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Samawa Living

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to 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

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
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Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Soundproofed
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LCD TV
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Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rafiki

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Familia

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

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
  • Kuza Cave - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Samawa Living

Upscale hotel near Paje Beach
At Samawa Living, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Thai massage, hydrotherapy, or a manicure/pedicure. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga and ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • Massage treatment rooms, beach towels, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Samawa Living include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Samawa Living Paje
Samawa Living Hotel
Samawa Living Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

Does Samawa Living have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Samawa Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Samawa Living?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 55 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Samawa Living?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 55 (subject to availability).

Where is Samawa Living located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Paje Beach and Maalum Cave Pool. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Samawa Living Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024