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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. Excellent property with private pool and lots of space, and very x 10 clean. All the staff were polite and super efficient and made sure we were well taken care of. Extremely impressed. Were were scuba diving off Mnemba Island so this location is very near and convenient.

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9.4
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
€ 116
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. The hotel is new and beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff are very kind, we really enjoyed our holiday here

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9.6
Exceptional
173 reviews
Price from
€ 137
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. I love this property and the owners . Every stay I feel like a home . I formed an amazing bond with supporting staff and mother of the house .Everything about the property is amazing.

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9.4
Superb
133 reviews

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. Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, very good breakfast. We had dinner in the main restaurant several times and the selection was amazing :)

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9.1
Superb
433 reviews
Price from
€ 179
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. The view, the breakfast, the staff, everything was just amazing. I was in Amka house for 15 days and I had a really good time. Thank you!!!

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9.1
Superb
240 reviews
Price from
€ 57
per night

Lions Villa Zanzibar with private pool - LUXURY ON THE SEASIDE

Kiwengwa

Lions Villa Zanzibar with private pool - LUXURY 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. After an easy-peasy pickup from the ferry in Stone Town, we arrived at the Villa to be welcomed by a super friendly team and a romantic seafood dinner set for us right on the beach. It was perfection from the first moment! We spent a relaxing weekend enjoying the pool, walking on the beach, playing games, swimming in the ocean and eating the delicious food prepared by the Chef. We felt safe, pampered and well taken care of. Mr. Davies made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. We can't wait to go back!

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
€ 149
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
€ 406
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. This is a great place to have a relaxing vacation with friends and/or family. You have the intimacy of an entire house and the benefit of your private pool suitable for 6-8 people, with the confort of the cleaning service and pool mentainance. 3 minutes away you will find a bakery with good breakfast options and some small shops with fruits, vegetables, drinks etc. Kikadini House and Jambiani are a great option to have an authentic Zanzibar experience

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
€ 126
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
€ 128
per night

Bless Villa Apartment

Kiwengwa Beach, Kiwengwa

Offering inner courtyard views, Bless Villa Apartment is an accommodation situated in Kiwengwa, 400 metres from Kiwengwa Beach and 39 km from Peace Memorial Museum. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The holiday home features garden views, a barbecue and a 24-hour front desk. Superb Customer Service, Chill Vibes, Great Ambience, Would Definitely Go Back..

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
€ 172
per night

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