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Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only

Nungwi

Offering pool views, Safaya Luxury Villas - Adults only in Nungwi offers accommodation, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and water sports facilities. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. First off, I want to thank Jessica for her communication and kindness during our stay. She was very helpful! Secondly, I appreciate the property manager for answering the phone for us when we were trying to find the location when we first got here. I was frustrated and he assured that he would come get us from wherever we were to make sure we made it to the property ok. The room was very clean and lovely. We stayed in the beach front villa. It was beautiful night and day. As an American (because you know we love our A/C), I was very happy about the cold A/C they had in the room. It was never hot and this was appreciated as Zanzibar is hot and humid. We had a hiccup in regards to the breakfast in the room/at the pool. I originally planned to have it on a specific day but it did not show up on that day. I spoke with the staff and they served it to us the next morning. We also had a late check out and i was very thankful they let us stay in the room past check out time. We were able to enjoy our in-room breakfast because of this and did not feel rushed at all. Shower great. Bed great. Very spacious room. The amenities in the room were also nice. I read online somewhere that the hotels typically try to keep the beach locals away from the property to the best of their ability. I will say, be prepared to constantly be sold to when trying to relax on the property. All day long , there was constantly “beach boys” trying to sell you stuff. I appreciate the security guard on the beach keeping the other tourist away from our beach swings. So many of them walked up and he kindly asked them to leave. This was nice because I feel like there would have been a line had he not been there to do this. It made us feel special. They arranged an airport drop off for us and got us on our way in time.

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9
Wonderful
206 reviews
Price from
$419
per night

Zanbluu Beach Hotel

Kiwengwa

Located on the coast of Kiwengwa, Zanbluu Beach Hotel offers ocean and garden views. The property offers an infinity pool with views of the ocean, as well as a pool bar. Some rooms have a private swimming pool. Truly beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. Wonderful and welcoming staff. Comfortable beds, delicious food, very clean with everything you need to enjoy what is truly a slice of heaven.

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9.2
Wonderful
709 reviews
Price from
$157.29
per night

Evergreen Bungalows

Bwejuu

Evergreen Bungalows offers beachfront accommodation in Bwejuu. The property has a private beach area and bike hire and car hire are available. Zanzibar City is 37 km away. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. Evergreen Bungalows is a magical paradise with love for the detail. The location and property is truly magnificent and exactly what you want if you’re looking to escape the busy crowds of stone town or nungwi. The staff is wonderful and kind, the restaurant great, and the pole pole island vibe lived to perfection. I would always come back!

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9
Wonderful
291 reviews
Price from
$34.20
per night

Sabali Lodge, Zanzibar

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the city, Sabali Lodge, Zanzibar is set in Jambiani and offers accommodation with free WiFi.

Jambiani Beach is 400 metres from the lodge, while Jozani Forest is 26 km away. Great and a comfy stay! Will definitely be coming back! Location: the location is quite convenient. It’s right next to the main road going to Paje and 5-10 minutes walk away to the ocean. The building is in Jambiani village which is famous for its sweet, hospitable locals, and great beaches! Supermarkets and shops are all nearby. Check in: Thomas the owner who oversees things personally, was kind enough to arrange for an early check in despite the short notice. He’s easygoing and friendly to deal with. Easy and straightforward process. They accept cards without giving you the looks (many properties in Jambiani don’t happily accept cards). You can use Apple Pay or Samsung Pay. The place itself: this is a brand new building with great finishing. The owner takes pride in his trees and the villa is surrounded by greenery inside it. There’s a pool, kitchen with a big new fridge for guests to store food, shower facilities next to the pool. There’s also a terrace upstairs with huge area for people who wanna have some privacy or do calls or just relax. It offers a nice 360 view of the village on all sides. The rooms: the rooms are quite modern and they are practically designed and equipped with everything you want. The ac was working perfectly and it was a relief in hot afternoons and nights (many properties don’t have ac or it doesn’t work). Really comfy beds (probably the best bed and mattresses I slept on in Zanzibar), a safe which is quite handy, a little desk if you have work, big washroom with great water pressure, everything in the room was brand new and working fine. The internet: I had couple of meetings and was suffering from the poor internet in other proper I. The wifi really saved me. The experience: the owner who was also staying at the property is warm and makes sure to check in on you and see if you need anything (the stay itself, directions, restaurant recommendations, etc.

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9.1
Wonderful
15 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Nungwi Roses

Nungwi

With Nungwi Beach reachable in 1.2 km, Nungwi Roses provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Complimentary WiFi is provided.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the lodge. The location is awesome and convenient, as it is in the village but still close to the bars, restaurants and beach (around 10 minutes walking to the beach). The lodge is cute and beautiful, very well decorated and it has a warm ambiance; rooms are big and comfortable. Ahmed is a great host, friendly, attentive and always available to help! The breakfast is huge and really delicious!!

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9.2
Wonderful
94 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Mambo Cabana

Pwani Mchangani

Located 70 metres from Pwani Mchangani Beach, Mambo Cabana offers a garden, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Mediterranean cuisine. The vibe of the place beside the staff is so welcoming and easy to approach. Clean sheets, clean toilet, and a clean pool. My experience was dazzling.

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9.1
Wonderful
30 reviews
Price from
$55.80
per night

Vanilla

Nungwi

Boasting a swimming pool, a garden, a restaurant and views of the garden, Vanilla is situated in Nungwi and features accommodation with free WiFi.

At the lodge guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. The support from the property and the price. Breakfast was good

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9.1
Wonderful
71 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Kingstone lodge zanzibar

Bet-el-Mali

Located 16 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Kingstone lodge zanzibar provides accommodation with a terrace, a bar and room service for your convenience. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. The place is a paradise! So many plants and sooo quiet so we spent our first 4 nights there after the trip. It is really close to a nice beach and the locals are playing football and swimm at the evening. Food was tasty with pole pole style (no rush). They make a fire a the evening so you can sit by the fire or pool and chill.. lodge with the balcony was really special. No windows just nets so you can hear the neture sounds at the night. Coming from big city to such a nice natural place was something special.

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8.5
Very Good
164 reviews
Price from
$50
per night

Mkeka Spice Lodge Jambiani

Jambiani

With pool views, Mkeka Spice Lodge Jambiani is situated in Jambiani and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. The team provided very nice services from the arrival time( arranging transport) to the end of my stay. The breakfast is healthy and tasty 😋 ( big up to the chefs). Rooms are clean and neat. No network problems or hot water problems. They helped me get organised with all the things I wanted to do 🙏🏼. The team is so lovely and welcoming. I thank everyone from Mkeka spice Lodge.....for making my trip fun and memorable.

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8.8
Excellent
206 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Shanuo Beach Bungalows

Michamvi

Located in Michamvi, Shanuo Beach Bungalows provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a terrace and a bar.

A bicycle rental service and a private beach area are featured at the lodge, and guests can go cycling in the surroundings. Love having breakfast delivered to your porch and eating in on your veranda watching the ocean. If you need some quiet time and without all the tourists this is a perfect place.

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8.8
Excellent
583 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

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