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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Kalongo • couple • ug
10
Please stock up some alcohol to avoid moving out
Pros:

Ambiance

Cons:

No alcohol

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Sude • couple • nl
10
Super!
Pros:

Super locatie met vriendelijk personeel + lekker eten!

Cons:

Niets

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Hannah Wanjiru • solo_traveller • ke
9
It’s was amazing
Pros:

It’s close to the beach

Cons:

none

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • us
10
I had a great experience and I would come here again
Pros:

We had a fantastic time at Samawa! The property is gorgeous, intimate, and perfectly located just a short stroll from the beach. The rooms are beautiful, the food is fresh and delicious, and the wellness-focused atmosphere is so relaxing. A huge thank you to the wonderful staff—specifically to Kadogo, who was so incredibly helpful during our stay and made sure we were always well taken care of. If you are looking for a beautiful boutique hotel with outstanding hospitality in Zanzibar, this is the place to book!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Hotel à taille humaine, la piscine, la chambre est cosy et bien amenagee, le personnel est adorable

Cons:

Bâtiment en construction autour, bruit de chantier

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • et
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • gb
10
Perfectly relaxing experience
Pros:

The staff were amazingly welcoming. The facilities. The rooms. The food. Everything was superb

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • za
6
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Regina Huberte Yacoli • couple • ci
10
Magic
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Melina • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuella • couple • gh
10
Pros:

Loved the place, amazing stuff and I’d definitely be going back again

Cons:

Their breakfast was too limited, didn’t really enjoy it

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • fr
10
Amazing
Pros:

Amazing, very friendly staff. We loved our stay at this hotel. The location is absolutely superb! There is a very beautiful beach nearby as well as many restaurants.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Serena • couple • ch
9
Overall nice and comfortable
Pros:

Great service to the beach, friendly staff ar reception, large room, delicious breakfast

Cons:

The majority of the staff in restaurant didn’t seem to care much. We had dinner at the restaurant once and the quality nor the service was good, which was a pity because the prices where much more expensive than elsewhere but we wanted to give it a shot especially because the breakfast was reall good.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Braam • solo_traveller • nl
10
Uitstekend
Pros:

Het eten en de roomservice was uitstekend. Verder was de wifi uitstekend. Het is zelfdzaam dat de verbinding zo goed en stabiel is. De kamer was mooi en ruim en het bed was het meest comfortabele bed waarop ik ooit heb geslapen.

Cons:

Iets meer gezelligheid en service bij het zwembad (maar het was Ramadan, dus dat kan het verklaren).

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Jiri • couple • cz
10
Pros:

Perfektni jidlo, zamestnanci velice pracoviti a ochotni, pokoje krasne, ciste a vzdusne. Milovali jsme to tam a radi jsme travili cas u bazenu😍😍

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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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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Kelis • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Heel nieuw

Cons:

-

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee