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Chunga Changa

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, 600 metres from Muyuni Beach, Chunga Changa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room comes with a balcony with pool views. We liked everything, the facility is beautiful, excellent view, even better food. Sabrina is very kind, whatever we asked her she managed to get. All the other workers are very kind, an added plus is that you don't have to go out to restaurants, you can buy everything at the accommodation, the menu prices are very affordable. It is very clean and peaceful.

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9.3
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
3,716 Kč
per night

Boutique Villa Unaweza 4 stars

Matemwe

Set in Matemwe and only 60 metres from Matemwe Beach, Boutique Villa Unaweza offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Amazing place, amazing staff, amazingly beautiful

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9.6
Exceptional
176 reviews
Price from
3,395 Kč
per night

La Villa de Victor Kigomani

Matemwe

Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, La Villa de Victor Kigomani is located in Kigomani in the Zanzibar North East Region, 56 km from Zanzibar City. Nungwi is 23 km from the property.

The accommodation comes with a seating area. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in each unit. Towels are featured. Everything, from the property and the location with an amazing beach, to the attention of the owners and the staff (and the food and drinks!), truly excellent!

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9.4
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
4,588 Kč
per night

Jambiani Villas 4 stars

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

Jambiani Villas is located in Jambiani on three properties 400 m away from each other: Kaskazi, Katikati and Kusini. All properties are situated right on the beach and offer outdoor pools and free WiFi. I have been looking forward to write this review, because this place is the best place we have ever been!!! And we have traveled a lot..From we booked to we left yesterday, we have felt so welcome and been taken so good care of! Excellence is the best word, and in every way! Hospitality, staff, food, the bungalows, housekeeping and the setting is spectacular, on one of the most beautiful beaches on Zanzibar. It’s easy to go to every parts of the island, because they have the best drivers on the planet. So calm, safe cars, on time, waiting for you while you do your plan for that day. They organize massage for you outside your bungalow, private barbecue, and set up trips to different activities on the island that you want to see. And the prices are good. What is good to know is that Jambiani Villas have three properties on the beach. The one in the middle has the restaurant for breakfast and other meals. We stayed on the property 350 meters north, but loved that breakfast walk every morning on the beach! The bungalow had the most amazing sea view, and every morning we sat on the balcony taking it all in, before we jumped into the turquoise water and walked for breakfast. They also offer room service for free, if you want your breakfast in your house, but I recommend the 5 min walk! It is also good to know that this is Africa! One row behind, you meet the locals and you see the poverty and the big differences. But you also see how important tourism are for the locals. We buy their beautiful handmade things, they got work on different properties and they are extremely friendly. We were totally safe even after sunsets, walking to a restaurant along the beach.

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9.1
Superb
428 reviews
Price from
3,602 Kč
per night

Amka House

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, Amka Villa Issa House features a restaurant and direct beach access. The large terrace offers Indian Ocean views and there is free WiFi throughout the property.

Each room here will provide you access to a terrace. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy sea view and city view from the room. Perfect location, great room with terace, great breakfast super nice and helpful owner and staff. Would definitely recommend this place.

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9.1
Superb
235 reviews
Price from
1,193 Kč
per night

LIONS VILLA ZANZIBAR - Private Cook & Infinity Pool - ON THE SEASIDE

Kiwengwa

LIONS VILLA ZANZIBAR - Private Cook & Infinity Pool - ON THE SEASIDE is a recently renovated villa in Kiwengwa, where guests can makes the most of its infinity pool, garden and terrace. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Everything. The villa was clean and had the perfect layout! We had a special occasion and the hosts made sure to make it special and catered to our requests!

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10
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
4,221 Kč
per night

RoRi Private Luxury Villas

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu

Featuring a private beach area and views of sea, RoRi Private Luxury Villas is a recently renovated villa located in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can book themselves in for fitness classes or yoga classes. Everything, starting with the placement, in front of the ocean, the entire house is amazing, the pool and the yard a dream, where to spend your time.

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9.8
Exceptional
36 reviews
Price from
10,094 Kč
per night

Sand Beach Boutique Villas

Bwejuu Beach, Bwejuu

Set in Bwejuu, Sand Beach Boutique Villas offers a balcony with pool and garden views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, beauty services and open-air bath. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. I liked how the place was always clean and neat. Great food and staffs. We felt so welcomed me and my daughter. The environment is friendly for family, couple and single travelers too. Worth every penny and more.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
8,235 Kč
per night

Villa Kikadini

Jambiani

Comprising pool with a view and a garden, Villa Kikadini is a recently renovated accommodation in Jambiani located close to Jambiani Beach. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 26 km from Jozani Forest. We liked everything! Assante Sana! It was my first time in Africa/Tansania and I was a bit nervous at first how the property will be but the moment we arrived we all felt simply wonderful in this villa, decorated with lots of love. The Pool was the Best of All! We enjoyed our chit chats at sunsets or the first morning plunge before we had coffee at the specialis terrasse. The staff welcomed us with so much kindness! I felt a bit like in Bali, Indonesia where I used to live in a similar house. Make sure you are aware of electricity issues of the country. The extremely nice, friendly and easy to communicate owner Klaudia got all under control :)

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
3,527 Kč
per night

CDM Villas Kiwengwa

Kiwengwa

Situated in Kiwengwa and only 41 km from Peace Memorial Museum, CDM Villas Kiwengwa features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. It's brand new and modern compared to other properties in the area. The owner Luca has been very excellent

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
3,189 Kč
per night

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