Budget Accommodation in Zanzibar

Budget Accommodation in Zanzibar/ low cost accommdation in zanzibar 

Budget Accommodation in Zanzibar : Zanzibar has a range of great places to stay almost everywhere around the coast of Zanzibar, these accommodations are found almost everywhere on the island except for the western region which is mostly rock with little beaches. Among these accommodations, there are fairly priced accommodations which are perfect for travellers looking for a decent place to stay at a low price.

Budget accommodations in Zanzibar include

1. Lost & Found Zanzibar

Lost & Found Zanzibar is located about 1 kilometre from the Old Fort in the Stone Town and 400 meters from Christ Church Cathedral, this hotel is one of the favourite accommodations for budget travellers in Zanzibar city. From The Peace Memorial Museum, the hotel is in a 5 minute walk and the guests of the hotel can dine in Masa Japanese Restaurant and Taarab Restaurant.

Lost & Found Zanzibar has comfortable accommodation and the room types include

• Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
• Single Bed in Dormitory room
• Bunk Bed in mired dormitory room
• Single Bed in Female Dormitory room
• Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Room amenities at Lost & Found Zanzibar

• Seating area
• Computer
• Balcony
• Socket near the bed
• Wake up service
• Linen
• Tea/coffee maker
• Laptop safe
• Air conditioning
• Board games/puzzles

Lost & Found Zanzibar

2. Green’s Guest House, Nungwi

Green’s Guest House is a conveniently located accommodation located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, the property is located about 300 meters from Nungwi Beach and less than 1 kilometer from Baobab Tree.

Green’s Guest House, Nungwi in comfortable rooms with accommodation types including Deluxe Triple room, Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, Twin Room with pool view, confort triple room, triple room with garden view, Deluxe double room, standard double room, double room with shared bathroom, twin room with shared bathroom, deluxe double room with air conditioner, backpackers room with shared bathroom, single bed in mixed dormitory room and triple room with garden view.

Facilities at Green’s Gest House, Nungwi

• Swimming pool
• Free Wi-Fi
• Airport Shuttle
• Family rooms.

Green’s Guest House, Nungwi

3. Balcony house

Balcony House is found in Stone Town along Kenyatta Road 23 in Zanzibar, the hotel is also situated about 0.6 kilometres from Balcony House, and 2 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. The location of this hotel provides easy access to some of the amazing attraction in the Stone Town such as The Darajani Maraket, Eastern side Bus stop which is in 900 meters, Kisauni airport which is about 10 minutes’ drive and is in a short drive from Malindi.

Guest rooms at the Balcony are equipped with 2 shared bathrooms, mosquito nets, dresser, closet and a ceiling fan. All the guest roons have access to a shared balcony, terrace, living room, kitchen, dinning room and bathrooms which are private. Some of the rooms have air conditioning and all the guests are free to use Wi-Fi which is available.

Guest rooms at the Balcony House are categorised

• Deluxe Shared bathroom Queen Room with street view
• Family shared Bathroom with street view
• Standard shared bathroom Double room with Sea View
• Private Bathroom Double Room
• Private Bathroom Triple room
• Deluxe Double Room

Balcony house

4. Amira’s Roomz Zanzibar

 Amira’s Roomz Zanzibar are located in Zanzibar Town and are about a 15 minute drive from Nakupenda Beach and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, the guest house is also situated near the Zanzibar International Airport and is a family run accommodation.

The location of Amira’s Roomz that is 2 minutes drive from the airport, short walkable distance from beautiful beaches and 5 minutes way from Stone Town using a dala dala makes it a good accommodation facility to stay at while on your trip to Zanzibar.

Amira’s Roomz Zanzibar offer comfortable accommodation in its beautiful rooms fitted with comfortable and high quality linen.

Amenities at Amira’s Roomz Zanzibar include Resturant, Free WiFi, Terrace/Patio, Resturant, Coffee Shop, Laundry service, Laundry facilities, Express check-in and checkout, 24 hour front desk, microwave and increased accessibility.

