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Affordable Hotels Zanzibar

1. Mocco Beach Villa – Kendwa

• Budget: $35–$50 per night
• Amenities: Basic rooms with fans, beachfront restaurant, hammocks, and Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Relaxed, backpacker-friendly, social atmosphere.
• Scenic Views: Directly on Kendwa Beach, tide-free waters, sunsets visible from hammocks.
• Food: Fresh seafood, Swahili dishes, and affordable international meals.
• Activities Nearby: Kendwa Full Moon Party, snorkeling, and dhow cruises.

2. Green’s Guesthouse – Nungwi

• Budget: $25–$40 per night
• Amenities: Simple rooms, shared kitchen, free breakfast, Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Family-run, cozy, welcoming.
• Scenic Views: Garden views, short walk to Nungwi Beach.
• Food: Homemade Swahili breakfast, local eateries nearby.
• Activities Nearby: Diving schools, turtle sanctuary, Nungwi nightlife.

3. Kidoti Eco Lodge – Kidoti Village

• Budget: $30–$45 per night
• Amenities: Rustic eco huts, hammocks, bonfire area, solar power.
• Vibe: Eco-conscious, rustic, off-the-beaten-path.
• Scenic Views: Ocean cliffs, panoramic sunsets.
• Food: Self-catered or local village meals.
• Activities Nearby: Village tours, snorkeling, dolphin spotting.

4. Nungwi Backpackers Hostel – Nungwi

• Budget: $20–$35 per night
• Amenities: Dorm-style rooms, communal kitchen, Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Social, lively, budget traveler hub.
• Scenic Views: Short walk to Nungwi Beach.
• Food: Street food stalls and hostel kitchen.
• Activities Nearby: Diving schools, nightlife, dhow building tours.

5. Mama Africa Guesthouse – Stone Town

• Budget: $25–$40 per night
• Amenities: Basic rooms, rooftop terrace, Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Cultural immersion, homely.
• Scenic Views: Rooftop views of Stone Town’s minarets and alleys.
• Food: Traditional Swahili breakfast, local street food nearby.
• Activities Nearby: Spice market, House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens.

6. Kendwa Budget Bungalows – Kendwa

• Budget: $30–$50 per night
• Amenities: Simple huts, beachfront access, hammocks.
• Vibe: Rustic, laid-back.
• Scenic Views: Tide-free Kendwa Beach.
• Food: Seafood BBQs, local dishes.
• Activities Nearby: Snorkeling, sunset cruises, nightlife.

7. Nungwi Beach Hostel – Nungwi

• Budget: $25–$45 per night
• Amenities: Dorms and private rooms, communal kitchen, Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Backpacker hub, social.
• Scenic Views: Ocean glimpses, short walk to beach.
• Food: Hostel kitchen, nearby restaurants.
• Activities Nearby: Diving, turtle sanctuary, nightlife.

8. Matemwe Local Stay – Matemwe

• Budget: $20–$40 per night
• Amenities: Basic rooms, fan, Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Quiet, authentic village feel.
• Scenic Views: Ocean breeze, village life.
• Food: Local Swahili meals.
• Activities Nearby: Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, fishing trips.

9. Stone Town Inn – Stone Town

• Budget: $30–$50 per night
• Amenities: Basic rooms, rooftop terrace, Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Cultural immersion, historic charm.
• Scenic Views: Rooftop views of Stone Town.
• Food: Local cuisine, rooftop dining.
• Activities Nearby: Slave market, spice tours, cultural walks.

10. Kendwa Village Rooms – Kendwa

• Budget: $25–$45 per night
• Amenities: Rustic rooms, hammocks, Wi-Fi.
• Vibe: Local, authentic, budget-friendly.
• Scenic Views: Kendwa Beach sunsets.
• Food: Local seafood and Swahili dishes.
• Activities Nearby: Full Moon Party, snorkeling, dhow cruises.