Mahali Zanzibar

You stay at Mahali Zanzibar on Paje Beach, where the rooms have air conditioning and private bathrooms. The hotel sits directly on the sand, with a swimming pool at its center and a beach bar serving drinks and meals. The restaurant looks out over the Indian Ocean, and the kitchen sources ingredients from local markets.

The beach here is known for kite surfing, and the water is shallow enough to wade in at low tide. Rooms range from standard doubles to family rooms with bunk beds, all with terraces or balconies. The pool has loungers for afternoon rests between swims.

The hotel employs staff from the local community, and the building materials reflect the island’s coastal setting. You can hear the sea from most rooms, and the breeze keeps the air moving even on hot days.