Price per night and season
| Type | Price per night (indicative) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Villa with private pool, Nungwi or Kendwa | about 156 to 185 USD | snapshots from October 2025 to March 2026 |
| Villa with pool, Matemwe or Kiwengwa | about 104 to 249 USD (cook in some) | from a small villa to one with staff |
| Large beachfront villa, Paje, Bwejuu, Fumba | about 236 to 302 USD | 3 to 5 bedrooms, snapshots from December to March |
These are one-night prices for two adults seen on different dates, with or without taxes: benchmarks, not averages. The dry seasons (June to October and December to February) cost more than the March to May rains.
Where to rent
| Area | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nungwi and Kendwa (north) | White beaches, swimming at any tide, sunsets | Couples, families, nightlife |
| Matemwe and Kiwengwa (north-east) | Quieter, reefs, boutique hotels | Couples, honeymoons |
| Paje, Bwejuu, Jambiani (south-east) | Big tides, kitesurfing, villages | Kitesurfers, groups of friends |
Rental or hotel: who should pick which
Choose a villa for the pool, optional staff and sharing the cost among several people; choose an all-inclusive hotel for meals and entertainment. Compare with where to stay in Zanzibar, all-inclusive hotels and honeymoon in Zanzibar.
Check before you book
- Pool and services: private or shared pool, cook or breakfast, backup power (outages happen) and hot water. Also ask the distance to the beach and a restaurant.
- Total: nightly rate, cleaning, tourist tax and deposit. Compare the total for the same dates, not the headline price.
- Cancellation: free or non-refundable, and the deadline.
- Keys and arrival: who hands over the keys, at what time, and a contact reachable on the day.
- Recent reviews: read the last twelve months and look at guests' photos.
Compare what is free on your dates, with filters for pool, bedrooms and free cancellation: villas in Zanzibar on Vrbo.
FAQ
How long from the airport to a villa?
It depends on the area, often from one hour to over two hours for the north; see the detail in airport to hotels and arrange the transfer with the owner.
Is the displayed price the final price?
Not always: add cleaning, taxes and the deposit, and only compare totals for the same dates.
Going further
Continue with where to stay in Zanzibar and all-inclusive hotels.
