Stone Town is Zanzibar’s living museum: a maze of coral-stone alleys, spice-scented markets, and grand old merchant houses that once belonged to sultans and traders. It’s the natural place to bookend a Tanzania safari with a few nights of culture and coastline before the beach proper, and where you stay shapes how much of that heritage you actually get to live inside.
We’ve grouped Stone Town’s accommodation into two practical tiers — Luxury and Mid-Range — so you can compare style, service, and price honestly before you decide. Tell us your budget and travel dates, and our team will build the rest of your Tanzania itinerary around the stay you choose.
Restored mansions and beachfront hotels right inside the old town, pairing five-star comfort with rooftop dining, ocean views, and easy walking access to Stone Town’s landmarks. Best suited to travelers who want a polished, full-service stay to close out a safari.
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Set on the waterfront where the restored 19th-century Mambo Msiige mansion meets a newer contemporary wing, this is the most polished five-star address in Stone Town. Sixty-seven rooms and suites come with sea views and a spa, outdoor pool, and rooftop dining within an easy stroll of Forodhani Gardens and the House of Wonders.
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Two restored 19th-century buildings joined into one seafront hotel, with 51 rooms and suites opening onto private balconies over the Indian Ocean. Guests split their time between two restaurants, a rooftop seafood terrace, and an outdoor pool, all a five-minute drive from the House of Wonders.
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A larger beachfront resort blending contemporary and Afro-Arabic design across 84 rooms and suites, from garden-set Palace Block rooms to sea-view chalets with private balconies. One of the largest pools on the island sits at the centre of landscaped grounds just minutes from the airport and Stone Town itself.
Restored merchant mansions turned intimate boutique hotels, tucked inside Stone Town’s winding lanes. Fewer rooms, more character, and rooftop terraces that double as the heart of the stay — a great fit for travelers who want atmosphere without the top-tier price tag.
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Built in 1860 for a Sultan’s daughter, this nine-room boutique hotel blends Swahili and French-Creole styles behind a quietly grand facade. A rooftop tea house with ocean views, a garden with conservatory, and a small spa give it the feel of a private residence rather than a hotel.
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A restored old town house turned 51-room hotel right among Stone Town’s markets and carved Zanzibari doors. Its rooftop terrace does double duty as pool, restaurant, and bar, with a 360-degree view over the Indian Ocean that’s hard to match at this price point.
Tell us your travel dates, budget, and who’s coming — we’ll match you to the right hotel and build the rest of your Tanzania itinerary around it.
