Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Tanzania

My family had a wonderful 4 nights staying at Margo’s property - very private, very large functional bedrooms with fans, air conditioning and private ensuites, plus a separate fully self contained 3rd bedroom. A beautiful pool, 24 hour security onsite, daily house cleaning by Ester. And the dogs were super friendly and great company. If you like football, pack your boots and enjoy a game with the locals on the pitch next door. If you like tapas or just really good food - recommend having dinner at “ To Be” which is approx 1km from Margo’s. Couldn’t find fault with the accommodation or the lovely Margo as a wonderful host, who was available, responsive but also gave us total privacy.

The house was beautiful and modern (with fresh fruit on arrival), Rainer is readily available for any queries, Paolo was an incredible help and 15 minutes from the beach. However, this is in a rural part of Zanzibar but all in all our stay was fantastic in Rainer's home.

My stay was simply great! The place was spotlessly clean and just as beautiful as in the photos – you immediately felt comfortable. I want to highlight Emmanuel and Kamada, the host and our favorite Massai. They were incredibly friendly, reliable and always available if I had any questions. Her warm nature made the stay even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend their place to anyone and would come back anytime!

Judith was very responsive, helpful and accommodating. Her assistant, Neema, was gracious and available for any request we had. The house is beautiful and the grounds are even more incredible with the covered porch and pool area, large yard with the sounds of a nearby river. The kitchen is well stocked. The master bedroom has a nice deck. It is a little ways out of Arusha but is gated and very quiet and private. The photos are great but don't do justice for how nice this place really is when you are walking around the grounds.

The property was spotless and Juli went above and beyond by leaving some food and drink for us in the fridge which was a very generous gesture. Lovely gated property with security guards available 24/7 so safety was never an issue. Also housekeeping was available upon request which was very handy. Highly recommend this property to anyone staying in Jambiani/Paje.

I absolutely loved my stay at the Cozy Bungalows. It's in a serene environment and I immediately felt at home once I arrived. The beach is just a five-minute walk away—just as stunning as Paje Beach, but peaceful and free from crowds. There are plenty of cozy spots to lounge around, and a delicious beachfront restaurant to get food at. Ijob was a welcoming host - great energy, helpful, and laid back. If the opportunity presents itself - I'll definitely be back.

We had a truly wonderful stay at Maia’s place. The garden is spectacular and the sunsets even more so and with clear sky’s you can get some pretty great star gazing in too. The icing on the cake was Nema the house keeper/chef her cooking was amazing. Would definitely recommend for family or friends.

We love Rudy's house on Jambiani beach. Look no further, it's a smooth 10 and perfect if you want to chill in a beach house.

Thank you very much to Mrs. Jing for her welcome, availability and especially kindness. Highly recommend and would be happy to stay again if I go back. Thanks

Good place to stay.

I had a wonderful stay at Agatha’s! The host was incredibly kind, responsive, and always available whenever I had questions. The communication before and during my stay was clear and detailed, with great instructions that made check-in and everything else seamless. The house itself was spotless — clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared with everything I needed. It felt like a true home away from home. I also appreciated the quiet neighborhood, which made it easy to relax and unwind after long days. Everything matched the listing perfectly, and I could tell the host really cares about creating a great experience for guests. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, clean, and well-managed place!

This place feels like home. I am definitely staying here when I am back in dar. I will recommend this to anyone. The host always responsive and always ready to help.

Noor’s house was the best Airbnb we stayed at during our Zanzibar trip. The interior is modern, well-kept, and cosy — perfect for two, with a spare room we used for drying laundry. I loved relaxing in the living room, looking out into the peaceful garden. Though the host wasn’t around, she was very responsive and had everything planned perfectly, from check-in to our transfer. The house is well-located, just a 10-minute walk to the beach and close to great restaurants and cafes. the host was also very responsible — she let us know in advance that the compound’s lagoon would be closed and even gave us the option to cancel. While it was a pity we couldn’t enjoy the lagoon, the thoughtful communication was much appreciated. I’ll definitely recommend this gem to friends and anyone looking for a cosy, quiet, peaceful, and calm retreat in Paje.

This was our second stay with Stephanie after returning from Mikumi, and it was just as lovely as the first. She was very considerate and even offered us an early check-in if needed. We really enjoyed relaxing in the cosy living room, watching Netflix, and enjoying the breeze. Shops are within walking distance if you like to explore, but I especially appreciated having a peaceful space to rest, a fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals, and convenient laundry facilities before heading off to work in another region. Stephanie even kindly offered to send us anything we might need from Dar while we were away for work. There were also books available — I just wish I had time to finish the one I started! She was always responsive and full of great recommendations.

Beautiful place to stay! Very accommodating and friendly staff! Loved the outdoor bar, pool and oceanfront view!

Prashila’s place was beautiful. Amazing furniture, nicely designed, great amenities, washing machine. She was a fantastic host, super responsive, very helpful, flexible, and offered us a late check out. Would highly recommend. The location is convenient for downtown, it is a 4 flight walk up, but Prashila has people to help with the luggage. As it is downtown, it is noisy but this is expected for booking a place in town. Overall, very comfortable stay and look forward to staying again in the future. Thank you

I had a very good stay. The location was great — convenient and close to everything I needed. The amenities were exactly as described and made the stay really comfortable. The host was always available and responsive whenever I had a question or needed anything, which I really appreciated. Overall, it was a smooth and pleasant experience. I’d definitely recommend this place to others!

We had a lovely stay. Check in and out were seamless, and the area was peaceful. It was the perfect distance from Stonetown, and it had all the amenities we needed. We had a few questions regarding the apartment and appliances. The team was very responsive and resolved the inquiries we had in a timely fashion. Thank you for everything!

perfect get away place I enjoy my stay

Clean, peaceful, a great view with friendly and helpful hosts. My home away from home, I highly recommend it

Very nice place: very spacious and clean, nice furniture. Good host, responsive . 5* service. Always someone available to clean.

Absolutely loved this beautiful and cozy spot. Great place if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place to stay or if you plan to work from the apartment. The host is very responsive and made our stay seamless. Looking forward to my next stay here.

Great place to live, very beautiful area, big pool, and delicious coffee in the recreation area

The staff was the best part of the stay. They were amazing, especially Dan. The property is next to the beach and in the middle of a village. Seeing the African culture and way of living mixed with paradisiac views…was riveting. Several descent restaurants in the area as well. Will definitely book again.