Vacation rentals in Zanzibar Archipelago

It was super lovely staying at this amazing Villa, my friends and I had the best time. Villa was super clean, well decorated and comfortable. Lesley was very hospitable, supportive and responsive, our stay was lovely. I’d definitely recommend this place and would go again the next time I’m in Zanzibar.

It was a wonderful stay in Zanzibar. The house was big, comfortable, and clean. It is located on the main road of Paje, so everything is very close, especially the beach. Hiba was amazing—very helpful, and we truly loved her. The house has all the amenities one might need. We specifically stayed for over 20 days and never regretted it for a moment. I highly recommend it. When we visit the island again, we will definitely stay here.

Thank you to Ina and her team for this warm welcome and their concern to take care of our well-being. It was a magnificent stay, so peaceful in this superb bay. I highly recommend

It was the most beautiful 12 days of our lives to spend here. The villa was exactly as pictured, very kind to us and always at our disposal! The beach and shops were close by on foot, we had everything we needed nearby! There is also a taxi station at the end of the street where we found a once-in-a-lifetime friend. The mosquito net and the air conditioning helped us a lot in nearly 2 weeks. In summary, everything was perfect, if we return to Zanzibar, there is no question that we will come back at the same time! Thank you!

The Shivo Paje Villas team were amazing hosts and super friendly! Whether we needed a taxi booked or fresh towels, the team were always on hand to help us. One of the best AirBnBs my friends and I have ever stayed at and this was down to the quality of the service provided. We had the privacy of a private villa and the comforts of staying at a hotel (ie. Housekeeping each morning). The location is beautiful, minutes walk from the beach and close to many lovely restaurants. One big bonus was that the villa was within a gated compound with a security guard at the front. Each time a taxi collected us, the registration number of the vehicle was taken along with the drivers name which made us feel super safe. The security guard also escorted a food delivery driver to our door which we really appreciated as a group of women! The people of Zanzibar are some of the most amazing we’ve ever met, truly welcoming and made us feel at home.

Dolphin House is a truly unique place and experience. The position directly on the beach is priceless - I could never get sick of the view! There's a good balance of home comforts and the privacy of the house with still feeling connected with the outside, the community and just generally being in Zanzibar. We spent all of our time in the outside space - rotating between the sofas, the loungers on the beach, the table and the pool. It's incredibly well thought out and comfy! Rudy and his local team were always on hand. The chefs, in particular, are exceptional - while you are handy for plenty of restaurants and bars, we enjoyed every breakfast and most of our dinners at the villa. When you have the best spot on the beach, there was very little reason to leave!

Dii and the team that take care of the house are wonderful Everything is exactly as described and the photos don’t even do justice the gorgeous pool We’ll be booking again!

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. We were greeted, shown where something, even a small treat (snacks and watermelon). Everything worked properly, and electricity, and water, and the Internet. There was plenty of kitchen utensils, even a blender. Very nice Maasai who are on duty 24/7. There's a grill outside, but we didn't use it. There is a cat with a kitten on the property, for us it was a very nice bonus. The cabin itself is bug free, etc. And just your area around. There is a supermarket nearby, but it takes 20 minutes to walk to the beach, but the beach itself is insanely beautiful. It is also necessary to take into account that the curtains that close the glass do not hide everything 100%, so you are always a little, but you can be seen from the outside.

Banu was a wonderful host! The place is absolutely dreamy—perfectly located in Kiwengwa, about an hour from Stone Town. We loved how peaceful and quiet the area was, while still being close enough to drive to other spots in Zanzibar. The home is ideal for a trip with family or friends—spotlessly clean and fully equipped with all the amenities you could need. Banu went above and beyond by providing large quantities of bottled water and laundry detergent, and she was super responsive and helpful with any additional resources we needed. I would definitely come back—I'm already missing it!