Holiday rentals with breakfast in Zanzibar Archipelago

Definitely felt like we won the "Last-Minute Booking Lottery" with this property!!! Place was better than advertised, and I never had an Airbnb host as accommodating as Khalid. 15 minute drive got you to all of the fun and exciting things to do on the island of Zanzibar, and my man Khalid had everything line up for us to maximize our 3 days/2 nights there. Would recommend this to anyone as their first option if they want to get away from being in the noisy downtown area. Oh, can't forget, that pool was amazing...could've stayed in there all day.

Amazing, quiet and beautifull place that is even better than the photos. Friendly and responsive staff and good and well priced food. Really nice pool which we used a lot do to the heat, as the Ocean is really warm. 28-29 cel in feb. We loved the quiet surroundings in the villa and really at home. The Local community just outside the door was amazing to interact with and the Move Zanzibar community center just 250 m from the villa is a must. Seing the fishernan come in with the tides and all food they harvest in the Ocean is just outside the door. Just go there🤩especially if you like place that is away from the massive tourist crowds up north near Nungwi Biggest recommandations from us. 6 people (16-49) from Denmark and we the entire villa1. We were there in feb 2025. Thomas

A beautiful Airbnb and amazing host! The hospitality was great and the surprised breakfast being included was a plus. It was a bit hard to find, but once we did we didn’t want to leave! Wished we stayed at this Airbnb longer!

Absolutely loved our stay here, the home was exactly like the photos if not better, we were welcomed with them most helpful, hands on, amazing staff. The location as well was perfect right on the beach and close to everywhere in Jambiani, would recommend this place if you are planning to come to Zanzibar !!

Lovely villa, very private and super views of the water. The place is literally on the beach. Full access to the huge resort pool next door but we loved the private pool more. Great chill out for a few days in Zanzibar.

Hanna, Inès and I thank you very much for this unique welcome. The setting is sublime, Paulette and Didier were very attentive to us. We felt like we were at home. Paulette was able to meet our needs and prepared an excellent feast (Congolese/Swahili specialty) with fresh products. Her cooking is made with love and a lot of attention. The decoration of each bedroom and common living room is beautiful. We will come back without hesitation and we recommend this guesthouse. See you soon!!

We loved Billy’s place! The Ushongo area was so peaceful and Stan, Halima, and Juma were so helpful on site. We would definitely love to come back!

A great stay at a beautiful place. Everybody Was very helpful, flexible and Kind. Many thanks to Hadji for Organisation and Fatima for delicious brakfast. We will certainly come back.

Zanzilywood is good place for those looking peaceful surroundings in an isolated location. The grounds include a pool and store with all the items you need. The apartments are very spacious. If anything is missing, the hosts are quick correct the situation. Moreover, the host can arrange for your transportation both near and into Stonestown. I was satisfied with my stay.

The apartment is perfect for walking to restaurants and enjoying the beautiful beach. Different to most airbnbs we’ve stayed at - Not totally private as it is more of a family hospitality feeling rather than hotel style airbnb. We appreciated the local recommendations and daily clean, comfortable bed, breakfast, meals on request, and the onsite general manager. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and flexible for timings. It is Zanzibar so expect some small hiccups such as short power/wifi/water cuts - a small price to pay for paradise.

Benard is truly a Superhost! From the moment i arrived, he made feel welcome and ensured i had everything needed for a comfortable stay. His attention to detail, communication, and hospitality were exceptional. The space was spotless and well-equipped, and his thoughtful touches made all the difference.

it was sooooo awesome 🤩 thanks for everything, lisa and yakup!! i hope we see each other next year, asante sana

Really great stay at this apartment, boutique feel and just like the photos. The complex where the property is situated is big but the host is easy to reach via message , phone call and inbox. Cleaner service every couple of days was a bonus. I stayed here with my family and was very happy and safe.

Emmanuel's place is just the best to catch an early flight or to find a bed after a long and late flight from / into Zanzibar. The Hotel is just a short walk from the Airport (domestic / international). Emmanuel is very helpful, communication couldnt be better. I can warmly recommend the accomodatinon

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

Many thanks for the nice Apartment. We enjoyed very much

Amazing place! If you're looking for a calm stay away from the most touristic areas this is it. Lovely decorated and close to a perfectly empty beach. We really loved it, hope to be back soon. Can totally recommend this place especially for families.

