Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely staff
Great food
Beautiful location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited beach access
Minor room issues
Pool lounge chair reservations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.91
The hotel is very clean, but some rooms may have minor issues.
Service
9.88
The staff were wonderful, friendly, and attentive.
Location
9.42
The hotel has a magnificent view of the ocean, excellent for relaxation.
Room Quality
8.87
Rooms are well-equipped and carefully designed, although some may be minimalist.
Amenities
9.4
The pool and restaurant areas are wonderful, but access to the beach could be improved.
Value for Money
8.86
The hotel offers great value for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.41
The food is fantastic with a wide selection at reasonable prices.
Overall Experience
9.68
An amazing stay highlighted by great staff and a beautiful setting.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:37

Property Description

Colonial Style Rooms with Sea Views
The rooms at Sahari Zanzibar offer a unique blend of Colonial style decor with modern amenities. Enjoy sea views from your small patio while relaxing in a four-poster bed adorned with mosquito nets.

Culinary Delights and Refreshments
Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the hotel's restaurant, from International to Swahili dishes. Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet and unwind at the bar with a selection of cocktails and refreshments.

Beachfront Relaxation and Activities
Experience ultimate relaxation under the palm trees by the outdoor pool or on the white sandy beach with provided chairs and canopy beds. For the adventurous souls, explore diving, snorkelling, and fishing activities available onsite or nearby.

Book your stay at Sahari Zanzibar for a perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure.

Important information:

Please note that all payments made via credit and debit card attract a 5% surcharge.

Please note that there are 2 cats at Sahari Zanzibar.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 275 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.91
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Mathilde • family_with_children • be
10
séjour parfait
Pros:

Séjour en famille parfait avec mon mari et notre petite fille d'un an et demi, qui a été traitée comme une reine par tous les membres du personnel.
Tout comme nous, d'ailleurs.
Hotel calme, propre, accueillant, cosy et chaleureux.
La vue depuis le restaurant est à couper le souffle.
Les plats sont de bonne qualité et variés pour ceux qui ne veulent pas faire l'effort de gouter aux spécialités locales.
Le personnel a été au top du début à la fin, très à l'écoute, souriant et n'en fait pas trop.
Le jardin avec piscine est un véritable havre de paix, il ne faut rien changer dans cet hotel. Merci encore à tous.

Cons:

Si vous êtes du genre FaceTime à plein volume, activités en permanence et dans l'attente de vous gaver, allez ailleurs. J'ai vu des commentaires qui se plaignaient de problèmes de climatisation .. Si ça vous pose problème, il serait peut-être mieux de choisir Ibiza comme destination !
Il n'y a rien de négatif à dire sur ce séjour,

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Mária • solo_traveller • sk
10
Amazing
Pros:

Outstanding, kind people, my room, well organized. Resort is connected with the nature , i love it and wish to come back. Well done!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sade • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect relaxation destination
Pros:

The staff were lovely, very attentive and Sabina their trainee waitress is lovely! I felt at home and very safe especially as a solo female traveller, I’d highly recommend it!

Cons:

Everything was great. Nothing to fault

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Mathilde • family_with_children • be
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Virgile • couple • ch
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • at
7
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Petrea • solo_traveller • se
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Emiliya • solo_traveller • us
9
Wonderful stay; George is the MVP!
Pros:

My stay at Sahari was nothing short of wonderful! The property is beautiful and impeccably maintained, with everything kept exceptionally clean. There is direct access to the beach from the hotel restaurant, which is such a treat—you can grab a drink and/or a bite to eat and enjoy the beach while still staying within the hotel grounds.

The breakfasts are delicious and ordered à la carte, ensuring freshness. The pool area is also lovely and very tranquil. My room was absolutely beautiful; the comfy bed and fresh linens contributed to truly restful sleep. I also appreciated the refillable water bottles, which is a great sustainable touch.

There is a pharmacy conveniently located right next to the hotel, though the closest ATM is about a 10-minute drive away in Paje. The hotel also offers various excursions that can be booked on the spot.

