Beach villas and holiday homes across Zanzibar — Nungwi, Paje, Jambiani and historic Stone Town — booked direct from local hosts.
Zanzibar pairs turquoise water and white sand with the history of Stone Town, and holiday rentals here range from simple beach bungalows to full pool villas with staff. Perfect for families, groups, honeymooners and kite-surfers.
On Short Stays you deal directly with the local host — no reseller markup. Fly into Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume) and you're a short drive from the coast.
The classic beach scene — wide sand at all tides, restaurants and dive schools. Best for a lively beach holiday.
Kite-surfing capital — laid-back, bohemian and better value, with long tidal beaches.
History, spice tours and the ferry — characterful guesthouses in the UNESCO old town, best for culture-first stays.
Typical nightly rates for holiday rental in Zanzibar. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Deal directly with a local host — no faceless call-centre, no reseller in the middle.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a fat per-booking commission, so prices stay fair.
Message the host directly over WhatsApp to confirm details before you commit.
You book direct with the host and arrange payment with them. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll connect you.
North (Nungwi) for lively beaches, east (Paje) for kite-surfing and value, Stone Town for history. We'll match your vibe.
Yes — plenty of pool villas with space and staff. North-coast beaches are swimmable at all tides.
Fly into Zanzibar airport (direct from Nairobi, Dar and beyond) or ferry from Dar es Salaam.
Trip-planning: Where to stay in Zanzibar
Short Stays Kenya lists verified local hosts in Zanzibar — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding Zanzibar hosts now.
Are you a host in Zanzibar? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays Kenya, get your own branded booking page, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Tell us your dates and group — we'll match you with beach villas from trusted Zanzibar hosts. Book direct.