Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 637 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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Shimon • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

⭐ 10/10 – A place you simply don’t want to leave!
We had a wonderful stay and this hotel absolutely deserves a 10/10.
Our room was very spacious, comfortable and beautifully maintained. The bed was large and extremely comfortable, with a huge mosquito net covering the entire bed. We especially loved the unique outdoor shower – completely private and covered, but still giving you that wonderful tropical Zanzibar feeling.
Everything was kept exceptionally clean, both inside the room and throughout the property. The swimming pool was fantastic, with a depth of around 1.7 metres, and was a perfect place to relax. The room was also very well equipped, with a TV, safe, yoga equipment and everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
The staff deserve a special mention. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Whatever we needed, they were always happy to assist with a smile. Their hospitality really made our stay special.
The restaurant was excellent as well. Breakfast offered a great variety of choices, and both lunch and dinner were delicious, with a wide selection of dishes. Prices were also very reasonable considering the quality of the food.
Overall, this was one of our favourite hotel experiences in Zanzibar – beautiful, peaceful, spotless, great food, a wonderful pool and, above all, an amazing team of people.
10/10 from us ❤️ We would definitely stay here again and hope to return on our next visit to Zanzibar!

Cons:

The only thing we didn’t like was having to leave! We wish we could have stayed longer. ❤️

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • nz
10
Great restaurants , peaceful atmoshere welcomed at Samawa
Pros:

Liked the staff, cleaners, pool, closeness to Kuumba and overall feel. Loved carob balls. Loved the two rooms and the outdoor space.

Cons:

To take out the cycle machine from gym, when it doesn't work for everyone, or put a sign up saying only short people can use. I don't like pushy selling. What would make the difference is not How are you today which is line into selling something but is there anything I can assist you with? or let people be.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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CanberkDundar • solo_traveller • tr
10
Pros:

Very clean, modern hotel and delicious meal. The hotel is so much more beautiful than the pictures. And very stable wifi all the time next to pool and restaurant.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • es
10
Absolutamente maravilloso
Pros:

Absolutamente todo. Lugar lleno de paz, con todos los detalles cuidados, excelentes calidades y las habitaciones son increíbles. Recomiendo también los masajes, súper relajantes, con una profesional y con unos productos espectaculares.
Realmente el mejor hotel de Zanzíbar.

Cons:

No hay nada que no me gustase.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Kumeil • couple • tz
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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KHAMIS • solo_traveller • sa
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Prince MBOUNGOU BATANTOU • solo_traveller • cg
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Bekir • couple • dk
10
FANTASTISK
Pros:

Det hele var fantastisk. Alt fra personalet til deres menu oppe på rooftoppen. Det var virkelig et godt 5 stjernet hotel, der virkelig var godt. Alle var virkelig hjælpsomme, og var altid smilende og behjælpelig.

Cons:

INTET, alt var sindsygt godt.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • fi
9
Kaunis ja viihtyisä hotelli. Hyvä palvelu. Aamupala todella hyvä!
Pros:

Huone oli iso. Henkilökunta erittäin ystävällistä ja palvelu huippua. Henkilökunta valmisteli sängyn illalla, laittaen hyttysmyrkkyä huoneeseen ja sulkemalla hyttysverhot. Hotellilla myös oma tuktuk/kuljetus, jota voi hyödyntää maksusta. Tämä erittäin hyvä, niin ei tarvitse keskustella hintoja ulkopuolisten tuktuk-kuskien kanssa. Aamupala on erittäin hyvä!

Cons:

Huoneen WC haisi hieman pahalle. Johtui varmasti viemäristä, eikä sille mitään välttämättä voi.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Fahdah • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • couple • gh
8
Pros:

The facility and decor

Cons:

The Breakfast. Given the rooms were fully booked, they could have offered a buffet for breakfast.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Evert • extended_group • nl
9
We hadden een zeer aangenaam verblijf.
Pros:

Bijzonder aangenaam hotel met zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Ontbijt is uitstekend en kamers zijn stijlvol ingericht.

Cons:

De ligging aan de doorgaande weg al merk je daar door de afgeschermde bouw van het hotel weinig van.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
10
Stay here!
Pros:

Amazing place and staff were lovely.

Cons:

Nothing. All positive.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Wolobah & Rita E. N. • couple • lr
10
Our stay at Samawa Living was great. The staff were extremely helpful and service was excellent
Pros:

The location and the service

Cons:

Mosquitoes but the hotel provides spray everyday.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Hans • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • gb
10
The staff were exceptional, friendly and helpful
Pros:

The property was unique and had a calming vibe

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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sakhilep • solo_traveller • za
8
Superb place
Pros:

Beautiful place friendly stuff and the food was super great

Cons:

Breakfast had limited options and there is no cereal of which some of us enjoy it in the morning..coffee very not nice I hope they must change the beans

2026-04-20 • 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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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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Hannah Wanjiru • solo_traveller • ke
9
It’s was amazing
Pros:

It’s close to the beach

Cons:

none

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee