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Jambiani Backpackers Hostel

Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. I liked the vibe of the hostel, it was easy to make friends to go on adventures and hang out around the hostel/pool with. The host, Mohammed, was wonderful and so helpful with setting up activities or giving advice for what to do around the island/give rides to Paje.

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9.3
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

New Teddy's on the Beach

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, New Teddy's on the Beach features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. The property has a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

All units at the hostel come with a seating area. New Teddy's on the Beach provides some rooms with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony. I made a huge mistake as just stayed in NewTeddy for 3days only, should have stayed for 3 months! Everything was great! The beach, the pool, the room, the restaurant&bar,… and AMAZING STAFFS (Specially thanks to Adam, Juma, Salum, Enock, Amos and Mody).

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9.1
Superb
707 reviews

Villa Upendo Paje

Paje Beach, Paje

Located in Paje and within 100 metres of Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Villa Upendo Paje are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. I can honestly say, i fell in love with this place as soon as I saw it. The beautiful terrace outside was just calling me to enjoy my morning coffee there. And luckily I was able to, because they have a very well equipped kitchen (filter coffee machine included). Nina and Benja, owners that welcomed us to their Villa, were super nice. Shared so many amazing tips about the island and helped us to organize some trips around the place. Our room was really nice and super clean. I love the local vibe of the place. With hot water in our own bathroom and fast WiFi.

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9.2
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Mambo Leo Hostel

Paje Beach, Paje

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 19 km of Jozani Forest, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi.

At the hostel rooms have bed linen and towels. Very good location in the center of Paje. Close to beautifull beach,main road with dala dala buses,shops,banks,restaurants etc. Fantastic garden ! Kitchen,refrigerator,toilet,shower. The most important-Totu,very nice young woman is your fantastic host .

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9
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Your Zanzibar Place

Paje Beach, Paje

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 20 km of Jozani Forest. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. loved the location, Rooms are great staff are amazing , breakfast is so good! I have no faults !

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8.9
Fabulous
1,086 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Shoki Shoki Hostel

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City and within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 800 metres from Old Dispensary, 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 100 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. - nice and clean rooms - very good location - in the center but not loud - good wifi - enough toilets and showers for everyone

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8.4
Very good
585 reviews

Green's Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

A calm, cozy oasis with a relaxing garden, a perfect place for backpackers and solo travelers, conveniently located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, Green's Nungwi is situated 200 meters from Supermarket, 400 meters from East Africa Divers and 500 metres from World Wide Supermarket. The property is located 300 meters from Nungwi Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour security, a shared kitchen. A pool under the palms in the Green garden. the personnel is very hospitable especially Mohammed he was always there for whatever we needed. the place looks amazing, very green and clean. We had a better room than the one we booked.

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8.6
Fabulous
660 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services. Popular points of interest nearby include Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

At the hostel the rooms have bed linen and towels. Very good location and most friendly and welcoming staff

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8.6
Fabulous
351 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Drifters Zanzibar

Paje Beach, Paje

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. I stayed here for 2 weeks. I got stuck and loved every second of it. I recommend this place especially for backpackers and solo travelers. It's the perfect enviroment to socialize and meet like-minded people, as they host a lot of events. The fact that it is located right next to the beach makes it even more relaxing. 11/10, would recommend this place to everyone!!

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8
Very good
522 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Aquarium Beach House

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

Aquarium Beach House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. A few steps from Nungwi Beach and 2.5 km from Royal Beach, the property offers a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation provides room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel features certain units with garden views, and every room is fitted with a balcony. All units include bed linen. The Aquarium Beach House is located directly at on the more relaxed side of Nungwi beach. There are less beach vendors and our vacation to relax and enjoy could be met to 100%. The management and staff of the Aquarium Beach House made us feel like at home away from home. The restaurant / bar belonging to the beach house serves great sea food and rice dishes with local spices. We can highly recommend a stay here.

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8.3
Very good
50 reviews

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