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Where to stay in Zanzibar
FindYourStay lists 27 independent stays in Zanzibar, Tanzania, booked direct with the owner and with no platform booking fee. The current mix includes 26 boutique hotels, 1 hostel. Prices on listed stays start at £20 a night. You pay the host, not a marketplace.
Direct-booking stays in Zanzibar
Zanzibar currently has 27 independent stays you can book without going through Airbnb or Booking.com. Inventory includes 26 boutique hotels, 1 hostel. Listed nightly rates run from £20 to £195. Neighbourhoods with listed stays include Zanzibar. Each listing links you to the owner, so there is no platform cut on the stay.
Map of stays in Zanzibar
Pins are approximate. Exact address is shared after booking.
How booking in Zanzibar works
- 1. Pick a stay. Every card is an independent property, not an OTA listing.
- 2. Contact the owner. Send dates through the listing, or follow their own booking site if they have one.
- 3. Pay the host. Money goes to them via Stripe or PayPal. FindYourStay does not take a cut of the stay.
Questions about staying in Zanzibar
Where should I stay in Zanzibar?+
FindYourStay currently lists 27 independent stays in Zanzibar, Tanzania, including guesthouses, apartments and other privately run places. Nightly rates on listed stays start at £20. Filter by dates on search, then book direct with the owner.
How do I book a stay in Zanzibar without Airbnb?+
Open a listing in Zanzibar, pick your dates, and send a request or follow the host's own booking link. Payment goes to the host through their Stripe or PayPal, not through FindYourStay. There is no platform booking fee.
Do I pay booking fees for stays in Zanzibar?+
No platform booking fee. FindYourStay is a directory, not the accommodation provider. Guests pay the host directly. The only extra you might see is the host's own card processing, typically around 1.5% plus 20p.
Can I list my Zanzibar property on FindYourStay?+
Yes. Independent hosts in Zanzibar can list from £79 a year and optionally have a direct-booking website built for them. There is no commission on any booking.
Have a stay in Zanzibar?
List it from £79 a year. Guests book with you directly, and you keep 100% of every booking.