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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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Restaurant

1. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town

Coastal fun for families at Mizingani Seafront Hotel—steps from gardens with pools and playground for kids.

฿2,175

฿2,837 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A playground with various play structures, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with arched windows.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

2. Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

Family-friendly retreat with two outdoor pools offers a thrilling getaway near Kariakoo Amusement Park.

฿5,778

฿7,081 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

3. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

฿3,611

฿4,421 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

A balcony with a wooden table and a bed with a canopy.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

4. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town

Splash into family holiday memories with a children's pool, free breakfast, and beach-close fun at this upscale Stone Town hotel.

฿2,162

฿2,822 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A bathroom with two white ceramic sinks, a wooden vanity, a large mirror, and a shower area with a tiled wall.

5. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town

฿2,997

฿3,447 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A hotel balcony with white cushioned chairs, a table, and a view of the cityscape including a church and a mosque.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A white building with multiple balconies, air conditioning units, and potted plants.

6. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

Family adventure awaits with ocean views and poolside fun in the heart of Stone Town.

฿2,863

฿3,829 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A swimming pool with a blue cover, wicker chairs, and potted plants around the area.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

7. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town

฿2,181

฿2,777 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A balcony with a view of a garden, including palm trees and a gazebo.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

8. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town

฿1,958

฿2,588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Zanzibar Town

Pool

Breakfast included

All-inclusive

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Zanzibar Town

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

฿5,778

฿7,081 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

฿2,863

฿3,829 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean.

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town

฿3,736

฿4,630 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

฿4,844

฿5,906 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A resort with a large pool, white architecture, and palm trees.

A grand lobby with a large ornate chandelier, a central fountain, and a balcony with a railing.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring white columns and arches, and a tiled floor.

A white building with multiple balconies and a central dome.

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Zanzibar Town

฿7,456

฿8,910 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.

A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Zanzibar Town

฿2,512

฿3,158 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

Kholle House

Stone Town

฿2,789

฿5,221 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Zanzibar Town

A hotel with a large pool, multiple lounge areas, and a grand entrance with arched windows.

A lobby with a marble floor, arched ceilings, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, wooden beams, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar Town

฿5,778

฿7,081 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town

฿3,611

฿4,421 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A resort with a large pool, white architecture, and palm trees.

A grand lobby with a large ornate chandelier, a central fountain, and a balcony with a railing.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring white columns and arches, and a tiled floor.

A white building with multiple balconies and a central dome.

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Zanzibar Town

฿7,456

฿8,910 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town

฿2,863

฿3,829 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a large plant, and a view of the ocean.

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town

฿3,736

฿4,630 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town

฿4,844

฿5,906 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a buffet table with fruits and bread, and purple chairs.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling.

A beach with two lounge chairs under a striped umbrella, overlooking the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Zanzibar Town

฿2,512

฿3,158 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

Kholle House

Stone Town

฿2,789

฿5,221 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Zanzibar Town

฿2,610

฿3,269 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A table set for dinner with glasses and a bowl, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and orange accents.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden furniture, and a view of the surrounding area.

A camel sculpture in a courtyard with a wooden chair and a door in the background.

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Stone Town

฿1,940

฿2,835 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Top Zanzibar Town Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, overall good"

Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything and Everyone was excellent. Only complaint is that the extra room we paid for only became available at noon when we expected it to be available at 10am as mentioned at the reception when we booked it for half day."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

8/10 Good

"The sea view is very nice. The hotel breakfast is also very tasty and their alacarte menu for dinner etc is also very tasty. The reception staff and housekeeping staff are very nice and very very helpful. They really try their best. I loved the hotel, only problem is that there was no alcohol available but otherwise its a very nice hotel. However, please note its not possible to enter the beach as its made of stones and water is very shallow."

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Frequently asked questions

What's Zanzibar Town like for family-friendly holidays?

The historic destination of Zanzibar Town is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The museums, walking trails and local tours are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Arrange a flight into Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), which is located 4 mi (6.4 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Zanzibar Town?

Tembo House Hotel is a hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport and Zanzibar Serena Hotel.

How many family hotels will I find in Zanzibar Town?

Expedia has 19 hotels in Zanzibar Town that are rated for being family-friendly.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Zanzibar Town?

The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Zanzibar Town are April, May, March and November, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Zanzibar Town?

While you are holidaying in Zanzibar Town, you and the family may want to see some interesting spots such as Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Michenzani Mall. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Kariakoo Amusement Park and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum).