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Mamamapambo Boutique Hotel is situated in the seaside village of Jambiani on the southeast coast of Zanzibar island. The hotel is built directly on the beach and is surrounded by lush vegetation.

Room: We stayed in one of the upstairs rooms. The room is spacious. An architect would've designed the bathroom differently as there were a couple of design hiccups but nothing major. In front of the room was a very nice private sitting area with a view on the beach. I guess we were more safe in our upstairs room. Beach: the view on the beach is very beautiful, but the beach itself is not very exciting as most of the buildings along the coast are built on the beach itself Breakfast: the breakfast was very good
Review score
9.4
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
£111.27
1 night, 2 adults

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is situated on the Southeast coast of the fishing village of Paje, a 45-minute drive from Stone Town. It features a swimming pool, kite surf centre and free WiFi.

My family recently enjoyed a stay at Dhow Inn, and we couldn’t have had a nicer time. Everyone on staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing, pools felt very private and well-maintained, beach location was idyllic and the service was perfect. Rooms were very spacious, clean, well appointed and with comfortable beds. The excursions we booked through the hotel were also great - we snorkeled with sea stars, visited monkeys in Jozani National Park, and they even helped arrange our safari in mainland Tanzania. I hope we can visit again soon!
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
203 reviews
Price from
£172.76
1 night, 2 adults

Situated just 50 metres from the beach, Bellevue Zanzibar in Bwejuu offers dolphin, crab-catching and Stone Town tours. Kite surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities are also available.

Friendly service, sweet accommodation , delicious food, beautiful pool and beach! I loved everything about this place!
Review score
9.2
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
£55.83
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: £52.81
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 195 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel on one of the most beautiful beaches on earth, nice design with thoughtful details. Very good breakfast buffet with many fresh options. The pool was a refreshing alternative to the warm sea.
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 105 reviews
    Beautifully designed and maintained boutique hotel; feels like a sophisticated private home. Wonderful host. To give an example of the level of service, my suitcase had been damaged during transit. The hotel was able to fix it and return it to me within 30 minutes of arrival. Exceptional!
    Guest review by
    William
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 520 reviews
    My stay at Passion Boutique Hotel Zanzibar was pure bliss. The staff's extraordinary friendliness made me feel at home. The accommodation was beautifully designed, and the beachfront view was simply stunning. A perfect paradise escape!
    Guest review by
    Cynthia
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 240 reviews
    The pool is the most beautiful I’ve seen so far, very design and breathtaking with a speechless view … same for the rooms , very splendid and unique , you can sleep with all the room open and just take a refresh in your private pool space… the food was AMAZING and cheap ! The personal is lovely and is really taking care of you … it’s a budget but it worth it
    Guest review by
    Sébastien
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 413 reviews
    We stayed 4 nights at these beautiful beach houses at Jambiani beach. These are large, spacious, well designed and beautifully appointed beach houses with gorgeous views to the beach The staff are really lovely, professional and helpful. There is a really lovely infinity pool and breakfasts available on your balcony or in the restaurant. A brilliant and relaxing stay.
    Guest review by
    Alan
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 520 reviews
    We absolutely loved our stay at Passion Boutique Hotel! the hotel is very beautiful, super clean and in a beautiful location. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. There are comfortable relaxing areas on the beachfront with amazing views and generally stunning views across the hotel. The restaurant and food is fantastic, the breakfast was lovely. The staff are super friendly and helpful! wish we stayed here longer!
    Guest review by
    ABSA-REENA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £252.73
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 126 reviews
    Alma Boutique Hotel is a great stay if you are looking for nice interior and design, great staff members, relax and a small gem in Jambiani beach.
    Guest review by
    Camilla
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 240 reviews
    . unique boutique hotel design in a unique site . staff is very friendly with good attitude and smile . very good cuisine with excellent value for money . Nicole, the responsible, is always receptive and proactive (she gave us an early check in, late check out and an upgrade for our wedding anniversary) she’s helped by Mabula (always helpfull) and halfandosi. all the staff is nice with positive vibes
    Guest review by
    anouar
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 685 reviews
    The decor is funky and modern. The hotel is well designed and spacious. Big clean swimming pools and lovely private houses for each guest. Marquerite gave us excellence advice and was very helpful. She could help with anything. She organized our kite surfing lessons, taxis and bicycles. She is a star! Aisha also helped us with a smile everytime. The area is beautiful and less crowded than the north. Breakfast was good and our kids loved the game room. The hammock for each house was special.
    Guest review by
    Helana
    Family with young children