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New Teddy's on the Beach, hotel in Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, New Teddy's on the Beach features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. The property has a terrace, as well as a bar.

Beautiful location and tasteful furnishing / decorations. Good coffee and nice food , close to the major kite surfing / diving spots in Paje - overall very convenient and extremely good value for money
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
737 reviews
Price from
£54.21
per night
Jambiani Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Great hostel. The layout is superb with a large pool and bar at the end. The staff, Mo, and William make the place what it is. I would highly recommend this place to anyone travelling solo.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£32.27
per night
Your Zanzibar Place, hotel in Jambiani

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Direct access to the beach, nice places to chill, with hammock and beds. Very good breakfast and dinner.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,105 reviews
Price from
£48.19
per night
Drifters Zanzibar, hotel in Jambiani

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

Drifters is an absolute gem! Perfectly nestled right on the beachfront, it offers stunning sea views from every corner. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, with the ocean just steps away. The beachfront pool is a highlight, providing the ideal spot to relax and soak up the sun. The bar has a fantastic vibe, attracting travelers from all over the world, making every evening a unique experience. Whether you’re looking to unwind or meet like-minded adventurers, Drifters delivers the perfect mix of relaxation and vibrant energy. Highly recommended for anyone craving a beachfront paradise!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
510 reviews
Price from
£33.13
per night
Villa Upendo Paje, hotel in Jambiani

Located in Paje and within 100 metres of Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The room was tidy and worth the money we spent. The host Nina was very cordial, she has ensured that we were given basic info about the area where its located and where we could find decent food. When there was an internet issue too she ensured that it was addressed. Overall as a host she is fantastic, otherwise the location is awesome and the entire white theme is beautiful 😍
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
24 reviews
Price from
£33.13
per night
Mambo Leo Hostel, hotel in Jambiani

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 19 km of Jozani Forest, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi.

The manager arranged for the stay in another hotel.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
53 reviews
Price from
£17.13
per night
New Jambo Bungalows, hotel in Jambiani

Offering a restaurant and bar, New Jambo Bungalows is located in Paje. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and kite surfing.

Staff are friendly and very accommodating
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
349 reviews
Price from
£30.46
per night
Sunny House Paje II, hotel in Jambiani

Sunny House Paje II is situated in Paje, 13 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. The property is close to Paje Beach, Airborne Kite & Surf Village and Paje By Kite - Zanzibar.

Sarah and Axel were friendly and helpful. Place was cosy. I had good time during my stay both private and shared rooms.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
46 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Jambiani

  • Avg. price/night: £105.42
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 737 reviews
    Everything was perfect, its the best hostel ive stayed at, at this means a lot as ive stayed at over 100. Beautifull relaxed beach location, the vibe is great, close to page. Most of all, the staff is wonderfull, super helpfull, trustworthy and very very kind! I recomend it 100%. Its one of those places you could stay forever at, and really makes a huge difference to your stay in jambiani.
    micaela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £121.98
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 35 reviews
    Great location directly at the beach. Nice beach, nice swimming pool. Good restaurant in the hotel and great cheap african restaurants very close behind the hotel. Very clean eberything, and friendly stuff, especially Lina. We liked the endless beach with a lot of great beach bars and restaurants nearby. The room is clean and the sunrise and ocean view is superb.
    Christof
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £79.06
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 51 reviews
    Great location, family friendly, safe and clean.
    Eunice
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £89.42
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 381 reviews
    Great location to walk up and down a safe beach! Great pool and sun beds Staff were fantastic and sorted everything - they allowed us to check in very early from our flight for no charge Incredibly clean / repeatedly clean
    Sam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £37.61
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 137 reviews
    The Hostel has the best vibes if you are travelling as a backpacker. The rooms are comfortable with AC which is the most required thing in Zanzibar. The host is really nice and will help you in all manner possible. The pool is good to chill out in the afternoon and the beach is hardly 2 minutes away.
    Rana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £37.61
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 137 reviews
    We booked for 3 nights and ended up staying over 2 weeks! We got lucky to be there at the time the hostel guests formed a really nice group, but when when quieter this place felt like an oasis of peace, relaxation and perfect holidays. The swimming pool is a blessing at any time of the day or night, the breakfast was so delicious, the staff was very kind. The location, hidden from the busy and touristy Paje, was perfect as it felt like coming back home to a comfy place. Very cheap accommodation. Definitely the best hostel in Zanzibar for me!
    Roxanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £256.01
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 188 reviews
    The pool is the most beautiful I’ve seen so far, very design and breathtaking with a speechless view … same for the rooms , very splendid and unique , you can sleep with all the room open and just take a refresh in your private pool space… the food was AMAZING and cheap ! The personal is lovely and is really taking care of you … it’s a budget but it worth it
    Sébastien
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.82
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 69 reviews
    The place is really close to the beach and it is one of the cheapest accommodation in Jambiani. It is safe and clean enough. We could check out in the afrernoon.
    Gabriele
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £40.66
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 450 reviews
    This Hostel is the best option for backpackers ,I was amazed at the beauty of the place, it is completely on the sea with a beautiful view during sunrise, especially during the tides. It is also close to the main road and almost all the activities that you are looking for in Zanzibar. The staff are very friendly and nice, the food is delicious and the place is clean, very good price with free wifi and breakfast, the price is really cheap compared to the services. I will go back soon ❤️
    Mehdi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £105.42
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 737 reviews
    With years traveling as a backpacker all around the world I have to say Teddys is one of the best Hostels I've ever been so far: - My favorite beach in Zanzibar - Amazing staff - Delicious and well priced food - Wonderful pool and garden And a great mix of travelers from all over the world. From families to party people, just a wonderful crowd.
    Ferdinand
    Solo traveller