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Jambiani Backpackers Hostel

Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Enjoyed our stay in Jambiani Backpakers. Super nice hostel in peaceful area close to the beach. They have made the common areas so beautiful and relaxed. We stayed in private room and also in dorm, both were good. Best wifi we have had in Tanzania and cutest little kitty!!

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9.4
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

New Teddy's on the Beach

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, New Teddy's on the Beach features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. The property has a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

All units at the hostel come with a seating area. New Teddy's on the Beach provides some rooms with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony. Nice personel, right on the beach

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9.1
Superb
706 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Villa Upendo Paje

Paje Beach, Paje

Located in Paje and within 100 metres of Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Villa Upendo Paje are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Amazing stay! The host was lovely and we had a fantastic Christmas at the Villa. The location is absolutly perfect in paje. Would recommend this place!!

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9.2
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Mambo Leo Hostel

Paje Beach, Paje

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 19 km of Jozani Forest, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi.

At the hostel rooms have bed linen and towels. Mambo Leo is best ,very nice staff,tatu is jovial and welcoming ,she is always busy making the place clean,shes always smiling,and helping the visitors any time when in need .The secret behind her is that she's a good cook 🥰very delicious meals .

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9
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Your Zanzibar Place

Paje Beach, Paje

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 20 km of Jozani Forest. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. There was a line-up of people requesting to extend their stay each morning which I think speaks for itself, just do yourself (and staff :-D) a favor and book a week right away ;-) Very friendly vibe, staff is amazing and the whole hostel is a pretty dynamic place, both happy hour drinks and meal specials are changing every day, all you can eat BBQ was amazing (had like 7 plates, sorry guys :-D), there are hammocks, slack-line...but at the same time it's not a typical party hostel so you get your sleep as well. As far as I can tell bathrooms were cleaned every day with chlorine meticulously, wi-fi has been working great (for ZNZ that is :-D) and it's just couple meters from the beach.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,093 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Shoki Shoki Hostel

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City and within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 800 metres from Old Dispensary, 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 100 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. Loved everything... Located well, decent beds with small lockers, AC dorms, inhouse kitchen, laundry service, very helpful staff, airport pick up and drop ( I had a midnight airport drop and everything was great, their was really nice and humble as well) , decent wifi and tours offered. They had rooms too and I shifted to one of them to get some sleep as I had to wake up for my midnight airport drop, it turned out good...There was also an indian restaurant just beside and a small retail shop very close. Will definitely stay here again if visiting stonetown... Thank you Shoki Shoki team

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8.4
Very good
587 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Green's Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

A calm, cozy oasis with a relaxing garden, a perfect place for backpackers and solo travelers, conveniently located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, Green's Nungwi is situated 200 meters from Supermarket, 400 meters from East Africa Divers and 500 metres from World Wide Supermarket. The property is located 300 meters from Nungwi Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour security, a shared kitchen. A pool under the palms in the Green garden. Sarah was very charming and her son as well. Staff is friendly, we are happy to support a small business, good luck Sarah with the hotel, hope you get to live your dream! :)

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8.6
Fabulous
659 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services. Popular points of interest nearby include Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

At the hostel the rooms have bed linen and towels. We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful and it has the perfect location. Would highly recommend!

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8.6
Fabulous
356 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Drifters Zanzibar

Paje Beach, Paje

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. Anytime I come to Paje I'll stay here for sure! Great vibes. You are literally right on the beach. The owner helps everybody feel part of the "Drifers" family. It's probably one of the most social spots in Paje. Great place have a few beers with fellow solo travelers, you definitely won't be alone. The bar is well stocked but the area also has a lot of pubs and restaurants nearby too if you like pub crawling. Just a note to bring earplugs in case you need a lot of sleep as some nights the bar can be loud as I said the place is great place to socialise. (which wasn't a problem for me). Recommended!

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8
Very good
525 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Aquarium Beach House

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

Aquarium Beach House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. A few steps from Nungwi Beach and 2.5 km from Royal Beach, the property offers a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation provides room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel features certain units with garden views, and every room is fitted with a balcony. All units include bed linen. Exceptional place located directly on the beach, the owners very very helpful and friendly! Great value for money, clean rooms and good food in the restaurant, definitely coming back!

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8.3
Very good
51 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

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