10 Hostels hotel in Zanzibar Island: Best hotel deals for 2023

May 15, 2023 Etsuko Causey

The Zanzibar Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world. You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water; shallow sandbars perfect for wading; and many small, nearly deserted islands virtually unvisited by tourists. Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar City’s old quarter. Or just go beach to beach between tiny fishing villages—each one's better than the next.
Restaurants in Zanzibar Island

1. Demani Lodge

Jambiani Road, Paje Tanzania
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 327 reviews

Demani Lodge

Backpackers, Kitesurfers and barefoot beach-lovers will adore the easy retreat oasis of Demani Lodge. Situated just a kilometre from Paje on the Jambiani Road, Demani's lush garden, swimming pool, free Wifi and only a 5 minute walk to the beach are topped off by flexible accommodation options with singles, doubles, triples, dorm room and nice, big rooms with wooden floor and bathroom en suite. Pick-up's can be arranged for extra cost. We have a BBQ with live music and party with DJ every Thursday, delicious food in the kitchen from 12 pm - 22 pm, and an open bar as long as there is people.

Demani Lodge

Reviewed By Anja0217

An awesome place to stay. Affordable. Clean. Good food. Very friendly owner gave good advice on places to visit and arranged for taxis. Great swimming pool. Met some lovely travellers there. The closest beach is a long walk away and very dirty. It's worth walking further up to the busier part. Don't even think of swimming at low tide, you'll have to walk more than a km to reach the water.

2. Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar

57 Kenyatta Road Across Shangani Post Office, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar

Lost & Found Hostel is Zanzibar's first premium hostel. We are located in the center of Stone Town right across from the Shangani Post Office.

Pretty solid way to start the trip

Reviewed By ALConthemove

My favorite part about this place was - besides the extremely central location - their safes, which had electronic bracelets to open. The dorm was very comfortable and had AC, which isn't that common for Zanzibar especially in hostels. It can be noisy, though, being on the main street, and the common spaces are quite small so it wasn't easy to have space to just chill out or meet anyone. The staff was nice, and it's simple and easy for getting in and around.

3. Summer Dream Lodge

Paje House Nr 277, Paje Tanzania
Excellent
75%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 84 reviews

Summer Dream Lodge

Our hotel is perfect for those looking for a nice relaxing place to stay. Our rooms are very spacious and all have a floor, big 7ft long beds with it's own mosquito net. Our rooms have a shared toilet outside or for extra comfort we have also ensuite rooms. Outside the rooms you have access to your own private terrace with comfy couch. Or come hangout in our garden with hammocks, hanging beds and a lounge area. For your stomach we have a restaurant with Swahili and European dishes and a nice relaxing bar with many cocktails to sample for nice prices. Located near one of the finest beaches of Zanzibar, Paje on the East-coast offers the finest white sand and clear blue ocean water. Situated only 70 meter from the beach, this area is more quiet and private for you to relax or to take a swim then the area with kite surfers and local fishermen a little distance away.

REALLY great place!

Reviewed By richterm1968

Great place to stay in Paje! Very close to the beach, cool staff, great pool, highly recommended! The Bungalows have AC, own bathroom and it’s a quiet area - except Tuesdays! There is a great big poolparty which is a lot of fun! Don’t miss it! Ellie and her staff are doing a great job!

4. Shoki Shoki House Stone Town

Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Shoki Shoki House Stone Town

Shoki Shoki House is a brand new place on the map of Stone Town. The hotel has been fully renovated and opened in September 2021. We are situated in best possible place, in Shangani Street, just 2 minutes by walk from Forodhani Garden and Old Fort. The hotel offers 14 comfortable air conditioned rooms in different standard. Guest can enjoy delicious breakfast served everyday. Karibu Sana !

Light & bright in the ❤️ of Stone Town

Reviewed By LisaSontheRoad

Overall a really good spot. Good, central location, friendly helpful staff, very clean throughout, and a good breakfast. I loved the local accent décor in particular, coupled with a crisp, fresh interior. Light and bright. Good WiFi too!

