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Beachfront holiday rentals in Zanzibar

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Pet-friendly beachfront home rentals

Superhost
Flat in Jambiani
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Baobab V2 Villa apartment(140m2)

PhebeRating, 5 stars7 months ago
After 2 weeks of volunteering, this accommodation was great to come down and relax. The location was really great and Barbara was always on hand to help with recommendations, a bajaji etc. needed. It was a great end to our time in Zanzibar. Highly recommended!
Guest favourite
Home in Zanzibar
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviews

Villa Heidi at beach with pool - Zanzibar

MandyRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Stayed 9 nights with my husband (June 2025). Great communication. Got collected at the airport by Suileman (sorry if spelling is wrong!)..we had a hire car so husband followed us behind..would be very hard to find otherwise. We were greeted by Said and Josephine with fresh coconuts... the house is just like the photos. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful gardens and clean pool with incredible views. Incredibly clean..bedrooms were gorgeous as was the bathrooms. Everything you may need was included. Staff were so helpful. Said took my husband out to show us where to buy bread. There are 2 local supermarkets...very expensive and mostly sold UK products! Air-conditioning upstairs but not down..I was incredibly hot. There are fans but still humid and hot. All in all..a fantastic holiday. The beach by villa isn't the best..very rocky..but beautiful views from patio area. Watch out for bugs and lizards.. but that's Africa! A truly memorable holiday. We will return one day. Easy 5 stars.
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Flat in Magharibi
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Ocean View Apartment in Fumba Town

RasRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Hashim’s place in Fumba Town is a true sanctuary. Clean, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed — perfect for rest, reflection, or remote work. The space is modern, airy, and filled with natural light, with a balcony that feels like a private retreat. Fumba itself is calm, secure, and beautifully laid out — ideal if you want a break from the tourist buzz. What really sets this stay apart is Hashim himself: kind, respectful, and incredibly helpful without ever being intrusive. He genuinely wants you to feel at home, and it shows. Whether you’re creating, healing, or just needing a safe, quiet space — this is it. I left feeling more grounded and clear than when I arrived. Highly recommend and would definitely return.
Home in Zanzibar
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Villa Retreat

SusanneRating, 5 stars8 months ago
Fantastic location on the ocean, with fabulous views from all terraces and especially from the upper outside deck. Great open plan living space with views and spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms . The staff were incredibly welcoming, kind and discreet, always there to greet and assist. The property and gardens are really well designed and have a great flow. Superb walks to the reefs at low tide. The remote location provides great privacy and relaxation, highly recommended. We will be back!
Villa in Zanzibar
4.72 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews

Peponi Palace.

FarahRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Such a beautiful and cozy home! It had a very warm, welcoming feel that made us feel right at home. Everything was thoughtfully set up, and the space was perfect for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend!
Superhost
Home in Jambiani
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Paradies Garden Best spot at the beach! OutsideBed

JuliaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Thank you for the beautiful stay
Guest favourite
Home in Fumba
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Villa Azurina

LionelRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
This was a little slice of calm heaven. Would recommend 💯
Villa in Bwejuu
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviews

Zali Aerie- Beach Villa with Pool and Ocean View

HarithRating, 5 stars1 month ago
The place is as described and shown in the pictures. The beautiful white beach is a few seconds walk. The caretakers of the house including the chef and the guard were very friendly and helpful whenever we needed anything. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

Beachfront home rentals with a pool

Superhost
Apartment in Zanzibar
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Raha Love Gorgeous 1B Garden apartment FumbaTown

PaulRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Fumba Town is a very nice place to stay: close to the beach and not far from Stone Town and the airport. The apartment is very neat and with tasteful furniture and good facilities like a washing machine and vacuum cleaner. An umbrella came in handy too :-) because it was the rainy season. Kwetu kwenu beach club is nearby and chill with amazing sunset views. Highly recommended, the apartment and the town.
Villa in Kiwengwa
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Villa Lala – Full Privacy Boutique Beach House

Nils WilliamRating, 5 stars1 month ago
nice place, very cozy. but lots of electricity issues however the hosts were very helpful with generators. lots of annoying salesman waiting outside the property following us around all day which wasnt fun
Villa in Zanzibar
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

ST Beach Villa

KenRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Mohammed and staff were very accommodating during our stay. If you are looking for a location that’s centrally located because you want to explore the island then this is great. It’s also easy access to stone town without being directly in stone town. Villa was as advertised and the daily Swahili breakfast was an unexpected nice surprise. I’d go back.
Home in Jambiani
4.68 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Villa Citrus - Private Pool - Beach Front

FatmaRating, 5 stars5 months ago
great stay. very friendly host
Guest favourite
Villa in Kiwengwa
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

A Private Villa with Private Beach

RobinRating, 5 starstoday
Everything was accurate as described. Moudy was always available and responded very quickly and courteously to inquiries. The apartment is also cleaned twice a week during the stay. The villa is exceptionally well-equipped.
Guest favourite
Villa in Stone Town
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Villa Forodhani: A charming ocean front palazzo

HannahRating, 5 stars2 days ago
Absolutely amazing way to start our vacation throughout Eastern and Southern Africa. The Villa was huge and had so many hidden gems, like the pool and garden area. I felt very safe as a female traveler with the 24/7 security guard, the security systems, and the frequent communication with Raphael. The place immediately felt like home and the rooms were nice and cool. The best part though was the location— it was in the heart of Stone Town which made every activity we did so much easier. Thank you for a great stay! I want to return soon to Zanzibar just for this Villa!
Guest favourite
Home in Jambiani
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Family Villa.

FadouaRating, 5 stars6 days ago
Rashid was a great host. His communication was really good and the villa was really clean and big. We enjoyed our time here and really recommend it to other people!
Villa in Bwejuu
4.64 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews

Coco Rise Villas I - by Hostly

Nils WilliamRating, 5 stars1 month ago
very nice house with incredibly helpful staff, communication was great aswell. however the location is quite remote with very few restaurants nearby

Private beachfront home rentals

Villa in Kiwengwa
4.55 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviews

We call it home - Kiwengwa Villa

ImadRating, 5 stars2 months ago
Sure! How about this: “I had a fantastic experience at your property. Everything was just right, and I felt so at home. Thank you for being such a wonderful host!” Does that work for you?
Superhost
Home in Jambiani
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews

Family Beach House - right on the beach

YvonneRating, 5 stars3 months ago
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.
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Villa in Kiwengwa
5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Mchaichai Villa- Private Villa with pool

InayaRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
We had a wonderful stay! The residence is quiet and very well maintained! Carol was very helpful even if she wasn't there to welcome us. The staff are really very nice and always present to help us discover the place. 😊
Home in Kiwengwa
4.58 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviews

KITAMBONE HOUSE. A window to the ocean

DianaRating, 5 stars3 months ago
Micaela’s house is beautiful facing a stunning beach. Chinga welcomed us and let us in earlier than expected, which was a huge relief. He was incredibly responsive and helpful - always popped round when we needed him. Asante Chinga! Halima cooked us a lovely breakfast. We also had a great massage. We enjoyed the Yoga Bar, Imani Beach Hotel breakfast and a couple of good dinners at Zan View. The house is stylish, the sand garden delightful and through the tiny gate you are already on the beautiful beach. Definitely recommend!
Flat in Kiwengwa
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Beachfront White Pearl Suite ZanzibarHouses

AliceRating, 5 stars6 months ago
Excellent structure with a very friendly staff and always available. The place is very quiet and enchanting nothing to do with the chaos of Nungwi. Included is cleaning for every day. The house is equipped with everything we needed. If you're looking for a less touristy place, this is for you! We hope this area is always preserved like this!
Apartment in Jambiani
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Villa Paradis by Casa Pardis (Ground Floor )4 pax

MalikRating, 5 stars2 months ago
Felt at home and more! Great property, good communication, spotless and very clean and most of all a great host! Thank you Valentin and Denisa! We’ll be back very soon.
Guest favourite
Apartment in Kiwengwa
5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Deluxe Beachfront Penthouse - Stunning Ocean Views

DorellRating, 5 stars9 months ago
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.
Home in Fumba
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

BT cottage 05

AugustineRating, 5 stars4 months ago
Feels right at home. With a nice ocean facing rooftop, clean swimming pool. This is a safe lodge, location is quiet and safe with friendly staffs and secured. Responsive host and always checking if everything was ok. This is a place where you can have a perfect rest/relaxation on vacation. I will definitely book again.

Quick stats about beachfront rentals in Zanzibar

  • Total rentals

    20 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $13 SGD before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    700 reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    10 properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    10 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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