Zanzibar Accommodations We Use

Clove Island Essence & Spa

Matemwe, northeast Zanzibar

A beachfront boutique retreat in Matemwe, offering a relaxed setting for an island stay after your safari or mountain climb. Two exclusive villas with jacuzzis and twenty-eight luxurious apartments sit right by one of Zanzibar’s finest beaches, with two pools, a spa, a gym and an oceanfront restaurant. Designed in traditional Swahili style with a touch of European modernity, it is a quiet, intimate base for couples and families alike.

Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, Zanzibar

A historic seafront hotel in Stone Town, combining traditional Zanzibari character with convenient access to the town’s winding streets and cultural sights. Its waterfront setting, swimming pools and oceanfront restaurant offer space to relax between excursions. As the first beachfront hotel within the UNESCO Heritage Site of Stone Town, Tembo House places the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and the Palace Museum within easy walking distance.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

A landmark hotel in the heart of Stone Town, set within a restored Arabian-Swahili building of carved doors, courtyards and rooftop terraces. Zanzibar Serena blends historic architecture with modern comfort, putting the markets, museums and waterfront of Stone Town on your doorstep — an ideal base for exploring the island’s culture before or after your safari.

The Z Hotel

Nungwi, northern Zanzibar

A chic boutique beach hotel on the northern tip of Zanzibar, perched above the white sands of Nungwi. The Z Hotel pairs an infinity pool and ocean-view rooms with a relaxed beachfront atmosphere — sunset cocktails, water sports and some of the island’s best swimming right on your doorstep. A popular choice for couples and small groups finishing a Tanzania trip on the beach.

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Where we stay

Zanzibar Accommodations We Use | Exuberant Kilimanjaro Safaris

The Zanzibar hotels we use — Clove Island Essence & Spa in Matemwe, Tembo House Hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Hotel and The Z Hotel in Nungwi — with transfer guidance and enquiry.

Zanzibar

After a Kilimanjaro climb or a Northern Circuit safari, a few nights on Zanzibar’s beaches and in Stone Town are the perfect way to come down. These are the hotels we book most often — each chosen for location, character and reliability.

Zanzibar coastline with turquoise water, white sand and dhow boats at golden hour

Choosing where to stay

Stone Town, Matemwe & Nungwi

A practical comparison of the three areas our hotels sit in. Hotel facilities, child policies and availability are confirmed with your booking; transfer rates are quoted per vehicle, one way, and confirmed at the time of booking.

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Setting

Sightseeing access

Beach considerations

Transfer planning

Hand-picked stays

Four hotels across

the island.

From the spice-scented alleys of Stone Town to the quiet beaches of Matemwe and Nungwi, these are the properties we return to. All photographs are of the actual hotels.

Getting there

Transfers & transport

Private transfers between Zanzibar’s airport, ferry terminal and your hotel are arranged with your booking. Rates are per vehicle, one way, and confirmed at the time of booking. For Clove Island in Matemwe we quote transport separately — south and west coast rates do not apply.

Hotel / region

Transfer rate

Transport from Matemwe: request a quotation. Rates for Clove Island Essence & Spa will be supplied on enquiry — south and west coast transfer rates do not apply to this property.

Book your stay

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Tell us which hotels appeal, your dates and whether you are combining Zanzibar with a climb or safari — we will put together a quotation with transfers included.

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