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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. - Victor and Vicky has excellent hosting skills and goes above and beyond to facilitate your pleasant stay - Delicious breakfast always - The house is private and relaxed environment - Pleasant facilities and well maintained The garden is well kept and brings harmony with nature - Street food just next door is delicious and very affordable - Just perfect distance from the chaos of Nungwi, all you hear is chirping birds (priceless). - Taxi can be sort right across from main gate

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9
Superb
115 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. I loved everything. It is such a pretty villa, the room was really nicely designed, huge room, huge bathroom, it even had a terrace with everything you would need to cook, kitchen utensils, condiments, fridge. They even offered me water for all the stay. There was hot water for shower, wi-fi worked perfectly. The pool was amazing, the yard very pretty. Staff was always smiling and verg nice. I loved the music everyday. Breakfast was amazing and huge and the other food they served was delicious, they had the best food i ate on the island. Also, fruit juices veeery good. It is like 30 seconds walking to the beach. And there they have sun beds free for you.

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9.1
Superb
235 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

The units at the inn are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted 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
292 reviews
Price from
US$88.20
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
467 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
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. Great place in a fishing village, it felt that we we’re visiting a family. Amazing snorkeling booked through hotel. Fish auction right outside of the gate every morning. Big breakfast with spiced coffee…

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9.7
Exceptional
288 reviews
Price from
US$80.30
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. Everything (location, staff, decoration, atmosphere)

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9.2
Superb
442 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
193 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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9.1
Superb
211 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. The friendliness of our hosts , made it feel like home away from home

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9.3
Superb
108 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.

Our House Keeping is done twice a day, Morning and during Dinner time.

Guests at Zanzibar House can enjoy both International and traditional Zanzibari dishes at the restaurant. 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
201 reviews
Price from
US$84.60
per night

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