Zanzibar Beach Lodges

Zanzibar Beach Lodges offer some of the best barefoot luxury in Africa. They usually sit quietly on peaceful beaches off the beaten track, and are generally made up of local materials to awe inspiring effect. See some of our favourite beach lodges below.

Shooting Star Lodge is situated at the very northern end of the wide white Kiwengwa beach, perched on a cliff overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean. The hotel is run by Elly and Lesley, its friendly owners... More...

Shooting Star Suites - Kusi and Kaskazi are set on the crest of the hill apart from the main hotel guest rooms. Each suite is laid out on 3 floors with 2 bedrooms and a private swimming pool, set amidst a tropical garden... More...

Kilindi is a 15 pavilion hotel set in 55 acres of a picture-perfect stretch of Northern Zanzibar. Each of the pavilions embrace cascading rain-water pools, lush tropical gardens and domed private spaces of rest, indulgence and well-being... More...

Fumba Beach is situated on one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful and secluded beaches, Fumba Beach Lodge is a luxurious and peaceful hideaway, offering a perfect blend of casual elegance and friendly, first class service... More...

Unguja Lodge is an owner run, small scale lodge in Kizimkazi, the southern tip of Zanzibar. Accommodation is in ten spacious private bungalows, beautifully decorated in the traditional Zanzibari style... More...

Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel sits at one end of a glorious stretch of pristine beach on the extreme northern tip of Zanzibar. About one and a half hours drive from Stone Town it strikes a perfect balance between accessible and remote... More...

Matemwe Bungalows - Set on a coral cliff overlooking a fine powder beach and distant coral reef, Matemwe Bungalows is a small and luxurious beach lodge. The lodge is tucked away on the northeast coast of Zanzibar and has a total of 12 bungalows... More...

Kikadini Villas occupies a large beachfront plot on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, near the quiet, friendly village of Jambiani. Similar to a boutique hotel, with each villa serviced by its own chef and housekeeper. All of the buildings are spacious and each has an individual design, with lovely furnishings... More...

Matemwe Retreat is located on a stretch of private land, just north of Matemwe's main lodge and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll. The Retreat consists of 3 fabulous, separate villas, full of atmosphere, inspiration and personal touches... More...

Pongwe Beach Hotel is set within a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar - one of the most beautiful coastlines in Africa. Pongwe is a modestly sized hotel, with sixteen traditional cottages, and an intimate atmosphere... More...

Mchanga Beach Lodge is located on the less busy northern end of Kiwengwa Beach in northeast Zanzibar. It is a very new, small lodge with a lovely pool beside a stunning beach... More...

Flame Tree Cottages is a small 14 room beach hotel situated on the North Western side of the Peninsula on the North Coast of Zanzibar, right near Nungwi village. Owned and built by a Zanzibari-Scottish couple, it is set in a tropical garden, with a mixture of Coconut palms... More...

Zanzibar Dolphin View Paradise is something of a hidden gem in Zanzibar; it remains simple and embraces the amazing scenery and uses traditional architectural style, offering high quality accommodation at incredibly competitive prices... More...

Matemwe Beach Village is a small guesthouse which is located out on its own on a long stretch of classic palm-lined, white sand beach on the the North East coast of Zanzibar Island... More...