Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
9.4637Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at Zanzibar Paje main road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Luxurious Accommodation: Samawa Living offers 5-star air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and safety deposit boxes.
Dining Variety: Enjoy a diverse culinary experience with African, Chinese, and British cuisine options at the on-site restaurant, offering vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal choices.
Convenient Amenities: Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, stay active at the fitness centre, or unwind in the garden and terrace areas. To book your stay at Samawa Living with its upscale amenities and exceptional service, contact us now.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
Rooms
9.4
Top rated
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by 637 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.5
- Service10.0
- Location9.5
- Rooms9.4
- Amenities9.5
- Value9.4
- Food & drink9.5
Guests mention
Friendly staffClean and spacious roomsGreat food
KrzysztofPolandPremium hotel with great design
High hotel standard. Super friendly reception. Beautiful design. Excellent breakfast. Outdoors shower on a balcony. Big swimming pool downstairs. Opportunity to charge taxis to your room. Internet. Smart TV. Large rooms.…
SuzyUnited KingdomAll round great place & customer service
Everything was great! The room, the staff & the service,
My only slight issue was breakfast was very slow in arriving
MiaFranceIncroyable séjour
Super hôtel personnelle super !! J’ai adorer séjourner là-bas
NourahSaudi Arabiaسعيدة جدا باقامتي في فندق سماوا
الاستقبال والضيافة والمرافق خدمة ممتازة واشكر الموظفة نانسي على اهتمامها وحرصها على راحة الضيف وتقديم افضل الخدمات
FadilaUnited StatesHotel situé en plein centre mais qui réserve le calme, la sérénités et la qualité une fois le portai
Grande surprise pour un petit déjeuner sélect, sophistiqué et de qualité nutritive et très généreux en matière de choix.
Ayant séjourné seule je ne peux que féliciter l’entier concept de l’hôtel.
AoifeIEA gorgeous stay, could not recommend it more!
The hotel itself was just stunning. So clean and everything was easily accessible. The staff were amazing and nothing was too big a task for them. Location was ideal regarding the beach - a nice walk to the main part of…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Zanzibar Paje main road, Paje
Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Samawa Living
What time is check-in and check-out at Samawa Living?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Samawa Living allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Samawa Living?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Samawa Living have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Samawa Living?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Samawa Living have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Samawa Living have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Samawa Living?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Samawa Living?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Samawa Living?
Zanzibar Paje main road, Paje.
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