Travelers to Zanzibar give high marks for the local tours and beaches. This relaxing city also attracts visitors with its entertainment choices. Top sights in the city include Kendwa Beah, Nungwi Beach, and Jambiani beach. Wherever you stay, you will find paradise. We list our best hotels to stay at on this charming island.

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach

Set on the east coast of Zanzibar on the Kingwenga shoreline, Diamond Mapenzi beach rightly blends in the natural atmosphere of the surrounding landscape, covering an area of four hectares blessed with a long white beach and green tropical gardens of colorful and palms bougainvillea. The resort is just fourteen minutes from Zanzibar international airport and is a best choice for visitors in search of a retreat that provides a perfect mixture of fun, relax and extensive all inclusive services.

With Diamonds Mapenzi beach package, recreational amenities at the property contain an outdoor pool.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the full-service property spa, MUVA. Services contains body and facial treatments. The spa is open daily.

Karafuu Beach Resort

Placed along a palm-fridge, sandy beach, Karafuu beach resort and spa specs 2 swimming pools, and tennis courts, fitness centre, a spa and floating treatment. There is also a scuba diving centre.

The air-conditions, spacious rooms and suites all come with a Zanzibari-style and balcony. They are equipped with a safety deposit box and minibar. Each en suite bathroom contains a shower and hairdryer.

Guests can relax at Samawati spa, by the beach or in one of the swimming pools. They can also love the games room, which provides table tennis, billiards, board games, playing cards and darts.

There are 3 restaurants with a range of buffets and a la carte menus. The floating arrangement is placed 200m out in the Indian by Kae Beach. Excursions and tours can be arranged by Karafuu Beach Resort and spa package.

Uroa Bay Beach Resort

Placed on a 300m long private beach, the Uroa Bay Beach Resort is set on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It contains a restaurant and a pool bar, and provides free WiFi in public areas.

Featuring a veranda overlooking the green garden and ocean, each self-standing room is decorated with thatched roof and traditional Zanzibar furniture. They all come with AC, a little fridge, and TV. Private bathrooms are equipped with bidet and shower.

The restaurant at the Uroa Bay Beach Resort package provides a selection of Tanzania and local food, combined with classic occidental dishes. A buffet breakfast is also accessible every morning.