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Featuring a garden and views of inner courtyard, Garden pearls is a recently renovated guest house located in Nungwi, 1.3 km from Kendwa Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The guest house provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The service was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and professional. The location is perfect, making it easy to explore the area. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely return. Highly recommended!"

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9
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$30.80
per night

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. First time I stay at a place that is actually better than the photos! Absolutely incredible place, our best in Zanzibar by far. The villa in perfectly maintained, the chef’s food is best we had so far. Ralu and Lee and very welcoming. Really really recommend.

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9.1
Superb
234 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Situated in Paje in the Zanzibar region, with Paje Beach nearby, Tamu House Paje Beach offers accommodation with access to a fitness room. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The place is clean and everything was good I will definitely go back again.

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9
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
US$18.70
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. We really really enjoyed our stay at Chokoro house and ended up staying longer than intended. The Chokoro house team is very welcoming, kind and professional. The breakfast was excellent. A nice mix of veggies, breads, eggs, and fruit. We never had the same breakfast twice. The room was just as pictured and staff cleaned daily with bug spraying in the evening. We never saw a mosquito in our room. The pool was refreshing, clean, and maintained daily. The location is right between the main road and the beach so either is accessible quickly. We would surely stay at Chokoro house again!

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9.1
Superb
293 reviews
Price from
US$78.40
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. MITI is a beautiful small bungalow resort very convenient located to the beach, being only a 3-5 minute walk away. The staff is so friendly and always ready to make your stay even more perfect. The restaurant has great food too, I even went back twice on a different occasion even though I wasn’t staying there. The grilled shrimps, chicken fajita and chicken wrap is a must! The bed is comfortable and big, the shower is great and there’s a hairdryer and a fridge in the room. They even do a second “clean up” in the room in the afternoon to make the bed, prepare the mosquito net and spray mosquito spray. Also has a very cheap airport taxi service for only 40$.

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9.4
Superb
464 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
per night

At the guest house, units have a outdoor furniture. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer sea views. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. Really beautiful place, stunning design and style the whole place was crafted in. Every detail had been thought out. The service was first class and the food was good. One of the best hotel experiences in a long time.

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9.7
Exceptional
297 reviews
Price from
US$80.30
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. Ir”s my third time in Zanzistar. Because of the beach, because of Tanzania sun but also because of the people. Peter is great and the staff is family. I know Simon since 2021 and now Elli, George and Abdul are also there. They are all great and our Simon is perfect!!!

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9.2
Superb
440 reviews
Price from
US$68
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 hosts, the food and the service were exceptional. Helwas is a small family hotel with a great, friendly atmosphere and top accommodation. We were group of 5 and we had amazing time at Helwas! Big thanks to Jeffrey and Ursula (our host) for the good vibes and the hospitality!

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9.5
Exceptional
192 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. Great place to stay, steps from the beach and several restaurants and kite/snorkeling centers. Amina and Issa were very attentive and super friendly. The breakfast was excellent.

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9
Superb
206 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. The hosts were very helpful and kind and the view was astonishing. Perfect place to enjoy and relax.

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

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