The Garten Living

Hotels
9.2 (442 reviews)
Paje, Zanzibar, within the Southern Region of Zanzibar , Paje , TZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
No swimming pool
Brief power cuts

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Numerous reviews highlighted the cleanliness of the rooms and common areas.
Service
9.66
Consistently praised for exceptional service and friendly staff.
Location
9.2
Conveniently located near beach and restaurants, valued by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms described as beautiful and eco-friendly, contributing positively.
Amenities
8.68
No swimming pool reported, but amenities considered good overall.
Value for Money
9.14
Considered economical for the quality provided, highly rated.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Food was positively reviewed multiple times, including breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall sentiment aligns with high ratings for an enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 13:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Exceptional Service

Convenience and Comfort: The Garten Living offers concierge services, room service, and a business centre, ensuring a hassle-free stay for guests. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and comfortable seating areas, providing the perfect blend of convenience and comfort.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of dining options at the hotel's restaurant, which serves Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Steakhouse cuisine. With vegetarian, halal, and vegan choices available, there's something to satisfy every palate.

Ideal Location: Situated just 300 metres from the stunning Paje Beach, The Garten Living is the perfect retreat for beach lovers. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to Jozani Forest offers nature enthusiasts the opportunity to explore Zanzibar's rich biodiversity.

Book your stay at The Garten Living now and experience luxury, comfort, and convenience in Paje!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 442 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Marnie • extended_group • ch
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Ana • extended_group • pt
7
Excelente estadia para só alojamento
Pros:

Limpeza,
Os quartos muito bonitos e confortáveis,
A estética de toda o alojamento era muito bonito e reservado,
A piscina era pequenina mas muito bonita,
A simpatia dos funcionários e sempre prontos a ajudar.

Cons:

Quando reservei meia pensão expectei que as fotos que apareciam no booking dos pequenos almoços seriam esses, no entanto quando chegámos deparamo-nos com um pequeno almoço restrito e muito simples.
Quanto ao jantar tínhamos um menu simples, não havia muitos pratos por inexistência dos ingredientes, tais como as chicken wings que nunca houve durante a nossa estadia e queijo nos últimos 2 dias, o que fazia com que o menu tivesse ainda menos variabilidade. No entanto a comida era boa, apesar de por vezes aguardarmos 1h pelos pedidos. Também não é muito esclarecedor na reserva que o que apenas está incluído na meia pensão é só a bebida como água ou refrigerante e o prato, se quiserem café é pago à parte por exemplo.
Não tem álcool nenhum também para venda, nem cocktail.
Portanto como resumo a nível de alojamento é um
10/10 de resto não compensa a nível de restauração.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Laureline • solo_traveller • fr
10
Solo trip a Zanzibar 🇹🇿🫶🏾
Pros:

Un hôtel juste incroyable qui restera gravé dans ma mémoire ! Je le recommande à 1 000 % ! 🤩

Tout était parfait : la chambre était très propre et spacieuse, avec une vue sur la piscine. Un excellent rapport qualité-prix !

Le petit-déjeuner proposait pas mal de choix, et le personnel était juste parfait : très gentil, à l’écoute et toujours disponible.

À mon retour à Zanzibar, je reprendrai sans hésiter cet hôtel ! ❤️

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • couple • nl
9
Heel rustgevend en fijn verblijf gehad!
Pros:

Mooi rustig plekje, ontbijt is goed en het zwembad is ook lekker. Personeel is heel vriendelijk en staan voor je klaar.

Cons:

Airco deed het soms niet goed en de kamer werd ook niet echt goed koel.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gousmerakis • couple • gr
10
Thanks for the guys who works there it was an amazing experience breakfast swimming pool area tidied up room everything
Pros:

It was an amazing staying

Cons:

There’s nothing we didn’t like about

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ferdy Jumah • couple • ke
9
Pros:

Well kept and private. Friendly staff

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Leuk en mooie plek. Fantastisch personeel. Heel behulpzaam en vriendelijk. A la carte eten ook heel goed

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Mia • couple • za
10
Enjoyed our honeymoon stay at Garten Living !
Pros:

Modern , aesthetically pleasing accommodation with a nice pool and very friendly staff ! Also very good food !

Cons:

Nothing !
Beach is a short walk from te accommodation , but it is not too bad

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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ANTHONY • couple • fr
10
Perfect.
Pros:

Everything was perfect. The personals were lovely. You can ask them everything and they will try to do and answer to you.
The food was really good too.
5-10mins away from the beautiful beach.
Go for it guys !

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Solomon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • es
10
Recomendable 100%
Pros:

Limpieza, decoración, personal , ubicación en plena calle central que, aunque sea ruidosa y caótica, en el hotel se respira paz, armonía y tranquilidad.

Estuvimos muy bien durante nuestra estancia allí y el
último día antes de partir al aeropuerto, habiendo hecho ya el check out ,nos dejaron una habitación nueva para ducharnos y cambiarnos de ropa.

Cons:

Si tuviera que poner algún “pero” sería el desayuno. Veníamos de otro hotel que en comparación con este, la verdad nada que ver…
No estaba mal,más que suficiente !
Pero para mi gusto la presentación y la variedad era baja. Si querías un capuchino, o algo un poco más “especial” nos dijeron que teníamos que pagarlo a parte…
No se si finalmente hubiese sido así , pero nos lo dijeron.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mohab • extended_group • il
4
Pros:

The location is good

Cons:

The pool is so small, the breakfast options are so much limited, the bed not comfortable at all.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Madline • couple • fr
8
Hôtel très bien situé, bon rapport qualité/prix
Pros:

L'ambiance déco, la salle de bain original
L'accueil
L'emplacement au centre de Paje
Plage à 3mn à Pied
Bon rapport qualité/prix

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner pas assez varié, très peu de choix.
La commune de Paje est restreint en électricité par conséquent beaucoup de coupures dans la journée indépendamment de la volonté de l'hôtel (impact clim et WiFi lors des fortes chaleurs)

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Elena • extended_group • es
10
Una semana en el paraíso de Paje
Pros:

Me gustó la ubicacion en Paje. Muy cerca de la playa. El personal excepcional, tuvieron un trato con nosotras increíble e incluso nos enseñaron suajili.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • de
10
Schöne Unterkunft mit herzlichem Personal.
Pros:

Tolle Unterkunft. Sehr herzliches Personal. Besonderer Dank geht an Angel, die uns sehr gut umsorgt hat und uns sogar einen kleinen Swahili-Kurs gegeben hat.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Naledi Yvette • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The hotel was amazing, it’s as beautiful as it is on the pictures, the staff is excellent. I must say they have got the best food in the area and their passion fruit freshly squeezed juice is definitely something to write home about😍I will definitely be making another turn there with my family. I really enjoyed my stay there

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Room, garden & staff

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Laure • couple • fr
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Anissa • couple • fr
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • solo_traveller • it
9
un giardino fiorti in Paje
Pros:

la posizione, anche se in paese e non sulla spiaggia, era molto piacevole e centrale, adatta ad ogni movimento

Cons:

tutto molto carino

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee