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New room 11 with balcony,near “The Rock Zanzibar”
Beautiful Airbnb.. very warm and welcoming staff and the rooms are so clean and tasteful. Just a minute to the beach and The Rock restaurant which we went to and thoroughly enjoyed the novelty. We would highly recommend this great spot in Pingwe,

Private Beach Studio* Best position!
we stayed here for a month. using it as a base while doing a couple of nights away to explore the island. every time we came back it felt like coming home. the location was peaceful but with enough local restaurants/stores/amenities all in walking distance. Ovi was excellent with communication and a great help with anything we needed. the views were incredible! the pace in this part of Jambiani was exactly what we were looking for. I can't recommend this stay enough.

SeaView Beach Studio*Best position!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The location was stunning and OVI was very helpful and could help me with any question. I'd love to come back, I recommend the place to everyone.

Coconut Beach Studio - Seaside & Free WiFi
Ovi and his team were great hosts, friendly while not being intrusive. Ovi couldn't have been more helpful with restaurant suggestions, costs for getting about etc. We would recommend the apartments to anyone.

Meliks beach apartment
We really enjoyed our stay. Big windows letting in loads of light and right on top of the beach with the extra added bonus of being able to use the hotel facilities attached to the property, as its part of the hotel complex. Alex, the liason was very helpful and friendly. There are only two things I would mention that I personally believe would improve this Air BnB and they are - 1 - A TV for those chill nights in. 2 - A Microwave. Other than that, it was a very pleasant stay and I highly recommend it.

Mbao Beach Studio, SeaView Best position!
An absolute dream! We enjoyed our stay in Jambiani very much and would come back anytime. OVI was always reachable and fulfilled every wish for us. We felt at home since the first day. Thank you for this wonderful holiday!

Giraffe Beach Studio SeaView+Free WiFi
They were really hosted like the photos. A few steps to the beach. In Jambiani, you have to count on a big low tide, so you can bathe in the afternoon, but we knew that. The owner sent us tips on where to find each other and how to look. We traveled all over the island and would definitely come back because the place wasn't as touristy as it was in the north, which was convenient for us. If we were back we would have preferred to pay for a bungalow closer to the sea and away from the driveway. Since the Bungalow does not have windows, unfortunately, you feel like cars and motorcycles were driving behind your head, etc.. two nights were really distressed when you could only sleep after 4am. But this is a thing that is unfortunately out of control. And we really liked the place. Just keep in mind that it's not suitable for someone who likes peace of mind.

Family’s favorite! Spacious flat with pool & beach
By far the best Airbnb I’ve stayed at. Comfortable, cosy, super clean, and very nicely decorated. We felt right at home and the host made the check in super easy! Beautiful compound with lagoon pool and many facilities, a short walk from Paje beach. A couple of supermarkets and restaurants just outside the compound on the main street of Paje. I’m definitely coming back !
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Family Beach House - right on the beach
Ernst is a very good gatsgeber . He responds immediately and always helps. Everything is very well organized. He has arranged the help on site very well. There is always a contact person there. Maybe think about an emergency power unit......The house is located directly on the beach , just a few steps to the sea. Absolutely quiet location. Thank you very much for the nice time there.

Water's edge Sea view villa, 10 guests, pool, Chef
Gorgeous house right on the beach. The house is spacious and has everything you need. The sound of the wave is always with you. The helpers and chef are very helpful and kind. Michelle is very easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend.

Maracuja villa Zanzibar
Jerome was a great host, very responsive and proactive he accommodated all our needs. The house is magical, located in a local villa, is very private and one minute walking from a beautiful beach and some hotels where you can spend the day or have a nice meal. Also ver spacious the house can accommodated numerous people comfortable. We loved the pool where you can hang out listening to the birds. We will definitely come back.

Nakupenda House
Nakudenda House is a nice, spacious house in the heart of Jambiani village. The beach is just a stone's throw away. Lots of nice restaurants around. The house offers comfortable, large bedrooms. It's nicely decorated and has all you need to enjoy wonderful Jambiani. Eta and Romain are very nice hosts, very proactive and try to solve any problems as quickly as possible. Communicating with them was very easy and they go out of their way to make your stay a nice one.

Ocean View Villa
We loved our stay at Michael's place - the house is beautiful and exactly as described. The location is amazing and right on the beach and having a private pool as well as the shared pools was perfect with kids. Michael was very responsive before we arrived and Ania was helpful and friendly at check in and during our stay. They were also very flexible with the check in and check out times which we really appreciated. Ali was also great and helped us getting water and bits we needed for the kids.

Beach house with private bay and private sandy beach
This stay sort of reminded me of high end Serengeti camping, but on the Indian Ocean. Opening the double front doors I had a magnificent view for my yoga mat and meditation stool. A Maasai warrior brought beautifully plated meals right to the door. I was there during the rains, quite a few insects, but magnificent storm clouds over the sea.

Villa Makuti: Private Chef and Boat Trip Options
For 2 days we felt like in a dream :)) The huge and very well kept garden around Villa Makuti is amazing. We loved the many different spots to sit or lay down and enjoy the beautiful views... To order a private cook was very comfortable and Omar was a very nice and good driver. Thanx for this wonderful experience!!!
Waterfront apartment rentals

Ocean front beach apartment + 3 ensuite bedrooms
Beautiful place .. Great host.

Two Private room apartment in Stonetown Beach 7pax
Mamdali is a great host of helpful , always trying to provide the information and any help possible. it was a great time for me in Zanzibar 🙏♥️

Msafiri home stay 1
Perfect home away from home in a super cute neighbourhood. 10/10 would do again :)

Ocean View Junior Suite Tatu ZanzibarHouses
We highly recommand Amani Home. The place is amazing, beautiful view of the beach from the balcony. Thanks.

Deluxe Beachfront Penthouse - Stunning Ocean Views
The staff was the best part of the stay. They were amazing, especially Dan. The property is next to the beach and in the middle of a village. Seeing the African culture and way of living mixed with paradisiac views…was riveting. Several descent restaurants in the area as well. Will definitely book again.

Elegant Two Bedroom Villa with Pool view
Amazing place and very helpful Host and always ready to asist

Uroa Escape | Zanzibar Beachfront | Wi-Fi |King BD
The villa was absolutely beautiful. It looks much bigger in real life than in the pictures. It’s right next to the beach, making it easy to go for long walks along the shore. There are also many local restaurants nearby. I want to thank Grace ❤️ and the security gentleman for their help and kindness—they truly made my stay special!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Jambiani
Total rentals
100 properties
Nightly prices starting at
£8 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
640 reviews
Family-friendly rentals
20 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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60 properties have a pool
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