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A wooden room with a view of the beach, a wicker chair, a table with fruits and glasses, and a book. - Sahari Zanzibar (Bwejuu)
A thatched-roof hut with a glass window, surrounded by palm trees. - Sahari Zanzibar (Bwejuu)
A beach with palm trees, white sand, and a clear blue sky. - Sahari Zanzibar (Bwejuu)
A rooftop pool area with palm trees, a stone pathway, and a small seating area. - Sahari Zanzibar (Bwejuu)
A bar area with wooden beams, shelves of bottles, and a 'TIP BOX SAHARI' sign. - Sahari Zanzibar (Bwejuu)
Luxury
4.5 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Luxury hotel near Paje Beach

Located close to Jambiani Beach, Sahari Zanzibar provides a beach bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a facial, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. The health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include fishing, mountain biking, and beach yoga. Guests can also expect to find shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

View all photos for Superior Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden bench, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Garden View

A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

A room with wooden doors and windows, a wooden chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Premium Room

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, Sahari Zanzibar is in Bwejuu Beach, a neighborhood in Bwejuu. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Bwejuu travel guide
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East Coast, Zanzibar, Bwejuu, 2362

What's nearby

  • A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.
    Jambiani Beach
    7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • A monkey with reddish-brown fur and a baby monkey clinging to its back amidst green foliage and tree branches.
    Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    19 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Bwejuu Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paje Beach
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mapacha
    3 min drive
  • Shanga Paje
    4 min drive
  • Paje By Night
    4 min drive
  • Beach Boheme
    5 min drive
  • Flow Beach
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 m
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 13 and May 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Sahari Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Sahari Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sahari Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sahari Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Sahari Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sahari Zanzibar located?

This Bwejuu Beach hotel is on the beach, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Paje Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Jambiani Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sahari Zanzibar Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, the staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Nice hotel in a very quiet and pleasant place by the beachfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay ! The hotel staff is very friendly welcoming and lovely The service is 5 stars and they have a cute bar The pool is so lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful boutique hotel

Hidden gem of the east coast of Zanzibar. Boutique hotel with very very good service and nice staff. Would recommend to anyone going to Zanzibar!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christina and George were incredible hosts. Very accommodating and helpful. Were very quick to offer their assistance. Staff in the dining area as well, Amos was a God send. If you are looking for a home away from home, this is the right hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great relaxing place on the beach

Nice and clean hotel on the beach in a quiet area. Very nice pool area. I would recommend the hotel to couples. It’s not a place for children. Free water was really great. The WiFi was good. Ac did not work as well as hoped due to the power outages. I would stay here again if I came back to Zanzibar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay. Can’t wait to go back. Staff were immense and really made the stay the great time that it was.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally amazing place!!!!! We loved it so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Wonderful staff. Beautiful beach views. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 5 days and had the best time. Lovely staff. Thanks to V, Amos, Rachel, Denis. Beautiful beach and room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Property, Wonderful Staff

Beautiful property and wonderful staff. Edina and Philip were absolutely lovely — helpful and thoughtful in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff! mosquitonet around the bed & protection spray, free drinking water & wifi, european plugs, breakfast with view at the beach
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff - particularly in the restaurant - were wonderful. We stayed for 6 nights and were very happy with our choice! It appeared to be a gem within the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were lovely. Room was comfortable. Food at the restaurant was very good. Staff were all friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Had an amazing time at Sahari Zanzibar such a calm environment. I would like to thank all their staff from their Demost
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place!

We stayed for 3 nights and had a great time at the place. The pool-area was super nice and all of the staff was extremely friendly. Only thing we would provide as constructive feedback would be that the staff could be a bit more confident and better at speaking English. We had a couple of waiters that were a little difficult to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sahari is the best hotel I have stayed at because if the AMAZING staff working there. Everyone is genuine and knows what is involved in the term "hospitality". I love everyone here! I will return next year on my annual visit to Tanzania. Thank you all!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Food took forever
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Charmigt lite slarvigt men vackert

Sahara är ett vackert afrikanskt litet hotel med 17 rum . Lite enkla rum med skön säng där ett visst behov av renovering finns . Ligger fint vid beachen som ger möjligheter till långa promenader åt båda hållen. Restaurangen var trevlig och personalen underbar men olidligt långa väntetider stundtals på mat trots väldigt få gäster , ingen riktig styrning av det hela vilket drar ner intrycket en aning. Däremot mycket god mat och alltid glatt och vänligt bemötande. Massagen var ok men lite dålig koll på tider och kommunikation mellan bokare och utförare.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Beim Essen gibt es noch etwas Luft nach oben
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel und sehr aufmerksames und angenehmes Personal. Aufgrund der geringe Anzahl der Zimmer ist die Atmosphäre sehr entspannend (Keine unangenehme Musik). Der Blick zum Meer ist das Highlight. Optimal: wenn alle Standbetreiber sich zusammenschließen um den Stand gemeinsam in Ordnung zu halten. Der Standbetreiber Sahari macht das jeden morgen
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Sahari rundum genossen. Es ist ein wirklich traumhafter Ort um abzuschalten und die Ruhe zu genießen. Das Personal ist überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Zimmer sind geräumig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und in gutem Zustand. Sehr gut gefallen hat uns auch, dass auf den Zimmern sämtliche Steckdosen ohne Adapter benutzt werden konnten. Lediglich das Essen im Restaurant bietet kein angemessenes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Es genügt den Ansprüchen, sticht aber nicht hervor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel Zanzibar

WHATS NOT TO LIKE - ET PARADIS!! Super dejligt og autentisk hotel! Helt klart anbefalingsværdigt. Vi nød alt ved opholdet og der var rigtig god mad i restauranten. Alle medarbejderne var imødekommende og kompetente. Når vi vender tilbage til Zanzibar igen tjekker vi helt klart ind på Sahari igen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chef’s Kiss

Extremely hospitable and lovely staff, great food and drinks, beautiful rooms and views - this place has the whole package. We were very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I felt like my room was a little small and dark, but the bed is pretty comfortable. There are in-room wifi so I was able to work in my room at night which was super nice. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful...my taxi was late and the security guard pulled up his chair for me to sit down by the door and wait. Also, the restaurant has really good pasta. The pizza was just okay, but I had the gnocchi with prawns...it was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020