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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. Our stay at this guesthouse was wonderful. The rooms were spacious and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were delicious, varied, and filling. The location is great, as you can walk to two of the best beaches — Kendwa or Nungwi. It takes about 25–30 minutes on foot to reach each beach. We are very satisfied with our stay. There’s also a great restaurant just about 50 meters away, where the food is excellent.

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9.1
Wonderful
111 reviews
Price from
$35.20
per night

Situated a few steps from Jambiani Beach, Olamanga Beach Villa Adults Only offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is set 27 km from Jozani Forest and offers full-day security. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. First time I stay at a place that is actually better than the photos! Absolutely incredible place, our best in Zanzibar by far. The villa in perfectly maintained, the chef’s food is best we had so far. Ralu and Lee and very welcoming. Really really recommend.

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9.1
Wonderful
227 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. Súper nice and right in the middle of the city place is clean and the receptionist is so nice

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9
Wonderful
313 reviews
Price from
$12.75
per night

Situated in Nungwi, MITI Beach Bungalows features accommodation with a pool with a view, a balcony and garden views. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Everything. The rooms aesthetic and facilities, the pool, the restaurant.

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9.4
Wonderful
456 reviews
Price from
$93.50
per night

Featuring a private beach area, garden and views of garden, Mama Root is located in Kizimkazi, a few steps from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Everything. Mama Root has a wonderful set up that is perfect for relaxing and unwinding in the small village of Kizimkazi. The staff are all incredibly helpful and kind. The view is unparalleled. The meals were nourishing and delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
310 reviews
Price from
$67
per night

Set just a few steps from Paje Beach, Mango Beach House provides accommodation in Jambiani with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as full-day security. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Wonderful Vacation Days in a Great Accommodation I had the pleasure of spending a fantastic vacation here. The accommodation was not only beautifully located but also very clean. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful – I felt welcome from the very beginning. Whenever I had questions, both the owner and the staff were always there to assist me. The location was simply perfect! There were many restaurants and bars nearby, and the hotel is right by the sea – ideal for daily swimming and relaxing. The food was another highlight: freshly prepared every day and absolutely delicious. What I especially loved is that this accommodation is perfect for everyone – whether you’re traveling as a family, solo, or with friends, you’ll feel right at home. The rooms are also aesthetically designed and very cozy. Another great aspect was the help with planning daily excursions. The host assisted me in organizing my day, and everything was arranged professionally and smoothly. I felt completely comfortable and can highly recommend this accommodation!

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9
Wonderful
115 reviews
Price from
$100
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.

The rooms feature trendy and minimalistic design and the beds are draped with a mosquito net. There is a safety deposit box and the private bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Very good location, few steps (maybe 50 m or even less) from the beach, with their own restaurant ( very nice and cosy) on the beach, where you can leave your things and go to the sea. The food is good, for breakfast a lot of different things. The outdoor space is decorated in very nice tropic style with a pool and lot of palm trees and with nice artistic details. The rooms are big and also very nice with a lot of natural light, great bed and very clean. The staff and the owner are very professional and helpful. I had a really terrible sea sickness one day and the owner responded immediately with some medicine and offered to take me to the doctor if I needed. Luckily the medicine helped. Also some restaurants and small stores just few steps from the lodge and you can go for a walk even in the evening. The village is quiet. Locals are very friendly and I felt totally safe despite the fact that I travelled solo. I would warmly recommend this beautiful place to everyone!

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9.2
Wonderful
445 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. Lovely, peacefull place by the sea. Good beach for swimming. Friendly staff, good food and drinks. Our stay was very relaxing and ended up staying two extra nights.

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9.5
Exceptional
186 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. Beautiful,Quiet and peaceful,just like at home.The best place in Zanzibar. Lesley and Collin Couple are very very nice host.Thanks a lot for their warm hospitality.

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9.2
Wonderful
114 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.

The spacious rooms have views of the palm grove garden or the Indian Ocean, and include terraces with seating areas. Free Wi-Fi is available is all areas. The breakfast was plentiful, a buffet and you can order from the menu as well. The food in the restaurant was delicious! Had an incredible seafood risotto. This place is magical, artistically decorated, beautiful rooms & right on the gorgeous beach. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Francesco made sure I had everything I needed. Zanzibar House was a true oasis of peace & relaxation.

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9.1
Wonderful
206 reviews
Price from
$84.60
per night

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