Stone Town
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
A chain resort on the coast north of the old town, with a pool, a restaurant and easy family rooms. It rates 4.3/5 and works if you want predictable resort comfort and a pool over heritage atmosphere. You are a drive from the Stone Town sights, so it is more a comfortable base than a walk-everywhere spot. Mid-priced, from about US$90 a night (2026, verify).