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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.

World Wide Supermarket is 200 metres from Makofi Guest House, while Baobab Tree is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 55 km from the property. Staff were great! Location, set up, food... most value for money place I stayed in zanzibar!

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9
Superb
1,144 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Wakanda Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

Wakanda Nungwi, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Nungwi, 1.4 km from Royal Beach, 2.6 km from Kendwa Beach, as well as 43 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Nungwi Beach. Cheetah's Rock is 45 km from the guest house and Mangapwani Coral Cave is 48 km away. The hotel is very conveniently located and it is very close to the beach. The owner Selchuk is a great local guide. He informs you about all the attractions. The breakfast they serve is also very good. The rooms are very large too.

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9
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Olamanga Beach Villa

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

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. I loved how relaxing Olamanga Villa made us feel. It’s quite , secluded and peaceful. I loved how the ocean was less then a minute walk away. The owners were extremely helpful and so friendly !! I definitely recommend this place for an amazing holiday.

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9.5
Exceptional
119 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Chokoro House

Paje Beach, Paje

All rooms 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. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Lovely breakfast, helpfull and nice staff. Good location near to paje beach. Would recommend and would return if we will be back at zanzibar in the future.

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9.6
Exceptional
177 reviews
Price from
£63
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.

At the guest house, rooms include a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at MITI Beach Bungalows also boast a garden view. 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
392 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. The food was excellent and the hospitality from mama root is as if you are at home. All the arrangements for so organized and also the beach is so in front of the property that you will just sit on the beach whole day and still will not be bored.

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9.6
Exceptional
275 reviews
Price from
£47
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. Three reason why yous could stay at the game fish lodge: 1. you’re close to the highlife in nungwi. only 20 min beach walk or 30 min throuh the little villages. Both ways are worth it. 2. you have absolutely privacy in the lodge and on the beach side. you have an private access to the Ozean and the beach and you’re almost for yourself. 3. you stay with Lesley and Collin. The owner of the Lodge make this stay unforgettable. These two make our time there like we’re visiting friends. they had a lot of insider Tipps to share, were always friendly and kind. it was an absolut great experience and the best welcome to Sansibar.

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9
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£79
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.

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. I did a huge amount of research before booking this particular property and we were not disappointed at all. It is NOT like staying in a hotel, it is more like being invited to stay at a family house with friends who have exceptional staff providing for you and them. Maxi and Milia are Italian and their home reflects this, as well as their approach with guests, and we found them to be excellent hosts, who will chat with you and help you any way they can in a way I have never experienced in a 'brand' hotel, ever. One of the reviews I saw suggested that Italian guests were better treated - we are English and were treated wonderfully, by absolutely everyone. Another review said the food service was slow because they were not guests of the property, they are completely missing the point, and the style of Zanzibar. I cannot recommend this property enough. The hosts and staff provide a (much quieter than average) place to stay in Zanzibar where you can do as little as you wish, or as much as you want, because your hosts will gladly organise trips with their drivers and cars like they did for us.

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9.2
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Nashu House Stone Town

Ngambo

Nashu House Stone Town, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Ngambo, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, 1.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, as well as 200 metres from Old Dispensary. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms. The Ambience, Staff, Cleanliness, location Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make comfort Both Anna and Hamisa were very helpful Breakfast isn't included however the host Nashu provided Bread and eggs and you can make your own tea so it was lovely 😍

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9.1
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£20
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 offers quiet street views. I like house is very nice and good silence place

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9.9
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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