The Best Hotels Closest to Kwale Island in Zanzibar for 2024

Compare 1,567 hotels close to Kwale Island with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"A wonderful eco resort! Cute bungalow's with compost toilets. We slept with all the windows and doors open to enjoy the ocean breeze. staff and food fantastic. Good snorkelling. Coconut crab night walk was fascinating. We climbed up the lighthouse and walked around the island on low tide - saw heaps of starfish and crabs! We also relaxed in the swinging day beds and read our books. 4 nights was a lovely amount of time if you can…but lots just came for 1 night."

SAR 1,907 total

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29 Nov - 30 Nov

"Beautiful property, with a nice layout. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the only issue we faced was complete power failure on the first day and Internet going off and on."

SAR 1,563 total

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26 Nov - 27 Nov

"Very close to the airport but a great distance from everything else (Beach, Restaurants etc). Property does not have a beach. In-house restaurant and breakfast was quite good."

SAR 574 total

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26 Nov - 27 Nov

"Lovely food "

SAR 893 total

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28 Nov - 29 Nov

"Lovely little hotel very quiet. friendly & helpful people. But very far from the airport near the ocean. Still good and value for money "

SAR 312 total

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26 Nov - 27 Nov

"I wouldn’t consider this area safe and would not recommend as a honeymoon destination. It was very noisy at night time, constant horning etc. There were insects everywhere, including indoors, lizards, ants, worms etc. Mary was very kind and ensured we had breakfast however, it wasn’t the most pleasant experience due to the location being very noisy and the cleanliness. The pool had insects floating about inside it and Wi-Fi didn’t connect from inside the room. We used the little rickshaws to...

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

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Slave Market

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Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Slave Market. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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"+ The hotel is placed in the middle of everything, the room was nice and had lots of space and a great balcony. The madrass were very good and aircon/fan was working around the clock, so the room was always in temperature. All the pools were perfect. - I would have loved to know - in advance- that my room was placed in another building, as I travel alone. At breakfast my table were cleaned (even for food) and my table given to someone else when I was getting a refill. The breakfast were good, but food "a la carte" was no good"

A verified traveler stayed at Tembo House Hotel

Posted 1 day ago

5/5 Excellent

"We greatly enjoyed our stay at this property! The hotel was very communicative and gave us timely pre-arrival information. It was a prime location next to everything. Specifically, the night market is very close and the ferry port was a fairly easy walk. The property was very clean and the front desk staff were very helpful in setting up tours for us at very reasonable prices. The breakfast options were superb. They were super accommodating by opening breakfast up 30 minutes earlier so that we could eat before we left for the ferry. Highly recommend!"

A verified traveler stayed at Shoki Shoki House Stone Town

Posted 2 weeks ago

5/5 Excellent

"Lovely property in a quiet corner of Stonetown. Great swimming pool. Historic quality of hotel added a charming feel. Most rooms overlook the ocean. The amenities were complete and the room was very comfortable. Spend a little extra to get an outside balcony or verandah. The staff was wonderful and helpful. There are lots of restaurants nearby. I can't speak for the food at the on property restaurant since I had to leave early and skipped the breakfast. I would definitely stay here again on a Stonetown visit. "

A verified traveler stayed at Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Posted 1 month ago

5/5 Excellent

"Daniela was a fantastic and welcoming host. This historic, well appointed hotel will be a favorite memory and repeat visit. The food was delicious. The coffee and beds were some of the best I've had in Africa. Daniela and I had a great conversations and she arranged a prison island tour for us. It was my second trip to Stone Town and second tour. Last time it wasn't bad but this time it was a better experience. The pilot and your guide this time were far superior to the last prison island excursion. "

A verified traveler stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Posted 1 month ago

5/5 Excellent

"My stay at Kwanza was amazing, stayed here for my honeymoon and my wife really loved the resort. We stayed in one of the swim up rooms which was a nice added feature. The only thing I could fault this hotel is the drainage system in the shower and sink is a bit slow to go down the drain other than that everything is 5 star. I would definitely stay here again and the staff were all amazing and accommodating. "

A verified traveler stayed at Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE

Posted 1 month ago

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kwale Island?

Kwale Island is located in an area that travelers like for its beaches. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Kwale Island?

The Residence Zanzibar is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. You'll find it 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Kwale Island. Other good options in the area include Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar and Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE.

How many hotels are there close to Kwale Island?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kwale Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kwale Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kwale Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kwale Island?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Kwale Island, head over to our customer service page.

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Kizimkazi Beach Lodge

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Slave Market

Darajani Market

Christ Church Cathedral

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Mchangamble Beach

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Tembo House Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Shoki Shoki House Stone Town

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Kwanza Resort by SUNRISE

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Emerson Spice Hotel

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