Smoking-friendly holiday rentals in Stone Town

I booked Wayne's place for my family’s trip to Zanzibar, and it exceeded all our expectations. The host was incredibly responsive, helping us organize a pick-up from the port and regularly checking in to ensure everything was perfect. The house itself was immaculate, situated in a well-secured, quiet complex, and ideal for families. I highly recommend this place and would definitely book again."

I recently stayed at this lovely apartment near Stone Town, and it was an incredible experience! The location is perfect—close enough to explore the historic Stone Town but situated in a quiet and peaceful area, which made for a relaxing stay. The apartment itself was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with plenty of room to unwind after a day of exploring. It had everything I needed for a enjoyable trip. The host was absolutely wonderful! They were very responsive, friendly, and went out of their way to ensure I had a great stay. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Zanzibar. The combination of a great location, spacious and comfortable accommodations, and an exceptional host made my stay unforgettable. I’ll definitely be returning in the future!

I recommend, it’s a very neat studio apartment in inside one of the best neighborhoods in Zanzibar

Asha’s place is located in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it a perfect base for exploring Zanzibar’s rich history and culture. It’s an excellent budget-friendly option for travelers looking to stay close to all major attractions. The apartment is just a two-minute walk from key historical sites, including Tippu Tip’s House, the old slave chambers, the bustling port, and the famous night food market. The area is surrounded by numerous tourist shops and great restaurants, offering plenty of options for dining and shopping. While the central location is a major advantage, be aware that some noise from tourists and nearby market vendors—especially during late-night cleanups and storing —is unavoidable. However, this is beyond Asha’s control and is a small trade-off for such a prime location. Overall, I highly recommend Asha’s place for travelers who prioritize convenience and cultural immersion over absolute quiet. I would definitely stay here again

Great place, helpful host.

I loved the place ,very neat and it feels home..good for the family ..they have excellent customer service ..they even helped me with food . When you think of visiting zanzibar,please dont hesitate to book this place.. 5 star for you guys.well done.

The area is safe and the nearby residents are friendly.You can walk to most of the attractions.The host is enthusiastic, the house is large, clean and comfortable.

We had a great stay at BT cottages. The staff were helpful whenever we needed something. Urah was so great and always available. The kitchen wasn’t fully stocked but Urah delivered whatever we requested for. I loved the fact that the place was peaceful and we had the pool to ourselves most of the time. I’ll definitely recommend and come back. Thank you.

We stayed at Eta's Airbnb last year and came back again because we liked it so much!!! The A/C in the bedrooms is great, I love the location, the decor and little extras are thoughtful and we love that the suite is on the main floor. The only downside this year was, the neighbours upstairs were louder than last year with a screaming toddler who was often up by 5:00 am. The master bedroom had windows facing the courtyard and it was very loud. I would still stay at this suite again though!!! Thanks Romain and Eta... see you next year!!!

Great place to rest with friends and family, very friendly staff!

We felt very comfortable Peter helped us with all questions and showed us the surroundings. We would come back.

Great host. The host deserves to to be ranked as a "Super Host". The host was more than accommodating, He went above and beyond. The home was spotless and right on the ocean, as described. The view was magnificent and breathtaking. We watched the cruise ships sail past the house. Fishermen who fished for crabs often stopped by, as we lounged on the veranda or in the pool, to offer us fresh crabs from the ocean. On arrival, the host provided tropical juices, wine, and water. This was one of the best Airbnb hosts I have encountered. Should I return to Zanzibar, I hope I am lucky enough to stay at the Ocean Bay Villa. I recommend this place to anyone planning a trip to Zanzibar.

I really enjoyed myself at the property very calm and peaceful place and big big thanks for the hosting whoever wanted to go to Zanzibar I recommend this place you will never regret it again big big thanks

Veronica was very kind. She welcomed our family into her home. We wanted a place close to the airport so fly out the next day. Driving into the neighborhood, we started to get a little worried. It's a few minutes down a dirt road. She was able to give our driver precise directions. Once we got behind the secured gate, we were amazed by the property. We hung up our wet beach clothes outside on the spacious patio and clothesline. The kitchen had all the amenities. A separate dining area, a sitting area with 3 couches and TV, 3 bedrooms(2 with en suite bathrooms then a 3rd bathroom). AC in every room which was a bonus for us coming from not having any for 3 days in Nungwi. Hot water in the baths/showers. I slept on the couch comfortably whilst others enjoyed their private rooms/beds. In the neighborhood, I felt safe enough to walk 10 min to a fruit stand and small grocery to make breakfast. The kids in the area were so sweet. We gave them treats and they were grateful!Thank you!

Very cute and private place. Highly recommend this stay. You have everything you need there and the little outside space is lovely. The area is also beautiful. Muqaddar is very happy to help wherever he can.

I highly recommend staying here. My stay was wonderful in terms of the accommodation, the area, and the people in charge of the apartment. They were very friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend it. Finally, thank you, my brother Kassim, for everything and your help to us.

I can only recommend the place, from communication to booking, to transportation from the airport to the welcome and accommodation to the apartment, we were happy with everything. The family apartment provides plenty of space and excellent cooking facilities. The beds are very comfortable and the terrace is superbly adapted to relax in privacy thanks to the grown beautifully blooming bushes. Next, the generous breakfast included and 2 pools, at least one of which we had to ourselves at any time. The area is very well maintained, the pools are clean and the surroundings of the apartments are cared for. It's about a 5-minute walk to the beach, as well as the beginning of the village, where you can shop for everything you need, and also observe the local life while walking. Thank you so much to the owners and the entire staff for a great stay.

The place is so nice and so center,it’s so easy to access all the important needs like restaurants,bars and beaches,we really enjoy it.

Felt at home and more! Great property, good communication, spotless and very clean and most of all a great host! Thank you Valentin and Denisa! We’ll be back very soon.

I liked the place and will either go back there again and even recommend to friends.

We stayed 7 weeks at Saids place and liked it very much. From the beginning we had 2 people whom we could anytime ask for help. We felt very safe at Saids place and did not even shut the appartment with a key since there is a big fence around the buildung. The area in which the appartment is located is rather quiet the village ist about 5 minutes walk away and there are not many tourists around. The walking distance to the beach and a very nice resort called Waikiki is about 5 minutes away. Said himself was very helpful and friendly. He invited us for a great homemade dinner (the best we had in Zanzibar) and repaired Christians bicycle. We would be glad to come back stay there and meet Said again.

I stayed at the Monolo apartment for two weeks. The apartment was beyond my expectations. I felt like I was at home and had no trouble with getting around. Everything was to my standard and Abdulkarim made sure everything was accessible and had no trouble. The place was sparkling clean and everything was in working order. I had no troubles with electricity and water throughout my stay. Abdulkareem shared he’s Netflix account too which was very kind of him to do so. The WiFi was very fast and had good connection. The security system was top notch. I would recommend this apartment to anyone that’s looking for a clean, private and home away from home. The apartment was very affordable and worth the pay. Thank you Abdulkareem for the lovely experience. I would definitely love to stay at your apartment whenever I’ll be in Tanzania if you’ll have me 😊

Thank you very much for the wonderful stay at the apartment. We were well informed from the start, and communication during our stay was very easy and friendly. Sheila was very kind and always cleaned our apartment perfectly. The location is excellent for accessing shopping options or the beach. The complex is clean, safe, and beautiful, with a great pool area. We will definitely come back again.