Zanzibar Luxury Vacation Rentals
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Beach access
Tamarind Tree Zanzibar
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Infinity pool
Staying at the 3-bedroom Tamarind Tree Zanzibar Villa, guests can easily reach Mercury House, located approximately 6 km away. This Zanzibar villa is suitable for up to 7 guests and features private parking.
Tamarind Tree Zanzibar
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Infinity pool
Tamarind Tree Zanzibar
Staying at the 3-bedroom Tamarind Tree Zanzibar Villa, guests can easily reach Mercury House, located approximately 6 km away. This Zanzibar villa is suitable for up to 7 guests and features private parking.
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Beach access
Royal Apartments
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located within a 10-minute drive of Chwaka Bay, the 3-bedroom Royal Apartments Zanzibar villa features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a steam room and a sauna, ensuring a relaxing stay.
This accommodation offers cars for rent, as well as snorkelling, diving, and horseback riding in the surrounding area.
Royal Apartments
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
Royal Apartments
Located within a 10-minute drive of Chwaka Bay, the 3-bedroom Royal Apartments Zanzibar villa features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a steam room and a sauna, ensuring a relaxing stay.
This accommodation offers cars for rent, as well as snorkelling, diving, and horseback riding in the surrounding area.
Rajaby Villas
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
The 3-bedroom Rajaby Villas Zanzibar accommodates up to 6 guests and offers a convenient location approximately a 15-minute drive from such places of worship as St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Rajaby Villas
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
Rajaby Villas
The 3-bedroom Rajaby Villas Zanzibar accommodates up to 6 guests and offers a convenient location approximately a 15-minute drive from such places of worship as St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Villa Shazil
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Located merely 0.7 km from Zanzibar Watersports, the 3-bedroom Villa Shazil Zanzibar offers a terrace with views of the garden.
Guests can relax in a spacious garden with a terrace.
Villa Shazil
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Villa Shazil
Located merely 0.7 km from Zanzibar Watersports, the 3-bedroom Villa Shazil Zanzibar offers a terrace with views of the garden.
Guests can relax in a spacious garden with a terrace.
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Top location
Villa Zara
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
Situated 9 minutes' walk from Kizimkazi Mosque, Villa Zara Zanzibar invites guests to relax at a terrace. This 1-bedroom villa hosts up to 11 guests and provides them with private parking.
Villa Zara
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
Villa Zara
Situated 9 minutes' walk from Kizimkazi Mosque, Villa Zara Zanzibar invites guests to relax at a terrace. This 1-bedroom villa hosts up to 11 guests and provides them with private parking.
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Private beach
Emerald Sunset Villa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa centre
- Sun terrace
Providing guests with a sun deck, spa therapy, and a picnic area to ensure a memorable stay, the 5-bedroom Emerald Sunset Villa Zanzibar is a mere 8 minutes' walk from Chukwani Beach. Located 2.8 km from Mbweni Ruins, this villa provides Wi-Fi and a car park.
Car hire is available at the property, which is also popular for snorkelling.
Emerald Sunset Villa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa centre
- Sun terrace
Emerald Sunset Villa
Providing guests with a sun deck, spa therapy, and a picnic area to ensure a memorable stay, the 5-bedroom Emerald Sunset Villa Zanzibar is a mere 8 minutes' walk from Chukwani Beach. Located 2.8 km from Mbweni Ruins, this villa provides Wi-Fi and a car park.
Car hire is available at the property, which is also popular for snorkelling.
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Great deal
Faarihah Villa
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
- Patio
Offering a location about 3 km from Tazari Caves, Faarihah Villa Zanzibar gives access to various tourist spots in the area. This 2-bedroom villa hosts up to 6 guests and provides them with a private parking lot.
Faarihah Villa
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
- Patio
Faarihah Villa
Offering a location about 3 km from Tazari Caves, Faarihah Villa Zanzibar gives access to various tourist spots in the area. This 2-bedroom villa hosts up to 6 guests and provides them with a private parking lot.
Omna Villa
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Terrace
- Garden area
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool for guests' relaxation, the 4-bedroom Omna Villa Zanzibar is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Cheetah's Rock. Featuring a terrace, this Zanzibar villa is situated 3.4 km from mosque.
Omna Villa also provides a spacious private garden with a sun terrace and a swimming pool for additional comfort.
Omna Villa
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Terrace
- Garden area
Omna Villa
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool for guests' relaxation, the 4-bedroom Omna Villa Zanzibar is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Cheetah's Rock. Featuring a terrace, this Zanzibar villa is situated 3.4 km from mosque.
Omna Villa also provides a spacious private garden with a sun terrace and a swimming pool for additional comfort.
Delphina
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
Offering a location around 20 minutes' walk from Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site, Delphina Villa Zanzibar gives access to various tourist spots in the area. The villa hosts up to 8 guests and provides them with parking.
