Curated luxury hotels in Africa

With a stay at Clove Island Essence & Spa Boutique in Matemwe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Muyuni Beach and Kigomani Beach. This beach hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Nungwi Beach and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Kendwa Beach.

Located along its own private sandy beach in Matemwe, Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel features large gardens and an outdoor pool. It is 45 km from Stone Town, and offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

Offering a private veranda or a balcony, each guestroom at Villa Kiva is elegantly decorated with exposed wooden beams and ethnic details. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower and bidet. Some suites have a seating area with a TV.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel. Its restaurant offers a menu based on the rich and variegated Zanzibar tradition, fresh seafood dishes and European specialties.

The bar offers the perfect spot to sip a cocktail or enjoy a selection of beverages. The main building has also a lounge area and a TV room, and the staff can arrange a variety of massages.

Zanzibar Airport is 53 km away, while the Stone Town ferry pier in is 46 km away.

Featuring a bar, Bellissimo Boutique Hotel is located in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Each room comes with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony. Guest rooms in Bellissimo Boutique Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Seafood, local and Grill BBQ cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

Popular points of interest near Bellissimo Boutique Hotel include Hamamni Persian Baths, House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy African and international dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

Each room comes with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer sea views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

The hotel offers a hammam.

Peace Memorial Museum is 45 km from Sunshine Azure Zanzibar Beach Hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 26 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 50 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar is located in Matemwe, a 10 seconds walk from the beach. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and certain rooms have a seating area. Featuring a shower and a private bathroom, a hairdryer is available on request.

At Zoi Retreat Hotel Zanzibar you will find a pool area and a private beach. Other facilities offered at the property include massage, a tour desk an luggage storage.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, diving and snorkelling. The property offers free parking.

Kisauni Airport is 41 km away.

Set in Matemwe, 60 metres from Matemwe Beach, Boutique Villa Unaweza offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Boutique Villa Unaweza features some units with pool views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast.

You can play billiards at Boutique Villa Unaweza, and bike hire and car hire are available.

Peace Memorial Museum is 45 km from the hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 25 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 50 km away.

Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

The air-conditioned rooms all include Zanzibari-style furnishings and are equipped with a fan. The en suite bathrooms come with a shower.

The entire property and all rooms have free wifi.

Shaba Boutique Hotel is located only a 2-minute walk from the House of Wonders museum and 5 minutes’ walk from the Fordahani Gardens. Zanzibar International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Boasting a private beach area and sea views, Zanziblue Boutique Villas in Matemwe provides accommodation, water sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is provided.

Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A toaster and kettle are also offered.

A continental, à la carte or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The villa offers a terrace.

Both a bicycle rental service is available at this property, while cycling and canoeing can be enjoyed nearby.

Dive Spot is 8 km from Zanziblue Boutique Villas Villas.

Set in Pwani Mchangani, 400 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, Sky & Sand Zanzibar offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a shared lounge, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy African and Italian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, all rooms have a balcony. Sky & Sand Zanzibar features certain units with sea views, and all rooms come with a terrace. The units feature a safety deposit box.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at Sky & Sand Zanzibar, and the area is popular for cycling.

Speaking English and Swahili at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Peace Memorial Museum is 41 km from the hotel, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 23 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 51 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Sensations Eco-Chic Hotel in Pwani Mchangani, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Muyuni Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 16.2 mi (26 km) from Nungwi Beach and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Kendwa Beach.

A stay at Lamu House Hotel places you in the heart of Lamu, steps from Lamu Museum and 3 minutes by foot from Lamu Fort. This beach hotel is within close proximity of German Post Office Museum and Old Mosque.

Set in Ogidi, Residency Hotels Ogidi features a restaurant and a bar. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers nightclub and a 24-hour front desk.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. The units in Residency Hotels Ogidi are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Asaba International Airport is 32 km away.

Situated in Dirē Kʼalu, Yatu International Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a bar and a spa and wellness centre. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms have a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Staff at Yatu International Hotel are always available to provide advice at the reception.

Located in Kiwengwa, Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mapenzi Beach and Muyuni Beach. This beach resort is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Nungwi Beach.

With a stay at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar in Kiwengwa, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kiwengwa Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. This beach resort is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Nungwi Beach and 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from Kendwa Beach.

Facing the beachfront, Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation in Pwani Mchangani and has a garden, private beach area and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. All units include a wardrobe.

Guests at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort Zanzibar, and car hire is available.

Pwani Mchangani Beach is a few steps from the resort, while Peace Memorial Museum is 44 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 46 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Facing the beachfront, Peponi Hotel Lamu - Kenya offers 4-star accommodation in Shela and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. 400 metres from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House, the property features ski-to-door access, as well as a bar. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Peponi Hotel Lamu - Kenya also provide guests with a sea view. All units include a safety deposit box.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Seafood and Sushi cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at Peponi Hotel Lamu - Kenya.

Located in Zanzibar City, 5.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Premier Hotel Zanzibar Airport provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

Premier Hotel Zanzibar Airport offers an à la carte or halal breakfast.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 6.1 km from the accommodation, while House of Wonders is 6.3 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 1 km from the property.

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms have a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Hamamni Persian Baths is 7.3 km from the accommodation, while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 7.5 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is a few steps away.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Club Santana Beach & Resort offers accommodation in Santana, 11 km from São Tomé. The resort has a sea-facing swimming pool and a private beach area. Free private parking is available on-site.

Each room at this resort is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe and a tea-and-coffee-making machine. Each bungalow includes a private terrace. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with shower and bidet.

Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.

There is a free shuttle service to the city thrice a day. This resort has free water sports facilities, such as canoes, kayaks, and paddles. Car rental is available.

São Tomé International Airport is 21.2 km away.