Smoking friendly vacation rentals in Zanzibar

Great stay at Arsheen's. Super responsive host, central location, and a nice extra to have pick up included. Mushtaq was very helpful with check in and check out.

This Airbnb was super safe! It was behind a locked gate and the apartment itself was clean and beautiful. You are about two streets off the main road which has lots of market stalls and some really tasty restaurants (kings and Hanoi house are amazing!!! JF Killicoffee has the best coffee!!!). It is about a 10-15 minute walk to Nungwi beach area. It’s not a bad walk, just hot if you try to go mid-day. Saidi is the property manager and he’s incredibly helpful!!! He can help get a taxi, rent a scooter, and offer some good recommendations. He’s very kind and a welcome face for this solo traveler! I found the area to be safe. I walked alone at night frequently from dinner and did not feel like I was at risk of harm. This is located near local people so you get a better sense of the island than you would in a resort area.

This was my third stay with Saidi in Fumba, and just like the first time, it was absolutely fantastic! Saidi is an exceptional host warm, welcoming, and always available to assist with anything needed. His hospitality truly makes you feel at home. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located for a peaceful getaway. Whether it’s enjoying the serene surroundings, exploring the local area, or simply relaxing, Fumba is a great escape from the busier parts of Zanzibar. What keeps me coming back is not just the beautiful setting but also Saidi’s genuine kindness and attention to detail. He goes above and beyond to ensure guests have a great experience. I highly recommend staying here and will definitely be returning again! Thank you, Saidi, for another memorable visit. See you next time!

it was sooooo awesome 🤩 thanks for everything, lisa and yakup!! i hope we see each other next year, asante sana

the (3) apartments are nicely located on a private fenced property with a (masai) security at night. hosts are very friendly and willing to help with whatever you need. as it is a little community you are likely to interact with the 2 other apartments when occupied. we had very nice neighbours with whom we spent some nice evenings. You should be aware that the apartments do not have airconditioning so in the two hot months of January and February it can become very warm in the apartments with only a ceiling fan. But we had a very nice and welcoming stay here.

One of the most attentive hosts i have ever experienced on Airbnb. Abdul not only ensured someone was available to greet me on arrival, he actually guided my taxi driver to the location over the phone. It felt like he was contactable 24/7 and provided everything that i asked for, even onward travel to Paje which was súper nice. The appartment is exactly as photographed, with great Wifi and excellent AC in the bedroom. Within walking distance to the main touristy área of Stone Town, the appartment has you living next door to the islands locals which makes it incredibly authentic. It can be a busy área during the day but the appartment is very quiet, with full time security too. I felt very safe. As my first time in Zanzibar i felt very welcomed. Thank you.

Thank you for your hospitality and service. May God bless you

Exceptional stay! The house is tastefully decorated and perfectly located steps from the beach. Quiet, clean, comfortable, with everything you need to feel at home. The host was available, warm and very professional. A real slice of heaven in Zanzibar. I will come back without hesitation!

We stayed at Eta's Airbnb last year and came back again because we liked it so much!!! The A/C in the bedrooms is great, I love the location, the decor and little extras are thoughtful and we love that the suite is on the main floor. The only downside this year was, the neighbours upstairs were louder than last year with a screaming toddler who was often up by 5:00 am. The master bedroom had windows facing the courtyard and it was very loud. I would still stay at this suite again though!!! Thanks Romain and Eta... see you next year!!!

My partner and I absolutely loved our stay! The accommodation was clean, modern, and had all the appliances we needed. We were looking for a quiet place and this was it. We basically had the pool to ourselves and Julie was on hand to answer our many questions at the onset. She even provided the first breakfast as well as a huge watermelon and bananas, which was much appreciated. The guards made us feel extra safe, even though it's a very safe area already, and sometimes we got a visit at the pool from the nearby cat or dog, which as animal people we loved. We will most certainly be returning! What a little paradise. (PS Being able to arrange a lift from and to the airport was also really handy.) Thank you so much for a beautiful work-cation/holiday!

We had an amazing time at Liza’s villa! It’s a very beautiful house, especially the pool area and the rooftop. Liza provided a lot of information about the house and the area beforehand, which was appreciated.

great stay. very friendly host

Zoe is a pleasant host, she was flexible with check in times and greeted us personally. Apartment is nice, it's close to the main road and boda will take you for 2-3k shillings to Kendwa or Nungwi beach. Wi-fi worked good during our whole stay. Quality of shower is very good. Zoe solved promptly one small problem that we had with stove. She even helped me with some meds when i was sick. Things for improvement: there is water pressure pump for house but sometimes it didn't work, so sometimes pressure was low. Zoe said that she has a plan to change water pump, so i think she will solve it for future guests. As per listing, there are no AC units, but there are ceiling fans in every room. Also washing machine would be nice add on for future guests, although there is a house helper who can wash your clothes for 20k shillings per wash except underwears, that you need to wash yourself. If you don't mind those small cons, you won't go wrong with Zoe and her place.

For us Marias place was an oasis of tranquility, peace and beauty... the colorful, rich and lovingly cared garden, a very comfortable pool, conscitious house cleaning, an incredible rooftop with nice breeze and the possibility to take a shower upstairs were amazing. Thank you so much Maria for the heartful communication & for SHARING YOUR PARADISE :))

I can only recommend the place, from communication to booking, to transportation from the airport to the welcome and accommodation to the apartment, we were happy with everything. The family apartment provides plenty of space and excellent cooking facilities. The beds are very comfortable and the terrace is superbly adapted to relax in privacy thanks to the grown beautifully blooming bushes. Next, the generous breakfast included and 2 pools, at least one of which we had to ourselves at any time. The area is very well maintained, the pools are clean and the surroundings of the apartments are cared for. It's about a 5-minute walk to the beach, as well as the beginning of the village, where you can shop for everything you need, and also observe the local life while walking. Thank you so much to the owners and the entire staff for a great stay.

Riz is a gem! We absolutely loved our stay in his apartment. Very spacious various balconies and spotless clean! What stood out the most was the communication between Riz and me. Whenever we needed something he was right on to help us out. Even brought us some welcome surprises. Thank you Riz and the team for hosting us. Asante Sana 🙏

We spent two nights at Abdallah's, the apartment is clean and functional, ideally located very close to the narrow streets of Stone Town that lead to the seaside in 8 minutes on foot. We were hosted very generously and Abdallah answered all our questions as soon as we needed them. Ideal for discovering Stone Town and its riches, thanks again!

Felt at home and more! Great property, good communication, spotless and very clean and most of all a great host! Thank you Valentin and Denisa! We’ll be back very soon.

I liked the place and will either go back there again and even recommend to friends.