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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 balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

If you re looking for a cool place to stay on Zanzibars best beach you found it. Few meters away from the ocean, amazing breakfast, good vibes. I recomend this place.

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9.5
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
US$68.35
per night

Set in Jambiani, Ladha ya Zanzibar Boutique Guesthouse offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Paje Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

It is on the beach and quiet and the restaurant is very good. The room is very comfortable and the bed excellent. The bathroom is large and hot water and pressure are fine.

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9.2
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
US$54.65
per night

The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, a fridge, kettle, and a stovetop. All units include private entrance. At the guest house, every unit has a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

Very very good place to stay, the staff helpful and great, is very quiet, the host is really good and lovely, is close to the beach, nice crepes, good spiced coffee for breakfast enjoying under the room

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9.6
Exceptional
53 reviews
Price from
US$36.40
per night

Offering a garden and lake view, Mango Beach House is set in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach and less than 1 km from Jambiani Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Guests may eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jambiani, like cycling.

Amazing location just in front of the beach. Perfect place to relax and enjoy just to be there. A pity just have been one night.

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8.2
Very good
142 reviews
Price from
US$56.80
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Meliks offers accommodation in Jambiani. The guest house has a sun terrace and water sports facilities. Free private parking is available on site.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

This place is an absolute paradise! The fact that hotel is small, clean and full of people who really enjoys their work makes you feel like home. Alex was not only very helpful but also so kind and he always smiles to us! We felt there not like customers but rather like a part of family. Food is really tasty and the view there is incredible too! Everything was perfect.

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8.3
Very good
105 reviews
Price from
US$53
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.

Staff were super friendly, perfect safe setting for our toddler and staff went above and beyond to play with him and make him welcome, beach was fantastic - quiet, calm, good for swimming and beachcombing with a 2 Yr old, the local kids were also sweet and friendly. Peter and his staff went out of their way to organise a lovely birthday surprise for me with the best cake I've tasted in Tanzania and the massages are amazing! Just so helpful to organise everything we asked as well. Fantastic breakfasts/ food as well. Delicious cocktails...

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8.9
Fabulous
443 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

Featuring a garden, Wonderful Ocean Villa is situated in Jambiani in the Zanzibar region, 23 km from Jozani Forest. It is located a few steps from Paje Beach and features luggage storage space. Parking on-site is available and the guest house also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Was so comfortable bed and private feelings

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8.7
Fabulous
10 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

Situated in Jambiani, a few steps from Jambiani Beach, Jacob's Inn Jambiani features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. At Jacob's Inn Jambiani rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Sufficient diverse breakfast, Great location, next to the beach, you can suntan in the front yard and swim in the lagoon. We booked two rooms for our children and us - both were very comfortable, and reasonable in size, with clean bathrooms, bedsheets and towels. There is a water shortage in Jambiani because of the drought. Still, the property has two huge water tanks so we did not experience any water cuts (you have to be reasonable in using water, like during the 2022 summer drought in Europe). We understood they have an environmental sustainability programme: (1) water heating is on demand, and usually not needed at all, and the running water is warm enough to take a refreshing shower; (2) instead of air conditioning, use of natural ventilation opening the windows for the sea breeze to cool the rooms. We liked these and fully cooperated. Jacob, the host, was a big smile and helpful in organizing our outings and in advising about eating places around. In sum, it was nice, we could have stayed longer, we will definitely come back for our next stay in Jambiani

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8.3
Very good
61 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Boasting garden views, Iddi House offers accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 300 metres from Jambiani Beach. With city views, this accommodation provides a patio. The guest house also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

[Agathe's comment] Anthony and all the staff were very nice to us, the breakfast was very good and there was a very good ambiance in the house. We could cook ourselves so it was very nice. The house is very close to the beautiful beach of Jambiani!

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8.5
Very good
27 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Featuring a garden and a terrace, New Iddi Villa is set in Mwendawima. Every room comes with a patio with a garden view.

All units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. The rooms include a private bathroom.

The people working there are angels! They helped me to get there, showed me where to by good food, fruits, where the beach is and even brought me cheap drinks from a far away pup so i did not have to walk there myself. What ever you need there are there for you! The kitchen is well equipped. Its quiet. near to the beach, with sea water as warm as in a hot spring.

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8.5
Very good
68 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$76
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 313 reviews
    Quiet location, good food, nice staff and helpful hosts.
    Ilze
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$76
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 313 reviews
    This place is really a hidden gem in Jambiani. Directly at the beach and very calm. Roberto and his wife are great hosts and support you with booking trips, getting drivers or just to answer questions or give recommendations. The rest of the staff was also great. Amazing food and breakfast. The rooms were nice and comfy. It really exceeded my expectations and definitely worth a visit.
    Leon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$64
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 58 reviews
    Beachfront location, the views. The quietness, friendly staff and cleanliness. Super friendly host Ahmad , willing to assist all the way. Diana a beautiful warm waitress throughout.
    Thina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$26
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 112 reviews
    We booked for 3 nights and ended up staying over 2 weeks! We got lucky to be there at the time the hostel guests formed a really nice group, but when when quieter this place felt like an oasis of peace, relaxation and perfect holidays. The swimming pool is a blessing at any time of the day or night, the breakfast was so delicious, the staff was very kind. The location, hidden from the busy and touristy Paje, was perfect as it felt like coming back home to a comfy place. Very cheap accommodation. Definitely the best hostel in Zanzibar for me!
    Roxanne
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 226 reviews
    Great location. Very nice hosts. The room is clean but poorly equipped. Breakfast ok but juices tasteless and too diluted with water. Evening barbecue with seafood and fish sensational. Peace and quiet and very safe.
    Wojciech
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$25
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 130 reviews
    Amazing little hotel 1 minute to Jambiani beach. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Great location next to superb local restaurants On the quieter side of the beach but only a 5-10 minute to cover everything you'd need. Excellent staff - Carlos is an amazing host! Laundry services super cheap. Breakfast was nice with different amazing fruits, pancakes and fresh juice. We enjoyed it every morning.
    Michael Wienert
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 126 reviews
    great quiet boutique hotel with very nice staff and great location. The tide on the beach was no problems at all as we enjoyed a walk to the blue water in about 20min at low tide, and could swim easily when high. Prices were very good and the hotel offers great value for money, charm and a nice homey atmosphere that we loved. we had an incredible stay, were able to fully relax and recharge and were pleased by the full team - in particular Happy always doing her best to make our stay magical! Recommend 100%.
    Lea
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$67.50
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 296 reviews
    What an amazing experience staying at Aurora. Every detail from the accommodation, thru the breakfast, organizing tours, long chats with the Staff, the food, the quietness, tranquility and the great evenings eating at the restaurant was…AMAZING. Melissa and Simon took good care of me, as I was traveling alone. Great hosts and long / good conversations with had. Was sad to leave. Very highly recommended!!!
    Marco
    Solo traveller
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 189 reviews
    It‘s a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Zanzibar. The owners Denisa & Valentin are such great hosts, the staff is super friendly, the food amazing (they have also vegetarian options), the rooms beautiful, the bed big and comfy. This boutique hotel is a real paradise where you don‘t want to leave.
    Monica
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$122.72
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 106 reviews
    Very well maintained, beautiful location, quiet and small boutique hotel. Very friendly staff. More than enough places to sit and relax, to read, desk and table for working. Good WIFI. Charming rooms. Quality bedding, towels, etc. Great breakfast. Good coffee!
    Nathalie
    Family with young children