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Featuring a garden and views of inner courtyard, Garden pearls is a recently renovated guest house located in Nungwi, 1.3 km from Kendwa Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The guest house provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Garden is beautiful and the staff is very friendly.

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9
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$30.80
per night

Situated a few steps from Jambiani Beach, Olamanga Beach Villa Adults Only offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is set 27 km from Jozani Forest and offers full-day security. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Nice and Cozy Place …. Highly recommended

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9.1
Superb
231 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Situated in Nungwi, MITI Beach Bungalows features accommodation with a pool with a view, a balcony and garden views. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Lovely place good value food well priced and very fresh Staff and management very helpful

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9.4
Superb
467 reviews
Price from
US$93.50
per night

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. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Very nice calm place, great to relax and revive

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9.7
Exceptional
303 reviews
Price from
US$80.30
per night

Boasting a balcony with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Mango Beach House can be found in Jambiani, close to Paje Beach and 24 km from Jozani Forest. 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. We will miss everything about being at Mango Beach House, the pool, the sunrises, the team, the food and the relaxed vibe.

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9.3
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$80
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.

The rooms feature trendy and minimalistic design and the beds are draped with a mosquito net. There is a safety deposit box and the private bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Absolutely loved the laid back vibe of this place.I was offered an upgrade and had the room right by the beach. The tasteful interior of the rooms attracted me to this hotel initially. This is the kind of place you can walk barefoot in all day. Its small and intimate with really friendly people working there. And delicious food! Great drinks! Wonderful beach bar with a fun swing!

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9.2
Superb
438 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Offering a restaurant and a private beach area, Helwas Zanzibar Beach Hotel is located in Bwejuu. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a terrace. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. The hosts, the food and the service were exceptional. Helwas is a small family hotel with a great, friendly atmosphere and top accommodation. We were group of 5 and we had amazing time at Helwas! Big thanks to Jeffrey and Ursula (our host) for the good vibes and the hospitality!

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9.5
Exceptional
192 reviews
Price from
US$97.75
per night

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. This place is really amazing. It’s like a little quite paradise not far from most overturist places in Zanzibar. The view to the ocean is beautiful, also you can swim in nice and clean pool and there is a sandbank nearby. If you want to swim direct you will need watershoes. In Game fish lodge you can relax in privat and enjoy nice atmosphere. If you like big hotel resorts, many people and activities at hotel, this place is not good choice for you! Actually we felt like at home there and it was because of the owners. Lesley and Colin are really special people. Very friendly, kind, with true passion to their job. They dont want only take your money, they really care about yourself and want to your holidays was perfect. We really apreciated so many good advices which we got, and also so many interesting informations about Zanzibar and living there. We definetely recommended to taste a delicious diner. Also the breakfast was very good included local fruits. The room was simple and clean with enough space. Unfourtunatelly we had a short time here, wish to come back one day.

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9.2
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

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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9.1
Superb
209 reviews
Price from
US$84.60
per night

Comprising a garden and barbecue facilities, Peace and Love Villa is a recently renovated accommodation in Jambiani situated close to Jambiani Beach. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Hospitality, very good interior design, very good services . The owner made our experience memorable and I would recommend it for a stay in Jambiani.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$35.10
per night

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