What are the best places to visit in Zanzibar, Tanzania?

TopTravel.Reviews ranks places in Zanzibar, Tanzania using current public ratings, review volume, photo coverage and price, then publishes a researched write-up for each pick. There are currently 5 published picks for Zanzibar, Tanzania.

How are Zanzibar travel picks chosen?

Each pick is selected from live Google Places data, weighted by a Bayesian average of rating and review count, plus photo availability and price completeness, and then fact checked against that live data before publishing.

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Where to stay and what to see in Zanzibar, Tanzania

5 researched travel picks in Zanzibar, Tanzania, ranked from current public ratings, review volume and real photos. Every write-up links to the site, phone and directions, plus a quick thumbs up or down from other travelers.

Top Zanzibar, Tanzania Reviews from TopTravel.Reviews

Expedia top pick

Tanzania · Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar: A Quiet, Highly Praised Villa Resort

Public reviews consistently highlight peaceful grounds, spacious villas and unusually attentive staff at this luxury-leaning Zanzibar resort.

4.5870 public ratingsAmara Nwosu

Tanzania · Zanzibar

Ngalawa Hotel & Resort: A Quiet Zanzibar Base

Public reviews praise the grounds, pool and some staff, but raise serious concerns about transport, maintenance and consistency.

4.2233 public ratingsTomas Beier

Tanzania · Zanzibar

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge: Peaceful Views, Uneven Upkeep

Public reviews praise this quiet beachfront retreat and its staff, while others flag cleanliness, maintenance and tide-related limits on swimming.

4.2289 public ratingsIsabela Reyes

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort in Zanzibar

Tanzania · Zanzibar

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort: What the Reviews Show

Public reviews point to a comfortable resort stay with strong views and food, though maintenance and service consistency remain concerns.

4.11,079 public ratingsIsabela Reyes

Wellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort in Zanzibar

Tanzania · Zanzibar

Wellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort: Reviews Point to Inconsistency

Public reviews praise the grounds, rooms and staff, but repeated complaints focus on upkeep, food, water pressure and management response.

4.01,323 public ratingsDominic Blaise

Within 25 miles of Zanzibar

More reviewed stays and things to do a short trip outside Zanzibar, closest first.

Tanzania · Mapopwe

Jozani Forest: Monkeys, Mangroves and Guided Walks

Jozani Forest pairs close monkey encounters with rainforest plants and a mangrove boardwalk, though organisation and trail conditions can vary.

4.23,474 public ratingsHana Kovac

11.5 mi away · Mapopwe

Tanzania · Uroa

Paradise Beach Resort: Warm Service on Zanzibar’s Uroa Coast

Public reviews praise the welcoming staff, comfortable rooms and entertainment, while noting repetitive food and a beach without clear turquoise water.

4.21,379 public ratingsKai Nakamura

11.7 mi away · Uroa