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Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Garden
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Zanzibar, Paje, Unguja South
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Maalum Cave Pool
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

About the neighborhood

Paje

Beachside getaway.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Kite Centre Zanzibar and within a 15-minute walk of Jambiani Beach. Paje Beach and Maalum Cave Pool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paje Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Maalum Cave Pool - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Swahili Cave - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Corner, Cafe And Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Paje hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. This Paje hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12373.85 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World to the airport?

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is 32.5 mi (51-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have an airport shuttle?

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offer free breakfast?

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have a pool?

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World features an outdoor pool.

Does Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World to downtown Paje?

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is 1.3 mi away from Paje.

Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Pratibha Patel Mr Ajitkumar, Business Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely serene with breathtaking views. Breakfast was excellent, with plenty of local fruits and vegetables to enjoy. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are cleaned twice daily; however, this is when money went missing from our bedside during the evening service. Unfortunately, this can happen if valuables are left out. I believe having notice boards reminding guests to be vigilant would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and they saved me! I had a hotel disaster last night and this hotel came to the rescue - I didn’t want to leave today - it is really divine!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall property and staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole staff at Amani strive to make your time there perfect! The food is delicious, and there are thoughtful small touches throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this hotel- and would eagerly come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel with best-in-class staff

We had an amazing stay at the Amani! The hotel is a perfect place for an adults-only, quiet, relaxing stay. The location was a bit outside of Paje (20 minute walk along the beach), and there were limited options for dining because of the location, but dinner is included so that meant we had a quiet, delicious dinner every night. The view of the pool, grounds, and beautiful beach were beautiful. There were lounges chairs on the beach and pool and enough for every guest - a first for us! The only downside was the large construction project next door. It didn't really affect us, but we talked to several guests who were placed in rooms with a view of the construction and a jack hammer pounding all day long. They were equally frustrated that they had not been informed in advance. Also, the hotel lists itself as a 5-star hotel. It is not, though it is certainly very nice. What really sets the Amani apart is the incredible staff. We felt pampered as if we were in a typical 5-star hotel. In particular, Hamad helped us unwind and relax from the moment we arrived until we left; Alfred was amazing with his attentiveness and constant joy; Robert never stopped anticipating what we might want or need next. We highly recommend this hotel, though you'd probably want to check in advance to make sure you have a room that is not facing the project next door (it looks like many months of work left ahead). Thank you Amani team for a wonderful 8 days! We can wait to return.
Lobby
Welcome drink
Room
Beach lounge area
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff made our 5 night stay special! Food was delicious and this small, boutique resort was intimate yet private. Very clean and serene environment. Most comfortable beach loungers I’ve ever had!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanit

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Hook

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly wonderful hotel that stands out for its friendly family feel customer service and its variety and standard of food that has so many choices for vegetarians during the 4 course meal every night. The rooms are tastefully decorated with good aircon and mosquito nets for the bed. The pool and sunbeds are well spaced and quiet and there are paddle boards to use in the sea. The treatments at the spa are varied and delivered brilliantly for a very reasonable price! I highly recommend this adults only hotel if you’re looking for peace and tranquility with an outstanding focus on you as the guest
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb accommodation; impeccably clean, perfect private beach facilities, good variety of meals at dinner. Excellent service provided by exceptionally friendly staff who always added a personal touch to everything. Very efficient management staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful and Tranquil beach hotel

Wonderful small hotel with great rooms and lovely staff. Located on beach between Paje and Jambiani so we walked out for lunch and sundowners each day before returning to hotel for superb dinner If you want a quiet and tranquil break away from the bustle of other areas on the island this is the perfect place for you. We had a couple of nights in Stonetown to compliment it If we you do stay we can recommend lunch at the Rock restaurant up the coast. Wonderful experience and food. Hotel can arrange transport
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an idyllic, quiet, adults only hotel. The rooms are lovely and modern with air conditioning. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is excellent and the 4 course a La carte dinner is outstanding with lots of choice and variety. The location is right on the white Sandy beach with lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we've stayed in! We had such a lovely stay at Amani, the location is amazing right on the quieter stretch of the beach, beautiful property, gardens and rooms, and lovely fresh food with great choices. The staff were also incredibly helpful, friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend staying here if you're visiting Paje and want somewhere luxurious, relaxing and away from the crowds!

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Segolenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at!

If you go to Zanzibar you have to go to Amani. The attention to detail is incredible! The staff is so lovely, you feel like a little family and they make sure you are having the best time at every minute of your stay. The food in the evening is excellent with a changing menu every day. The breakfast is also perfect. You are just a 5-10 min walk along the beach to the center of Paje with lots of kite schools, beach bars and restaurants and their is a great kite school 1 min from the hotel. Perfect if you want to simply relax by the pool, beach or explore Paje.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Poul Winther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Honeymoon!

This was unbelievable! The end of the rain season and the hotel had just finished renovations so only six guests in total. The property is in superb condition and the service was always impeccable. I never tried to stay in a place that seemed to get cleaned every time we left the room. The location is also perfect if you want peace and privacy. Along the beach it's a bit of a walk towards Paje but that means the solicitors don't drift that far and basically had a mile of white sand all to ourselves. The food was great too but if I was to suggest any improvements it would just to offer more variety through the week, though I understand that the limited number of rooms also means a limit to how much variety is possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene, Würzburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes, kleines, gepflegtes Boutique Hotel mit lediglich 14 Doppelzimmer. Die Anlage ist sehr sauber und wird regelmäßig gepflegt. Der Privatstrand ist geräumig, es gibt immer genug freie Liegen inkl. Sonnenschirm. Der Pool ist klein aber fein. Das Personal überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Hotel liegt sehr ruhig und etwas abseits; die Ruhe wird ein wenig gestört von Bauarbeiten nebenan. Der Strand an sich ist traumhaft; puderweicher weißer Sand, ausgiebige Standspaziergänge bieten sich an. Das Wasser hingegen ist leider kaum zu gebrauchen, da ziemlich voll mit Meeralgen. Hier muss man einige Meter weiter Richtung Paje laufen, wo das Wasser wesentlich schöner ist. Leider keine Gastronomie in direkter Nähe, viel mehr müssen etwa 15-20 Minuten Fußweg Richtung Paje absolviert werden, wo die Auswahl sehr gut ist. Das Essen im Hotel ist solide. Das Frühstück glänzt beispielsweise mit exzellenten frischen Säften und Obst, gleichwohl ist die Auswahl etwas überschaubar. Frisch zubereiteten Kaffee aus einer Baristamaschine gibt es leider nicht, was man in dieser Preiskategorie durchaus erwarten könnte. Das Abendessen gibt es a la carte, 1-2x in der Woche gibt es Buffet. Bei längerem Aufenthalt als einer Woche wiederholt es sich leider. Die Qualität ist ok mit Luft nach oben, generell darf man auf der Insel nicht die ganz große Küche erwarten. Insgesamt ein sehr schöner, entspannender Aufenthalt. Klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein wirklich kleines, aber richtig tolles Hotel mit Niveau. Hier wird alles getan, dass man sich wohl fühlt! Es gibt nichts zu meckern.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nydelig hotell

Nydelig hotell og fantastisk service. Middagene var også super bra. Stranden er ikke den beste rett utenfor hotellet. Man må gå ca 5 min for å komme til nydelig sandstrand. Men hvis man ønsker en rolig ferie er dette stedet perfekt. Ca 20 min å gå inn ti Paja hvor det er mer liv og restauranter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Massimo, Vicenza

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
si tratta di un piccolo hotel adults only con poche camere. Ottimo il personale che si è sempre dimostrato disponibile e gentile. Il servizio ristorazione più che dignitoso considerato che siamo a Zanzibar. Abbiamo apprezzato il servizio al tavolo e l'atmosfera. Unica pecca la mancanza di un servizio di cortesia per chi come noi l'ultimo giorno aveva il volo la sera e non era possibile il late check out.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Um lugar inclivel com uma piscina linda e o quarto muito confortavel. A comida tambem e muito boa somente casal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ludovic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great team, very serious and attentive. incredible cuisine and to everyone's taste. the place is calm and magnificent. a little wink for alfred who was kind and cheerful while being attentive and at the service of the customers. thank you for this moment I highly recommend this establishment
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. If you’re looking for a place to relax, that’s the place. Everything is thought out in great detail. The food is also amazing! The location is great if you want to chill and have a relaxed vacation. If you’re looking to explore Paje city center it might be a bit far away but they will work in gather you a transfer. Definitely recommended and I’m sure i’ll be back in Amani!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024