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Kizimkazi, south-west Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar

9.1

Mnemba Atoll, off Matemwe, Zanzibar

andBeyond Mnemba Island

9.7

Kendwa Beach, north-west Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar

9.3

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Criteria	Hotel 1The Residence Zanzibar	Hotel 2andBeyond Mnemba Island	Hotel 3Zuri Zanzibar
Editor Score	9.1	9.7	9.3
Location	Kizimkazi, south-west Zanzibar	Mnemba Atoll, off Matemwe, Zanzibar	Kendwa Beach, north-west Zanzibar
Price Tier	$$$$Ultra-Luxury	$$$$Ultra-Luxury	$$$$Ultra-Luxury
Awards & Recognition	Condé Nast Johansens Luxury AwardWorld Luxury Hotel Awards — Best Luxury Beach Resort	Condé Nast Traveler Gold ListTravel + Leisure World's Best — Top 10 African ResortsNational Geographic Unique Lodges of the World	Relais & ChâteauxCondé Nast Traveller Hot ListTravel + Leisure It List
Highlights	—All villas have private plunge pools and butlers —One mile of private beach on the island's quieter south-west coast —Clarins spa with pavilions set among the coconut grove —Dolphin pods year-round just offshore at Kizimkazi	—Entire private island — only 10 beachfront bandas —Protected coral reef directly offshore, snorkelling from the beach —Fully inclusive of meals, house drinks, and most activities —No children under 7 — adults-only feel	—Member of Relais & Châteaux — the only one in Zanzibar —Private 750m stretch of Kendwa — swimmable at all tides —Two pools including a dedicated adults-only pool —Spa by Subtle Energies (Ayurveda) with ocean-facing treatment rooms
Dining	2 venues	2 venues	2 venues
Wellness	—	—	—
Best For	Honeymoon couplesBusiness travelersLuxury seekersFamilies	Honeymoon couplesBusiness travelersLuxury seekersFamilies	Honeymoon couplesBusiness travelersLuxury seekersFamilies
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Kizimkazi, south-west Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar

9.1

Mnemba Atoll, off Matemwe, Zanzibar

andBeyond Mnemba Island

9.7

Kendwa Beach, north-west Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar

9.3

Comparison Profile

Six-Dimension Analysis

Criteria	Hotel 1The Residence Zanzibar	Hotel 2andBeyond Mnemba Island	Hotel 3Zuri Zanzibar
Editor Score	9.1	9.7	9.3
Location	Kizimkazi, south-west Zanzibar	Mnemba Atoll, off Matemwe, Zanzibar	Kendwa Beach, north-west Zanzibar
Price Tier	$$$$Ultra-Luxury	$$$$Ultra-Luxury	$$$$Ultra-Luxury
Awards & Recognition	Condé Nast Johansens Luxury AwardWorld Luxury Hotel Awards — Best Luxury Beach Resort	Condé Nast Traveler Gold ListTravel + Leisure World's Best — Top 10 African ResortsNational Geographic Unique Lodges of the World	Relais & ChâteauxCondé Nast Traveller Hot ListTravel + Leisure It List
Highlights	—All villas have private plunge pools and butlers —One mile of private beach on the island's quieter south-west coast —Clarins spa with pavilions set among the coconut grove —Dolphin pods year-round just offshore at Kizimkazi	—Entire private island — only 10 beachfront bandas —Protected coral reef directly offshore, snorkelling from the beach —Fully inclusive of meals, house drinks, and most activities —No children under 7 — adults-only feel	—Member of Relais & Châteaux — the only one in Zanzibar —Private 750m stretch of Kendwa — swimmable at all tides —Two pools including a dedicated adults-only pool —Spa by Subtle Energies (Ayurveda) with ocean-facing treatment rooms
Dining	2 venues	2 venues	2 venues
Wellness	—	—	—
Best For	Honeymoon couplesBusiness travelersLuxury seekersFamilies	Honeymoon couplesBusiness travelersLuxury seekersFamilies	Honeymoon couplesBusiness travelersLuxury seekersFamilies
Book	Check Rates	Check Rates	Check Rates

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