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About this property
Beachfront Location: Tayana Place in Zanzibar offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene setting. Comfortable Accommodations: The homestay features family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, British, Indian, American, and seafood cuisines. Vegetarian options are available, alongside lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Nearby Attractions: Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach is a 4-minute walk away, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park lies 29 mi from the property. Zanzibar Butterfly Center is 17 mi distant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gregory
United States
“The location was great. All my activities were accessible from their beach front or road. Their menu had the same prices as the restaurants in town, but their meals tasted better. Hot water showers were nice. The area itself was the best in...” - Natalie
Tanzania
“Amazing location and value for money. All the surrounding places cost twice as much. The owner was super attentive and helped us find a good captain/low price to go swimming with the dolphins. It was only a 5 minute walk on the beach to get to the...” - Marie
Kenya
“if you looking to disconnect and relax in a quiet beach front place check out this place. very nice location, best view ever, room was clean, food was amazing and most importantly for me the hosts (Sarah and Omar) were amazing…. definitely must...” - Carol
Ireland
“Location perfect. Room basic but clean. Hot water. Staff lovely. Definitely for the price - it is really good - the food was homemade and delicious and the family are wonderful. Felt like a Homestay” - Carolien
Netherlands
“Friendly people, good breakfast and quiet and peaceful spot” - Marion
Germany
“It is a very nice place directly by the ocean. You have breakfast, which is very good and varied, with a view of the sea at low tide with the mussel and crab gatherers walking around. The room was very nice, clean and quiet. The host family is...” - Willy
Netherlands
“Beautiful place bear the sea. With a lovely family. You feel at home” - Graham
United Kingdom
“Basic and ethnic, just as we like it. Quiet yet accessible either via the "road" or the beach if the tide is out. Easy sea access when the tide is in.” - G
South Africa
“Good food and rooms were very clean. The owner ensures we have power during power outages” - Jacek
Poland
“Fantastic home meals. Fresh ripe pineapple juice with lime/lemon was fantastic - one of the best juices I ever drunk. Catch of the day seafood was best I ate on Zanzibar - very fresh.”
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Property info
Neighborhood info
Languages Spoken
German,EnglishArea info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • British • Indian • Seafood
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children over 7 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
Please inform Tayana place of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.