Title: Samawa Living Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143851&destination=Paje%2C+Unguja+South+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=100423141&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Samawa Living Escape to an oceanfront paradise where wellness meets adventure. Unwind with yoga on the beach then indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments. ## Photo gallery for Samawa Living ![Reception - Samawa Living (Paje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100423200/100423141/90142ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property amenity - Samawa Living (Paje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100423200/100423141/c02270ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Samawa Living (Paje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100423200/100423141/56ea4500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Samawa Living (Paje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100423200/100423141/17e735ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Likizio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds - Samawa Living (Paje)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100423200/100423141/82434ec2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Paje Beach, Samawa Living offers a serene retreat with full breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services like facials or body scrubs, unwind in the garden or by the outdoor pool, and enjoy activities like ecotours and beach yoga. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPaje-Hotels-Samawa-Living.h100423141.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPaje-Hotels-Samawa-Living.h100423141.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Located in Paje, Samawa Living is near 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Paje travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Paje.dx6143851) ![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-6.27354%2C39.53310&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s5ETUbeHYpgHyJ3rzbohdoCfYBs=) Zanzibar Paje Main Road, Paje, Unguja South Region, 72110 ### 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 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Maalum Cave Pool 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Paje Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Kite Centre Zanzibar 1 min drive \- 0.7 miles - Michamvi Kae Beach 21 min drive \- 13.4 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Mapacha 10 min walk - Your Zanzibar Place 5 min walk - Mr. Kahawa 13 min walk - Corner, Cafe And Bbq 13 min walk - Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant 17 min walk ## About this property ### Samawa Living Upscale hotel near Paje Beach At Samawa Living, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure, or reflexology. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours and beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a restaurant are available to all guests. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Bike rentals, luggage storage, and beach towels - Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Samawa Living include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Private picnics ### Things to do - Beach yoga - Bicycle rentals - Ecotours - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - In-room babysitting (surcharge) - Outdoor pool - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Spa - 2 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Ayurvedic treatments - Body scrubs - Deep-tissue massages - Detox wraps - Facials - Hot stone massages - Hydrotherapy - Manicures/pedicures - Reflexology - Sports massages - Swedish massages - Thai massages ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Egyptian cotton sheets - Pillow menu - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Electrical adapters - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Laptop-compatible safe - Soundproofed rooms - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: USD 55 Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: USD 55 ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55.0 per stay ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Early check-in fee: USD 55 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: USD 55 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 55.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 This property accepts credit cards and cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Samawa Living have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Samawa Living? ### Is Samawa Living pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Samawa Living? ### What time is check-out at Samawa Living? ### Where is Samawa Living located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Samawa Living Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherron Jan 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly located within walking distance of all the major spots. The hotel also offers a trolley service to the beach, and for other destinations, transportation is available for a small fee, which was very convenient. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. I appreciated the laundry service, enjoyed spending time by the pool, and felt well taken care of throughout my stay. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a DJ, which created a great first impression and set the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. I would absolutely recommend this property and would happily stay here ag ##### Sherron Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya Nov 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Welcoming and professional staff with 24/7 concierge service via WhatsApp. Well sized rooms, incredibly clean with good amenities (luxury shower kits, shaving kits, hair dryer, gown, slippers). Fantastic turn down service and benefits at the hotel - they’ve got a low cost Tuk-tuk on site and buggy to the beach for free. Very good WiFi. Really nice hotel restaurant with a range of breakfast options that are well tied to the wellness theme. Good location that’s close to hotspots like Maalum and a 30min drive to Salaam Cave. 24/7 security. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/34189d64-7477-4790-9bd3-33858450a787-1763222442858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/65189e02-eca8-4c2d-8112-211cf9661099-1763222442786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d721e0f5-76b0-472c-bffb-99fae66d3204-1763222442054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tanya Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Moleboheng Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was such a beautiful hotel and with transport to the beach. The staff and the manager ensured we had the best experience! Definitely one of our highlights! ##### Moleboheng Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shineva Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property was amazing, and so was the staff. We stayed for 6 days and everyday the staff greeted us and were super nice. The rooftop restaurant was delicious ! Everything we ate was amazing. We felt super safe even though outside of the hotel the area isn’t the best , but we still felt safe enough to explore. The beds were comfortable, and internet was good. We did experience 2 short power outages. Other than that, I would definitely come back here. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/858e1fed-96ce-4387-ab54-75d805bdb1be-1753701529294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Shineva Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### morten Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ New hotel ( 2024) super fancy rooms! Best restaurant and not expensive at all. Spesial thanks to Patrick for splendid service! Gym , yoga studio and all that you need to stay fit ##### morten Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylwia Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a fabulous stay in this brand new hotel! Convenient location, it’s close to the beach either by walk or with free buggy ride offered by Samawa hotel. Loved the health and fitness options. Thumbs up for fully equipped gym, trying the ICE BATH was a personal highlight. Felt pampered during stay, left amazed with the overall experience. Top stay hotel! ##### Sylwia Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isatou Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Asante Sana! Where do I begin... such a beautiful place, a place with beautiful people! I loved every second of my stay, I felt safe from the moment I got there, and so welcomed. The service and hospitality is top tier, never experienced anything on this level. The food was amazing, the massage I booked and the meditation class. Just what I needed in one place. The photos don't do the place justice, my room was so beautiful and spacious. I highly recommend this place! ##### Isatou Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aboodi Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I recently stayed at Samawa Hotel and had an outstanding experience! The location is unbeatable, just a stone's throw from the beach, with a free buggy shuttle making access effortless. The rooms are luxurious and beautifully decorated. The food was exceptional, with every meal a culinary delight. The hotel also boasts fantastic wellness facilities, including a great gym, an ice bath, and yoga and kickboxing classes. Overall, Samawa Hotel is a gem for beachside retreats with top-notch comfort, dining, and wellness activities. Highly recommended! ##### Aboodi Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dieudonne Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Food, Great Vibes, and Great Hospitality Me and my girlfriend spent time in Zanzibar to celebrate our birthdays. I found Samawa Living as I looking for a nice Place to stay for the week. Booking our room was straightforward and they even supporting with transportation from the Airport and back, which will cost a fee since it is an hour away. Upon checking we were greeted by the host that evening and shown our beautiful room. Also the food was amazing as well. Please not that this a Muslim country for the most part and the don't eat pork. Which was fine but please make sure you try the Beef Bacon. Lastly I would recommend taking advantage of the amenities. my lady and I got a massage that was so amazing and I also spent time in the mini Gym getting some workouts in as well the ice bath. Overall we had a wonderful stay. ##### Dieudonne Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Lia Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is new, opened 2 months ago, everything was clean and they have an awesome garden in the front, some beautiful plants inside and a great pool with comfortable sunbeds. The room was excellent, beautiful decorated, great bed, huge shower with a lot of water but water is only a little warm to cold, wished I could get it a bit warmer. They have high quality products from Inaya and a nice soap from seaweed which I loved. They prepare your room for the night and served a tea with some fresh leaves, we just had to put hot water, we loved the idea but they should give mores leaves, we did not drink it as after 10 min it still only tasted as hot water. About the food, breakfast was okay, there are a lot of options with eggs and a few other options, each of us had one avocado toast, then we shared one banana bread(like a cake) and one fruit plate. We asked for one bowl with yogurt, but for us it was not available, only for other guests, was a bit strange. Did we already order too much? Dinner was ok. We ordered the ceviche but the fish did not have ceviche quality. The Bowl with tuna was great and high quality, portion could be a little bigger but eventhough I would recommend it. We also had the shrimps but for me they were too spicy. The Beach Service with the Jeep worked very good, the driver is very helpful and friendly. It is near the Beach but we would not want to walk the Street as a Tourist, there are some men hanging up there and it is an isolated Street. ##### Lia Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janelle Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely amazing I’m definitely going back ##### Janelle Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan J Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at the Samawa living hotel. Great room rooms, loved the outdoor shower, good food in the restaurants and they had a great band for the Sunday night barbecue dinner. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We highly recommend it and we’ll stay there again if we return to Zanzibar. ##### Jan J Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Firas Jun 24, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel staff are very rude. They keep asking me to pay for 1 night which I already paid at Expedia and they just charged the receipt and want to take extra money. At check out after i ignored them they ask me to pay for police, just they are very bad service ##### Firas Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kai Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Our time as a couple was perfect there. Beautiful and big suites with enough room to have your own comfort zone. This was by far one of the cleanest hotels we stayed in. People at the 24/7 reception are very friendly and always eager to help you. The people at the pool, the restaurant and room services are very polite and forthcoming. We stayed for 2 weeks and at some point it felt like a family. Within those two weeks we sang multiple times "Happy Birthday" with the whole group (even the chefs). They tend to clean the rooms every single day which was a bit too much for us. We prefer every other day but I guess they thrive for that cleanliness. Might not be the best for the environment but its worthy to mention that they operate on solar and also have their own small herb bed. The gym was not the biggest and best equipped but for a hotel gym still very good. The beach is half a mile away. They offer to escort you anytime you request, but its still a 5-10 minute walk. They offer many cool activities such as Monday-Morning Yoga, everyday Spa or Sunday Night Grill with Live Music. Breakfast was included and very delicious. They offer many variants of sweet and hearty food. However, I did not like the coffee there. Having a Barista would make this place top notch. Still, pool menu and lunch/dinner menu is very delicious yet a bit small in options. Sometimes the people at the restaurant forgot a few things of our orders but were swift in making it up after letting them know. ##### Kai Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Ndifanji Oct 24, 2024 It’s a new hotel so the infrastructure is beautiful. It has no beach views but they arrange free buggy to the beach every day. I had made a booking for 2 but my little sister was an additional to the trip. We asked to pay an extra charge for her. We were told we should pay for an entire new room. We asked to pay for an additional mattress they said nope. “Very inflexible people” . I paid a lot extra for a 2 bedroom apartment. With a small single bed in one of the rooms and a double in another. I wouldn’t recommend this option for an adult. The bed is literally a “single” bed . This apartment had 2 bathrooms . 