What is Zanzibar Town Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you have been trying to find the ideal family-friendly vacation spot, you might want to consider culturally rich Zanzibar Town. Here you'll find a variety of family activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From the shopping to the live music, Zanzibar Town has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Shangani Beach, Forodhani Gardens and Old Fort. When it's time to rest after a day of fun with the kids, Zanzibar Town has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with family suites. You can make a choice from 49 Zanzibar Town accommodations to locate one you and your whole family can appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Zanzibar Town?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Best Western Plus Zanzibar

3.5-star hotel with bar, near Shangani Beach
• • Free parking • Free full breakfast • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Attentive staff



Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

3.5-star beach hotel with beach shuttle
• • Kid's meals • Kid's pool • Free parking • Free buffet breakfast • Central location



Island Paradise Inn

3.5-star hotel with bar, near Christ Church Cathedral
• • Free parking • Free English breakfast • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room



The Island Beach Resort

3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel with restaurant
• • Kid's pool • Free parking • Free cribs • Free continental breakfast • Attentive staff



Safari Lodge Hotel

3-star hotel, convenient to Shangani Beach
• • Free parking • Free continental breakfast • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Zanzibar Town?

You'll find that Zanzibar Town and the surrounding area offers lots of entertaining things to see while you're visiting with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your trip educational and fun:

Parks
• • Forodhani Gardens
• • Chapwani Island
• • Masingini Forest

Sights & Landmarks
• • Shangani Beach
• • Old Fort
• • Livingstone's House

Food & Drink
• • Protea Hotel by Marriott Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins
• • Beyt Al Salaam
• • Maru Maru Hotel, Zanzibar