Title: West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=93085262&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House ![Terrace/patio - West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93085300/93085262/ce1c4213.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93085300/93085262/e7b0031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93085300/93085262/8364ab1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93085300/93085262/73dd9012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93085300/93085262/34ad06f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Zanzibar Beach House, a tranquil retreat surrounded by the endless coastline of white sand beaches and turquoise ocean waters. Wake up to the sound of waves washing up on the shore outside your door, then step out onto your beach-front deck and enjoy breathtaking views. ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2320 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace £74 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House Surrounded by an endless coastline of white sand beaches ,coconut trees and turquois blue ocean wateras far as the eye can see, experiencing the adventure of staying inThe Zanzibar Beach House is a must for anyone who visits Zanzibar, as it is the most unique place to stay on the entire island ofZanzibar.The Zanzibar Beach Houseis situated on a quiet beach 5 minutes from the popular Paje Beach, which is just far enough away from the tourist crowds to give you the peace and serenity that you came to the island for, but close enough to experience it at your leisure. Wake up to the tranquility of thesun rising over the horizon and the sound of the ocean waves washing up on the shore just outside your door. Have breakfast on yourdeckthat overlooks the ocean.Then step out of your beach house and let your bare feet sink into the soft white sand and run along the beach on your way to experiencingthe island of Zanzibar. Description:The Zanzibar Beach House is, undoubtedly, the most unique place to stay on the entire island of Zanzibar. The Zanzibar Beach House is a collection of three mini villas, and although may it not be easy to visualize at first, each of the three mini-villas wasmade from anactual 40-foot shipping container. The exterior of these mini-villasare cladded in white marbleporcelain tile, fitted with glasswindows and glass doors all around.Each air conditioned mini-villa has one-bedroom, small kitchen area, bathroom, and living/dining area. Each mini villa alsohas a beach-front deck/balcony that overlooks the beach andocean, and comfortable wicker chairs, table, and sun umbrella to sitand enjoy the view.The three beach houses surround a private whitesand courtyard complete withcoconut trees, small beach deck,sun bathing chairs, and beach umbrellas.The entire beach-front court yard is private to our guests only, and kept well-lit with lights in the evenings so you can either stay and enjoy the sea breeze at night orthe sounds of the ocean waves as the tide comes in under the stars at night. Bedroom:Each mini-villa has one bedroom with a beautiful brown wooden framed bed that was hand-made by local Zanzibari woodwork artisans and a wardrobe for all of your clothes and belongings, storage space. The windows give glimpses of the ocean and views of the courtyard and surrounding coconut tree-filled landscape. Kitchen:The open kitchen area has a glass-top stove, kitchen sink, microwave oven, coffee maker, small refrigerator, ample cabinet space for food storage, and enough dishes and kitchen utensils to cook and prepare your own meals. The kitchen window has a view of the surrounding coconut tree-filled landscape and glimpses of the Indian ocean. Bathroom:The bathroom has shower with wall-mounted and hand-held shower head, glass shower stall partition, bathroom sink with ample storage drawer space in cabinet drawer below, large mirror, and large bathroom medicine cabinet. There is also a hair dryer available in the cabinet. Although the bathroom window glass has been frosted for privacy, it can be opened to allow the breeze from the surrounding coconut tree-filled landscape in. Living/dining area:The living/dining area has a comfortable sofa, large screen television that is equipped with Netflix and other streaming media apps, electric fireplace, high table with high chairs for eating or working on laptop, and spectacular view of the beach and Indian ocean through large sliding glass double patio doors. The walls of each beach house are adorned with authentic paintings from local Zanzibari artists, and the windows have views of the courtyard, the surrounding coconut tree-filled landscape and glimpses of the ocean just outside. The Zanzibar Beach House is easily accessible and centrally located in Bweju, 5 minutes from the popular tourist destination of Paje Beach, which means it is just far enough away from the tourist crowds to give you the peace and serenity that you came to the island for, but close enough to experience the excitement at your leisure.The Zanzibar Beach House is equipped with high speed fiber-optic wifi internet that is accessible in all areas of the property.There are video security cameras throughout the exterior of the property.Each beach house is equipped with a smart door lock which allows guests to access the beach house via E-key pass codeor physical door key that they will receive. Locationdescription There is so much to do in Zanzibar. There are countless white sand beaches all over the island of Zanzibar. You can tour all over the historical streets and buildings of Stone Town. You can take an ocean safari boat tour to the many surrounding islands and swim with the dolphins. You can kite surf in Paje Beachwhich is one of the best kite surfing destinations in the world. You can ride a bike on the beach and hop between the countless beach-front restaurants that serve traditional Zanzibari cuisine. You can party all night at the many popularnight spots all over Zanzibar.You can snorkel, jet ski, and even learn to scuba dive in the ocean. You can rent mopeds or bikes and explore Zanzibar for miles along the beach shore.Or you can relaxon the beach under a coconut tree and justwatch the sun rise as the ocean tide rolls in and out. There are countless places to go and things to do on the island of Zanzibar. Whatever you decide to do or wherever you decide to go in Zanzibar, our driver can take you there. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 99 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 320 square feet ## Similar properties ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89420000/89419000/89418903/67219a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Imara Boutique Hotel Paje - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=89418903&PinnedHotelID=89418903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100480000/100477000/100476949/170dd84b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to our charming villa in central Paje West! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 528379 ## About the area Located in Dongwe, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Salaam Cave Aquarium are also worth visiting. [Visit our Dongwe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe.dx6143858) [View more Holiday homes in Dongwe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6143858-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.20522%2C39.53482&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dwQhHk5T8lltXq7OjGrYay-cfnE=) Zanzibar, Zanzibar ### What's nearby - ![Jambiani Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120028/a61c734e-3ce5-41eb-bcc8-8f43cdeb4e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jambiani Beach 14 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Dongwe Beach 6 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Bwejuu Beach 6 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Paje Beach 13 min drive \- 5.5 miles - Kite Centre Zanzibar 14 min drive \- 6.6 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) 91 min drive ### Restaurants - Mapacha 8 min drive - Corner, Cafe And Bbq 8 min drive - Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant 8 min drive - African Bbq 9 min drive - Jambo Seafood Restaurant 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House? ### How much is parking at West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House? ### What time is check-in at West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House? ### What time is check-out at West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House? ### Where is West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## West Villa-The Zanzibar Beach House Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional ---