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Sahari Zanzibar

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel near Paje Beach

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Superior Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Living area
Superior Sea View | Balcony view
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
East Coast, Zanzibar, Bwejuu, 2362
  • Bwejuu Beach
    5 min walk
  • Paje Beach
    3 min drive
  • Calorina cafe
    1 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    52 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Standard Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Sea View

Superior Sea View

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

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View from room

Standard Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bwejuu

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this Bwejuu Beach hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Paje Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Jambiani Beach. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Bwejuu Beach - 5 min walk
  • Paje Beach - 3 min drive
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 7 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 10 min drive
  • Kuza Cave - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sahari Zanzibar

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Paje Beach
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Sahari Zanzibar, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. This Colonial hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a health club, and a rooftop terrace. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property.

This 4.5-star Bwejuu hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2013
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Sahari Zanzibar offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided. Bathrooms include showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 13 and May 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sahari Zanzibar Hotel Bwejuu
Sahari Zanzibar Hotel
Sahari Zanzibar Bwejuu
Sahari Zanzibar
Sahari Zanzibar Zanzibar Island/Bwejuu
Sahari Zanzibar Hotel
Sahari Zanzibar Bwejuu
Sahari Zanzibar Hotel Bwejuu

Sahari Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deon

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth Iestyn David

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

farah

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

nina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Suad

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Hana

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Loke

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Noor

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Rezaul Ahmed

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandros

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Kas, Dar Es Salaam

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Zanzibar Gem
I had a great stay at Sahari Zanzibar. The beautiful pool and gardens feels like Bali. The rooms are comforable and the sound of the ovean every night was a beaitful plus. I enjoyed wood stove pizzas and friendly and accomadating staff. The owners are lovely people. This place has a cool luxurious vibe to it. It is a true gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small shabby/chic hotel. Pleasant stay if you want complete relaxation. The food was very good and it is located not far from the Iconic Rock Restaurant. Which is definitely worth a visit for a unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Giedre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place 20min walk from Paje
Lovely and stylish place right on the beach, many cosy corners to chill and relax. Great breakfast room/ restaurant on the waterfront. We have really enjoyed our stay and could definitely recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and comfortable rooms which have "shabby chic" decor. This means a bit tatty finish but big comfortable room with great ac. Staff in restaurant particularly good. We arrived at 10.20pm and was a bit disappointed that check-in guy (Soulaman?) was unable to get us a drink from the bar! Didn't expect food but surely a drink could be found. Hotel is not too big and perfectly located for a totally relaxing stay. Would suggest a walk up the beach to Paradise Beach Resort where beer is much cheaper.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sahari was a beautiful hotel and we had the most amazing stay. The property is stunningly decorated and the staff were just amazing, so friendly and helpful and there isn’t enough that they can do for you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a great time at Sahari. the room was a bit tight as we were 3 but we enjoyed all the hotel's lounges and shades. i would have liked more airing for the shower. all in all it was a great stay, food was also tasty and the pool was pure heaven for our daughter. also, the tour options that were offered by other agents at the hotel was very good for us and we used it daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018