Top Guest Houses Zanzibar
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Best-rated
Zava House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
The comfortable Zava House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar has 7 rooms and is located merely 0.7 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star hotel also has amenities such as luggage storage.
They are equipped with private bathrooms offering a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy views of the city.
Zava House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
Zava House Stone Town
The comfortable Zava House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar has 7 rooms and is located merely 0.7 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star hotel also has amenities such as luggage storage.
They are equipped with private bathrooms offering a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy views of the city.
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Popular choice
Shivo Guest House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
Featuring air-conditioned rooms, the 4-star Shivo Guest House Zanzibar is located 2.5 km from Chukwani Beach. The guest house also includes a car park.
They are equipped with private bathrooms.
Shivo Guest House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
Shivo Guest House
Featuring air-conditioned rooms, the 4-star Shivo Guest House Zanzibar is located 2.5 km from Chukwani Beach. The guest house also includes a car park.
They are equipped with private bathrooms.
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Beach access
Nashu House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Located merely 0.8 km from Mercury House, the comfortable Nashu House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar is only a 6-minute walk from House of Wonders National Museum. Boasting a location right around the corner from Sultan's Palace, the guest house features 9 rooms as well as luggage storage.
This hotel offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area featuring an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature a minibar and coffee/tea making equipment. Private bathrooms are included in the rooms.
Nashu House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Nashu House Stone Town
Located merely 0.8 km from Mercury House, the comfortable Nashu House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar is only a 6-minute walk from House of Wonders National Museum. Boasting a location right around the corner from Sultan's Palace, the guest house features 9 rooms as well as luggage storage.
This hotel offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area featuring an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature a minibar and coffee/tea making equipment. Private bathrooms are included in the rooms.
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Great deal
Malindi Guest House
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Malindi Guest House Zanzibar includes 16 rooms and is 10 minutes' walk from Darajani. This hotel boasts views of the city and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
A patio are included in the rooms for guests' convenience.
Malindi Guest House
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Malindi Guest House
Malindi Guest House Zanzibar includes 16 rooms and is 10 minutes' walk from Darajani. This hotel boasts views of the city and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
A patio are included in the rooms for guests' convenience.
Shoki Shoki Guest House
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Shoki Shoki Guest House Zanzibar is about a 5-minute walk from Hamamni Persian Baths. The hotel provides a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service to ensure guests' safety.
These rooms include private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
Shoki Shoki Guest House
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Shoki Shoki Guest House
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Shoki Shoki Guest House Zanzibar is about a 5-minute walk from Hamamni Persian Baths. The hotel provides a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service to ensure guests' safety.
These rooms include private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
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Beach access
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
Situated a mere 650 metres from Darajani, the comfortable 3-star Zanzibar Spice Nest House Hotel features a barber shop and luggage storage. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security are available for guests to use.
Comprising a sitting area, the allergy-free rooms welcome guests with air conditioning, soundproof walls, and a washing machine, and offer Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Other comforts include an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and an oven for self-catering. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a dryer and bath sheets, are provided in the bathrooms.
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
Situated a mere 650 metres from Darajani, the comfortable 3-star Zanzibar Spice Nest House Hotel features a barber shop and luggage storage. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security are available for guests to use.
Comprising a sitting area, the allergy-free rooms welcome guests with air conditioning, soundproof walls, and a washing machine, and offer Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Other comforts include an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and an oven for self-catering. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a dryer and bath sheets, are provided in the bathrooms.
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Beach access
Zanzibar Vintage House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Situated just a 5-minute walk from The Peace Memorial Museum, the 3-star Zanzibar Vintage House Hotel includes 2 rooms with views of the city. The guest house also includes a car park.
This property offers rooms with a patio and a balcony featuring an iron with ironing board and air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guestrooms also include an electric kettle, a fridge, and kitchenware. Bathrooms inlude a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such fine comforts as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Zanzibar Vintage House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Zanzibar Vintage House
Situated just a 5-minute walk from The Peace Memorial Museum, the 3-star Zanzibar Vintage House Hotel includes 2 rooms with views of the city. The guest house also includes a car park.
This property offers rooms with a patio and a balcony featuring an iron with ironing board and air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guestrooms also include an electric kettle, a fridge, and kitchenware. Bathrooms inlude a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such fine comforts as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Lofihouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Located a mere 200 metres from House of Wonders National Museum, the comfortable Lofihouse Hotel Zanzibar is nearly a 5-minute walk from Old Dispensary Medical Center. The guest house also includes parking.
The rooms include air conditioning, along with such modern comforts as Wi-Fi. There is a private bathroom in the rooms.
Lofihouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Lofihouse
Located a mere 200 metres from House of Wonders National Museum, the comfortable Lofihouse Hotel Zanzibar is nearly a 5-minute walk from Old Dispensary Medical Center. The guest house also includes parking.
The rooms include air conditioning, along with such modern comforts as Wi-Fi. There is a private bathroom in the rooms.
Bababora House
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Located only a 5-minute walk from Cinema Afrique Business Center, Bababora House Hotel Zanzibar includes 7 rooms with views of the city. Boasting a convenient location, the guest house invites guests to an à la carte restaurant serving halal dishes.
The rooms at Bababora House Hotel provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as air conditioning. Also, there is a personal safe, tea and coffee making equipment provided. They have private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.
Bababora House
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Bababora House
Located only a 5-minute walk from Cinema Afrique Business Center, Bababora House Hotel Zanzibar includes 7 rooms with views of the city. Boasting a convenient location, the guest house invites guests to an à la carte restaurant serving halal dishes.
The rooms at Bababora House Hotel provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as air conditioning. Also, there is a personal safe, tea and coffee making equipment provided. They have private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.
Malkiya House
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
Only 350 metres from Old Dispensary Medical Center, the comfortable Malkiya House Hotel Zanzibar includes 7 rooms. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, so that you can stay connected.
Malkiya House
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
Malkiya House
Only 350 metres from Old Dispensary Medical Center, the comfortable Malkiya House Hotel Zanzibar includes 7 rooms. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, so that you can stay connected.
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
The comfortable Hello Rafiki Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar offers its guests air-conditioned rooms about a 5-minute walk from Hurumzi Street. The hotel features hire and cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
A balcony are featured in the air-conditioned rooms for your convenience. The rooms overlook the city.
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
The comfortable Hello Rafiki Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar offers its guests air-conditioned rooms about a 5-minute walk from Hurumzi Street. The hotel features hire and cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
A balcony are featured in the air-conditioned rooms for your convenience. The rooms overlook the city.
Kijichispicelodge
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
The comfortable Kijichispicelodge Zanzibar hotel includes air-conditioned rooms situated within 25 minutes' walk of Kidichi Spice Farms. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.
They also come with private bathrooms. The rooms also look out over the city.
Kijichispicelodge
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
Kijichispicelodge
The comfortable Kijichispicelodge Zanzibar hotel includes air-conditioned rooms situated within 25 minutes' walk of Kidichi Spice Farms. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.
They also come with private bathrooms. The rooms also look out over the city.
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Beach access
The House Of Royals
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Offering a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area, and views of the garden, the 3-star The House Of Royals Hotel Zanzibar is located 4.4 km from Cheetah's Rock. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms at this comfortable guest house.
This Zanzibar hotel offers rooms with a sitting area complete with an iron with ironing board. Bedrooms come with couch beds. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and a shower.
The House Of Royals
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The House Of Royals
Offering a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area, and views of the garden, the 3-star The House Of Royals Hotel Zanzibar is located 4.4 km from Cheetah's Rock. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms at this comfortable guest house.
This Zanzibar hotel offers rooms with a sitting area complete with an iron with ironing board. Bedrooms come with couch beds. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and a shower.
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Top location
Fahmi Lodge
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
The comfortable Fahmi Lodge Zanzibar hotel provides proximity to Hurumzi Street, which is located only 1.2 km away. There is also parking.
They also come with private bathrooms.
