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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. The room and the facilities are very comfortable. The breakfast is rich and delicious. The owner and his assistant, Viktor are exceptionally friendly and helpful in really everything. The biggest help was that Viktor arranged motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) every day to the beach. The price is 3.000. TSH. for one way. Thank you again Jusuf and Viktor for the cosy accomodation :)

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9
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$35.20
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. 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
230 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Situated in Paje in the Zanzibar region, with Paje Beach nearby, Tamu House Pajé 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. Great room with big and comfortable bed. Clean garden and all villa,staff is very helpful I feel like at home.Price the best I wish to stay longer but all was booked.

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9
Superb
300 reviews

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. If you are going to Paje, don't look any further. This place si nice, calm with delicious breakfast and swimming pool. Location is just perfect, close to the beach and the main road but absolutely best are the owners. Amazing, friendly, kind couple, they really take cafe of their guests. We felt like at home, Thank you!!

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9.1
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
US$68.60
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. The hotel is great. Well arranged, beautiful rooms, nice and well taken pool outside, in a great location, very close (5min walk, very safe!) to a part of the Nungwi beach, where it is possible to enjoy just by the beach itself. It is possible to walk to Kendwa beach as well in a low tide...but also walking through the streets is totally fine to the beach. Breakfast was delicious every day, where you chose different options of food every day and they bring it directly to the outside part of the room, where you eat with a nice view of the whole hotel. Staff was amazing, very friendly! Also, the restaurant in the hotel (Mizzi) is very good, we had dinner there once (but I wish I have had more!). And we booked one tour through the manager, Louis, with a good price (better price than others we talked to in the island...the hotel has all costs for tours listed and it is fair according to what we experienced!). Just great, would totally come back.

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9.4
Superb
463 reviews

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. Unreal - perfect location, service and comfort. Wish I could stay longer but will next time!

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9.7
Exceptional
300 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. Everything! This was the best hotel from our 3 week trip! The staff was so friendly, always smiling and willing to help. It was so easy to arrange activities and transfers with the manager Peter. We had a great time! We really wish we could stay more nights here. The main area is very chill and quiet, there is a small pool but it's really nice to get refreshed. There are a few sofa's, sunbeds, tables and a bar. Also some books and cardgames. It's really nicely decorated and the colors are amazing! Our room was perfect (we had the Nyota room, with entrance at the side of the street): VERY clean, bathroom had warm water with good pressure, there was a hair dryer and the toiletries smelled really good, everyday our water for brushing teeth was filled up. the beds were good, there is an airco and fan, mosquito net, night lamp, there is a lot of space to put away or hang up your clothes, it was a very cosy room, also really nicely decorated, there is a little private garden in front of the room entrance with some space to sit down, clothing lines, also a water bassin to clean your feet from the sand before you enter the room, Just less than a minute walking from the hotel (beach is across the street), there is a very very good beachbar, which belongs to Zanzistar: Very relaxing vibe, good music, great food, juices, cocktails and many more, happy hour, sunbeds, sofa's, personal belongings are safe when you go the water, there is a wonderful beach (especially at high tide), you can even go see the sunrise in the ocean (of you want to wake up early 😉) We want to give a special thanks to George who works there, who was very kind to us and let us have a great time (and good drinks) there! 😊 Thank you Zanzistar! 🌟🙏

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9.2
Superb
443 reviews
Price from
US$63.75
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 premium room on top of the beach with the perfect view over a quiet place

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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. A beautiful view and authentic feeling. The location is quiet but close to shops if you need anything. The staff is very helpful and welcoming! If you're looking for a relaxing stay this is it! Nice breakfast with fresh fruits is a definite plus!

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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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FAQs about guest houses in Zanzibar

  • The average price per night for a guest house on Zanzibar for this weekend is US$63, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Many families visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Wow Beach House, Hakuna Matata Guest House and Peace and Love Villa.

    Similarly, MLodge, Happy House Nungwi and Mama Root are also popular with family travellers.

  • There are 85 guest houses on Zanzibar you can book on Booking.com.

  • Mama Root, Helwas Zanzibar Beach Hotel and MITI Beach Bungalows are some popular guest houses on Zanzibar.

    In addition to these guest houses, Zanzistar Lodge, Game Fish Lodge and Olamanga Beach Villa Adults Only are also popular on Zanzibar.

  • Couples visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Oasis Paje, Peace and Love Villa and MLodge.

    Similarly, these guest houses on Zanzibar are highly rated by couples: Baraka house, Mayssa Villa and Mama Root.

  • Most guest houses on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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  • Amka Guest house, Stay House and Oasis Paje have received great reviews from guests visiting Zanzibar regarding the views from these guest houses.

    Guests staying on Zanzibar also spoke highly of the views from these guest houses: Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel, Game Fish Lodge and Jawda.

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