Top 7 luxury  hotels in Zanzibar for Honeymoon 

Zanzibar Island is a premium destination in Africa for honeymooners. Let’s love lead and let alone Zanzibar.

Africa’s archipelagos are the perfect choice you can make in life to visit; they will make you feel very emotional, excited, and have so much fun. It has the WOW effect.

The beautiful fringed palm trees, the turquoise water, and the endless, clear water beaches are magical experiences.

Zanzibar can be combined with a Tanzania or Kenya wildlife safari to enhance your honeymoon, or enjoyed on its own.

In this article, we recommend a few hotels and lodges in Zanzibar.

This is for couples or honeymooners seeking something special on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

Here is the list of the top 7 luxury hotels and lodges in Zanzibar for honeymooners.

Riu Palace Zanzibar

The Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar is located on Nungwi Beach, a beautiful white-sand beach with crystalline waters that will make you feel like you’re truly in paradise.

This adults-only hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania, offers you an all-inclusive holiday with the exclusive services of RIU Hotels & Resorts.

The rooms at this hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania, stand out for their design and spaciousness.

All of them have air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, and a balcony or terrace, along with many other amenities.

Additionally, the hotel offers villas with private pools for those seeking a stay in total luxury.

At the Riu Palace Zanzibar, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in one of the three pools, relax under the sun in a lounge chair, or go to the beach and enjoy the private area for hotel guests.

For dining, you have the main restaurant, where you can enjoy buffet breakfasts with show-cooking stations, and three themed restaurants serving exquisite dishes.

And if you want to sample the best snacks and appetizers, the staff in the bars of this all-inclusive resort in Zanzibar will be happy to serve you.

Fun and relaxation are guaranteed during your holiday at this all-inclusive resort in Zanzibar.

With our entertainment programs, you can enjoy activities, live shows, and music.

The spa at this hotel in Zanzibar offers a relaxation pool, a hydromassage zone, a steam bath, and top-tier services and treatments so you can leave your holiday feeling completely renewed.

Likewise, most athletic guests have access to the gym to practice their favorite activities and can enjoy water sports such as kayaking and diving.

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Baraza Resort & Spa

This stunning hotel, located on the east coast of Zanzibar, is infused with Zanzibari and Arabic design, transporting you back to the era of the Sultans.

Located on Paje Beach, Baraza Resort & Spa is a 5-star, all-inclusive hotel beloved by honeymooners.

Although there are about 45 rooms, the villas are well located around the manicured gardens, offering a spacious and private feel.

Their interior has been hand-designed and built to the highest specifications, using marble and dark wood throughout.

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Kilindi

As far as luxury accommodation in Zanzibar goes, Kilindi has raised the bar for what is expected at the top end of the market.

The accommodation at Kilindi is unique, with rounded pavilion suites spread along the hill overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Each pavilion is set in its own tropical garden, with its own private plunge pool and dedicated butler, ensuring privacy.

Away from your private suite, the main pavilion offers a 25-meter infinity pool overlooking the waters of the Indian Ocean, and a waterfall bar, alfresco dining, and a relaxing spa are just a few of the other facilities to visit.

White Sands Villas

The 5-star villas at White Sands, located on the eastern coast of Zanzibar, are ideal for couples seeking spacious accommodation in a private retreat.

The villas (one-, two-, or five-bedroom) are set among tropical gardens and a white-sand beach, with access to communal facilities including a rooftop lounge, restaurant, bar, pool, and spa.

The villas are the height of luxury: modern and sleek, they feature outdoor staircases, private rooftops, and relaxing daybeds.

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Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar

Travel writers have often named Mnemba one of the world’s top beaches, particularly in Africa.

Mnemba is the ultimate definition of barefoot luxury, one of the few places where you can snorkel straight off the beach and onto the pristine reef.

Mnemba may be one of the most expensive beach lodges on the coast of Zanzibar (and Africa as a whole!),

However, the lodge is simple, and the beach’s beauty offers one of Africa’s finest barefoot luxury experiences.

Its luxury is that it is located on one of Africa’s most beautiful private islands.

Accommodation is in just 10 roomy, thatched beach bandhas with bathrooms set back along a soft corridor of the woven coconut palm.

Each setback from the beach is in a private clearing in the forest.

All bedrooms, verandas, and central living areas are atmospherically designed with light cotton nets, soft African prints, and cushions.

It is one of the astronomical rates that have been afforded – all fresh tropical cocktails, diving expeditions, water sports, and fishing trips are included!

This is the best place for a honeymoon in Tanzania.

“Visitors to this most exclusive Indian Ocean island hideaway could find themselves sharing cocktails with Mnemba fan Bill Gates”

If this place interests you? Why not contact us today? Let’s start planning for your epic honeymoon vacation.

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The Palms Hotel, Zanzibar

The Palms is the most intimate and luxurious lodge in Zanzibar. It is a honeymooner’s paradise!

It offers impeccable service, one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches, and exceptionally luxurious accommodations.

The staff at Palms go the extra mile to ensure their guests’ every need is catered to. It’s a highly romantic beach destination….

The Palms provides exceptionally intimate service that goes well beyond what one would typically expect from a beach lodge.

They go to great lengths to ensure that each of their guests is completely satisfied.

The lodge is located between its two sister properties, Baraza and Breezes, on the beautiful southeast coast of Zanzibar.

It is the most exclusive of the three, with only six thatched rooms (bandas) built in a very secluded Tanzania holiday resort.

The bands are set back from the beach but with a lovely view of the Indian Ocean in all its glimmering glory.

Between the bandas and the beach is the main guest area, which is designed in true Swahili style and exudes an effortless charm

Each banda contains two bedrooms and a large en-suite bathroom.

They all have a private plunge pool, satellite television, minibar, and every other little luxury you could ask for.

Each banda is also assigned its own sheltered beach bed to ensure maximum privacy, even on the beachfront.

Read more: The Palms Hotel, Zanzibar.

Xanadu Villa Zanzibar

Xanadu is a new and welcome addition to Zanzibar, a boutique property with six beautiful private villas.

Situated on the Southeast Coast of Zanzibar, Xanadu features a beautiful private beach and views of the Indian Ocean.

Xanadu is situated on the Southeast Coast of Zanzibar, on a beautiful stretch of beach just South of the luxury Baraza Lodge.

It is relatively new but is quickly establishing itself as one of the best luxury villa options on the island.

There are six luxury one- and two-bedroom private villas, each beautifully designed and uniquely appointed, perfect for couples or groups.

There is an element of Zanzibari tradition in the architecture, but it also has a very contemporary and understated feel.

Since its opening, Xanadu has featured only Michelin-starred chefs, so the menu is a significant focus and the food is excellent.

There is no formal dining room; guests are free to choose where to eat, whether in the privacy of their villa lounge or in the main pool/bar area.

The hotel is ideal for all types of holidays in Tanzania, including honeymoons and family vacations.

It comes with a relatively high price tag, but it certainly doesn’t have many rivals in Zanzibar.

If you are looking for other honeymoon recommendations, please feel free to contact us regarding the most romantic options for a Zanzibar honeymoon.

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Conclusion

Deciding which places to visit in Tanzania and where to stay on honeymoon can be tricky.

We hope this article on the Top 7 luxury hotels and lodges in Zanzibar for honeymooners has helped you get started.

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