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Axel's take: 9.2/10

Exceptional privacy and personal service, but not the Zanzibar beach holiday everyone pictures. A secluded five-star boutique villa resort on Zanzibar’s west coast, scored for what it is.

Zanzi is a five-star boutique resort built around 13 private pool villas in wooded coastal gardens. It’s a strong pick for couples who want privacy rather than a busy resort scene. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the spacious accommodation, thoughtful staff and food; cleanliness also scores exceptionally well. The hotel says its oceanfront villas were fully renovated in 2026.

The main compromise is the shoreline: expect a small, rocky, tide-dependent beach rather than long white sands, with a jetty providing swimming access. The secluded Kama setting also makes this better for staying put than walking out to restaurants or nightlife. We’d choose it for a quiet honeymoon or post-safari break, and skip it if beach walks and easy independent exploring are priorities. Budget for the infrastructure tax and an on-site card-payment surcharge.

  • Best for: Honeymooners seeking privacy; Couples wanting private pools; Quiet post-safari breaks

  • Watch out for: Small, rocky, tide-dependent beach; Secluded setting with limited nearby options; Infrastructure tax and on-site card surcharge

  • Location: Quiet west-coast Kama setting; the hotel estimates roughly 40 minutes to Stone Town and the airport.

  • Rooms: Thirteen villas with private gardens and pools; oceanfront villas reportedly renovated in 2026.

  • Cleanliness: Exceptionally strong cleanliness ratings across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor.

  • Service: Warm, attentive staff are one of the most consistent strengths across guest-review sites.

  • Amenities: Main pool, private villa pools, spa, restaurant, outdoor gym and swimming jetty.

  • Fees and surprises: Infrastructure tax payable at the resort; 3% surcharge for card payments on site, but not through its advance online payment platform.

Axel's opinion of Zanzi Resort, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Zanzi Resort

  • Property type: Resort
  • 5-star hotel
  • Kama, PO BOX 3663, Kama
  • Amenities: 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Security guard, Newspapers, Express check-in/check-out, Garden, Terrace, Room service, Family room
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Zanzibar

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  • $530 a night · Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Double Villa oceanfront (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, private pool), non-refundable, includes $5 a night paid at the hotel · Seen Oct 27 · Get current price for this stay
  • $422 a night · Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Superior Double Villa (full double bed and sofa) (private pool), non-refundable, includes $10 a night paid at the hotel · Seen Oct 27 · Get current price for this stay

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Zanzi Resort

5-star hotel · Kama, PO BOX 3663, Kama

Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 11:00

24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Terrace · Room service · Family room

Hotels in Zanzibar

Axel's take

A secluded five-star boutique villa resort on Zanzibar’s west coast

9.2/10

Exceptional privacy and personal service, but not the Zanzibar beach holiday everyone pictures.

Zanzi is a five-star boutique resort built around 13 private pool villas in wooded coastal gardens. It’s a strong pick for couples who want privacy rather than a busy resort scene. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the spacious accommodation, thoughtful staff and food; cleanliness also scores exceptionally well. The hotel says its oceanfront villas were fully renovated in 2026.

The main compromise is the shoreline: expect a small, rocky, tide-dependent beach rather than long white sands, with a jetty providing swimming access. The secluded Kama setting also makes this better for staying put than walking out to restaurants or nightlife. We’d choose it for a quiet honeymoon or post-safari break, and skip it if beach walks and easy independent exploring are priorities. Budget for the infrastructure tax and an on-site card-payment surcharge.

Best for

  • Honeymooners seeking privacy
  • Couples wanting private pools
  • Quiet post-safari breaks

Watch out for

  • Small, rocky, tide-dependent beach
  • Secluded setting with limited nearby options
  • Infrastructure tax and on-site card surcharge
Location
Quiet west-coast Kama setting; the hotel estimates roughly 40 minutes to Stone Town and the airport.
Rooms
Thirteen villas with private gardens and pools; oceanfront villas reportedly renovated in 2026.
Cleanliness
Exceptionally strong cleanliness ratings across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor.
Service
Warm, attentive staff are one of the most consistent strengths across guest-review sites.
Amenities
Main pool, private villa pools, spa, restaurant, outdoor gym and swimming jetty.
Fees and surprises
Infrastructure tax payable at the resort; 3% surcharge for card payments on site, but not through its advance online payment platform.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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