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Samawa Living

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Paje Beach

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Reception
Property amenity
Likizio
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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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.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Salama

Salama

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Likizio

Likizio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Jambo

Jambo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rafiki

Highlights

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

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Familia

Familia

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • Garden view
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Paje

At Samawa Living you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Paje Beach and Maalum Cave Pool. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. Enjoy access to ecotours and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 4-property class Paje hotel, you'll find Jambiani Beach.

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Corner, Cafe And Bbq - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Samawa Living

Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to 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 members are 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 duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, 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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Is parking available at Samawa Living?

Yep, Samawa Living has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Samawa Living?

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samawa Living on 2 Mar 2026 start from AU$238.18, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Samawa Living?

Yep, Samawa Living is a short 8-minute walk from Paje Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga.

Is there a spa on site at Samawa Living?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does Samawa Living have a pool?

Samawa Living has an outdoor pool.

Is Samawa Living family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Samawa Living is a hit with families.

Does Samawa Living serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Samawa Living?

No, Samawa Living does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Samawa Living?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Samawa Living's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Samawa Living?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Samawa Living?

No, pets are not allowed.

Samawa Living Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled with family
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

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

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Firas, kuwait

Travelled with partner
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

Ole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Most modern and high standard hotel in Paje

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

morten

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Lia

Travelled with partner
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

Luciana

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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