1st night 1 shower had cold water and and in the morning 1 toilet blocked 😏. We engaged house keeping which was responsive and helpful and in the morning within minutes of reporting a plumber came to sort this out. Unfortunately the plumbing issues left the apartment with a foul smell all night . This too I reported. They said they could send a plumber , that was like around 9pm. We were tired and we slept through it but appreciated their willingness to send a plumber. We slept through the foul smell . It’s a new hotel but they have some plumbing issues they need to resolve. The restaurant food was great , enjoyed each bite 5/5\. I would recommend their restaurant even if you just a day visitor and the restaurant staff amazing. Housekeeping staff 0/5\. Unfortunately no matter how beautiful a place is , it’s the bad treatment guests remember. Overall 3/5 ##### Ndifanji Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### GAMZE Jan 24, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Le personnel de cet hotel que ce soit les aides ménagères, la réception, coté cuisine ou le personnel au bord de la piscine sont super serviable et toujours avec le grand sourire. La chambre super belle est très pratique. On a séjourné pendant 8 jours dans cet hotel, et nous n’avons manqués de rien. Merci ##### GAMZE Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### morten Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice ! Clean ! And New Flott flott hotel , uten bar , men sprit butikk 50 m over veien , med det meste ! Litt langt til stranda 6-7 min gange , men hotellet har gratis transport med elektrisk 4 hjuling ##### morten Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elias Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Mon séjour à l'Hôtel Samawa a été fantastique ! Situé près de la plage avec une navette gratuite, l'emplacement est parfait. Les chambres sont luxueuses et bien décorées. La nourriture était délicieuse, et les installations de bien-être étaient impressionnantes : salle de sport bien équipée, bain de glace, cours de yoga et de kickboxing. En résumé, l'Hôtel Samawa est idéal pour une retraite à la plage avec un excellent service, de la bonne nourriture et des activités de bien-être. Hautement recommandé ! ##### Elias Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luciana Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Struttura nuovissima, servizi eccellenti e comfort di ogni tipo. Personale molto gentile. Un grande plauso al letto, davvero confortevole. ##### Luciana Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ouiza Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hôtel très bien situé à proximité des plages et du centre-ville. Personnel accueillant et disponible. Hôtel très cosy. Petit déjeuner très copieux. Nous recommandons. ##### Ouiza Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald Jan 4, 2026 ##### Gerald Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ole Oct 19, 2025 ##### Ole Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Most modern and high standard hotel in Paje ##### Verified traveler Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Daniel Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Sep 16, 2024 ##### Margaret Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Dhow-Inn.h5784649.Hotel-Information) - [Duara House](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Duara-House.h64988408.Hotel-Information) - [Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Hakuna-Majiwe-Beach-Lodge.h96673704.Hotel-Information) - [Nebo Studio Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Nebo-Studio-Apartments.h93466221.Hotel-Information) - [Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Zanzibar-White-Sand-Luxury-Villas-Spa.h7125038.Hotel-Information) - [Palm Cultural Village](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Palm-Cultural-Village.h100776063.Hotel-Information) - [Jambo beach hotel Paje](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Jambo-Beach-Hotel-Paje.h89748103.Hotel-Information) - [V HOTEL IN PAJE](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-V-HOTEL-IN-PAJE.h96502393.Hotel-Information) - [Villa Huruma](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Villa-Huruma-Adults-Only.h36780600.Hotel-Information) - [Ndame Paje Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Ndame-Paje-Hotel.h94878046.Hotel-Information) - [Paje Beach Apartments & Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Paje-Beach-Apartments-Hotel.h17187170.Hotel-Information) - [Paje White House](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Paje-White-House-Boutique-Hotel.h101732737.Hotel-Information) - [Shamba Village Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Shamba-Village-Hotel.h92233631.Hotel-Information) - [Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Hakuna-Majiwe-Beach-Lodge.h12233543.Hotel-Information) - [Sand and Sunset JGM Hotel Paje](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Sand-And-Sunset-JGM-Hotel-Paje.h116475758.Hotel-Information) - [Zanzibar Ocean Blue](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Zanzibar-Ocean-Blue.h10452146.Hotel-Information) - [Hakuna Matata Guest House](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Hakuna-Matata-Guest-House.h49182625.Hotel-Information) - [Chokoro House](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Chokoro-House.h99495012.Hotel-Information) - [Aluna Paje](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Aluna-Paje.h61490430.Hotel-Information) - [Soul Paje Managed by TOC](https://www.expedia.com/Paje-Hotels-Soul-Paje.h107620824.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Kusini](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Kusini.d553248635975750759.Flight-Destinations) - [Kusini Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Kusini.d553248635975750759.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Kusini](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Kusini.d553248635975750759.Car-Rental-Destinations) - [Kusini Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Kusini.d553248635975750759.Vacation-Rental-Destinations) - [Things to do in Kusini](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kusini.d553248635975750759.Travel-Guide-Activities)