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Kendwa

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Michamvi

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The best cheap hotels in Zanzibar

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Canary Hotel & SPA

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, a 2-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, Canary Hotel & SPA provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

E
Emad
From
Egypt
The room is clean, the staff is very friendly and over all everything is good, great location in the heart of Nungwi, out of the hotel there is everything,restaurants, markets, etc.. 2 minutes from Nungwi beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,544 reviews
Price from
$75.86
1 night, 2 adults

Babalao Bungalows

Hotel in Nungwi

Babalao Bungalows has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nungwi.

N
Nasser
From
Oman
Amazing place Good price Good location Good stuff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews
Price from
$83.90
1 night, 2 adults

Ananda Beach Hotel

Paje

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodations, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a private beach area.

H
Hannah
From
Canada
The most friendly staff, very clean room, superb location. Everything was just perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviews
Price from
$109.32
1 night, 2 adults

Protels La Plage Resort

Bwejuu

Located in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach, Protels La Plage Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$67.80
1 night, 2 adults

Oasis Nungwi

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, a 4-minute walk from Royal Beach, Oasis Nungwi has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

J
Joe
From
Kenya
Everything about the place was just amazing. Very clean, spacious, and well designed. I am definitely coming back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Price from
$87.53
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel 197

Nungwi

Hostel 197 has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Nungwi. The property is around a 4-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, 26 miles from Kichwele Forest Reserve and 25 miles from Mangapwani Coral...

J
Julia
From
Argentina
Absolutely one of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel genuinely welcome. Everyone is friendly, helpful and always smiling. The atmosphere is amazing, very social and perfect for meeting people from all over the world. The pool area is beautiful and super clean, a great place to relax during the day or hang out in the evening. Rooms are spotless, beds are comfortable and everything is well taken care of. You can really feel the attention to detail. Food and drinks were also great and the common areas have a really good vibe. It’s the kind of place where you plan to stay a couple of nights and end up extending your stay. Highly recommended. If you are in Zanzibar, you should definitely stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 634 reviews
Price from
$132.54
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Hotel

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, a 3-minute walk from Nungwi Beach, Golden Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

H
HAITHEM
From
Algeria
It’s a wonderful place and a beautiful hotel with calme and peaceful ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
$59.52
1 night, 2 adults

Compass Hostel

Nungwi

Compass Hostel in Nungwi provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Roqaia
From
Egypt
One of the best places I’ve stayed!! I’ve stayed in many hostels but the value for money is great. Great location, hot shower, locker, privacy and great architecture I definitely would recommend it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
$13.56
1 night, 2 adults

LUJO Zanzibar Resort

Hotel in Paje

LUJO Zanzibar Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Paje. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

L
Lynn
From
Turkey
From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Alexandra with the biggest smile, instantly making us feel at home. She was so warm and kind, and that energy carried through the entire staff—every single person we encountered was amazing. What really stood out was the presence of the owners, personally walking around, chatting with guests, and making sure everyone was happy and cared for. That level of attention gave the whole stay such a special and personal touch. The location and hotel itself are absolutely stunning—a true little piece of heaven. The design is beautiful, the facilities are top tier, and everything feels thought-out to perfection. And the food? Simply incredible! So fresh, high-end, and absolutely delicious. I especially recommend the Carbonara—it was outstanding. We stayed for five magical days, and leaving was truly bittersweet. But one thing is for sure: we will definitely be back! If you’re considering where to stay in Paje, do yourself a favor and book Lujo—you won’t regret it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
$143.39
1 night, 2 adults

Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Nungwi

Located in Nungwi and with Nungwi Beach reachable within a few steps, Dhow Beach Boutique Hotel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a private beach area.

A
Alp
From
Turkey
Hotel Location is so beautiful..New and so clean hotel. Employees are so friendly and helpful and food was awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Price from
$152.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
We loved everything! It was in a perfect location for us, close to shops and the beach. The breakfast was amazing every morning. The hotel itself is very clean, modern and intimate with only 4 rooms. We enjoyed staying here and felt beyond safe and happy with our choice. Elisabeth and Alex were amazing and always interacted with us, making us feel like we were staying with friends. All of the staff are lovely and very helpful and Scooby is extra special 🐾
Guest review byMorgan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $280
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,549 reviews
Central Location at Stonetown Waterfront. Ideal to explore the old town, watch sunset etc.
Guest review byAlexander
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $132.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Location was great. Staff was AMAZING especially Leyio. He went out of his way to assist us with everything we needed. The view is incredible! The rooms are very clean and neat.
Guest review byGeraldine
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $110.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,278 reviews
Friendly and helpful staff Central location Affordable Lovely rooftop restaurant
Guest review byMaitseo
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
We enjoyed the breakfast in the mornings. The location was amazing, pretty close to most things. Super friendly staff, spotless and clean. The pool is beautiful!
Guest review byHester Maria
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $140
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews
Very, very clean. Super friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast (buffet). Good location - right by the ferry terminal and within a 5-minute walk from the main gate into Stonetown. A cozy and fairly large swimming pool, located in a lovely garden. A 3-minute walk to the nearest beach (albeit small) where you can swim or catch a small, wooden boat to Prison Island or Nakupenda, etc. Overall, a very good experience.
Guest review byAneta
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Amazing location right by the beach - 10/10. Staff were really helpful and set up a tour for us when we arrived late the previous evening so that was really useful! Gave good restaurant recommendations too. They washed our clothes for us too for a very reasonable price. Good breakfast. Very clean room.
Guest review byJoe
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $211.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,874 reviews
Excelent location, friendly and welcoming staff, rustic interior, very clean room and facilities and comfortable bed.
Guest review byVasilka
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Very cozy little hotel , very close to Kivengwa Beach. Beach was really nice and beautiful . Have seen something like this only on pictures before - it was like being in small paradise . It's also a nice, quiet spot surrounded by greenery. Our room was simple but comfortable. All is new and room was very very clean!!! Meanwhile, I really like the staff, it was very nice as well. Would recommend for travelers looking for a simple, eco-friendly and affordable option close to the beach for sure!
Guest review byMilana
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $125
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 897 reviews
Great location and views, very clean, staff were amazing and very helpful. Special shoutout to Veronica for ensuring that our stay was comfortable and everything was well organised. We were even provided packed breakfast boxes as we had to checkout early the next day.
Guest review byDisa Ray
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