It was wonderful to have a quiet airconditioned room and lovely tropical garden to relax in, and the perfect location so close to the beach as well as all the shops and restaurants.

Just back from a lovely 6 night stay at Pemba Moonlight. It is a great place and Said and his family have put so much effort into the place. The bungalows are comfortable but occasionally the showers are a bit average. To be fair, the water supply to the whole area has been very patchy since the main water pipe burst so all water has to be tankered in. Breakfasts are good and we ate there every evening when we had a home cooked meal provided by Said's wife. On our last day we went on a visit to Tumbe fish market and bought 2 large red snapper fish and Said cooked them perfectly for us. Said was so helpful in organising some trips for us. He personally took us to the spice farm nearby and then on to Wete to see the flying foxes take off into the air at sunset. Definitely a trip to do. Another trip worth doing is the forest walk in the rain forest, the trip to the Fish market, Vimawimbi beach and finally the Seaweed ladies who make seaweed soap in the village very close by the guesthouse. The beach which is about 200m from the guest house has really good snorkelling (you have to swim out quite far to about level with the Manta Underwater hotel room) but when you get there the coral and fish are absolutely superb. There is no regular wifi at Said's but for a one off $5 charge, the nearby Ayiana hotel will put their password into your phone so you can use their's as much as you want. We went there for cocktails and/or beers and sometimes also used their infinity pool and they were super friendly. Sadly the Manta resort does not allow any non-residents to enter its grounds and is positively unfriendly to all locals and tries to stop them going on its beachfront. Such a shame really but what is Manta's loss is Ayiana and Pemba Moonlight's gain. If you want a good value authentic local guesthouse experience then go to Pemba Moonlight.

A really sweet place. The owners are super friendly and helpful, the location is very quiet and peaceful. We stayed here for a total of 8 days and felt completely comfortable. Breakfast was different every day, always with a plate of fresh fruit and good coffee. The water is a little salty but nothing to complain about. The rooms are nicely furnished and very clean. All in all, we were completely satisfied and would be happy to come back.

If you're looking for an unforgettable stay in Zanzibar, this is the place to be! From the moment you arrive, the hospitality is exceptional. They are incredibly generous, warm, and attentive—and helped us customize our tours and arranged transportation, saving us so much money! The location is ideal: just a short 5 to 10-minute walk to Jambiani Beach, with Paje also easily accessible. Plus, the property offers all the amenities you could need, including a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine. This makes it perfect for longer stays . The breakfast is delicious, and everything you could need for a comfortable stay is thoughtfully provided. For the price, this place offers incredible value—it's an absolute gem and one of the best Airbnb experiences I have had. We miss you and Zanzibar - thank you so much

We spent almost a month in this house. The room is great, the place is quiet and everything is green. There were very tasty and varied breakfasts. The room was always clean, bed linen and towels were changed regularly. Special thanks to Mudi for this! When the electricity was out on the island, this house always had electricity and Wi-Fi, which made remote work comfortable at any time. I would like to separately mention the owners Simona, Musa and their wonderful daughter Jamilla :) Wonderful people with whom it is interesting to communicate, from the first minutes it became clear that these people treat their guests very warmly and love to host people. We will definitely come to Simona and her family to visit again!

Simba’s apartments was a wonderful stay. Christoph was a generous and pleasant host, very available. We got to watch both the Wimbledon and Euros finals (in the bedrooms is possible too) - if you enjoy sports, it’s the right place to go. The staff was super friendly. The rooms very comfortable. And you’re a short walk from the beautiful pristine beach. SIMBA has a partnership with Mayai Hotel so you can go enjoy the pool, beach and restaurant at Mayai (10min walk away). We recommend staying here!

This place is really amazing, i loved the cleanness, the host was really amazing we felt like home, cared and we had beautiful memories i will certainly come back to this place. Thank you for making our stay memorable.