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Samawa Living

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Paje Beach

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Zanzibar Paje Main Road, Paje, Unguja South Region, 72110
  • Place, Maalum Cave Pool
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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10.0 out of 10
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  • Garden view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Paje

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Paje Beach and Maalum Cave Pool. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Maalum Cave Pool - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paje Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bwejuu Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mapacha - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beach Boheme - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Samawa Living

4-star hotel near Paje Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Samawa Living. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Paje hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Samawa Living offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Paje hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 55
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 55

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55.0 per stay.

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: USD 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 55 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 55.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Samawa Living Paje
Samawa Living Hotel
Samawa Living Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

How close is Samawa Living to the airport?

Samawa Living is 31.4 mi (75-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Samawa Living?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samawa Living on Jun 25, 2026 start from $271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Samawa Living have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Samawa Living.

How close is Samawa Living to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Paje Beach and 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from Jambiani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Samawa Living offer free breakfast?

Samawa Living offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Samawa Living?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Samawa Living?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 55 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Samawa Living?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Samawa Living have a pool?

Samawa Living features an outdoor pool.

Does Samawa Living have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Samawa Living have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer sports massages, detox wraps, and mani/pedis.

How close is Samawa Living to downtown Paje?

Samawa Living is 0.5 mi away from Paje.

Samawa Living Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, very nice food, free shuttle service to the beach (3min)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing I’m definitely going back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly located within walking distance of all the major spots. The hotel also offers a trolley service to the beach, and for other destinations, transportation is available for a small fee, which was very convenient. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. I appreciated the laundry service, enjoyed spending time by the pool, and felt well taken care of throughout my stay. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a DJ, which created a great first impression and set the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. I would absolutely recommend this property and would happily stay here ag
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Samawa living hotel. Great room rooms, loved the outdoor shower, good food in the restaurants and they had a great band for the Sunday night barbecue dinner. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We highly recommend it and we’ll stay there again if we return to Zanzibar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and professional staff with 24/7 concierge service via WhatsApp. Well sized rooms, incredibly clean with good amenities (luxury shower kits, shaving kits, hair dryer, gown, slippers). Fantastic turn down service and benefits at the hotel - they’ve got a low cost Tuk-tuk on site and buggy to the beach for free. Very good WiFi. Really nice hotel restaurant with a range of breakfast options that are well tied to the wellness theme. Good location that’s close to hotspots like Maalum and a 30min drive to Salaam Cave. 24/7 security.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Moleboheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a beautiful hotel and with transport to the beach. The staff and the manager ensured we had the best experience! Definitely one of our highlights!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shineva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing, and so was the staff. We stayed for 6 days and everyday the staff greeted us and were super nice. The rooftop restaurant was delicious ! Everything we ate was amazing. We felt super safe even though outside of the hotel the area isn’t the best , but we still felt safe enough to explore. The beds were comfortable, and internet was good. We did experience 2 short power outages. Other than that, I would definitely come back here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay in this brand new hotel! Convenient location, it’s close to the beach either by walk or with free buggy ride offered by Samawa hotel. Loved the health and fitness options. Thumbs up for fully equipped gym, trying the ICE BATH was a personal highlight. Felt pampered during stay, left amazed with the overall experience. Top stay hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

morten

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

Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

New hotel ( 2024) super fancy rooms! Best restaurant and not expensive at all. Spesial thanks to Patrick for splendid service! Gym , yoga studio and all that you need to stay fit
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aboodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Samawa Hotel and had an outstanding experience! The location is unbeatable, just a stone's throw from the beach, with a free buggy shuttle making access effortless. The rooms are luxurious and beautifully decorated. The food was exceptional, with every meal a culinary delight. The hotel also boasts fantastic wellness facilities, including a great gym, an ice bath, and yoga and kickboxing classes. Overall, Samawa Hotel is a gem for beachside retreats with top-notch comfort, dining, and wellness activities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isatou

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

Asante Sana!

Where do I begin... such a beautiful place, a place with beautiful people! I loved every second of my stay, I felt safe from the moment I got there, and so welcomed. The service and hospitality is top tier, never experienced anything on this level. The food was amazing, the massage I booked and the meditation class. Just what I needed in one place. The photos don't do the place justice, my room was so beautiful and spacious. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dieudonne

