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The 10 Best Lodges in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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Offering city views, Garden Lodge in Zanzibar City offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Incredible location - walking distance from major attractions in the city. Kindest and most attentive staff, ready to help and answer any questions I had. Great continental breakfast every morning, made to order. Beautiful, cozy building and the room was as advertised - private room and bathroom.

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7.5
Good
269 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Rumaisa Hotel is located in the Malindi area of Zanzibar City and is a 5-minutes walk from Zanzibar Port. The lodge features a terrace and a restaurant. Free parking is available.

The simple decorated rooms come with Zanzibar furnishings, a refrigerator, satellite TV and a private bathroom.

The hotel is very clean and very close to the ferry. The staff were always friendly and are ready to go an extra mile to assist me during the stay.

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7.3
Good
125 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

With pool views, Villa Adelina Zanzibar is located in Zanzibar City and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

The way they welcomed us, their stuff were really awesome, helpful, decent and respectful to our rituals and they were friendly, the room was clean and tidy, the vibe of the wooden place like you are in jungle is great.

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7.8
Good
5 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: £68.04
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,427 reviews
    Good location and friendly staff. We did stay while doing safari in Tanzania for a day. Short transport to the airport.
    Hampus
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £110.06
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    We went looking for peace from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi.We found more than we expected.Mangrove Lodge is heavenly serene, the staff is friendly(Khalifa,Vero and Halima really stood out).The owners make you feel at Home.The food is fresh and their breakfast is wholesome.
    katiku
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.19
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 941 reviews
    The staff Is very nice and the food Is great. Great that we could our luggage at the hotel while we're doing a safari in the mainland.
    Francesco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £110.06
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    The Staff is phenomenal, Nice and are very attentive and eager to help. The Internet quality is good But i rated lower as when you look at room description it says wifi. But the wifi is not in rooms , Only in Communal areas like at the pool or a dinning loundge. When they say Pool with a view...it is not justice. The views from pool or dining area are stunning. But no views from rooms. i liked the tranquility of the lodge, and of the cabins. Nice beach walk.
    Eric
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £110.06
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    The lodge has a beautiful atmosphere, all green and peaceful, perfect getaway for a relaxed holiday. I would definitely come back again with my family this time.
    Chic
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £110.06
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    Everything was so magical at this lodge! The bungalows were beautiful and comfortable, the outdoor shower was amazing, and the staff were all so welcoming and friendly. The beach was beautiful and it was so quiet and lovely. Delicious food! Special thank yous to Hakim for his hosting skills and Isaac for stellar conversation. Would love to come back here sometime!
    Jennifer
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £110.06
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    The lodge was absolutely amazing! Marina and Haji are super nice and super friendly! The rooms were very clean and the food was absolutely great! The staff is very friendly and very helpful. We are so happy that we could spend a few days there. And we are definitely going to come back!
    Sandra
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £142.47
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 132 reviews
    Food at all meals was varied, consistently outstandingly good and excellent value (breakfast included). The location is near the departure point for the Safari Blue day trips on a dhow, highly recommended (other companies are available). we enjoyed the wildlife from bushbabies to the inhabitants of the coral reefs. The apartments are large, spotless and all have a view of the sea and the pool. Most of all, the friendly service of the team managed by Sergei really made the experience memorable.
    julia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.61
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,051 reviews
    Stayed there twice. First night of my arrival. Warm shower, fan in the room. All good. Breakfast is good and the women who take care of it is super smiley and nice. The guy at the reception was also very helpful and nice. Everything is close by, the market, tours if you wanna go to safari blue or other activities.
    Lise
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.02
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 269 reviews
    The lodge sits in a carefully maintained flower garden, an oasis in the center of Stone Town, right between the President‘s House and the High Court. No through traffic, thus quiet. All the staff were absolutely charming. The room was well decorated. There were a few issues, but they were solved expeditiously and successfully. The major tourist places in Stone Town are within walking distance. This was the best experience of all my accommodations in Zanzibar, and I have seen quite a few, travelling all over the island.
    Martin
    Solo traveller

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