Curated luxury hotels in South Africa

With a stay at Reef & Beach Resort in Jambiani, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Paje Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Swahili Cave.

Facing the beachfront, SBH Monica Zanzibar offers 5-star accommodation in Paje and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 70 metres of Paje Beach. Free WiFi is available and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 36 km away.

At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at SBH Monica Zanzibar feature air conditioning and a desk.

Speaking English and Swahili at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.

Hamamni Persian Baths is 50 km from the accommodation.

Set on the beach in Paje and surrounded by palm trees, Kisiwa on the Beach boasts spa and wellness facilities, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available in this resort.

Elegantly decorated with Zanzibar furnishings and modern interior, the villas feature a patio, a seating area and a private bathroom with bath and shower. The beds are draped with mosquito nets.

Guests can dine at the thatched restaurant, overlooking the sea and the pool. Private diners on the beach can be arranged. Cocktails and drinks are available at the bar. On selected days, evening entertainment is offered.

For relaxation, the resort's spa has 2 treatment rooms and a lush courtyard garden. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax on sun loungers. Activities on the beach include snorkelling, diving and windsurfing.

Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and a tour desk. Concierge services are available and babysitting services can also be arranged. Zanzibar International Airport is 50 km away.

Located in Paje, Kivuli Beach Resort Paje is a 1-minute drive from Paje Beach and 8 minutes from Jambiani Beach. This beach resort is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Dongwe Beach.

Located in Dongwe, Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive is within a 15-minute drive of Michamvi Kae Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar. This all-inclusive property is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Paje Beach and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Jambiani Beach.

Located in Uroa, Uroa Bay Beach Resort is by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Uroa Beach and 6 minutes from Marumbi Beach. This beach resort is 32.1 mi (51.6 km) from Kendwa Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Pongwe Beach.

Featuring a private beach area, bar and views of pool, Dhow Resort is located in Jambiani, a few steps from Jambiani Beach. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. All units include a safety deposit box.

At Dhow Resort you will find a restaurant serving African and American cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a sun terrace.

Jozani Forest is 27 km from Dhow Resort.

With a stay at Five Palms Bwejuu, you'll be centrally located in Bwejuu, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Bwejuu Beach. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Dongwe Beach.

Located in Michamvi, Michamvi Sunset Bay is by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Michamvi Kae Beach and 7 minutes from Pingwe Beach. This beach hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Paje Beach and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Jambiani Beach.

With a stay at White Paradise Zanzibar in Pongwe, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pongwe Beach and Uroa Beach. This beach hotel is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Nungwi Beach and 29.2 mi (47 km) from Kendwa Beach.

With a stay at Clove Island Villas & SPA in Makunduchi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach. This beach hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Paje Beach and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mtende Beach.

Set in Michamvi, a few steps from Michamvi Pingwe Beach, Mia Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

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

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options. At Mia Boutique Hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 49 km from the accommodation. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 60 km from the property.

Set in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Jambo Resort by Mambo Hotels offers 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. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Every room includes a safety deposit box, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

An à la carte breakfast is available at Jambo Resort by Mambo Hotels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Mediterranean and local cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

Jambo Resort by Mambo Hotels offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at the hotel, and car hire is available.

Peace Memorial Museum is 50 km from Jambo Resort by Mambo Hotels, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 35 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 50 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you stay at PILI PILI UHURU in Jambiani, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kuza Cave and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Swahili Cave.

When you stay at VRclub - Paje Palms Beach Resort in Paje, you'll be by the ocean – a 2-minute drive from Paje Beach and 8 minutes from Jambiani Beach. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Maalum Cave Pool.

With a stay at Mandarin Resort Zanzibar in Kizimkazi, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Kizimkazi Beach and a 4-minute drive from Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque. This beach resort is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Jambiani Beach and 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Paje Beach.

When you stay at Bamboo Zanzibar in Jambiani, you'll be by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Jambiani Beach and 9 minutes from Paje Beach. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Swahili Cave and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar.

Located in Jambiani, 300 metres from Jambiani Beach, Zanzi Soul Luxury Boutique 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 American dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk and a balcony with pool view. Zanzi Soul Luxury Boutique Hotel features certain units with sea views, and rooms are fitted with a coffee machine. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre.

Speaking English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception.

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 47 km from Zanzi Soul Luxury Boutique Hotel, while Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is 28 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 60 km from the property.

Located in Makunduchi, 32 km from Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, Juana Ocean Villas provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a private beach area, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options.

You can play billiards at Juana Ocean Villas, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Jozani Forest is 33 km from the accommodation. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 66 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and views of pool, Paje Emerald Escapes is a recently renovated chalet situated in Paje, 600 metres from Paje Beach. There is a private entrance at the chalet for the convenience of those who stay. The chalet features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom, while some feature a terrace or a patio. A microwave, a fridge and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the chalet complex, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 36 km from the chalet. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 51 km from the property.