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Roots inn

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Paje Beach

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Double Room, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Double Room, City View | Living area
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Roots inn . Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Mini-fridge
Washing machine
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Local meal delivery service
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Mini-fridge
Washing machine
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Local meal delivery service
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Mini-fridge
Washing machine
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Local meal delivery service
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2021, Zanzibar, Paje, Unguja South Region, 11111

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bwejuu Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Roots inn

Hostel near Paje Beach
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Roots inn . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), local meal delivery service, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Roots inn have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with soap

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 35 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Roots bistro cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 35 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Roots inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Roots inn ?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Roots inn ?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roots inn ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Roots inn located?

Situated in Paje, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Paje Beach, Bwejuu Beach, and Maalum Cave Pool. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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