Best Lodges in Tanzania

Offering river views, Serena Mivumo River Lodge in Mkalinzu has accommodations, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. There's a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. A kids' club is also available for guests at the lodge. Matemwe Train Station is 28 miles from Serena Mivumo River Lodge.

- "Absolutely a wonderful experience" - "Exceptional" - "We recommend it to everyone. It’s a must." - "Most memorable experience we have ever had… all made possible by the outstanding Serena staff." - "Wish I could come every year! Mivumo is a very special place & the people are amazing." - "A place where your heart will be happy and you won’t feel like going back if you love peach and wilderness" - "Memorable and glamorous luxury on the wild river and seven ecosystems teeming with lions, leopards, elephants, hippos an"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and an LED TV, as well as an espresso maker and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.

- " We had an unforgettable experience at Tulia Zanzibar during our honeymoon. The food was absolutely amazing—truly high-end and exceeded our expectations. The service was beyond phenomenal; the staff were some of the best we've ever encountered, with Joseph standing out as an exceptional member of the team. They made us feel incredibly special, surprising us with thoughtful little touches throughout our stay. The property itself is stunning, offering a serene and picturesque environment. We also loved the farm, which provided fresh, garden-grown fruits and vegetables, adding to the overall charm. Highly recommend!"

Providing a garden, abode Zanzibar features accommodations in Paje. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa. Offering direct access to a patio with garden views, the air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms. Featuring a terrace with pool views, this villa also comes with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Paje Beach is a 11-minute walk from abode Zanzibar, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 22 miles from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 32 miles away.

- "Beautiful villa close to Paje Beach" - "Nice Nina was very helpful and gave us contact with a taxi driver Daniel and restaurant tips. Sweet with the handwritte" - "Great host and great space" - "Villa Abode is a wonderful place to relax and recharge your batteries." - "Incredible, amazing, wonderful and perfect" - "Exceptional experience" - "beautiful villa. Honestly the host Nina made our stay extra special. Everything is perfect"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a sauna and free WiFi, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a minibar. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and bathrobes.

- "Amazing property… staff was the best part of the vacation. Would definitely recommend" - "This hotel is outstanding. The food, staff, and room was marvelous. My only wish is that it had a view of the crater but the surrounding view from our room was delightful." - "This was a splurge reservation at the end of our ten days in Tanzania. What a treat that was-especially after struggling with Internet and other “missing” items at other properties. Everything about the Neptune property was first rate from the furnishings to the food to the convenience and the staff. Yes, the price point was higher than we normally spend but truly if you get what you pay for, the price seems justified. At Neptune we received what we paid for and then some!"

Featuring a garden, Villa Pola Zanzibar provides accommodations in Jambiani. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The villa features a pool with a view with a fence, as well as a fitness room and full-day security. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruit. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Water sports facilities is available on-site, and both hiking and walking tours can be enjoyed close to the villa. Paje Beach is a few steps from Villa Pola Zanzibar, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 25 miles away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 34 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Pool • Parking • Tv • Internet • View • Sports/Activities • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Other • Pet Friendly • Oceanfront • Security/Safety • Wellness Facilities

Luxury property on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of this beach property will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and spa services.
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa - Premium All Inclusive offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Ooh my where can I start from okay I’ll get to it.The property amazing right by the beach .the staff execeptional treated like ROYALTY.The meals buffet FANTASTIC loads of options to pick from.The cleanliness EXCEPTIONAL.The management are very friendly and they listen to your needs at all time eg booked a garden suite room was upgraded to a ocean view suite when one was available_for me this goes above and beyond for your guests which is KEY.they have bar and shishaaa sections that are opened till 2330 hours .only thing is they could do with more activities on day and night eg night disco or karioke for party people that stays until late.there were nearby parties that you could go to as well if u want Night out of the hotel_ hotel books the taxi for u that will take u and wait for u until you finish parting for safety.Otherwise every other thing was great and DEFINATELY staying here again."

Located in Matemwe, within 3.7 mi of Dove Spot and 4.3 mi of Mnemba Island, Maji Lodge provides a private beach area. 5 mi from Muyuni Beach, the guest house features water sports facilities and barbecue facilities. The property offers a shared lounge. At the guest house, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower, rooms at Maji Lodge also have free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property.

- "Wonderful stay in Zanzibar"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and an outdoor entertainment area, as well as a garden and a furnished balcony or patio. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, bathrobes, and a crib.

- "The perfect introduction to Tanzania - 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro airport. Spread over ten acres under towering trees and a creek side setting, the individual cottages were well appointed and very private. The freshly baked pizza and varied menu were delicious " - "Wondrous stay at a unique property. Excellent service. Delicious vegetarian options. Turn down service was a nice touch. " - "Rivertrees was a lovely start to our exploration of Tanzania. It is located in Arusha less than a ten minute drive from the town and the National Park gate. Our first ever game drive was organized by the hotel and was very productive and exciting. They also organized transport for us from the airport and to our next property. While the latter was expensive, the location was very challenging and that was not the fault of Rivertrees or their contracted drivers. This property is beautiful including a gift shop with unique items and a pool. All the activities you could want were available and convenient to its location. I would absolutely stay here again when returning to Arusha."

Kikadini House is a recently renovated vacation home in Jambiani where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. The spacious vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, as well as a kettle. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The vacation home is allergy-free and soundproof. Guests at Kikadini House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jambiani, like walking tours. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Jambiani Beach is a 9-minute walk from the accommodation, while Jozani Forest is 16 miles away.

- "Exciting And Adventurous Experience" - "A real Zanzibar experience" - "Amazing House and place!" - "Karibu.."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a private plunge pool and a hydromassage showerhead, as well as free WiFi and a bidet. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.

- "One of the best resorts I ever stayed in. 1- The service is incredible, the people here are amazing and it ia humbling how great the treatment is. 2- They went above and beyond to provide services that we requested even if not available. 3- The food is great and the experience is special 4- VERY SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION: DON'T MISS TASTE OF ZANZIBAR, amazing culinary experience. 5- The place is quite and relaxing with great views. Most importantly we met great people and made great memories. Special thanks goes to: *Michael: For great hospitality and overall a great person * Witness: Always available and providing the best support with a smile * Nasra: For taking care of our villa * The people at the beach for providing amazing experience with great spirit * Housekeeping for keeping the room in best condition and always leaving some nice messages * The people at the bar for the amazing moments and celebrating with us our special occasion * The great chef organizing Taste of Zanzibar for one of the best experiencez we had Thank you Kilindi Team for the amazing experience"

Providing a garden, Elmitho House provides accommodations in Arusha. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Uhuru monument is 3.6 miles from the villa and Meserani Snake Park is 19 miles away. The villa includes 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms with a bidet and a bath, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The property offers mountain views. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes, and fruit are available. Old German Boma is 3.3 miles from Elmitho House, while Njiro Complex is 3.4 miles away. Arusha Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

Balcony/Terrace • Laundry • Air Conditioner • Other • Child Friendly • Pet Friendly • View • Internet • Parking

Luxury property on the beach, with outdoor pool
Catch some rays on The Palms Zanzibar - All Inclusive's private white sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy snorkeling.
The Palms Zanzibar - All Inclusive offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Dongwe property provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Beautiful place whith the most friendly and considerate service. Villa was super and the food excellent. Almost every evening there was music entertainment. We enjoyed our stay very much!" - "Excellent and attentive service, beautiful property, and the food was absolutely delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, the interiors of the room were beautiful and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend to anybody visiting Zanzibar!"

A good location for a stress-free stay in Kidoti, The Villa of Zanzibar is a villa surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a private beach area, infinity pool, and private parking among other facilities. There's a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The family-friendly restaurant serves African and American dishes, as well as French and Italian cuisine. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Every room includes a private bathroom, a safety deposit box, and free Wifi, while selected rooms come with a terrace and some have sea views. At the villa complex, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available. There is an on-site coffee shop, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden. Peace Memorial Museum is 30 miles from the villa, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 22 miles from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 34 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "An Unforgettable Stay: A True Gem in Zanzibar" - "An excellent vacation"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a soaking tub and free WiFi, as well as an MP3 dock and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include designer toiletries, laundry facilities, towels, and bathrobes.

