Samawa Living

Hotels
9.4 (577 reviews)
zanzibar paje main road, Paje, 72110 , Paje , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Great food
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness in one review
Distance from the beach in some cases

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Some reviews mention dirt and mold, affecting overall cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.99
Multiple reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.49
Several reviews emphasize the convenient location near the beach.
Room Quality
9.44
Reviews mention spacious, beautiful rooms with good amenities.
Amenities
9.47
Reviews highlight excellent facilities and complementary yoga classes.
Value for Money
9.43
Positive sentiment about receiving value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Guests appreciated the high quality and variety of food.
Overall Experience
9.45
Overall sentiment from reviews indicates a very positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Samawa Living offers 5-star air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and safety deposit boxes.

Dining Variety:
Enjoy a diverse culinary experience with African, Chinese, and British cuisine options at the on-site restaurant, offering vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal choices.

Convenient Amenities:
Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, stay active at the fitness centre, or unwind in the garden and terrace areas.
To book your stay at Samawa Living with its upscale amenities and exceptional service, contact us now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

9.4
Based on 577 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.47
Value for Money: 9.43
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Céline Osemudiame • solo_traveller • ng
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Allen • couple • us
9
Great stay in Zanzibar
Pros:

Great service, nice facilities

Cons:

Building is next to a lot of construction

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Yasmina • couple • yt
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • gr
10
Pros:

Our stay at Samawa Living was absolutely wonderful.The hotel is beautifully designed,modern and incredibly clean,creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere from the moment you arrive.The rooms are spacious and comfortable with great attention to detail and everything you need for a perfect stay.What truly makes this place special is the staff.Everyone is incredibly kind,welcoming and always ready to help with a smile.Their hospitality made us feel at home throughout our stay.Guests often highlight the same experience, noting the excellent service, cleanliness and comfort the hotel offers.The facilities are fantastic:a beautiful pool,wellness areas and delicious food at the restaurant.The location in Paje is also great, just a short distance from the stunning beach, making it easy to enjoy the best of Zanzibar.Overall,it was an amazing experience and we would definitely come back.Highly recommended for anyone visiting Zanzibar who wants comfort,tranquility and genuine hospitality.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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muntazeer • couple • tz
10
very comfortable stay with very helpful staff
Pros:

everything ..

Cons:

may be the internet connection sometimes

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • no
10
Hadde kommet tilbake igjen
Pros:

Veldig flott sted. Super hjelpsomme og hyggelig ansatte. Vi koste oss ved bassenget hver dag. Det var helt nydelig. Vi spiste også her alle dagene. Veldig god mat. Det gjorde ingenting at hotellet ikke lå ved stranda. Vi tok en liten tur ned til stranda med golfbilen. Det var ikke noe spesielt. Synes generelt strendene ikke var noe spesielt på Zanzibar. Vi var 3 ulike steder langs østkysten og alle var helt ok.

Cons:

Gulvet langs bassenget var ikke i beste stand. Gikk faktisk gjennom gulvet en gang. Det er noe som bør fikses når standarden er så bra og hotellet var helt fantastisk.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Kelis • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Heel nieuw

Cons:

-

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Kery • solo_traveller • us
8
Samawa living will feel like your second home and you can truly relax here.
Pros:

The rooms were beautiful and it felt like home. I liked my outside shower. I regret not taking photos!

Cons:

They could improve on pest control. My friends outside shower was infested with ants and she had to request to switch rooms which they did free of charge. My own room, I saw two little roaches.

I wish breakfast ran a little longer up to 1100 AM or that they had room service. They do not have plastic or wooden disposable utensils to eat your takeaway breakfast with.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Petrutiu • couple • ro
6
Samawa is not worth the price.
Pros:

Rooms are nice and spacious.
- Wifi is good for working.
- Gym facilities are nice.
- Pool area is quite nice.
- Good products in the apartment - nice coffee, teas etc.
- Room cleaning is good and efficient.

Cons:

Staff is really fake-friendly. You constantly feel like you are bothering them whenever you interact with them. They also almost always mess up your order in the restaurant (forget something).
- Not worth the price, the place is definitely not a 5 star. Other places have better access to the sea for the same price.
- Eating in their restaurant is expensive and quantity is not worth. Other places have more food for cheaper and better quality.
- Prices for doing laundry are absurd, they ask you to individually count each item that you want to wash and everything becomes super expensive.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Marine • family_with_children • fr
10
Super séjour tout était au rendez vous . Le personnel est aux petits soins
Pros:

Tout était parfait

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Lerato • couple • za
10
I will definitely come back. The staff were so helpful and friendly
Pros:

Very clean and great hospitality

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Tiphaine • couple • fr
9
Superbe du début à la fin !
Pros:

Le confort, le service, le spa (un immense big up aux masseuses Edwina et Glory), la propreté

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Maia • couple • fr
10
Super hôtel
Pros:

Personnel au petit soin , de l’accueil au personnel d'entretien.
Petit déjeuner et repas de très bonne qualité et excellent
Chambre spacieuse, confortable et très propre.
Piscine très agréable , qui mériterait des transats supplémentaires en cas de forte affluence.
Cet hôtel mérite amplement les bonnes notes et avis attribués
Buggy pour se rendre à la plage très utile !

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Francois • family_with_children • fr
10
Perfect Zanzibar stay. Nice food and cool pool close to the beach
Pros:

Beautiful place, with beautiful pool. Very good restaurant and very friendly staff. Well located

Cons:

Nothing. it's a bit pricey, but it's completely worth it

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • couple • na
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Chirag • solo_traveller • tz
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • couple • de
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • extended_group • it
10
tutto perfetto
Pros:

tutto, stanza bellissima, pulitissima, ben arredata, personale eccellente

Cons:

nulla

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Mohammad S • couple • sa
10
Pros:

Super clean and everything is new.
Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Not directly accessible to the beach though they provide a free ride to it.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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syhem • couple • fr
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee