Our 11 best beach lodges and resorts in East Coast Zanzibar
The east coast of Zanzibar boasts an almost continuous expanse of picture-perfect beach; it’s arguably the island’s greatest attraction for visitors. Listed below are our recommendations.
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Pongwe Beach Hotel
Nestled between two outcrops of coral rock and on a secluded stretch of white-powdery beach, Pongwe Beach Hotel was opened in ...More about Pongwe Beach Hotel
95%4 nights here at the end of our trip. All good and excellent staff. Well located for scuba diving and snorkelling too. Pongwe Beach Hotel reviews...
Matemwe Lodge
Matemwe Lodge (formerly Matemwe Bungalows) has always been a long-standing favourite with our travellers - read the recent feedback ...More about Matemwe Lodge
88%Perched on the beach cliffs on the eastern side of the island, you won't get closer to the sea than Matemwe. The lodge is perfectly located for snorkelling at Mnemba ... Matemwe Lodge reviews...
Shooting Star Lodge
Shooting Star Lodge was built by an engaging and welcoming Tanzanian couple and stands on top of a coral cliff, with stunning ...More about Shooting Star Lodge
88%We had lovely accommodation in the Monsoon Villa suite - cost a fortune but this was the holiday of a lifetime for us. Worked well for a small family. Stunning villa - wonderful ... Shooting Star Lodge reviews...
Matemwe Retreat
Matemwe Retreat is one of the most exclusive lodges on Zanzibar, arguably the ultimate in private luxury. Located on the east ...More about Matemwe Retreat
89%Loved the location of Matemwe and the amazing villa and personal butler service too. The beaches themselves were disappointing (plenty of sea debris on tide line) and it ... Matemwe Retreat reviews...
Mnemba Island Lodge
The term 'barefoot luxury' might have been coined for Mnemba, a formerly uninhabited island just 2.5km off the north-east coast ...More about Mnemba Island Lodge
96%excellent place and structure. service perfect and very good food perfect place for relax and rest. snorkling in front door also amazing Mnemba Island Lodge reviews...
Sunshine Marine Lodge
Opened in 2013, Sunshine Marine Lodge is to the north of Matemwe, on Zanzibar’s east coast. Built on a cliff top, with stunning ...More about Sunshine Marine Lodge
90%Beautiful place and location. We had Blue Wave Suite and best views out to the Indian Ocean. Loved the design of the hotel; so different to Emerson Spice, yet so good for ... Sunshine Marine Lodge reviews...
Sunshine Hotel
Opened in 2010, the Sunshine Hotel is located by Matemwe village, on Zanzibar’s east coast. Situated on a lovely stretch of white ...More about Sunshine Hotel
85%Nice quiet hotel and location Sunshine Hotel reviews...
Green and Blue
The pretty Green and Blue hotel has a picture-postcard setting on a sweeping curve of white sand in the Matemwe area of Zanzibar’s ...More about Green & Blue
80%I was happy that I had done my research and knew that the beach here was not suitable for swimming. It was, however, and awesome place to watch local villagers go about their ... Green & Blue reviews...
Matemwe Beach House
On the northeastern coast of Zanzibar, Matemwe Beach House is a private house located just next door to Matemwe Lodge. The house ...More about Matemwe Beach House
Melia Zanzibar
The Melia Zanzibar (formerly the Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski) is one of the island's largest resort complexes, owned by the internat...More about Melia Zanzibar
Tulia Zanzibar
After four years in the building, the 16-room Tulia Zanzibar Beach Resort, to give its full name, opened in January 2016 on Zanzib...More about Tulia Zanzibar