- "great food! great services! great personnel!" - "Very unique, beautiful and scenically located property. The food was gourmet!" - "Overall, Melia Serengeti was a delightful lodge and our stay was nearly perfect. Sadly they were doing controlled fires in the surrounding area meaning that there was heavy smell of smoke and burning which affected air quality significantly. If it weren’t for this the place would be perfect. " - "Very nice experience. Staff are very helpful and professional, the pool is amazing and food was good too"

Offering a garden, Villa Andreá provides accommodations in Zanzibar City. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the villa includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. In addition to a year-round outdoor pool, the villa also offers a baby safety gate. Peace Memorial Museum is 5 miles from Villa Andreá, while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 5.4 miles from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 1.2 miles away.

- "Stunning property. Looks like the pictures on booking. Hostess was very friendly and caring . Made sure I was sorted and" - "Great house in a calm area and close to the airport!"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker, as well as a garden and a rooftop terrace. Other amenities include towels, rollaway beds, a crib, and a ceiling fan.

- "Really good experience, location and super friendly staff " - "We went there for our honeymoon & wanted to get a taste of the area not a resort which we certainly got , the place was beautiful , beach huts weren’t just huts but more boutique style , right on the beach 10yds away…..we were met by Johnathan & he went through everything with us & was very hospitable ! As it was our honeymoon they did a special surprise in the room for us which was very special ! All the staff were amazing , food was amazing , the area was just picturesque ! The sea turquoise & we had lovely walks every morning up the beach which you could walk for miles , many restaurants for lunch or dinner , friendly people & locals…. The village which ran parallel to the beach has good restaurants , bars with live music , gift shops , supermarket with local foods & very safe too ! I can’t speak highly enough about the area but especially at the Red Monkey where we were treated by all the staff amazingly well , couldn’t do enough for us , they organised a special meal for us on the beach for our honeymoon which was amazing….on a Sunday we danced the night away with the owners & staff as they have live bands & a dj on Sunday evenings !! Highly recommended & we are defo going back , Thank you from Daryl & Adele x"

Villa Paradis by Casa Paradis Ground Floor Only is located in Jambiani, just a few steps from Jambiani Beach and 16 miles from Jozani Forest. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, full-day security, and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Providing a terrace and sea views, the spacious villa includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests can enjoy the pool with a view and garden at the villa.

- "Exceptional stay (excellent)" - "This was the loveliest places that I have stayed." - "A true hidden gem – peaceful, private and unforgettable"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a soaking tub and an infinity pool, as well as a lifeguard on site and a refrigerator. Other amenities include premium bedding, a memory foam bed, down comforters, and laundry facilities.

- "We were treated like kings during our 4 nights at Kilimamoja Lodge,the best was their outstanding service.Also very nice cottage with three showers,one of them outdoors ,amazing views,excellent grounds,stunning dining room,good food,good and affordable wine list.I have seen previous reviews were other guests regret no to stay more;well,this is absolutely correct.We used the hotel as main station for our game drives to Lake Manyara and Tarangire parks with one more day just to relax. Our last day,they have an overwhelming gesture of allowing us to plant a tree in front of our cottage ,accompanied by all the staff.Thanks everybody,specially to Mr. Vincent and Mr. Andrea."

9.1 miles from Kunduchi Water Park in Dar es Salaam, Serene BnB - Apt 04 Makongo after Mlimani City offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment. Offering a terrace and pool views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Tanzania National Stadium is 11 miles from Serene BnB - Apt 04 Makongo after Mlimani City, while Water World is 8.7 miles from the property. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 11 miles away.

- "Real gem for relaxation in Dar"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a garden, as well as a furnished patio and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a hair dryer, towels, slippers, and rollaway beds.

- "It is a beautiful property with incredible panorama" - "Lovely Place in the middle of nowhere. The staff was extremely helpful and very kind. " - "Amazing" - "It is quite long trip (we went through NgoroNgoro first), so we made good decision to stay 2 nights, and keep free afternoon next day after arrival for relaxation. But if you want to enjoy maximum of Serengeti, this is the right decision. It is very pleasant to sit on terrace and enjoy the nature around, and the property is very unique - there is not many like that. Everybody is pleasant and helpful - they kept longer opened pool, because our 10 year old daughter wanted to go swim after our arrival. "