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Featuring a garden and views of inner courtyard, Garden pearls is a recently renovated guest house located in Nungwi, 1.3 km from Kendwa Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The guest house provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Excellent location , very clean , well equipped and furnished

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Wonderful
108 reviews
Price from
$35.20
per night

All units come with a terrace with pool views, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Everything was perfect. The rooms were really big. The Wi-Fi worked without problems. The breakfast was so delicious. Rae and Lee gave us every day a different breakfast, which was really good, especially the fresh fruits and the smoothies.

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9.1
Wonderful
228 reviews
Price from
$113.85
per night

Situated in Paje in the Zanzibar region, with Paje Beach nearby, Tamu House Pajé Beach offers accommodation with access to a fitness room. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. 2nd stay here for 9 days in Tamu! Once again everything perfect! Felt like family here. Will 100% be coming back again! Facilities great, clean, good Wi-Fi, central location, great AC, and just overall lovely atmosphere! Can’t wait to return!

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9
Wonderful
313 reviews
Price from
$12.75
per night

The units at the inn are fitted with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Chokoro House also feature a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The place is amazing, the room is stylish, comfortable and well equipped. Very close to the beach, with free access to the beach through the hotel nearby. The breakfast was delicious.

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9.1
Wonderful
288 reviews
Price from
$122.50
per night

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer, and a seating area. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Friendly staff, Good restaurant.

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9.4
Wonderful
452 reviews
Price from
$93.50
per night

At the guest house, units have a outdoor furniture. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer sea views. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. It was a wonderful place to relax, right by the ocean. Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves was truly special. Olivia and her husband were incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel completely at home. The village is small but charming, with a beautiful beach and a few cozy restaurants. Mama Root offers breakfast, and upon request, serves delicious lunch and dinner. While there isn’t a 24/7 kitchen, food and drinks are always within easy reach at the nearby beach spots. Overall, we had an amazing time unwinding at Mama Root. Thank you, Mama & Papa Root, for opening your lovely home to us!

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9.7
Exceptional
313 reviews
Price from
$67
per night

Set in Jambiani, in the middle of a local village , Zanzistar Lodge boasts a sun terrace with outdoor pool and is located just a short stroll away from the beach.

Surrounded by banana trees, guests can enjoy a meal at the garden restaurant and a fresh fruit juice or cocktail at the bar. Free WiFi is available. Absolutely loved the laid back vibe of this place.I was offered an upgrade and had the room right by the beach. The tasteful interior of the rooms attracted me to this hotel initially. This is the kind of place you can walk barefoot in all day. Its small and intimate with really friendly people working there. And delicious food! Great drinks! Wonderful beach bar with a fun swing!

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9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

Offering a restaurant and a private beach area, Helwas Zanzibar Beach Hotel is located in Bwejuu. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a terrace. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. Nice African deco, good food and drinks, breakfast was delicious and plenty, staff and owners very fantastic ,great mosquito net although there weren’t any mosquitoes , lovely vibe I also liked the location about a beautiful 1/2hr beach walk to Paje, absolutely recommend this place

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9.5
Exceptional
184 reviews
Price from
$78.20
per night

Located in Nungwi, on the quieter north east coast of Zanzibar, Game Fish Lodge is situated along the beachfront and features an in-house restaurant, bar and a sun terrace. Free private parking is offered on site. The place is very special and therefore might not be right for everyone. I typically don't write reviews, but as the place is so special (and as I just missed a flight ;)) I would like to help directing the right people into the place: Come here if you are looking for: - a very personal experience with your hosts. After a very short time you will rather feel like visiting friends than being at a hotel. - amazing self-cooked food. Breakfast and dinner is also just like friends cooking for you. Collin is an amazing chef. Try his tuna steak. You will get cheaper offers for dinner in local restaurants, but in terms of quality and quantity they can't compete with Collin. Mind that Collin might not cook every night for you (e.g. when rugby is on), so talk early to him when you want to eat at the lodge. - a calm and spacious place in which you can sit directly at the sea in an exclusivity you will not have in all the nearby high-end hotels. You will have a huge property almost for your own. - very nice other guests. People are chilled and it's true what's written in the other reviews. Collin kicks out people who spread negative vibes ;-) - great views and a lonely sandbank. From the sand beach and pool terrace on the rocks right next to the sea and from the terraces of your bungalow you will have amazing views to the sea. Don't come here if you are looking for: - "Zanzibari 5-star service" in which you have a waiter every 5 meters serving you a cocktail and cleaners cleaning your room twice per day. It's just the 2 people owning the place and 1 employee. - A new hotel with a lot of standardization which was just build 1-2 years ago. The place was built over the past 20 years by the owners. Collin used to be in the construction industry himself so everything is built nicely. He does not like edges and standardization, so you will not feel like in a branded hotel. - Sand beaches to swim. Go to the west side of Nungwi.

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9.2
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$142
per night

Situated on a private sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar House in Matemwe features a swimming pool and bar. Scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities are also available.

Our House Keeping is done twice a day, Morning and during Dinner time.

Guests at Zanzibar House can enjoy both International and traditional Zanzibari dishes at the restaurant. The ospitality of the owners The friendly staff Location that is convinient for travelling around the island and super quiet for a relaxing stay

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9.1
Wonderful
205 reviews
Price from
$84.60
per night

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FAQs about guest houses in Zanzibar Archipelago

  • Couples traveling in Zanzibar Archipelago loved staying at Artists' Guesthouse Sleep&Dream - Zanzibar, Maji Lodge, and Baraka house.

    Similarly, these guest houses in Zanzibar Archipelago were also highly rated by couples: Mama Root, Maracuja villa Zanzibar, and Wow Beach House.

  • Mama Root, Helwas Zanzibar Beach Hotel, and MITI Beach Bungalows are some of the popular guest houses in Zanzibar Archipelago .

    In addition to these guest houses, Zanzistar Lodge, Game Fish Lodge, and Olamanga Beach Villa Adults Only are also popular in Zanzibar Archipelago .

  • The average price per night for a guest house in Zanzibar Archipelago for this weekend is $70, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • There are 83 guest houses in Zanzibar Archipelago you can book on Booking.com.

  • Most guest houses on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • Stay House, Cast Away Residence, and Game Fish Lodge have received great reviews from guests in Zanzibar Archipelago about the views from these guest houses

    Guests staying in Zanzibar Archipelago also loved the views from these guest houses: Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel, Villa Lala, and Jawda.

  • Many families visiting Zanzibar Archipelago loved staying at Wow Beach House, Happy House Nungwi, and Hakuna Matata Guest House.

    Similarly, Mama Root, Villa Lala, and Wonderful Ocean Villa are also popular among families.

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