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New Teddy's on the Beach

Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, a few steps from Jambiani Beach, New Teddy's on the Beach provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

G
Gianluca
From
Malta
Everything! This accommodation was by far the best one we stayed at during our 3-week trip to Tanzania. It features a lot of facilities, including a large and very clean pool, beach volleyball net, slacklining, a treehouse, a bar and restaurant and very well-laid out sunbeds and umbrellas. The WiFi connection was great too. The food at the weekly Wednesday BBQ was abundant and very varied. Breakfast was very tasty, as expected. Overall a great stay 10/10!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
Price from
US$52.80
1 night, 2 adults

Coconuts Bandas

Jambiani

Set in Jambiani, Coconuts Bandas offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Paje Beach and offers various facilities, such as a private beach area, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Alessandra
From
Tanzania
nice and clean basic accommodation, amazing beach! all rooms are first line, excellent restaurant/bar closeby and part of the property, watersports center available and with great quality equipment, all for a very reasonable price. The atmosphere is perfect for a barefoot holiday! Very recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$54
1 night, 2 adults

Mambo Leo Hostel

Paje (Near Jambiani)

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 50 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi.

D
Daniel
From
South Africa
It feels like staying with family or friends in Paje. Sincere hosts in a secure central guesthouse. Strong fans in room. No mosquitos. Kitchen available. Private bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Your Zanzibar Place

Paje (Near Jambiani)

Situated in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

V
Vijverberg
From
Netherlands
als ways great coming back here love the vibe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 946 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Upendo Paje

Paje (Near Jambiani)

Located in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a terrace.

G
Grace
From
Netherlands
1. This villa is situated at the road of the beach, within less than 2 minutes. 2. Big comfortable bed with mosquito net, the building was built in december 2022, so new. 3. Fridge + kitchen available but most important GOOD VIBES + great hospitality 4. Amazing decent guests + guards all day so all is safe!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$40.50
1 night, 2 adults

Drifters Zanzibar

Paje (Near Jambiani)

Situated in Paje, 400 metres from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. Built in 2016, the property is within 19 km of Jozani Forest.

A
Anthony
From
Tanzania
I had an amazing stay at Drifters Hostel in Paje! From the moment I arrived, the place had nothing but good vibes—relaxed, friendly, and full of energy. If you’re traveling solo or just love meeting new people, this is honestly one of the best spots around. It’s incredibly social, and it’s so easy to meet people whether you’re hanging out in the common areas, chilling by the bar, or joining one of the nightly activities. The on-site bar is a major highlight too. The food is surprisingly delicious, fresh, and well-priced, making it super convenient to grab a great meal without even leaving the hostel. Whether it’s breakfast, dinner, or snacks between activities, everything I had was really good. The location in Paje is perfect—right on the beach front, it’s a walking distance to so many restaurants, and all the fun that the area has to offer. Whether you’re into kitesurfing, beach days, or just relaxing, Drifters puts you right where you want to be. If you want a place with amazing people, staff and fun nights, great food, and that unbeatable island vibe, Drifters Hostel is the place to be. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

New Jambo Bungalows

Paje (Near Jambiani)

Offering a restaurant and bar, New Jambo Bungalows is located in Paje. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and kite surfing.

F
Fojo Pereira
From
Uruguay
This place is just beautiful! The rooms are super comfy and really clean, breakfast is delicious, and the pool (recently renovated) is honestly one of the nicest in Paje. But the best part is the people working here – they’re so friendly and make you feel right at home. The vibe is awesome, with fun karaoke every Friday and daily volleyball games where everyone joins in. Totally recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Jambiani Backpackers Hostel

Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, 60 metres from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

H
Hutin
From
France
I had an amazing time here. Mohamed and William were great, friendly and professionnal owners. The hostel is comfortable and very beautiful, with all commodities. Mohamed and William gave us good plans to spent our time, and gave the hostel a chill (but also ready to party) vibe. They created opportunities for the lonely travelers to meet and spend time together, managed to negociate prices for us, used their network to offer new activities. It is a perfect place to either make new friends, visit, chill or party. I felt safe and so happy! The breakfast is also the best I ever had, my congrats to the cook! Thank you so much, I will come back if given the chance!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 946 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$152
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
Everything was perfect, its the best hostel ive stayed at, at this means a lot as ive stayed at over 100. Beautifull relaxed beach location, the vibe is great, close to page. Most of all, the staff is wonderfull, super helpfull, trustworthy and very very kind! I recomend it 100%. Its one of those places you could stay forever at, and really makes a huge difference to your stay in jambiani.
Guest review by
micaela
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$130
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
The Hostel has the best vibes if you are travelling as a backpacker. The rooms are comfortable with AC which is the most required thing in Zanzibar. The host is really nice and will help you in all manner possible. The pool is good to chill out in the afternoon and the beach is hardly 2 minutes away.
Guest review by
Rana
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$130
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
We booked for 3 nights and ended up staying over 2 weeks! We got lucky to be there at the time the hostel guests formed a really nice group, but when when quieter this place felt like an oasis of peace, relaxation and perfect holidays. The swimming pool is a blessing at any time of the day or night, the breakfast was so delicious, the staff was very kind. The location, hidden from the busy and touristy Paje, was perfect as it felt like coming back home to a comfy place. Very cheap accommodation. Definitely the best hostel in Zanzibar for me!
Guest review by
Roxanne
Young couple