CHOICES OF HOTELS & LODGES WHILE IN ZANZIBAR
Stone Town Hotels

Emerson and Green Hotel  Located in the heart of Stone Town was the former residence of one of the richest men of the Swahili Empire. It is arguably one of the most magnificent hotels on Zanzibar Island. All rooms are spacious and have a different, opulent character recreating an atmosphere of the past. All have ornately carved doors, fans, and unique stone baths (in one room the bath is partly open-air and affords magnificent panoramas of the city). The Tower Top restaurant also offers a fine, rooftop panorama of the city.
http://www.africa-ata.org/zz_emerson_green.htm

Serena Inn *****  A very luxurious hotel with large ornately decorated rooms, fully air-conditioned, executive suites, honeymoon suites, and swimming pool; overlooking the sea.
http://www.slh.com/tanzania/zanzibar/photographs3_zanzan.html

Tembo House Hotel ****  A very popular, atmospheric and luxurious hotel with large, air-conditioned rooms, executive suites, and honeymoon suites. Rooms are furnished with traditional Zanzibar and oriental furniture. There is a swimming pool, lounges, and a restaurant which overlooks the sea. Alcohol is not served.
http://www.tembohotel.com/rooms.htm

Dhow Palace Hotel ***  Seventeen spacious, very well furnished, air-conditioned, old-style rooms are available in a magnificent traditionally decorated old building. The roof top restaurant offers magnificent panoramas over the town and harbor. Alcohol is not served. A swimming pool is available to guests at the Tembo Hotel - a sister hotel to the Dhow Palace.
http://www.tembohotel.com/dhowpalace.html

Shangani Hotel ***  A pleasant old-style hotel with air-conditioned rooms with multi-channeled TV, fridge, and a rooftop restaurant overlooking Stone Town and the sea.
http://www.shanganihotel.com/rooms.html

Mazsons Hotel ***  A pleasant old-style hotel in the heart of Stone Town. All rooms are air-conditioned with multi-channeled TV, fridge, and hair-driers. Alcohol is not served.
http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com/zanzibar/beachhotels/mazsonshotel.asp

Sultan Palace *****  A very luxurious and restful hotel with spacious cottages, each set in their own private gardens with verandas overlooking the sea. Rooms are furnished with antique furniture and hand-painted tiles that decorate the double bed headpieces. All cottages are air-conditioned with a fan, and include a fridge, hair drier, safe and phone. Children under 12 are only accepted upon special request.
http://www.sultanzanzibar.com/

Breezes Beach Club *****  Located on a beautiful stretch of beach, the club is composed of little houses located on beautiful grounds. Each house has four spacious, air-conditioned apartments equipped with fridge, safe, and other facilities, not including TV or phone. There is a fitness and aerobics centre, disco, shop, two restaurants, and a bar and a lounge. Water activities provided include windsurfing, pedal boats, snorkelling, sailing, and a full range of scuba diving programs. The dive centre has its own instructors, excellent equipment, and offer courses ranging from beginners to those wishing to become a dive guide.
http://www.ewpnet.com/breezes.htm 

Karafuu Hotel ****  Lies on the unspoilt Eastern Coast of Zanzibar; 65 km. from Zanzibar town and airport. It is an international four star hotel, considered one of the best of the island. It is located in 7 hectares of pleasant tropical garden. Twenty-six cottages facing the sea are all built under "makuti" thatch, furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture and includes an entrance through a private garden, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom in Carrara marble, breathtaking view veranda, mosquito net, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot and cold desalted water, telephone, and mini bar.
http://www.karafuuhotel.com/VersionGB/fsv.htm

Sau Inn Hotel ***  A reasonably priced hotel on a beautiful East Coast beach. Bungalow accommodations in nice gardens. Each bungalow is self-contained. A variety of activities are offered including swimming with dolphins, fishing, and snorkelling trips.
http://www.zanzibarexcursions.com/zanzibar-beach-hotels/sauinn-zanzibar.htm

Matemwe Beach Village ***  Beautifully located on the north east coast, Matemwe is one of the best diving sites on the island. Several well-furnished cottages with their own verandas offer pleasant accommodation. A leading diving school operates here, all level of PADI courses for beginners through the most advanced are offered.
http://www.i-escape.com/matemwebeachvillage.php

Tamarind Hotel  Located just north of Chwake on the central east coast of the island. This pleasant and friendly hotel is located on a beautiful stretch of beach. Accommodations are small cottages. A variety of activities may be organised from the hotel including: town tour, spice tour, biking, fishing, swimming, snorkelling, boat trips, diving, and swimming with dolphins.
 http://www.ewpnet.com/tamarind.htm

Mbweni Ruins Hotel  On the outskirts of Stone Town lies a magnificent botanical garden appreciated by romantic couples and those seeking privacy. Within this spectacular and secluded setting lies Mbweni Ruins Hotel and Garden. Mbweni offers 13 suites; each decorated in distinctive Zanzibar style, with Oriental rugs, four-poster beds and mosquito nets. All are air-conditioned and furnished with the many cultural flavours that have influenced the Swahili Coast. The rooms are situated in a picturesque setting of 150 types of palm trees and a kaleidoscope of plant life. Most rooms have balconies with sea views and overlook the vibrant colours of frangipanis, hibiscus, oleander, and 650 other plant species which inhabit the landscape.
http://www.mbweni.com/mainpage.htm

Ras Nungwi Hotel  Located on an expanse of beach wilderness on the northern tip of Zanzibar, and protected by a coral reef. All watersports are available. The hotel is built from hand-cut fossilised coral limestone and other natural materials. An eco-sensitive approach has ensured that the delicate balance of the land, sea flora, and fauna have been preserved. All 32 rooms are tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous décor, and all have en suite facilities with balconies. Mosquito nets over all beds ensure a peaceful night's sleep, with the sound of the ocean rounding off a relaxing day in Paradise.
http://www.africansafariair.com/rasnungwihotel.html

Pongwe Hotel  This lies a few kilometres north of the Tamarind Hotel and just north of Pongwe Village, in an otherwise undeveloped area. The main buildings and several newly refurbished and comfortably-fitted accommodation huts are set amongst shady palms beside a truly magical beach. Although not all the facilities have been fully developed it is exceptionally well equipped for its number one purpose: to serve as a base for divers, fishermen and snorkeler's. A powerful modern catamaran and excellent new diving equipment allow the superb Mnemba Island Reef to be reached in a short exhilarating boat ride.
http://www.ewpnet.com/pongwe.htm