The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Zanzibar City easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa provides concierge services and free WiFi throughout the property. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a fitness centre and to a shared lounge. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. At Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.
Hamamni Persian Baths is 7.3 km from Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa, while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 7.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, a few steps from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $139.
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2 Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Located in Zanzibar City, 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property include a patio with pool view.
At the hotel every room has air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with sea views. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zanzibar City, like canoeing.
Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a business centre and ironing service at the property.
Cinema Afrique is 4.1 km from Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, while Old Dispensary is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 10 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $216.
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3 Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is set in Zanzibar City, 6 km from Peace Memorial Museum. Built in 2015, the property is within 8 km of The Zanzibar Curio shop and 6.5 km from Stone Town. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a hot tub, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath, while some feature sea views. Guest rooms provide guests with a fridge.
A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel,a car hire is also available.
Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German and English.
Karume Institute of Science and Technology is 2.2 km from Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $194.
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4 Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this resort is 25 kilometres from Zanzibar Airport. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels also 4 bars and 3 restaurants are offered on site.
Offering a private balcony with a view. Each room at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar contains an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower.
Mangapwani Restaurant serves local and international cuisine, Terrace Restaurant offers casual dining and Kobe Restaurant provides guests with a light lunch at the swimming pool at Zanzibar Sea Cliff Resort & Spa. A bar on a private beach, the Kobe Poolside Bar and the Jetty Bar are also offered. The Zanzi Bar features views of the Indian Ocean.
Guests can relax at the Shwari Spa or enjoy kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing at Zanzibar Sea Cliff Resort & Spa . A recreation centre with billiards, table tennis and 2 tennis courts are also available.
Stone Town is 18 kilometres from Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $319.
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5 The Seyyida Hotel and Spa Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Featuring barbecue facilities, The Seyyida Hotel and Spa is situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is close to popular attractions like Peace Memorial Museum, Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.
The units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Rooms have a private bathroom with a bath. At The Seyyida Hotel and Spa each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The accommodation offers an outdoor pool.
Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar is a 4-minute walk from The Seyyida Hotel and Spa.
An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request and Zanzibar Airport is 8 km away.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $131.
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6 Park Hyatt Zanzibar Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness centre.
All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms comprise a bathtub, free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bidet. Views are provided from all rooms.
Guest staying at Park Hyatt Zanzibar are also offered a fitness centre, a tour desk and a luggage storage. Activites like snorkeling, diving, golf and various other can be enjoyed on site or in the surrounding area.
The Hotel is 43 km away from Jozani Chwaka National Park and 11 km from Masingini Forest.
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 8Km from Park Hyatt Zanzibar. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is 1 km away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $509.
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7 Zanzibar Palace Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town on Zanzibar Island. It offers individually decorated suites with free Wi-Fi. The beach is within 1 km from the hotel where guests can enjoy water activities.
All suites feature Zanzibari, Arabic and English décor and are fitted with tiled floors. Each one includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV and telephone. Some suites offer a balcony and a sun deck with a hot tub.
Palace Restaurant offers a breakfast buffet daily, while à-la-carte specialties prepared from fresh ingredients, are served in the evening. A wide variety of wines are available at the bar and restaurant.
Zanzibar Palace spa offers relaxing massage treatments upon request. The hotel’s tour desk can arrange local excursions and activities, all at an added fee. Memorable souvenirs are available at the gift shop.
Forodhani Gardens and Old Fort is a 4-minute walk from Zanzibar Palace. Zanzibar Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away. An airport shuttle is available upon request.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $110.
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8 Royal Cliff Zanzibar Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Located in Zanzibar City, Royal Cliff Zanzibar offers beachfront accommodation 16 km from Peace Memorial Museum and provides various facilities, such as a restaurant, a shared lounge and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Selected rooms come with a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge. At Royal Cliff Zanzibar each room has bed linen and towels.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Royal Cliff Zanzibar offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at the hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available.
Kichwele Forest Reserve is 14 km from Royal Cliff Zanzibar, while Cinema Afrique is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 20 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $114.
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9 Zanzibar Serena Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodation with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants. Zanzibar Serena Inn offers free private parking.
All rooms are decorated with traditional furnishings and feature a satellite TV, mini bar and a tea and coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a bath and shower with free toiletries. There is 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi.
The Terrace Seafood Restaurant features an open-air rooftop terrace and has ocean views. International and Swahili dishes are available at the Baharia Restaurant. The Pool Terrace Bar and coffee shop serve a wide selection of drinks, snacks and traditional pastries.
Guests can relax and sunbathe poolside or on the beach. Other local activities include swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and diving. House of Wonders is a 5-minute drive away.
Zanzibar International Airport and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are within a 10-minute drive away. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $345.
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10 Tembo Palace Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Offering an outdoor pool and views of the city, Annex of Tembo Hotel is situated in Stone Town in the Zanzibar Region, 2.2 km from Zanzibar City. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, an onsite restaurant, panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and beach beds with access to the beach.
Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, air conditioner and minibar. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Annex of Tembo Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Airport transfers can be arranged.
You can engage in various activities, such as golfing, diving and fishing. Kendwa is 47 km from Annex of Tembo Hotel, while Kiwengwa is 28 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km from the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $108.
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11 Antonio Garden Hotel Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, Antonio Garden Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Antonio Garden Hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.
Popular points of interest near Antonio Garden Hotel include Peace Memorial Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths and Cinema Afrique. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 7 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $71.
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12 Jafferji House Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Jafferji House is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of the historical Stone Town. Old Fort and the House of Wonders can both be reached within 200 metres of the property.
Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathrooms include free toiletries.
Free Wi-Fi is available. Zanzibar Airport is 7.1 km away and the town of Zanzibar is an 8-minute drive away. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $117.
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13 Horizon Palace Zanzibar City, Tanzania
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Set in Zanzibar City, Horizon Palace offers 4-star accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. The units in Horizon Palace are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
à la carte and continental breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near Horizon Palace include Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 7 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 6.8,
rooms from around $68.
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