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Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, The Nest Tropical Oasis Resort can be found in Paje, close to Paje Beach and 36 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. if you like places with character, this is the best. everything feels handmade and unique.

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9.3
Superb
207 reviews
Price from
£537
per night

Chunga Changa is located in Matemwe and features a private pool and pool views. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the villa also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The staff were very nice & we enjoyed the good food . Everything was perfect! 🫶🏽

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9.3
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, water sports facilities and an outdoor swimming pool, Boutique Villa Unaweza can be found in Matemwe, close to Matemwe Beach and 45 km from Peace Memorial Museum. This property offers access to a terrace, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. *Room was super clean and large enough to fit a small family. *The breakfast menu was comprehensive and made to order. Restaurant opens at 8am but they will fix you a pre-packed breakfast if you are out and about in the morning. *Lunch and dinner had plenty of options even for people with dietary requirements. *The pool area and the pool itself was cleaned daily. *Plenty of games and other activities to do throughout the compound as well as bicycles available for hire for a small fee. *The real gem is the team managing and taking care of you at the hotel. The hospitality is exceptional and you are always met with a smile. I felt welcome and very well taken care of. Thank you for hosting me.

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9.4
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

Jambiani Villas offers a peaceful beachfront retreat with three properties located 350 meters apart in Jambiani. Each property features outdoor pools, free WiFi, and lush tropical gardens. The comfortable villas and apartments include terraces, seating areas, and full kitchens. Friendly team, nice accommodation well furnished, great skin care products for shower. Excellent breakfast and location. So quiet and well located within walking distance to awesome restaurants.

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9.2
Superb
337 reviews
Price from
£126
per night

This villa with sea views features tiled floors, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hot tub, bath and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The place is beautiful, very luxurious, with great attention to detail, and spotlessly clean. It looks exactly like in the pictures, and the bed is extremely comfortable. The sea is really close to the room. Ramadan, who manages the place, is very attentive, kind, and always willing to help. We asked him for something and he came right away, even though it was his day off (which of course we didn’t know). He is incredibly helpful and pleasant.

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9.1
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£517
per night

KKJ House is situated in Zanzibar City, 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 1.8 km from House of Wonders, as well as 1.5 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a minimarket, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Stone Town Beach. Everything about this house is perfection. The host exceptional, the location,the proximity the attention to detail. Very accommodative host. Loved my stay. This is my first 100/10 review

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9.3
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Situated in Paje, abode Zanzibar features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Paje Beach. The villa is beautiful and secluded but only a 5 minute or so walk from Paje beach and a supermarket! The host Nina is also wonderful - nothing is too much for her! She provided great recommendations and a driver.

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9.4
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£203
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and views of pool, Paje Emerald Escapes is a recently renovated chalet situated in Paje, 600 metres from Paje Beach. There is a private entrance at the chalet for the convenience of those who stay. The chalet features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. I had such a fantastic experience staying at Paje Emerald Escapes! The villas are absolutely beautiful—peaceful, well-designed, and a true slice of paradise. But what truly made the stay unforgettable was the incredible staff. A huge thank you to Leslie, who went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. From arranging airport transfers to organizing tuk-tuk shuttles, she was constantly helpful, professional, and incredibly sweet. Her kindness really made me feel at home. I’d also love to give a special shoutout to Salim for helping me out when a few geckos made their way into the villa. He came over right away, was extremely helpful, and so kind throughout. I would absolutely stay here again—not just for the stunning villas, but because the people here genuinely care. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Paje!

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9.1
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
£221
per night

Featuring accommodation with a private pool, Heritage Sunset Retreat Zanzibar is located in Mchangani. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. Omar and the rest of the staff were amazing. From arranging rides to making us feel at home. The view was amazon.

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9.6
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

Situated in Paje, Shivo Paje Villas offers a private pool. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Nothing to say, it was just perfect, the lication, the staff, the villa Everything was perfect

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9.7
Exceptional
32 reviews
Price from
£222
per night

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