Budget Accommodation in Zanzibar
Simple, clean and good value
- Areas Paje, Jambiani, Nungwi and Stone Town
- Board options Room only or bed and breakfast
Rates on request Hotel rates change with the season and availability. Tell us your dates and we will send current options.
Zan Maldive Tours and Safaris books this accommodation on your behalf through trusted local partners. We do not own or operate these properties.
Zanzibar has a genuine budget scene, particularly at Paje, Jambiani, Nungwi and in the Stone Town lanes. Expect a clean, simple room with a fan or basic air conditioning, breakfast included, and a friendly local team rather than a resort operation.
What to know before booking at this level: rooms behind the beach are considerably cheaper than beachfront and often a two-minute walk from the same sand. Fan-only rooms are fine from June to October and hard work from December to March. Hot water is not universal. Wifi is variable everywhere on the island, at every price point.
Budget accommodation in Zanzibar is generally safe, welcoming and good value. We only book places we would send a friend to, and we will tell you plainly what a property is and is not.
Tell us your dates and your nightly budget and we will send options rather than a list of everything available.
What to expect
Room types
- Double or twin with fan
- Double with air conditioning
- Dormitory bed at some properties
- Self-catering room
Facilities
- Clean simple rooms
- Breakfast included at most properties
- Locally owned and run
- Short walk from the beach
- Shared or private bathroom
- Kitchen access at some properties