5. Tina House-Jambian

Tina House-Jambian is an affordable guest house located in Jambiani beach district next to Bahari View Lodge, Jambian Kibigija.  The house is situated about 2.1 kilometers from Zanzibar Kite Paradise, 1.1 kilometres from Kuza Cave, 1 kilometer from the city centre and approximately 50 meters from Pishi Restaurant. In a few meters walk you will find Blue Reef Sport & fishing Lodge.

Tina House is a 16 square meters apartment accommodating up to 2 guests, the house has 1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms and a shared kitchen. The property has a restaurant, bar, garden and a private parking. The Kitchen features a microwave and a fridge.

Room Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi in rooms
• Sitting area
• Dining table
• Free toiletries
• Carpeted floor

Tina House-Jambian

6. Barefoot Zanzibar

Barefoot Zanzibar is a beautiful beach lodge set about 250 meters from Michamvi Sunset Beach, 20 kilometres away from Paje Beach, 66 kilometres away from Stone Town and 8 kilometres from the snorkelling Place.

Barefoot Zanzibar has Zanzibar – styled decorated rooms, these rooms are equipped with a fan, mosquito net and outdoor patio.

Amenities at Barefoot Zanzibar

• Snorkeling
• Restaurant
• Bar/Lounge
• Room service
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking
• Wi-Fi available in all areas
• Free toiletries
• Internet
• Laundry service

Barefoot Zanzibar

7. Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows

Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows is located about 7 kilometres from Mnemba Island and about 300 meters from Mnemba Beach, the hotel is also located 1 minutes from taxi station, autobus and moto taxi.

Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a bar and a sun terrace, the restaurant serves a la carte or vegetarian breakfast.

The hotel’s guest rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and features a private bathroom and a seating area in each room. Each room also comes with a patio, the guest rooms are categorised as

• Bungalow accommodating 4 people, the guest room features a seating area, soundproofing and private entrance
• Budget Double room accommodation 2 people, the room has a balcony
• Family Studio accommodating 4 people, the suite features a seating room, poolview and private entrance

8. Greenz Jambiani Apartments

Greenz Jambiani Apartments are located in Jambiani Village on the east coast famous for its long white sandy beaches, these apartments are located in 2 different buildings, the first building has 8 studio rooms and the second building has 4 deluxe rooms with a private pool. Both of these building offer a shared lounge and air-conditioned rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi.

Greenz Jambiani Apartments is located close to Paje beach and Jambiani Beach.

Greenz Jambiani Apartments

GreenZ Jambian Apartments has 2 categories of accommodations that is Studio Apartment and Deluxe Double Rooms.

            In – room amenities include

• Accessible by stairs
• Adapter
• Additional toilet
• Air conditioning
• Balcony/terrace
• Board games/puzzles
• Cleaning products
• Closet
• Clothes dryer
• Desk
• Detached
• Dining table
• Extra long bed
• Fan
• Fire extinguisher
• Free bottled water
• Hair dryer
• Hand sanitizer
• Individual air conditioning
• In-room safe box
• Ironing facilities
• Kitchenette
• Laptop safe box
• Linens
• Mosquito net
• Private apartment in building
• Private bathroom
• Private entrance
• Refrigerator
• Safety/security feature
• Seating area
• Separate dining area
• Shower
• Sleep comfort items
• Smoke detector
• Socket near the bed
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Trash cans
• Walk-in shower
• Window
• Wine glasses

Other budget accommodation in Zanzibar include Sunny House Paje II, Tsunami Village, Green’s Nungwi, Tembo House, Flamingo Guesthouse , Bottons Up Hotel, Princess Salme Inn, New Teddy’s on the beach, Nyumbani Residence, Shanuo Beach Bungalows, Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar, Spice palace Hotel, Ras Michamvi Beach Resort among others