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

Great Food, Great Vibes, and Great Hospitality

Me and my girlfriend spent time in Zanzibar to celebrate our birthdays. I found Samawa Living as I looking for a nice Place to stay for the week. Booking our room was straightforward and they even supporting with transportation from the Airport and back, which will cost a fee since it is an hour away. Upon checking we were greeted by the host that evening and shown our beautiful room. Also the food was amazing as well. Please not that this a Muslim country for the most part and the don't eat pork. Which was fine but please make sure you try the Beef Bacon. Lastly I would recommend taking advantage of the amenities. my lady and I got a massage that was so amazing and I also spent time in the mini Gym getting some workouts in as well the ice bath. Overall we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Firas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are very rude. They keep asking me to pay for 1 night which I already paid at Expedia and they just charged the receipt and want to take extra money. At check out after i ignored them they ask me to pay for police, just they are very bad service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our time as a couple was perfect there. Beautiful and big suites with enough room to have your own comfort zone. This was by far one of the cleanest hotels we stayed in. People at the 24/7 reception are very friendly and always eager to help you. The people at the pool, the restaurant and room services are very polite and forthcoming. We stayed for 2 weeks and at some point it felt like a family. Within those two weeks we sang multiple times "Happy Birthday" with the whole group (even the chefs). They tend to clean the rooms every single day which was a bit too much for us. We prefer every other day but I guess they thrive for that cleanliness. Might not be the best for the environment but its worthy to mention that they operate on solar and also have their own small herb bed. The gym was not the biggest and best equipped but for a hotel gym still very good. The beach is half a mile away. They offer to escort you anytime you request, but its still a 5-10 minute walk. They offer many cool activities such as Monday-Morning Yoga, everyday Spa or Sunday Night Grill with Live Music. Breakfast was included and very delicious. They offer many variants of sweet and hearty food. However, I did not like the coffee there. Having a Barista would make this place top notch. Still, pool menu and lunch/dinner menu is very delicious yet a bit small in options. Sometimes the people at the restaurant forgot a few things of our orders but were swift in making it up after letting them know.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is new, opened 2 months ago, everything was clean and they have an awesome garden in the front, some beautiful plants inside and a great pool with comfortable sunbeds. The room was excellent, beautiful decorated, great bed, huge shower with a lot of water but water is only a little warm to cold, wished I could get it a bit warmer. They have high quality products from Inaya and a nice soap from seaweed which I loved. They prepare your room for the night and served a tea with some fresh leaves, we just had to put hot water, we loved the idea but they should give mores leaves, we did not drink it as after 10 min it still only tasted as hot water. About the food, breakfast was okay, there are a lot of options with eggs and a few other options, each of us had one avocado toast, then we shared one banana bread(like a cake) and one fruit plate. We asked for one bowl with yogurt, but for us it was not available, only for other guests, was a bit strange. Did we already order too much? Dinner was ok. We ordered the ceviche but the fish did not have ceviche quality. The Bowl with tuna was great and high quality, portion could be a little bigger but eventhough I would recommend it. We also had the shrimps but for me they were too spicy. The Beach Service with the Jeep worked very good, the driver is very helpful and friendly. It is near the Beach but we would not want to walk the Street as a Tourist, there are some men hanging up there and it is an isolated Street.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ndifanji

It’s a new hotel so the infrastructure is beautiful. It has no beach views but they arrange free buggy to the beach every day. I had made a booking for 2 but my little sister was an additional to the trip. We asked to pay an extra charge for her. We were told we should pay for an entire new room. We asked to pay for an additional mattress they said nope. “Very inflexible people” . I paid a lot extra for a 2 bedroom apartment. With a small single bed in one of the rooms and a double in another. I wouldn’t recommend this option for an adult. The bed is literally a “single” bed . This apartment had 2 bathrooms . 1st night 1 shower had cold water and and in the morning 1 toilet blocked 😏. We engaged house keeping which was responsive and helpful and in the morning within minutes of reporting a plumber came to sort this out. Unfortunately the plumbing issues left the apartment with a foul smell all night . This too I reported. They said they could send a plumber , that was like around 9pm. We were tired and we slept through it but appreciated their willingness to send a plumber. We slept through the foul smell . It’s a new hotel but they have some plumbing issues they need to resolve. The restaurant food was great , enjoyed each bite 5/5. I would recommend their restaurant even if you just a day visitor and the restaurant staff amazing. Housekeeping staff 0/5. Unfortunately no matter how beautiful a place is , it’s the bad treatment guests remember. Overall 3/5
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GAMZE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel de cet hotel que ce soit les aides ménagères, la réception, coté cuisine ou le personnel au bord de la piscine sont super serviable et toujours avec le grand sourire. La chambre super belle est très pratique. On a séjourné pendant 8 jours dans cet hotel, et nous n’avons manqués de rien. Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

morten

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

Nice ! Clean ! And New

Flott flott hotel , uten bar , men sprit butikk 50 m over veien , med det meste ! Litt langt til stranda 6-7 min gange , men hotellet har gratis transport med elektrisk 4 hjuling
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mon séjour à l'Hôtel Samawa a été fantastique ! Situé près de la plage avec une navette gratuite, l'emplacement est parfait. Les chambres sont luxueuses et bien décorées. La nourriture était délicieuse, et les installations de bien-être étaient impressionnantes : salle de sport bien équipée, bain de glace, cours de yoga et de kickboxing. En résumé, l'Hôtel Samawa est idéal pour une retraite à la plage avec un excellent service, de la bonne nourriture et des activités de bien-être. Hautement recommandé !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura nuovissima, servizi eccellenti e comfort di ogni tipo. Personale molto gentile. Un grande plauso al letto, davvero confortevole.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ouiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien situé à proximité des plages et du centre-ville. Personnel accueillant et disponible. Hôtel très cosy. Petit déjeuner très copieux. Nous recommandons.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Most modern and high standard hotel in Paje

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024