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Located in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a bar. Built in 2016, the property is within 1.7 miles of Bwejuu Beach and 12 miles of Jozani Forest. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hostel come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Drifters Zanzibar has a sun terrace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.0
Low score for Paje
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gunnar
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location, great vibes, and wonderful people.
  • Giedre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    No mosquitos in June, amazing location, you should stay here if you don’t plan to go to bed early.
  • Karwan
    Iraq Iraq
    Quite nice and directly on the beach ! Location is great , staff are cool , price very reasonable!
  • Rory
    United States of America United States of America
    Social place, beach front. Good food, lively at night perfect to meet fellow travelers.... rooms are simple so if someone wants luxury maybe not the best place to be
  • Alexandra
    United States of America United States of America
    After several visits to Zanzibar, this is always my favorite spot. The best vibes, friendly staff, perfect location and the barbecues they have a couple times a week really being everyone together. It’s a great place to meet fellow travelers and...
  • Sergey
    Israel Israel
    My one-night stay at Drifters Zanzibar was nothing short of amazing! The beachfront location is perfect, creating a serene atmosphere with the sound of waves. The positive vibe and friendly people make the experience even better. The culinary...
  • Shannon
    Canada Canada
    Good location right at the end of Paje beach - plenty of loungers, a bar, and pool (!) - at a great price. Dorm room was basic but fine. Each bed has a mosquito net, outlet and fan.
  • K
    K
    United States of America United States of America
    I love this place! I keep coming back because of the laid back atmosphere and the people who work there. It’s also fun to meet many other travelers. I travel all over the world and Drifters is one of my favorite places in the world!
  • Arturo
    United States of America United States of America
    I have been living in Tanzania for over 6 years, and I come to Zanzibar a few times a year. My favorite place in the whole island, especially in Paje, is Drifters. Super fun vibes, great beach, great food, close to everything, and best place to...
  • Marta
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The place is perfectly located. One step to the beach and ocean but they also have a nice pool. I used private room and space in dorms and both were great, depending on what you need. It is very clean, bedsheets were change daily! Food is good,...

Area info

Amenities of Drifters Zanzibar

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Drifters Zanzibar takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Drifters Zanzibar

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Drifters Zanzibar is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Drifters Zanzibar is 1,000 feet from the center of Paje. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Drifters Zanzibar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool
  • The prices at Drifters Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.