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Olamanga Beach Villa Adults Only

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

A few steps from Jambiani Beach, Olamanga Beach Villa Adults Only is a recently renovated property situated in Jambiani and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking on-site. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a patio. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. I love everything about the property, very close to the village where you can find supermarket, restaurants, and any other kind of tour that I was looking for. 1min walking to the beach , not packed beach and with very chilled vibes, perfect for couples and families. The rooms are beautiful and comfortables, details oriented. Pool just for us anytime we wanted , and the fact that they don’t do the cleaning everyday for the climate impact we found it very ecological and nice, something that we appreciate.

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9.1
Wonderful
198 reviews
Price from
$103.95
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. You actually can’t describe the experience you can have there in words, but it’s definitely a visit worth to see for yourself! The owner is definitely a bit crazy, but in a GOOD way! Maybe you first have to get used to it, but then your stay will be amazing!!! Crazyman cares so much for his guests, he will get you to the beach and other places and can organize tours for you at good prices! We definitely can recommend to stay with this crazy dude and his crazy family:-)

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9.1
Wonderful
221 reviews
Price from
$10
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. The bedroom was so spacious, loved the breakfast and their customer care was exceptional

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9
Wonderful
197 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

Carpe Diem Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

Set just 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Carpe Diem Nungwi features accommodation in Nungwi with access to massage services, a garden, as well as private check-in and check-out. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security, a housekeeping service and currency exchange for guests. we really enjoyed our stay in haluk and nalan’s place. they makes me feel as we are at home and it was the cleanest place we stayed in zanzibar around that budget friendly price. we chill and relax there too much. also had good meals and breakfast. we strongly recommend to stay and enjoy there!

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9.2
Wonderful
206 reviews
Price from
$39.90
per night

MITI Beach Bungalows

Nungwi

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. The property is well located, not on the beach but minutes away walking from it so it’s better in terms of quietness because Nungwi beach is a very busy one. The breakfast was served almost in the room which was good. The staff was very nice and welcoming. It is located facing Cocobello a nightclub which was good for us because we were there to party. It’s near lots of restaurants as well. We really loved the peace and calm feeling of the place.

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9.2
Wonderful
425 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

Mama Root

Kizimkazi Beach, Kizimkazi

Located in Kizimkazi, within a few steps of Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach and 2.4 km of Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach, Mama Root provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Situated on the beachfront, this property features a garden. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Mama root is like an oasis in Kizimkazi village. It is a beachfront very cosy hotel with a mesmerizing Indian ocean view and lovely sunsets. It is accessible to the village, taxis and boda bodas. The rooms were clean with an amazing decoration. The owners were very kind and customer-oriented. You can taste mouthwatering breakfast and delicious dinner. For me Mama root is a highly recommended paradise in Kizimkazi. Asante sana Olivia and Z 🙏🤍

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9.7
Exceptional
297 reviews
Price from
$63
per night

Zanzistar Lodge

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

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. The location is wonderful! The beach bar is amazing and everything was really perfect! Breakfast and food also fantastic.

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9
Wonderful
461 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

Helwas Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Bwejuu

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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9.3
Wonderful
126 reviews
Price from
$112.70
per night

Game Fish Lodge

Nungwi

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. We stayed in the "Apartment with Sea View". It felt like we had our own place on the beach, but with 2 people, Colin and Lesley, who cooked us excellent breakfasts and dinners. We loved the fruit crepes. The meals were not only delicious, but. so large we always had left overs for lunch The balcony apartment is quite large and has an am,azing pato with spectacular ocean view. The pool is deep and overlooks the ocean. We had it nearly to ourselves. There is a fridge near ,the pool with beer and soft drinks at very reasonable prices. If you wish a more lively place for drinks, you can go into town or next door to the Skybar. There is direct access to the ocean and while there are sea urchins, I swan in the ocean all 3 days I was there, but made sure I was wearing wster shoes. Some days we walked along the beach several kilometers. Colin and Lesley left us yo ourselves, except during breakfsst and dinner. They were grest hosts.

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9
Wonderful
118 reviews
Price from
$142
per night

Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel

Matemwe

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. Anazing place. Great dinner. Fantastic beach. Wonderful rooms. Quite place. Magnificent balcony.

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9
Wonderful
215 reviews
Price from
$84.60
per night

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