Title: 10 Historic Hotels in Tanzania for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Top Cities in Tanzania

![Dar es Salaam Port and City Skyline, Tanzania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/f947a1cb-2ef5-4f42-88eb-e518bb2de245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Dar es Salaam

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![House of Wonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120010/c180d293-8802-4150-8964-7093681672c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Zanzibar Town

[](https://expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d6143849-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Scenic lush green panoramic landscape of Arusha national park in Tanzania under stormy weather](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178011/a598399c-ffa9-4e1a-ba56-28a83e3d74c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Arusha

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## Our top choices for Tanzania historic hotels

![On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427300/5427266/0d6cf0dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427300/5427266/5885d2bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, ocean views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427300/5427266/4c2ffc8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427300/5427266/26413440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Jungle-Paradise-Beach-Resort-Spa-Mbweni-Ruins.h5427266.Hotel-Information)

Zanzibar Town

8.4/10

Very good

(159 reviews)

"Overall, the resort is not well maintained. Water in the shower was just a trickle. Location and beach is really nice, close to the airport and boat pick up to Chumbe Island is from this hotel. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Magdalena

CA $162

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 16 - Mar 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Jungle-Paradise-Beach-Resort-Spa-Mbweni-Ruins.h5427266.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9250000/9242200/9242138/w5991h3990x0y4-809b92df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9250000/9242200/9242138/74488116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9250000/9242200/9242138/b35b326a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Honeymoon Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9250000/9242200/9242138/9b1c5ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mizingani Seafront Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Mizingani-Seafront-Hotel.h9242138.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

8.6/10

Excellent

(407 reviews)

"Second stay in two years, always a perfect stay! Service, food, pool, location!"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Carole

CA $83

CA $109 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Mizingani-Seafront-Hotel.h9242138.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/edf99c66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/d65527d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast meal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/ba71213e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004235/d60348da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kisiwa House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Kisiwa-House.h6004235.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

8.8/10

Excellent

(253 reviews)

"- Hotel in great condition, rooms really big and the decor all around the property is lovely. - A/c in the rooms and the power works most of the time and they have a backup generator. - Staff super friendly and knowledgeable - Internet is okay. I was there for work so I probably needed it more than the average traveller. - Could do with a bit more bottled water in the rooms - Good location close to everything - Breakfast a bit boring (fruit, cereal, eggs, crepe). Wish they had an option for a...

![Ireland](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ie.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Kisiwa-House.h6004235.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8740000/8731400/8731369/f70dd670.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8740000/8731400/8731369/2539119b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8740000/8731400/8731369/d9913b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8740000/8731400/8731369/4a962462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Zanzibar Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Hotel.h8731369.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

8.2/10

Very good

(113 reviews)

"Hotelet finns inte. Det är nedstängt."

![Sweden](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/se.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Hotel.h8731369.Hotel-Information)

![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427400/5427360/2587793c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427400/5427360/468886aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427400/5427360/f236317e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427400/5427360/39b0fda6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Maru Maru Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Maru-Maru-Hotel.h5427360.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

8.8/10

Excellent

(584 reviews)

"Room was spacious and clean with weell functioning AC. The staff were efficient and kind. The rooftop restaurant served a very good breakfasts with lots of options and the happy hour was reasonable and of good quality. Overall a good location and a nice place to stay."

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Elana

CA $79

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Maru-Maru-Hotel.h5427360.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/3a816a7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/025e813e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/f3d2ec1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8360000/8357000/8356996/0e200ccb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Zanzibar-Stone-Town.h8356996.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

8.8/10

Excellent

(503 reviews)

"Good"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

ANNET

CA $167

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Zanzibar-Stone-Town.h8356996.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881643/c7da3c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881643/w1420h1580x0y0-ecca706d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881643/ebbbf835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881643/d7627875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-The-Seyyida-Hotel-And-Spa.h3881643.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

8.2/10

Very good

(223 reviews)

"Beautiful hotel and the staff was very friendly and helpful."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Caridad

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-The-Seyyida-Hotel-And-Spa.h3881643.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880400/1880370/1ee62b8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880400/1880370/2439ac06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880400/1880370/78c6da05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880400/1880370/d75c188f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Al Johari Hotel & Spa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Al-Johari-Zanzibar.h1880370.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

7.6/10

Good

(154 reviews)

"Great hotel"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Zakaria

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Al-Johari-Zanzibar.h1880370.Hotel-Information)

![Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/a162c497.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/9a03b55c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/163ef692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6438500/6438429/5e3c782e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Al Minar Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Al-Minar-Hotel.h6438429.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

8.6/10

Excellent

(275 reviews)

"We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely."

![Ireland](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ie.svg)

Rembrand

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Al-Minar-Hotel.h6438429.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep soaking bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5997600/5997509/34855a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5997600/5997509/1a06b727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5997600/5997509/8ff0e09e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5997600/5997509/aaa1ab7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Zanzibar Palace Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Palace-Hotel.h5997509.Hotel-Information)

Stone Town

9.0/10

Wonderful

(154 reviews)

"Outstanding hotel in a great Stone town location "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Kris

CA $196

CA $239 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Palace-Hotel.h5997509.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Tanzania Hotel Reviews

![Tembo Kiwengwa Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111810000/111804400/111804342/3e466645_y.jpg)

### Tembo Kiwengwa Resort

10/10 Excellent

"They had super clean rooms, good infrastructure and kind staffs "

[](https://expedia.ca/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Tembo-Kiwengwa-Resort.h111804342.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5361600/5361523/9c3ecc68_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was outstanding from the food to the hospitality! Beach was beautiful!! Plenty of fun for the adventurous people and plenty of activities for the people who wish to stay at the hotel. Highly recommend! "

[](https://expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h5361523.Hotel-Information)

![Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32740000/32737200/32737169/507043e1_y.jpg)

### Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean, hotel staff very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I plan to use this hotel for my next stay in Dar es Salaam. Special thanks to the young lady at the front desk for inquiring about the pleasantry of our stay. She was most pleasant and friendly."

[](https://expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-Dar-Es-Salaam.h32737169.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119270000/119267400/119267369/fc414810_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Palace Swahili - All Inclusive - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place i liked it"

[](https://expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Palace-Swahili.h119267369.Hotel-Information)

![Airport Planet Lodge at Kilimanjaro Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19720000/19712300/19712290/fdcc2075_y.jpg)

### Airport Planet Lodge at Kilimanjaro Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, very nice staff, free shuttle to airport"

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![Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1320900/1320811/w3837h2547x3y3-706c908b_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean. Excellent views. Staff very attentive and polite. Excellent breakfast."

[](https://expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Dar-Es-Salaam.h1320811.Hotel-Information)

![Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881687/5b6e0609_y.jpg)

### Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa

10/10 Excellent

"My room was breathtaking, staff was attentive, I had one of the best view overlooking the ocean "

[](https://expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Konokono-Beach-Resort.h3881687.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75600000/75595200/75595198/a3aab1db_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel with lots of amenities/activity. Great beach, and incredibly friendly staff"

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![Tembo B&B Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35450000/35446200/35446166/362a6375_y.jpg)

### Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. I would definitely recommend this to others. "

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