That said, the true value of this place lies in the people who work here—everyone is incredibly warm, welcoming, and fun. A special shoutout to George, who went above and beyond to ensure my stay was an absolute dream. I’m so grateful I had the chance to visit Sahari and meet such wonderful people, and I very much look forward to returning!

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Katica • family_with_children • hu
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Keiti • couple • ch
10
What a fantastic place! No words, everyone need to go and experience. The pool is best on island!!!!!
Pros:

Everything! We found a home away from home !
Especially lately what’s going on with robbery’s and things in Zanzibar, you feel so safe there ! Small boutique hotel. We ended up having our last 2 nights here before going home, and ate all meal in, chef and staff is amazing!!!! I mean 12/10. Definitely just because this hotel we would go back to Zanzibar.

Cons:

Dog was missing We need dog there !!!! :)
Love the cats. But dog would finalise all. :)

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • family_with_children • ca
10
Un bel endroit harmonieux, intime et apaisant, tout y est beau !
Pros:

La grande harmonie du lieu, en termes d’architecture, de décor et d’emplacement. Ambiance raffinée et intime, belles harmonies de teintes beiges et grises, avec les banquettes et les coussins assortis qui mettent des belles touches de couleurs. Piscine spectaculaire, de plan carré avec un îlot central, on peut nager environ 40 m avant d’en faire le tour ! Personnel incroyablement prévenant et aux petits soins pour nous. Endroit privilégié, bercé par la brise marine. Le soir tout est éclairé par des lampes tempête posées au sol, c’est très joli et intemporel ! Les chambres 14 et 17 sont superbes, à l’étage, grandes et isolées, avec un balcon intime donnant sur la mer, bien équipées ( cf prises usb a et c), avec un beau mobilier confortable en bois clair , un grand parapluie au cas où et une bonne literie, des serviettes moelleuses et de beaux foutas épais pour la plage. Je quitterai à regret cet endroit magique, merci et asente sana !

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mariame • extended_group • fr
10
Incroyablement bien je le recommande fortement !
Pros:

Les employés sont incroyables, toujours attentionnés et rayonnants de joie de vivre. Ils veillent à ce que notre voyage se déroule à merveille. La cuisine de l’hôtel est d’une qualité exceptionnelle. Merci infiniment pour votre hospitalité chaleureuse et votre accueil remarquable

Cons:

Rien à signaler

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Evie • couple • cy
7
Overall, a nice stay at Sahari!
Pros:

Very friendly staff and nice food! And amazing view from our room. Overall we enjoyed our stay there - one night only.

Cons:

The room that we were given had a really bad smell of mold so we had to open the windows and ceiling fan to sleep at night. Also the beach in front of the hotel is in really bad condition as there is a lot of garbage everywhere.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lolwah • couple • sa
10
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Caroline • couple • fr
10
Pole pole au paradis !
Pros:

Un petit hôtel très calme, avec un personnel adorable, une cuisine délicieuse et de très bons cocktails 😊

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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laura • couple • it
9
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Anja • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Ayaan • extended_group • au
9
Had a great time at Sahari. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay with friendly staff and
Pros:

The staff were lovely, the rooms were beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing by the pool was great.

Cons:

The kitchen took quite long to make the food but otherwise all our meals were really tasty

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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may • couple • ch
6
Pleasant but frustrating at times- although easygoing atmosphere- we went out a lot for drinks and meals elsewhere
Pros:

The views are stunning beach front
The front beach bedroom we had was great
The friendliness of the staff & easygoing feel
Location
Availability to drinking water ( albeit from plastic sources) throughout stay

Cons:

Food portions small- poor quality of food, and even when it was good it was inconsistent. The next day. Unprofessional kitchen - unable to cook tasty dishes for breakfast including egg dishes. Have to repeat each time what we liked even after a week of stay. Very slow service-
Room cleaning was very late first few days of stay, had to ask for everything each time such as tea bags, towels.
No toiletries only shower gel
Drinks at the bar very limited in variety -
We overpaid on booking. Com for the last four days of our stay - it just wasn’t worth it compared to other properties around and what they offer.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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may • couple • ch
6
Pros:

Location
Views
Friendliness of the staff

Cons:

Lack of facilities, poor kitchen staff/ food quality, unprofessional service

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee