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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. The property and people staying there were really really nice.

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9
Superb
1,149 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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9.1
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£29
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. We loved everything! Rooms are comfortable and spacious, with lot of privacy. The esthetic is very cozy. Breakfast is all homemade and abundant. The restaurant has delicious food (best we had in the area) and the staff was very friendly and always ready to help. Everything was solved easily (taxi, excursions, ice...). Highly recommended!

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9.5
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Tamu House Pajé Beach

Paje

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Tamu House Pajé Beach is a recently renovated guest house situated in Paje, 300 metres from Paje Beach. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. I would love to stay there again on my next holiday i loved this place people where amazing

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9
Superb
259 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Perfect stuff could you help always

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9.3
Superb
393 reviews
Price from
£64
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. Everything! The casualness, the amazing food, the owners, the comfort level, being flexible with regards to my food restrictions and kind about it, cleanliness. Just everything. I love the peacefulness and just being able to relax. Not a touristy area which was perfect for me. I will definitely return.

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9.6
Exceptional
275 reviews
Price from
£46
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
£190
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. Amazing place in the paradise. The owners are very friendly and nice, the restaurant is very good. I highly recommend !

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9.2
Superb
177 reviews
Price from
£92
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. I like house is very nice and good silence place

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9.9
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£26
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. Beautiful place, wonderful location, clean, friendly stuff. Excellent value for the money

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9.7
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

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