Fahmi Lodge
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
Fahmi Lodge
The comfortable Fahmi Lodge Zanzibar hotel provides proximity to Hurumzi Street, which is located only 1.2 km away. There is also parking.
They also come with private bathrooms.
Stone House & Apartment 3
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Located within 600 metres of Cinema Afrique Business Center, Stone House & Apartment 3 Zanzibar hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Christ Church Cathedral.
A sitting area and a dining area are included in the rooms for guests' convenience. Climate control are featured for guests' comfort. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower along with such comforts as hair dryers and free toiletries are also featured.
Stone House & Apartment 3
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Stone House & Apartment 3
Located within 600 metres of Cinema Afrique Business Center, Stone House & Apartment 3 Zanzibar hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Christ Church Cathedral.
A sitting area and a dining area are included in the rooms for guests' convenience. Climate control are featured for guests' comfort. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower along with such comforts as hair dryers and free toiletries are also featured.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Guest Houses in Zanzibar, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Zava House Stone Town |
8.1 / 10 (798 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| Shivo Guest House |
8.1 / 10 (1138 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| Nashu House Stone Town |
7.8 / 10 (253 Reviews) |
From 24$ | |
| Malindi Guest House |
5.9 / 10 (687 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Shoki Shoki Guest House |
7.6 / 10 (567 Reviews) |
From 30$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar feature shared kitchen facilities?
Zava House Stone Town and Zanzibar Spice Nest House both provide shared kitchen amenities for guests. This setup allows for convenient meal prep and social cooking experiences.
Consider booking a room at Zava House early in the day to secure a kitchen-access room, as they fill up quickly.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar are best for families?
Zanzibar Spice Nest House is family-friendly, with multiple rooming options and activities nearby, such as biking and local tours. Open areas and communal kitchens allow families to bond without feeling cramped.
Book family rooms at Zanzibar Spice Nest House during weekdays to get the best rates and availability.
What guesthouses in Zanzibar are closest to the beach?
The House Of Royals and Zanzibar Vintage House are both located near Stone Town Beach, offering great opportunities for sunbathing and swimming. The beach is just a short walk from these guesthouses.
Visit the beach during sunrise for stunning views and fewer crowds.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar provide breakfast?
The House Of Royals and Shoki Shoki Guest House both offer breakfast options to start your day. Enjoy a local continental selection.
Plan your breakfast before 8:30 AM to enjoy the widest selection at The House Of Royals.
Are there guesthouses in Zanzibar with pool facilities?
Shoki Shoki Guest House features a small pool, perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of exploring. Enjoy the leisure and relaxation just steps from your room.
Visit the pool area in the early afternoon when it's less crowded.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar are located near historic districts?
Zava House Stone Town is close to historic sites like St. Joseph's Cathedral and the Old Fort of Zanzibar. It's perfect for those wanting to explore the rich culture.
Join a guided walking tour of Stone Town starting at Zava House in the morning to see major sights and learn about the area's history.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar offer views of the city?
Zanzibar Vintage House provides balconies with city views, giving guests a lovely perspective of the bustling streets. It's ideal for those who enjoy watching the city's activities.
Request a room on a higher floor for breathtaking sunset views over the city.
What unique cultural activities can I experience in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar offers local cooking classes and guided tours of the spice markets, allowing guests to immerse themselves in rich cultural traditions. These experiences can be found near guesthouses like Zanzibar Spice Nest House.
Join a cooking class in the afternoon to ensure you have time to shop for fresh ingredients at the market before cooking.
How can I get from the airport to my guesthouse in Zanzibar?
Shivo Guest House is just 1 kilometer from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, making it an easy and quick ride. Many guesthouses also offer shuttle services for added convenience.
Book the airport shuttle in advance during busy travel seasons to ensure availability.
What is the best time for visiting Zanzibar?
The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season, from June to October. This period is ideal for beach activities and exploring historical sites.
Plan your visit during the off-peak season to enjoy lower prices and fewer tourists around popular sites.
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