Apartment
9.3(3 Reviews)
2 Bedrooms
4 Guests
Parking
Kitchen
Air Conditioner
Internet
US $69/Night
Zanzibar stays by Sonder
Zanzibar's towns move slowly by day, then gather at dusk.
Sonder Zanzibar Places to Stay
Zanzibar moves between Stone Town’s carved doorways, Zanzibar City’s daily pace, and Pemba’s Chake Chake. Start with the part of the islands that fits your trip, then find Sonder apartment-style stays and boutique hotels close to the places you came for.
Regions of Zanzibar
Corners of Zanzibar worth settling into.
Every region keeps its own pace. Browse the areas of Zanzibar where Sonder has stays, then narrow down to the city you want to wake up in.
Zanzibar city stays
Stone streets, market mornings, and city lights.
From Stone Town's compact streets to Zanzibar City's central rhythm and Chake Chake on Pemba, start with the place that keeps you close to the region's urban core.
Zanzibar by stay type
Find the right kind of stay.
From boutique hotels in the middle of everything to apartment-style stays built for settling in, browse Zanzibar by the kind of place that fits your trip.
Zanzibar stays
9.3
8.4
8.5
8.3
8.2
8.1
8.5
9.1
8.4
8.0
8.7
Stays across Zanzibar’s city centers and streets.
A curated edit of apartment-style stays and boutique hotels across Zanzibar, so you can see the range before you narrow down.
9.3
US $178/Night
Hotel
8.4(195 Reviews)
Private Pool
Breakfast
Pool
Balcony/Terrace
US $164/Night
US $199/Night
Hotel
8.5(3692 Reviews)
- Private Pool
Oceanfront- Breakfast
- Parking
US $87/Night
Hotel
8.3(375 Reviews)
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Pool
Spa
US $176/Night
US $361/Night
US $85/Night
US $165/Night
Hotel
8.2(948 Reviews)
Hot Tub- Breakfast
- Parking
- Pool
US $125/Night
Hotel
8.1(787 Reviews)
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Spa
- Balcony/Terrace
US $148/Night
US $303/Night
Aparthotels in Zanzibar
Over 9+ Apartment-Style Stays with Hotel Comfort in Zanzibar
US $115/Night
US $221/Night
Hotel
8.5(146 Reviews)
- Breakfast
- Spa
- Balcony/Terrace
View
US $107/Night
Hotel
9.1(1080 Reviews)
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Balcony/Terrace
- View
US $79/Night
Hotel
8.4(5 Reviews)
- Breakfast
- Balcony/Terrace
- View
- Kitchen
US $31/Night
Apartment
8.0(32 Reviews)
8 Bedrooms
23 Guests
- Breakfast
- Balcony/Terrace
- View
- Kitchen
US $39/Night
US $122/Night
Hotel
8.7(417 Reviews)
- Private Pool
- Oceanfront
- Hot Tub
- Breakfast
US $138/Night
US $65/Night
Good to know
Zanzibar travel questions, answered.
Quick answers to the questions travelers ask most.
01 / 07
What are the top Boutique Hotels and Aparthotels in Zanzibar?
Discover top family-friendly travel options in or near Zanzibar. If you're planning a trip or vacation to Zanzibar, consider spending a week or two at any of our welcoming family-allowed hotels, resorts, or other recommended properties. These are renowned as the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in Zanzibar:
- Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with Modern Amenities in Zanzibar
- Zanzibar Finest
- 365 sq ft Spice Room at Emerson | Hotel in Stone Town, Tanzania
- Zanzibar Treasures Residence | Hotel in Stone Town, Tanzania
- The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
- Nyumbani Stonetown
- Zanzibar Coffee House
- Habari House
- Al Bahr Business & Spa by Madinat | Hotel in Zanzibar City, Tanzania
- Zanzibar Serena Hotel
02 / 07
How many Boutique Hotels, Aparthotels, and Urban Apartments are available in Zanzibar?
