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Samawa Living

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Paje Beach

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Near Paje Beach, Samawa Living offers a serene retreat with full breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services like facials or body scrubs, unwind in the garden or by the outdoor pool, and enjoy activities like ecotours and beach yoga.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $159
$214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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About the neighborhood

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Zanzibar Paje Main Road, Paje, Unguja South Region, 72110

What's nearby

  • Maalum Cave Pool - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paje Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pingwe Beach - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beach Boheme - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Corner, Cafe And Bbq - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Samawa Living

Samawa Living puts you just a 5-minute drive from Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or detox wraps. Other highlights include an outdoor pool and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 55 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 55.0 per stay

Policies

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 does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Samawa Living Paje

Samawa Living Hotel

Samawa Living Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Samawa Living?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Samawa Living?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Samawa Living?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Samawa Living?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 55 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 55 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Samawa Living and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as beach yoga. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Samawa Living?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Samawa Living like?

Samawa Living is a short 8-minute walk from Paje Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Kite Centre Zanzibar.

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Reviews

Samawa Living Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers effortless access to the beach with a free buggy shuttle and a short 5-10 minute walk. (3 reviews)
  • The property offers a fully equipped gym and other health and fitness options, including yoga and an ice bath. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, very nice food, free shuttle service to the beach (3min)
Silja, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sherron, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tanya, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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!
Moleboheng, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shineva, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
morten, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sylwia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Aboodi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Isatou, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dieudonne, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing I’m definitely going back
Janelle, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jan J, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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
Firas, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kai, 14-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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
Ndifanji, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
GAMZE, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
morten, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Elias, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Struttura nuovissima, servizi eccellenti e comfort di ogni tipo. Personale molto gentile. Un grande plauso al letto, davvero confortevole.
Luciana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ouiza, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SEBASTIANO, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gerald, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ole, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Most modern and high standard hotel in Paje

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