JOUD BY THE SEA
● JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR
≋ BEACHFRONT
A luxurious, modern beachfront hotel in Zanzibar designed for beautiful stays and picture-perfect Instagram moments.
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Your Zanzibar holiday, with us
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STEP 1
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STEP 2
FIND YOUR STAY
STAYS & HOSPITALITY
Personally checked. Carefully selected.
Every hotel and villa featured by Essence is personally verified by us. We don't simply publish a property because it looks beautiful online.
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REAL PROPERTYWe make sure the hotel, villa or apartment actually exists and corresponds to the property being advertised.
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REAL PHOTOSWe verify that the photos genuinely represent what guests will find when they arrive.
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HOSPITALITYWe personally visit and, whenever possible, experience the property to evaluate the welcome, service, cleanliness and professionalism of the staff.
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Only places we would confidently recommend to our own guests become part of Essence Stays & Hospitality.
AVAILABLE STAYS
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SAFI BOUTIQUE HOTEL
● JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR
≋ BEACHFRONTBEACHSIDE RESTAURANT
A brand-new boutique beachfront hotel with a beachside restaurant, turquoise water, thoughtfully designed new rooms and a warm, welcoming team.
From · per room per night
USD 125
Deep low season · other dates vary
4-BEDROOM POOL VILLA
● JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR
4 BEDROOMS · POOL2 MIN WALK TO OCEAN
A spacious four-bedroom villa with kitchen, living room and swimming pool in a very good and safe area of Jambiani, just two minutes on foot from the ocean. Ideal for families and groups.
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USD 350
per night
3-BEDROOM POOL VILLA
● JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR
3 BEDROOMS · POOL1 MIN WALK TO BEACH
A fully furnished three-bedroom villa with living room, equipped kitchen, swimming pool, garden and washing machine. A comfortable option for families and groups, just one minute on foot from the beach.
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USD 175
per night
FLORA GRAND VILLA
● PAJE, ZANZIBAR
3 BEDROOMS · POOLOPEN-AIR BATHTUB
A modern two-storey villa with private pool, tropical garden, dining gazebo and a spectacular open-air bathroom. Three air-conditioned bedrooms, one with a balcony.
From · per villa per night
USD 343
per night
FLORA COTTAGE VILLA
● PAJE, ZANZIBAR
2 BEDROOMS · POOLTROPICAL GARDEN
A cottage-style villa with private pool and garden, a bright living room under a high wooden roof, full kitchen and two air-conditioned bedrooms.
From · per villa per night
USD 300
per night
KIMA BEACH HOUSE
● BWEJUU, ZANZIBAR
≋ BEACHFRONT3 UNIQUE STAYS · POOL
A private beachfront hideaway surrounded by coconut palms and African-inspired details, with a tropical pool and the Indian Ocean just steps away.
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KUDOS BEACH APARTMENTS
● BEACHFRONT, ZANZIBAR
STUDIO & ONE BEDROOMOCEAN VIEW · POOL
Elegant ocean-facing apartments with beautiful natural interiors, private kitchens and a swimming pool just steps along the beach.
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MAKU OASIS
● MAKUNDUCHI, ZANZIBAR
STUDIOS & VILLASSHARED / PRIVATE POOL
A serene island retreat with natural interiors, tropical gardens and a choice of elegant studios or sea-view villas with private pools.
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HA BOUTIQUE
● JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR
≋ BEACHFRONTADULTS ONLY
An intimate five-room boutique hotel surrounded by tropical greenery, with a pool overlooking the beach. A peaceful escape for couples, close to Jambiani's restaurants.
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USD 108
OXYGEN BEACHFRONT HOTEL
● PAJE, ZANZIBAR
≋ BEACHFRONT
Beachfront stay in the heart of Paje with comfortable rooms, restaurant, bar and direct access to the Indian Ocean.
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CEZR HOTEL
● JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR
≋ BEACHFRONTINFINITY POOL
A charming beachfront escape in Jambiani with a large infinity pool, restaurant and relaxing oceanfront atmosphere.
From · per room per night
USD 135
Minimum listed seasonal rate
More hotels can be added here as they become available.