Sonder™ regularly updates its listings to offer a diverse selection of accommodations, each with clear details on family amenities. Currently, there are over 29 active properties listed by Sonder in 2026 in the Zanzibar area, with new additions daily. By aggregating listings from various websites and travel providers, Sonder delivers a vast array of top places to stay that are perfect for families visiting Zanzibar.
03 / 07
Which part of Zanzibar should I book if I want the easiest walkable stay?
Book Stone Town if you want the most walkable base. You can step out to lanes lined with shops, cafes, and historic sights without planning every move around a car. Check the listing for exact walking access, since street layouts and nearby amenities can vary by building.
04 / 07
What area works best if I am planning a shorter weekend stay?
Book Stone Town for a short stay if you want to keep transit simple and spend more time exploring than moving around. It works well for a compact trip with food, sights, and evening plans close together. For exact access and nearby points of interest, review the listing details.
05 / 07
Where should I stay in Zanzibar if I want a longer visit or remote work setup?
Choose a stay in Stone Town if you want a longer base with the most everyday conveniences close by. Apartment-style homes can be a practical fit for remote work when you need a desk, reliable WiFi, or more space, but those amenities vary by listing.
06 / 07
How should I get around between places in Zanzibar?
Plan on using taxis or arranged transport between neighborhoods and towns, since walkability is strongest within a single area rather than across the whole island. If you want to minimize transfers, stay in the area that matches your daily plans. Exact transit access is always listed on the property page.
07 / 07
What type of stay should I book if I want good food and an easy evening out?
Book Stone Town if food and going out on foot matter most. It is the most straightforward choice for reaching restaurants, cafes, and evening spots without a long ride back. If you want quieter nights or a different pace, compare the listing notes for neighborhood context and nearby essentials.
Discover top family-friendly travel options in or near Zanzibar. If you're planning a trip or vacation to Zanzibar, consider spending a week or two at any of our welcoming family-allowed hotels, resorts, or other recommended properties. These are renowned as the Top Vacation Rentals and Places to Stay in Zanzibar:
- Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with Modern Amenities in Zanzibar
- Zanzibar Finest
- 365 sq ft Spice Room at Emerson | Hotel in Stone Town, Tanzania
- Zanzibar Treasures Residence | Hotel in Stone Town, Tanzania
- The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
- Nyumbani Stonetown
- Zanzibar Coffee House
- Habari House
- Al Bahr Business & Spa by Madinat | Hotel in Zanzibar City, Tanzania
- Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Sonder™ regularly updates its listings to offer a diverse selection of accommodations, each with clear details on family amenities. Currently, there are over 29 active properties listed by Sonder in 2026 in the Zanzibar area, with new additions daily. By aggregating listings from various websites and travel providers, Sonder delivers a vast array of top places to stay that are perfect for families visiting Zanzibar.
Book Stone Town if you want the most walkable base. You can step out to lanes lined with shops, cafes, and historic sights without planning every move around a car. Check the listing for exact walking access, since street layouts and nearby amenities can vary by building.
Book Stone Town for a short stay if you want to keep transit simple and spend more time exploring than moving around. It works well for a compact trip with food, sights, and evening plans close together. For exact access and nearby points of interest, review the listing details.
Choose a stay in Stone Town if you want a longer base with the most everyday conveniences close by. Apartment-style homes can be a practical fit for remote work when you need a desk, reliable WiFi, or more space, but those amenities vary by listing.
Plan on using taxis or arranged transport between neighborhoods and towns, since walkability is strongest within a single area rather than across the whole island. If you want to minimize transfers, stay in the area that matches your daily plans. Exact transit access is always listed on the property page.
Book Stone Town if food and going out on foot matter most. It is the most straightforward choice for reaching restaurants, cafes, and evening spots without a long ride back. If you want quieter nights or a different pace, compare the listing notes for neighborhood context and nearby essentials.
