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Makofi Guest House

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

Makofi Guest House is located in Nungwi, 200 metres from Spanish Dancer Divers. The property offers free WIFI in the common areas and is 100 meters from Nungwi beach.

A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. Everything was just perfect! One of the best hostels i have ever stayed! Good choice if you're a solo traveller as you can easily meet other people! Tasty food, amazing staff, good location, super super clean (specially the bathrooms!)...and i loved the silence rule after 22.30! Asante sana Makofi!

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9
Superb
1,165 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Olamanga Beach Villa

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

A few steps from Jambiani Beach, Olamanga Beach Villa is a recently renovated property situated in Jambiani and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking on-site. The property was built in 2023 and has accommodation with a patio. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. the decoration, the pool, the food

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9.5
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

MITI Beach Bungalows

Nungwi

Situated in Nungwi, within 500 metres of Supermarket and less than 1 km of East Africa Diving, MITI Beach Bungalows features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. MITI BeachBungalow is definitely one of the best places we've ever been. Roscha is very kind, professional, organized and she makes this place so special. The rooms are primarily very beautiful, clean, neat and practical, and the food is excellent. MITI is more than close to the beach, just a 3-minute walk. Rosch is very pleasant to talk to, to get to know Zanzibar. She will give you all the necessary details you need to know when arriving in Zanzibar. Every moment spent there was ideal. With the help of Rosche and MITI BeachBoungalows we got the honeymoon of our dreams. They welcomed us with a romantic inscription on the bed, kindness and smiles. Thank you very much for every moment spent at MITA, thank you for the perfect honeymoon and thank you for existing. If we decide to go to Zanzibar again, it will definitely be at MITI Beach Bounaglows again. Thanks again Lejla and Erdin.

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9.3
Superb
391 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Mama Root

Kizimkazi Beach, Kizimkazi

Featuring a private beach area, garden and views of garden, Mama Root is located in Kizimkazi, a few steps from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Unreal - perfect location, service and comfort. Wish I could stay longer but will next time!

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9.6
Exceptional
275 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Game Fish Lodge

Nungwi

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 hospitality at Game Fishodge was outstanding! We were treated like family from the moment we arrived and nothing was too much trouble. Colin and Leslie recommended great places for us to eat and visit and introduced us to piki pikis - the best way of getting around. The location was perfect and it was so hard to say goodbye. I will definitely go back and highly recommend Game Fish for a great experience.

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9
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
£185
per night

Zanzibar House Boutique Hotel

Matemwe

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.

The spacious rooms have views of the palm grove garden or the Indian Ocean, and include terraces with seating areas. Free Wi-Fi is available is all areas. we loved everything!!! Massimo and Miriam the Italian couple that owns the hotel do an excellent job in pleasing their guests. amazing service, top notch quality food and special thanks to friendly staff.

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9.2
Superb
179 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

MOYOWANGU HOUSE PAJE

Paje

Situated in Paje, 800 metres from Paje Beach and 19 km from Jozani Forest, MOYOWANGU HOUSE PAJE offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a terrace. The property is surrounded by a wall and the owner lives next door. There was always someone who was paying attention. So it's very safe there and you don't have to worry at all.

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9.9
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Garden pearls

Nungwi

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Garden pearls is a recently renovated guest house located in Nungwi, 1.3 km from Kendwa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Extra facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, a tour desk and housekeeping service. Excellent location , very clean , well equipped and furnished

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9.7
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Karikila

Paje Beach, Paje

Boasting a garden, Karikila is set in Paje, within 18 km of Jozani Forest. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Paje Beach.

Towels and bed linen are available in the homestay. The service at karikila was very good, they took care of us and the environment was clean and the staff were very nice

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9.4
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Bibi Mrembo Guesthouse

Pingwe

Bibi Mrembo Guesthouse is a beachfront property situated in Pingwe, a few steps from Michamvi Pingwe Beach and 24 km from Jozani Forest. The property has sea views. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Wonderful host Carol. Right on the beach. Shared shower and toilet etc but the host makes up for everything if this might put you off. Try this place please. This is for back packers I guess but everyone should experience a place like this. You don't often get the chance to stay in a lovingly decorated and maintained property with a host whose authenticity and honesty shines through everything. And we only stayed ONE NIGHT!! I wish we could have stayed longer but we had other plans. As we waited for the taxi to arrive to leave, she made tea for us and gave us a home made pineapple ice lolly! What more could you want!!??

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9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

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