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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 patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. 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
Superb
239 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

The units at the inn are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Chokoro House also feature a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Everything! This place was top-notch and a wonderful way to end my 3 months of traveling in Africa. The rooms were spacious, well designed, and very cozy. I felt right at home when I arrived, and the entirety of my stay. The breakfast was undeniably amazing, made with love, local ingredients, and each dish was explained with heart and soul! Such an amazing variety 😍 Was a very short walk right to Paje Beach ⛱️ I finally had actual hot water, water pressure, and a nice place to shower and rest. I loved the outdoor resting area. You could have breakfast in privacy if you wanted, and the whole ambiance was ultra relaxing. Another great touch was the coffee and tea station in the room. The staff decorated the bed with a Karibu Welcome, and more flowers were used to decorate the room. I stayed for a short time, but I'd def stay here again! 💯

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9.1
Superb
290 reviews
Price from
US$107.80
per night

Close to Royal 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. We spent 8 amazing days here and loved every moment! The price was great, the breakfast was fresh and delicious every morning, and the staff treated us with such care and kindness. Everything was clean, comfortable, and relaxed. You can feel the love in this place. We’d absolutely come back!

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9
Superb
212 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer, and a seating area. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Absolutely Amazing! The breakfast, the staff, definitely will be staying here again.

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9.4
Superb
472 reviews
Price from
US$89.25
per night

Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer a sea view. At the guest house, some units are soundproof.

For guests with children, the guest house features an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. The guest house also offers outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day out in the open. What a unique place accommodated in the local life of Zanzibar, you immediately feel like home ❤️ the beach is just a step out, the food is delicious and you can step out to see what's going on around you

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9.7
Exceptional
290 reviews
Price from
US$82.50
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.

Surrounded by banana trees, guests can enjoy a meal at the garden restaurant and a fresh fruit juice or cocktail at the bar. Free WiFi is available. I really enjoyed my time in Jambiani. The lodge is adorable and very laid back, which was perfect for me. As a solo traveler, I particularly appreciated the beach bar, which allowed me to leave me stuff while I went in the water, went for walks on the beach. Value for money is great as well - the staff was very friendly, they organized transfers, the food was great, etc. I hope I’ll be back soon!

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9.3
Superb
442 reviews
Price from
US$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. The breakfast was delicious with a local twist. It was served in the open dining area with beautiful decor and views of the sea. The staff were absolutely delightful. The location of the hotel is exceptional - right on Bwejuu beach which is quieter than neighbouring Paje. Paje is within easy reach along the beach or by taxi or tuktuk if you need to shop or us and ATM.

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9.5
Exceptional
194 reviews
Price from
US$78.20
per night

The Amka Guesthouse consists of two building complexes and is privately managed.

Guesthouse No. 1 has five different rooms and one apartment in various categories, ideal for singles, couples, and backpackers. It is a nice house close to the beach. The owner is very friendly, honest and helpful. The terrace has a nice view. I would stay there again.

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9.1
Superb
209 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. I chose the Game Fish Lodge after reading carefully all reviews. As other review says, it was a great lodge with hospitality. They helped us to organise our activities providing us with local information. I also liked a lot their breakfast - fruits, crapes, and main breakfast. The internet stability is good. We enjoyed having breakfast looking very beautiful ocen.

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9
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
US$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.

Our House Keeping is done twice a day, Morning and during Dinner time.

Guests at Zanzibar House can enjoy both International and traditional Zanzibari dishes at the restaurant. The location was incredible, and the owners were very kind, and the Wi-Fi was excellent.

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9.1
Superb
200 reviews
Price from
US$84.60
per night

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