Delphina
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
Delphina
Offering a location around 20 minutes' walk from Dada Zanzibar Production and Cooking Site, Delphina Villa Zanzibar gives access to various tourist spots in the area. The villa hosts up to 8 guests and provides them with parking.
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Guest favorite
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Private beach
Natural Park Villa Resort
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Natural Park Villa Resort Pingwe is located about 15 minutes' walk from Buccaneer Diving and provides an outdoor swimming pool, ensuring a relaxing stay. Situated in a beach area of Pingwe, the villa provides guests with a head massage, a back massage, and a couples massage for a relaxing stay.
The Pingwe villa has cars available for rent, as well as scuba diving in the surrounding area. The entertainment options include live performances, while leisure facilities are a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area.
Natural Park Villa Resort
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Natural Park Villa Resort
Natural Park Villa Resort Pingwe is located about 15 minutes' walk from Buccaneer Diving and provides an outdoor swimming pool, ensuring a relaxing stay. Situated in a beach area of Pingwe, the villa provides guests with a head massage, a back massage, and a couples massage for a relaxing stay.
The Pingwe villa has cars available for rent, as well as scuba diving in the surrounding area. The entertainment options include live performances, while leisure facilities are a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area.
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Beach access
Chunga Changa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Saltwater pool
Located about a 10-minute ride from the private resort Mnemba Island, the 3-room Chunga Changa Matemwe villa boasts a heated pool with swimming pool toys.
Leisure facilities include a terrace and grill as well as snorkelling, boating, and horseback riding. Guests can hire cars to explore the area or indulge in ultimate relaxation with a head massage and a back massage.
Chunga Changa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Saltwater pool
Chunga Changa
Located about a 10-minute ride from the private resort Mnemba Island, the 3-room Chunga Changa Matemwe villa boasts a heated pool with swimming pool toys.
Leisure facilities include a terrace and grill as well as snorkelling, boating, and horseback riding. Guests can hire cars to explore the area or indulge in ultimate relaxation with a head massage and a back massage.
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Beach access
Heritage Sunset Retreat Zanzibar
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 3-bedroom Heritage Sunset Retreat Zanzibar Pwani Mchangani villa is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Fukuchani Ruins and offers guests to relish a terrace as well as an outdoor swimming pool.
Heritage Sunset Retreat Zanzibar
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Outdoor swimming pool
Heritage Sunset Retreat Zanzibar
The 3-bedroom Heritage Sunset Retreat Zanzibar Pwani Mchangani villa is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Fukuchani Ruins and offers guests to relish a terrace as well as an outdoor swimming pool.
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Private beach
Jambiani Villas
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Featuring 4 outdoor swimming pools for guests' relaxation, Jambiani Villas is located approximately a 25-minute stroll from Kuza Cave. The Jambiani villa is nestled in the Jambiani Beach district of Jambiani, offering a treatment room and a foot bath to ensure a relaxing stay.
For a more enjoyable stay, the property offers live performances and entices guests to participate in snorkelling, diving, and canyoning. On-site treatments include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure at the Jambiani accommodation. Fitness amenities included are yoga instruction.
Jambiani Villas
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Jambiani Villas
Featuring 4 outdoor swimming pools for guests' relaxation, Jambiani Villas is located approximately a 25-minute stroll from Kuza Cave. The Jambiani villa is nestled in the Jambiani Beach district of Jambiani, offering a treatment room and a foot bath to ensure a relaxing stay.
For a more enjoyable stay, the property offers live performances and entices guests to participate in snorkelling, diving, and canyoning. On-site treatments include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure at the Jambiani accommodation. Fitness amenities included are yoga instruction.
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Best-rated
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Private beach
Rori Private Luxury Villas
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness club
- Infinity pool
Located in the Bwejuu Beach district of Bwejuu, the 3-room Rori Private Luxury Villas Bwejuu has an infinity swimming pool, a treatment room and a solarium for additional relaxation. The villa is nestled in a beach area of Bwejuu and offers Wi-Fi and parking.
Guesst are granted access to various amenities, including a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area, in addition to a personal trainer and yoga instruction. This accommodation offers cars for rent, as well as snorkelling, diving, and lawn tennis in the surrounding area. There is a body scrub, pedicure, and manicure to relax in after a busy day.
Rori Private Luxury Villas
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness club
- Infinity pool
Rori Private Luxury Villas
Located in the Bwejuu Beach district of Bwejuu, the 3-room Rori Private Luxury Villas Bwejuu has an infinity swimming pool, a treatment room and a solarium for additional relaxation. The villa is nestled in a beach area of Bwejuu and offers Wi-Fi and parking.
Guesst are granted access to various amenities, including a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area, in addition to a personal trainer and yoga instruction. This accommodation offers cars for rent, as well as snorkelling, diving, and lawn tennis in the surrounding area. There is a body scrub, pedicure, and manicure to relax in after a busy day.
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Beach access
Villa Julito, Kiwengwa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Rooftop pool
Situated within 25 minutes' walk of Kiwengwa, the 3-room Villa Julito, Kiwengwa includes a rooftop swimming pool, as well as a solarium and a foot bath to relax in.
During your stay at the property, you can make use of car rentals, as well as enjoy a sundeck, a picnic area, and a golf course.
Villa Julito, Kiwengwa
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Rooftop pool
Villa Julito, Kiwengwa
Situated within 25 minutes' walk of Kiwengwa, the 3-room Villa Julito, Kiwengwa includes a rooftop swimming pool, as well as a solarium and a foot bath to relax in.
During your stay at the property, you can make use of car rentals, as well as enjoy a sundeck, a picnic area, and a golf course.
Shivo Paje Villas
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located 3 km from Bahari View Lodge, Shivo Paje Villas gives access to various tourist sites in the vicinity.
Shivo Paje Villas
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
Shivo Paje Villas
Located 3 km from Bahari View Lodge, Shivo Paje Villas gives access to various tourist sites in the vicinity.
Casa Carlotta & Villa
- In-room breakfast
- Off-site car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Along with proximity to The Panje Project, just 50 metres away, the 6-room Casa Carlotta & Villa Nungwi offers opportunities for snorkelling in the area. Providing guests with Wi-Fi and parking, the Nungwi villa is around a 10-minute ride from sandbank.
Casa Carlotta & Villa
- In-room breakfast
- Off-site car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Casa Carlotta & Villa
Along with proximity to The Panje Project, just 50 metres away, the 6-room Casa Carlotta & Villa Nungwi offers opportunities for snorkelling in the area. Providing guests with Wi-Fi and parking, the Nungwi villa is around a 10-minute ride from sandbank.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Vacation Rentals in Zanzibar, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Tamarind Tree Zanzibar |
9.2 / 10 (30 Reviews) |
From 217$ | |
| Royal Apartments |
7.6 / 10 (11 Reviews) |
From 404$ | |
| Rajaby Villas |
8.3 / 10 (4 Reviews) |
From 135$ | |
| Natural Park Villa Resort |
9.0 / 10 (365 Reviews) |
From 169$ | |
| Chunga Changa |
9.3 / 10 (163 Reviews) |
From 141$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What 5-star vacation rentals are near Jambiani Beach?
Jambiani Villas and Rori Private Luxury Villas are both elegant options close to Jambiani Beach. You can enjoy stunning ocean views and direct beach access from these properties.
Book your stay at Jambiani Villas during weekdays for better rates and to avoid crowds on the beach.
Which 5-star rentals near the airport offer the best convenience?
Royal Apartments and Natural Park Villa Resort are both just a short drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. They make it easy for you to travel to and from your flight.
Consider booking a rental with airport pickup included to simplify your arrival experience.
What 5-star vacation rentals provide a pool for relaxation?
Heritage Sunset Retreat Zanzibar and Shivo Paje Villas both feature beautiful swimming pools. Relax and enjoy the sun in a serene environment.
Visit the pool area in the late afternoon for quieter swimming and stunning sunsets.
Are there 5-star rentals with a hot tub in Zanzibar?
Emerald Sunset Villa offers luxurious accommodations with a hot tub on the terrace. Experience relaxation under the stars at this stylish location.
Schedule your hot tub use for evenings when the temperature is cooler for a refreshing experience.
Which 5-star vacation rentals near the historic district are recommended?
Casa Carlotta & Villa and Villa Zara are both close to Stonetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore rich cultural heritage and history just minutes away.
Take a guided walking tour to catch historical insights about the important landmarks in Stonetown.
Are there 5-star rentals that are suitable for families?
Tamarind Tree Zanzibar and Villa Julito, Kiwengwa both offer spacious accommodations for families. Enjoy plenty of room and kid-friendly amenities.
Check for family package deals that include activities for kids to keep them entertained.
Which 5-star vacation rentals have stunning balcony views?
Chunga Changa and Faarihah Villa offer balconies with exceptional views of the ocean and surrounding landscapes. Experience your morning coffee with a breathtaking backdrop.
Book an upper-level room for the best views, especially at sunrise and sunset.
How can I plan my trip to experience local culture?
Consider visiting during the Zanzibar International Film Festival in July, featuring global and local films. Engage with local artistry and performances throughout the event.
Book accommodations near the venue to enjoy convenient access to film screenings and cultural exhibits.
What unique dining experiences should I try in Zanzibar?
Explore Forodhani Gardens in the evening for local street food like Zanzibar pizza and fresh seafood. This bustling market offers a taste of local flavors in a lively atmosphere.
Visit between 7 pm and 9 pm for the best variety of food stalls and an exciting local vibe.
What is the best way to get around Zanzibar efficiently?
Use local dala-dalas (minibuses) for inexpensive transport. They connect various towns and attractions around the island.
Try to board during off-peak hours, like mid-morning, to ensure a more comfortable seat and avoid rush crowds.