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FURAHA BEACH ROOMS

Kendwa Beach, Kendwa

All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. The staff were very warm, helpful and welcoming. An amazing location on the beach and a great place to chill out. The room was very comfortable and I enjoyed my stay.

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9.3
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Light of Zanzibar Hotel

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dishwasher, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a desk. The bed and breakfast features certain units that include a safety deposit box, and all units are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. I like how the property was tropical, had lights, and located very close to the beach and markets.

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9
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Zuzanu house

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

At the bed and breakfast, all units have a desk. Every unit has a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms include a balcony and some have sea views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. This place in Nungwi is truly exceptional. The highlight of my stay was the owner, Zuzana, and her wonderful team. Zuzana is an incredible host, meticulously attending to every detail from check-in to check-out. Her thoughtfulness shone through in the valuable recommendations she provided for restaurants, local attractions, and tours. She’s not only helpful but also genuinely lovely to interact with. I stayed in Room 2 for nine days, and it exceeded my expectations. The room was spacious, spotless, and beautifully designed with everything I needed. Each room comes with its own outdoor seating area (or a balcony if you're upstairs), complete with a convenient clothesline for drying beachwear—a small detail that made a big difference. As a solo traveler, I felt very safe in the area, and the beach is just a quick 1-2 minute walk away. The breakfast was delicious, featuring fresh fruit, juice, eggs, local bread, tea, coffee, and even local porridge. It was always a great way to start the day and have a nice conversation with the staff. A special shout-out to Barack, who, like the rest of the staff, greeted me with a warm smile every day. One particularly memorable gesture was when I burned my arm and Zuzana generously provided medication and cream, even coming to my aid late at night. She also offered to change up the breakfast menu to keep things interesting, though I was more than happy with the daily spread. Lastly, Zuzana arranged for my airport pick-up with a fantastic driver named Salim, which made my arrival smooth and stress-free. In short, I can’t recommend this place enough—it's a hidden gem in Nungwi. I wish all the best to the team.

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9.5
Exceptional
189 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Olamanga Beach Villa Adults Only

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

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 balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Felt like a private villa. Good location. Tasty and fresh breakfast. Really clean. We enjoyed our time there.

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9.1
Superb
202 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Karibu House

Paje Beach, Paje

All units are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms have a terrace and others also provide guests with garden views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Close to everything, easy, quiet, friendly, laidback. Christina and Vanessa will host you like a member of their family. Making your vacation an appeasing sea breeze. Ideal place and perfect people to discover and enjoy Paje.

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9.5
Exceptional
179 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Chokoro House

Paje Beach, Paje

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. Great stay, delicious breakfast and great hosts! Thank you

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9.2
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Villa Kumi

Nungwi

At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. The location is perfect. Walking distance to the beach. The staff is extremely friendly and I like the vibe in the hotel. They make us feel like home. Thank you Stefano and team for making our stay special.

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9.3
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

HOMELAND SWAHILI LODGE Nungwi Backpacker Apartments BUDGET

Nungwi

Close to both Royal Beach and Nungwi Beach, HOMELAND SWAHILI LODGE Nungwi Backpacker Apartments BUDGET is situated in Nungwi and has a hot tub and garden. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. I totaly felt in love with that place. AMAZING for solo travelers, memories-collectors, open minded and young spirit people. That place offers everything what you need like a backpacker - good facilities, free laundery, amazing staff and the cheap and affordable price. We also went for a dolphin tour for really good price (people on our boat paid 2 times more. If I return to Zanzibar on day, it will be because of that place. Thank you!

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9.1
Superb
225 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

La Base B&B

Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa

All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. The private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental or an Italian breakfast. At La Base B&B, the restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and specialises in Italian cuisine. Roberta the hotel manager was amazing. she is super nice and we had great conversations with her. the two dogs at the property were the cutest little creatures. very nice garden to chill and relax away from the very busy beach. it is a little oasis. rooms are very new, beautifully designed and the AC and internet are working great. the rooms are a short walk to the restaurant and the beach. the restaurant is beautiful and there are several sun beds to chill. overall the staff was very friendly.

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9.4
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Minah Bungalows

Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, 600 metres from Royal Beach, Minah Bungalows provides accommodation with pool with a view, free private parking, free bikes and a garden. The property features pool and garden views, and is less than 1 km from Nungwi Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace. Staff here are the best, which, very nice, genuine people and always there to help if needed. Marina she is lovely and always smiling!!

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9
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

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FAQs about B&Bs in Zanzibar

  • Mama Root, White Dream and Bahari Beach Bungalows are some popular B&Bs on Zanzibar.

    In addition to these B&Bs, Zuzanu house, Karibu House and Kiganja are also popular on Zanzibar.

  • Couples visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Maji Lodge, MARGOSA bungalow, ZANZIBAR and Mayssa Villa.

    Similarly, these B&Bs on Zanzibar are highly rated by couples: Fantasy Zanzibar, Boheme Zanzibar and Pineapple House.

  • Most B&Bs on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a B&B on Zanzibar. Here’s what we offer:

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  • Many families visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Terry's Villa Nungwi, Wow Beach House and Habibi B&B.

    Similarly, Waka Waka, Roots inn and Boheme Zanzibar are also popular with family travellers.

  • There are 251 B&Bs on Zanzibar you can book on Booking.com.

  • The average price per night for a B&B on Zanzibar for this weekend is £64, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Raha house, White Dream and Kiganja have received great reviews from guests visiting Zanzibar regarding the views from these B&Bs.

    Guests staying on Zanzibar also spoke highly of the views from these B&Bs: Karibu House, Peter Pan Beach Lodge and Cast Away Residence.

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