A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated July 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Featuring a private beach area and views of sea, RoRi Private Luxury Villas is a recently renovated villa located in Bwejuu, a few steps from Bwejuu Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The restaurant serves African and Caribbean dishes, as well as Catalan and Chinese cuisine.
At the villa complex, every unit includes air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a hair dryer. At the villa complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.
The villa also provides an infinity pool and beauty services for guests to relax in. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at RoRi Private Luxury Villas, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Jozani Forest is 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Situated in Matemwe, 6 km from Dive Spot, Karabai Villa features an outdoor pool and spa centre. Mnemba Island is 7 km from the property. Bed linen is offered.
Karabai Villa also includes a sun terrace. Muyuni Beach is 9 km from Karabai Villa. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Featuring a balcony, the air-conditioned accommodation features a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with a bath in every unit. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant.
The property has a private beach area and bike hire is available. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling and windsurfing. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 56 km from Karabai Villa.Show full description
Situated in Bwejuu, CoCo Tree House @ Kima Zanzibar, Unique stay features accommodation with a pool with a view and pool views. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, and an outdoor dining area is available.
Providing access to a balcony with sea views, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. A bar can be found on-site.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the holiday home.
Bwejuu Beach is a few steps from CoCo Tree House @ Kima Zanzibar, Unique stay, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 40 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Kiwengwa in the Zanzibar region and Kiwengwa Beach reachable within a few steps, CDM Villas Zanzibar features accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a private beach area and free private parking. With sea views, this accommodation offers a balcony and a swimming pool. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the pool and garden.
All units at the villa complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the villa complex, units have bed linen and towels.
Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.
Yoga classes and fitness classes are arranged at the fitness room in house. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at CDM Villas Zanzibar. The accommodation has a barbecue and a garden.
Peace Memorial Museum is 41 km from CDM Villas Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 15 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 43 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened March 2024. Set within 400 metres of Kiwengwa Beach and 41 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Villa Julito, Kiwengwa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kiwengwa. This villa features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The villa offers pool views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a toaster, a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. The villa complex features certain units that feature sea views, and the units are fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the villa complex, each unit has bed linen and towels.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.
A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated on-site. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the villa. Kids pool is also available for guests at Villa Julito, Kiwengwa.
Kichwele Forest Reserve is 15 km from the accommodation, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 36 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 43 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened June 2024. Situated in Paje, Shivo Paje Villas offers a private pool. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa provides guests with a patio, pool views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. At the villa complex, units include bed linen and towels.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Paje Beach is less than 1 km from the villa, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 36 km from the property. A stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a kettle. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 51 km away.Show full description
Set in Matemwe, Villa Tulia is a private villa with direct access to the beach. The property boasts a swimming pool with ocean views. Villa Tulia has a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. The villa also features a seating area and provides free daily cleaning service.
The property features a terrace with a dining area. Guests can make use of the free WiFi available throughout the property and relax in the garden.
The rooms at the property are all en suite. Guests can relax on the sunbeds and pool chairs in the pool area.
Villa Tulia is situated 59.4 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and 48.5 km from Stone Town.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, La Villa de Victor Kigomani is located in Kigomani in the Zanzibar North East Region, 56 km from Zanzibar City. Nungwi is 23 km from the property.
The accommodation comes with a seating area. Towels are featured.
La Villa de Victor Kigomani also includes a year-round outdoor pool.
You can engage in various activities, such as diving and fishing. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 60 km from La Villa de Victor Kigomani. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in each unit.Show full description
Opened April 2024. Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Luxury LIONS VILLAS ZANZIBAR - with Private Cook&Infinity Pools is a recently renovated villa situated in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property features an infinity pool, a garden and rooms with pool views.
At the villa complex, units have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the villa complex, all units have bed linen and towels.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available.
Peace Memorial Museum is 41 km from the villa, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 15 km away. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 43 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boasting a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Villa Thamani Zanzibar can be found in Pwani Mchangani, close to Pwani Mchangani Beach and 39 km from Peace Memorial Museum. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is situated 21 km from Kichwele Forest Reserve.
The air-conditioned villa consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and a hair dryer. The villa offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and fruits are available.
The villa has a barbecue and a garden.
Cinema Afrique is 38 km from Villa Thamani Zanzibar, while Old Dispensary is 38 km away. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 49 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Set in Jambiani, a few steps from Jambiani Beach and 25 km from Jozani Forest, Villa Sunshine House ZANZIBAR offers free bikes and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free villa features a hot tub.
The villa is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the villa offers a selection of packed lunches. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. Dining options are available close to Villa Sunshine House ZANZIBAR.
You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for walking tours. Snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service and a private beach area are also available on-site.Show full description
Opened December 2024. KKJ House is situated in Zanzibar City, 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 1.8 km from House of Wonders, as well as 1.5 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a minimarket, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Stone Town Beach.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and slippers. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Old Fort of Zanzibar, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Cinema Afrique. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 6 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Villa Paradis by Casa Paradis is located in Jambiani. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The spacious villa comes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
At the property, there is an on-site family-friendly restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options.
A car rental service is available at the villa.
Jambiani Beach is a few steps from Villa Paradis by Casa Paradis, while Jozani Forest is 25 km away. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views.Show full description
Located in Kidoti, 49 km from Peace Memorial Museum, The Villa of Zanzibar provides accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, an infinity pool and a garden. Situated on the beachfront, this property features barbecue facilities. At the villa complex, units come with bed linen and towels.
Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. At the villa, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves African cuisine.
Kichwele Forest Reserve is 35 km from The Villa of Zanzibar, while Cinema Afrique is 48 km from the property. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.
All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Every unit includes a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a terrace and some have sea views. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 54 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Big Furaha Villa features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kidoti, 49 km from Peace Memorial Museum. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool.
The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. At the villa complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.
A car rental service is available at the villa.
Kichwele Forest Reserve is 35 km from Big Furaha Villa, while Cinema Afrique is 48 km away. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a stovetop and kitchenware. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 54 km from the property.Show full description
Chunga Changa is located in Matemwe and features a private pool and pool views. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the villa also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.
The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the villa complex, all units have bed linen and towels.
Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A patio with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in all units. You can make your own food in the kitchen before eating on the private balcony, and Chunga Changa also offers a coffee shop.
A car rental service is available at the accommodation.
Muyuni Beach is 600 metres from Chunga Changa, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 33 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 56 km from the property.Show full description
Opened December 2024. With pool views, Kamili Villas, Bwejuu, Zanzibar is located in Bwejuu and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, outdoor fireplace and children's playground. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
At the villa complex, all units are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the villa complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
The villa serves a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. A dishwasher, an oven and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.
Guests at Kamili Villas, Bwejuu, Zanzibar can enjoy darts on-site, or cycling in the surroundings.
Bwejuu Beach is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 38 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 53 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Matemwe, Zanzibar Tiny Villa at La Villa De Victor features accommodation with a private pool, a terrace and sea views. Located on the beachfront, this property has a shared lounge. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
A car rental service is available at the holiday home.
Matemwe Beach is a few steps from Zanzibar Tiny Villa at La Villa De Victor, while Peace Memorial Museum is 47 km away. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking is available.
The spacious holiday home features 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area and fridge, and a living room. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 52 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Boasting accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a balcony, Bila Beach House is situated in Jambiani. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set a few steps from Jambiani Beach.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The property offers garden views.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 43 km from the holiday home. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 58 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting a balcony with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Coco Rise Villas - by Hostly can be found in Bwejuu, close to Bwejuu Beach and 39 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The rooms come with a patio with pool views.
All units in the villa complex are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the villa complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
A bar can be found on-site. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.Show full description
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