The three nights and four days we spent at Zanzest in Jambiani were absolutely fantastic. If you want a no nonsense zanzibarian experience away from the rest of the herd then look no further. These guys rock! and will rock all night if you want them too! Rooms are simple and spotlessly clean, Mozzie nets and fresh showers with warm... More

I spent 5 nights at Zanzest in October and was delighted with the place, The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room clean and comfortable. The location is paradise itself and would go back anytime

I stayed in Zanzest for 3 nights, and cannot say I agree with the previous reviews here. The room was not clean and wasn't cleaned throughout my stay, and the bed wasn't ever made for the duration of my stay. I was eaten alive by what I can only imagine are flees in the mattress, which I guess come from... More

Stayed at Zanzest with my adult son plus my 2 boys aged 10 and 11 at the end of a month long Tanzanian holiday. It was definately the highlight of our trip. Location was perfect for us, as we were within walking distance of everything, yet far enough away to feel peaceful and secluded. Bungalows were good, very clean and... More

What an amazing place to stay! Absolutely the best place to start off our travels trough Africa! And a beautiful place to watch the moonrise! Wauw! The staff is friendly and we were happy to get to know and hang out with them! They also provide you with lots of helpful tips. And I loved the food, the hostess is... More

I met up with six American friends in Zanzibar in April 2012. We had no plans, but we had heard about Zanzest Beach Bungalows from a friend of a friend, and thought we would check it out. We stayed for four nights, and I would have to say that it was definitely in the top 5 vacations of my life,... More

I was in this little resort by the sea during the month of March. The location is amazing just few steps from the beach which is a private cove so it makes you feel in a very secluded place. The village of Jambiani is just minutes away and you can walk along the beach or from the main road. The... More

This is the southernmost hotel on the beach, so you have much more privacy than the rest of the resorts on the beach. Small, laid-back bungalows. I was very happy here. I took my shoes off when I arrived and didn't put them back on until I left. Friendly staff.

I just had to write a review about this new place that I discovered in the New Year. Staying at Zanzest is like visiting Zanzibar 10 years ago. By that I do not mean that its standards are those of 10 years ago but it's location certainly is. A lot of hotels are now situated next to each other on... More