Tanzania & Zanzibar Tourism Accommodation Guide

1. ZANZIBAR ISLAND (Unguja)

Major tourist areas: Nungwi, Kendwa, Matemwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Stone Town

5★ Luxury Resorts & Villas (Beachfront)

1. Zuri Zanzibar – Kendwa
2. Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa – Kendwa
3. Riu Palace Zanzibar – Nungwi
4. Kilindi Zanzibar – Kendwa
5. The Residence Zanzibar – Kizimkazi
6. Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar – Bwejuu
7. Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa – Paje
8. The Palms Zanzibar – Dongwe
9. Essque Zalu Zanzibar – Nungwi
10. The Mora Zanzibar – Matemwe

Luxury beachfront resorts in the Nungwi–Kendwa area are among the most exclusive accommodations on the island, offering private beaches, spa facilities, villas, and premium services.

4★ Mid-Range Resorts

1. Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort – Nungwi
2. Melia Zanzibar – Kiwengwa
3. Dream of Zanzibar – Uroa
4. Next Paradise Boutique Resort – Pwani Mchangani
5. Z Hotel Zanzibar – Nungwi
6. Paradise Beach Resort Zanzibar – Marumbi
7. Sunset Kendwa Beach Hotel – Kendwa

3★ Budget Hotels & Beach Lodges

1. Amaan Beach Bungalows – Nungwi
2. Kendwa Rocks Hotel – Kendwa
3. Mnarani Beach Cottages – Nungwi
4. Warere Beach Hotel – Nungwi
5. Pongwe Beach Hotel – Pongwe
6. Dhow Inn Zanzibar – Paje

DAR ES SALAAM (Beachfront / Ocean Hotels)

5★ Luxury

1. Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam – The Kilimanjaro
2. Johari Rotana
3. Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam

4★ Mid-Range

1. Slipway Hotel – Msasani Peninsula
2. Protea Hotel Oysterbay
3. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

3★ Budget

1. Best Western Coral Beach Hotel
2. Tanzanite Executive Suites

MAFIA ISLAND (Marine Park / Beachfront)

Luxury & Boutique

1. Pole Pole Bungalows Mafia Island
2. Kinasi Lodge

Mid-Range

1. Butiama Beach Lodge
2. Mafia Island Lodge

Budget

1. Afro Beach Bungalows

PEMBA ISLAND

Luxury / Eco Lodges

1. The Manta Resort Pemba
2. Aiyana Resort & Spa

Mid-Range

1. Pemba Paradise Lodge

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (Safari Lodges)

5★ Luxury Safari Lodges

1. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
2. Singita Sasakwa Lodge
3. Melia Serengeti Lodge

4★ Mid-Range Safari Lodges

1. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
2. Serengeti Sopa Lodge
3. Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

3★ Budget Camps

1. Seronera Wildlife Lodge
2. Ikoma Safari Camp

SELOUS / NYERERE NATIONAL PARK

Luxury

1. Siwandu Camp
2. Serena Mivumo River Lodge

Mid-Range

1. Selous Kinga Lodge
2. Lake Manze Camp

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Luxury / Safari Lodges

1. Stanley’s Kopje Camp

Mid-Range

1. Mikumi Wildlife Camp
2. Vuma Hills Tented Camp

ARUSHA & MOSHI (Safari Gateway)

5★ Luxury

1. Gran Melia Arusha
2. Arusha Coffee Lodge

4★ Mid-Range

1. Mount Meru Hotel
2. Kibo Palace Hotel

3★ Budget

1. Outpost Lodge Arusha
2. Springlands Hotel Moshi

MOROGORO

Mid-Range

1. Nashera Hotel Morogoro

Budget

1. Arc Hotel Morogoro

TANGA COAST

Luxury

1. Tanga Beach Resort

Mid-Range

1. Peponi Beach Resort Tanga

LINDI & KILWA REGION

Boutique Lodges

1. Kilwa Beach Lodge
2. Kilwa Masoko Eco Lodge

RUVUMA REGION

Eco / Nature Lodges

1. Mbamba Bay Lodge – Lake Nyasa
2. Matema Beach Lodge – Lake Nyasa

HOW THESE HOTELS ARE USED BY TOUR OPERATORS

1. Such as Karibu Zanzibar Agency

Travel companies normally use these properties for:

1. Airport transfers
2. Safari packages
3. Beach holiday packages
4. Honeymoon trips
5. Medical tourism recovery stays
6. Luxury island holidays

Typical tour circuits:

Zanzibar → Safari → Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam → Selous/Mikumi Safari

Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Zanzibar → Mafia or Pemba island