, board games, safety deposit box in the reception of the hotel.
No swimming pool.

Prices: