Hotels in Zanzibar North

The most popular cities in Zanzibar North are Nungwi, Kendwa, and Pongwe. The average price for a hotel room in Nungwi is R4 074/night, while the price for a hotel room in Kendwa is R2 677/night and the price for a hotel room in Pongwe is R3 048/night.

A good deal for a hotel in Zanzibar North is typically any price under R5 982, which is the average nightly rate in Zanzibar North. This rate will typically be harder to find in Nungwi, where hotels prices are generally higher. Nungwi has some of the lowest hotel prices of any Zanzibar North destination, and good deals may be easier to find there.

Judging by user ratings, the best hotels in Zanzibar North are: Canary Hotel & Spa in Nungwi (rated 9,7), and Canary Nungwi Hotel & Spa in Nungwi (rated 9,6)Tiande Boutique Hotel in Pwani Mchangani (rated 9,3)

While there are many hotels in Zanzibar North to choose from, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (8,4 rating from 421 reviews) happens to be the most popular among our momondo users. In the past 12 months, 9% of all our users who looked at hotels in Zanzibar North opted to stay at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort.

A typical double room in Zanzibar North costs R159 per night on average in the month of April, though some users have seen prices for double rooms for as low as R74 (found in Pongwe) per night during this time of year in Zanzibar North.

At just R574 per night, Nungwi has hotel room rates that are 83% less than other cities in Zanzibar North.

If you’re looking to book a hotel in Zanzibar North that’s perfect for the whole family, then consider staying at either Nungwi Dreams by Mantis, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa or Sandies Baobab Beach Zanzibar. These are the preferred hotels for families in Zanzibar North according to our user data. Rooms at Nungwi Dreams by Mantis average R152 per night, while a room at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is R225 per night, and staying at Sandies Baobab Beach Zanzibar is around R172 per night.

For an average of R311 per night for a room, the most popular hotel in Zanzibar North for couples is Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar, followed by Mnarani Beach Cottages for R97 per night, and Sea Cliff Resort & Spa for R225 per night.

As of April 2025, there are 764 operators available to choose from for hotels in Zanzibar North.

Prices for hotels in Zanzibar North were last updated today.

If you’re planning on staying at any of momondo’s recommended hotels in the area of Zanzibar North nearest to Kendwa Beach, you should expect to pay around R3 484/night. This price fluctuates based on time of year. In general, a rate under R3 484/night is a good deal for momondo users staying near Kendwa Beach. Hotels near Kendwa Beach are typically 46% more expensive than the average hotel in Zanzibar North, which is R1 857.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Nungwi Beach. Hotels in this area have an average price of R2 383 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Nungwi Beach are typically 22% more expensive than the average hotel in Zanzibar North, which is R1 857.