5. Mnana Lodge

Kijueni, Kizimkazi 3511 Tanzania
Excellent
82%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Mnana Lodge

The Mnana is a small, cozy and unpretentious lodge, but to make life better for our guests. Can accommodate 16 people in five rooms with private bathroom and balcony and in an open space above the restaurant. The guest house is situated in Kizimkazi countryside, not far from the sea. We serve Multi cuisine food and snack, relaxing garden, private beach, free WiFi in room & common area.

Great stay after mountaineering

Reviewed By Coffee_Sheltie

Purposely spent 2 nights in new year's eve in the less-crowded southern Zanzibar after Kili and Safari, a pleasant and cosy stay to re-energize ourselves, do nothing just relax enjoy beer and music at the seaside. Feel homey in Mnana Lodge, the host is an italian woman, great food too. Very primitive and nature life here, btw the tazanian countdown party was memorable. Hakuna mata!

6. Your Zanzibar Place

Paje street, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Your Zanzibar Place

Awesome place! I will always come back ?

Reviewed By Heidirashidi

Great vibe. Met so many amazing people here and everyone is super friendly. Gunnar is the best manager and the sweetest guy on the island ana he makes the best cocktails! Definitely coming back for more amazing vibes!

7. Drifters Zanzibar

Paje Tanzania
Excellent
89%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 81 reviews

Drifters Zanzibar

Memorable vibes & views!

Reviewed By 109jo_ocarlosc

I have been coming to Zanzibar for over a decade, but never so much to Paje... This time happened to come this side, no regrets whatsoever, if you like music & partying, this is the place to be! It's almost non stop...? Food is quite delicious & the staff always ready to help! The owner has been quite helpful as well! When it comes to the rooms, let the pics speak by it self...? Highly recommended!

8. Z Life Hostel

Gizenga Street 159, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
59%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 51 reviews

Z Life Hostel

A family friendly, lush and green Boutique Hostel in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Did not honor our reservation and then lied about it to cover themselves

Reviewed By Alice C

We had a booking at zlife. We tried to check in late at night and they had given away our room despite have a credit card guaranteed booking. They then lied to the booking agent (online platform) that we were a no show so that we had no access to support, refund or rebooking. Finally, they refused to provide us any support in rebooking us a room. Be warned!

9. Sagando Hostel and Bungalows

Michamvi Kae, 00340 Tanzania
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Sagando Hostel and Bungalows

Relaxed place with all basics covered plus great service

Reviewed By MB_again

Very relaxed place with nicely constructed bungalows spread around a decent sized and impressive garden area immediately behind 2 large beach front resorts. The owner Ali and all staff based there were super friendly and helpful, and the food was of good quality with generous portions. Beach is just 2-3 minutes’ walk away where amazing sunsets can be witnessed, plus walkable for very long stretches all around the peninsula up to the east facing side when there is low tide (serene and peaceful walk). Rooms and food are very reasonably priced for what you get. I would definitely stay here again if I decide to go to Michamvi.

10. Zeru Zeru

Michamvi Road, Michamvi Tanzania
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Zeru Zeru

Zeru Zeru is located on the south coast of Zanzibar. It’s strategic position between 2 beautiful beaches, Kae Beach (well known for its sunset) and Pingwe Beach (well known for The Rock Restaurant), and not far from the villages of Dongwe, Bwejuu, Paje and Jambiani, makes Zeru Zeru a perfect spot for those looking for a tropical paradise to relax, far from the crowded beaches of Zanzibar. Zeru Zeru provides to its guests an outdoor pool, a Footpool (the 1st snooker billiard in Africa!), mountain bikes, Wi Fi and a small boutique. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner on a breezy terrace with view on the gardens and the sunset, while Pambazuka Restaurant serves tasty local dishes on the stunning Pingwe beach. Our bungalows have 1 king size bed with mosquito net, private bathroom with shower (unheated water), wardrobe, fan, outdoor kitchenette, table with chairs, private garden with sunbeds. An extra bed can fit in the room (on request).

Great place to relax,meet people

Reviewed By AnkaJ2

We spent in Zeru zeru 5 weeks, place is in beautiful garden with birds, very nice Staff, pool to cool down, good price if you stay here for longer time, you can meet then interesting people, area nearby is quiet and beautiful.we highly recommend zeru zeru.

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