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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. Beautiful place, wonderful location, clean, friendly stuff. Excellent value for the money

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9
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
US$35.20
per night

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 patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Beautiful place, incredibly comfortable with wonderful details a few steps from the beach Thee owners Ralu and Lee have thought of everything - this place is perfect - beautifully arranged common area with a pool and lots of places to relax, fabulous plants and an absolutely fantastic restaurant. Delicious breakfasts - served in such a beautiful way that I could only say wow :) Special thanks to the chef Musa - you are the best and the way you cook is a masterpiece and I already miss your dishes. Ralu you have created a beautiful place - everything you do is perfect - you are amazing women and I am honored that I could meet you. Guys, you made my every day with you wonderful, unique and perfect. Ralu you made me think again about returning to Zanzibar and to your wonderful Ola Manga Villa ;) Thank you with all my heart for the beautiful time I spent with you. I absolutely recommend it to everyone:)

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9.1
Superb
230 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

The units at the inn are fitted with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Chokoro House also feature a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The place is amazing, the room is stylish, comfortable and well equipped. Very close to the beach, with free access to the beach through the hotel nearby. The breakfast was delicious.

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9.1
Superb
294 reviews
Price from
US$107.80
per night

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer, and a seating area. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Excellent location, very friendly ,helpful, and attentive Staff from Lewis, the manager to everybody whom we dealt with.The pool and grounds were impeccable, and the breakfast served on our private terrace was excellent ,as was the security.

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9.4
Superb
465 reviews
Price from
US$93.50
per night

At the guest house, units have a outdoor furniture. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer sea views. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. Very nice calm place, great to relax and revive

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9.7
Exceptional
308 reviews
Price from
US$77
per night

À la carte and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. Guests may eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the guest house. 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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9.2
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
US$100
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.

Surrounded by banana trees, guests can enjoy a meal at the garden restaurant and a fresh fruit juice or cocktail at the bar. Free WiFi is available. 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
439 reviews
Price from
US$63.75
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
189 reviews
Price from
US$78.20
per night

The Amka Guesthouse consists of two building complexes and is privately managed.

Guesthouse No. 1 has five different rooms and one apartment in various categories, ideal for singles, couples, and backpackers. This place was beautiful! We loved that it was set back from the beach so it was quiet, yet we had easy access to the ocean and we had a wonderful view of the turquoise waters from our large covered balcony. The balcony was an extension of our huge and pleasant room. A delicious and plentiful breakfast was delivered to our balcony each morning. The owner was very kind! He allowed us to stay extra time, since our taxi wasn't arriving until after check-out time.

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9
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. We stayed in the "Apartment with Sea View". It felt like we had our own place on the beach, but with 2 people, Colin and Lesley, who cooked us excellent breakfasts and dinners. We loved the fruit crepes. The meals were not only delicious, but. so large we always had left overs for lunch The balcony apartment is quite large and has an am,azing pato with spectacular ocean view. The pool is deep and overlooks the ocean. We had it nearly to ourselves. There is a fridge near ,the pool with beer and soft drinks at very reasonable prices. If you wish a more lively place for drinks, you can go into town or next door to the Skybar. There is direct access to the ocean and while there are sea urchins, I swan in the ocean all 3 days I was there, but made sure I was wearing wster shoes. Some days we walked along the beach several kilometers. Colin and Lesley left us yo ourselves, except during breakfsst and dinner. They were grest hosts.

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9.2
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

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FAQs about guest houses in Zanzibar

  • Mama Root, Helwas Zanzibar Beach Hotel and MITI Beach Bungalows are some popular guest houses on Zanzibar.

    In addition to these guest houses, Mango Beach House, Zanzistar Lodge and Game Fish Lodge are also popular on Zanzibar.

  • The average price per night for a guest house on Zanzibar for this weekend is US$63, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Game Fish Lodge, Stay House and Jawda have received great reviews from guests visiting Zanzibar regarding the views from these guest houses.

    Guests staying on Zanzibar also spoke highly of the views from these guest houses: Minah Bungalows, Oasis Paje and Mango Beach House.

  • Couples visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Baraka house, Peace and Love Villa and Oasis Paje.

    Similarly, these guest houses on Zanzibar are highly rated by couples: Maji Lodge, Mayssa Villa and Mama Root.

  • There are 89 guest houses on Zanzibar you can book on Booking.com.

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  • Many families visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Peace and Love Villa, Wow Beach House and Maji Lodge.

    Similarly, Hakuna Matata Guest House, Happy House Nungwi and Mama Root are also popular with family travellers.

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