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Zanzibar Ocean Blue

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Twin Room
View from room
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Located on a white sand beach, Zanzibar Ocean Blue offers a family-friendly retreat with continental breakfast and ocean views. Enjoy the poolside bar, dry cleaning services, bike rentals for exploring the area. The helpful multilingual staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 4306 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | View from room

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 4306 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 4306 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Paje, Zanzibar Ocean Blue is in a state park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Paje Beach, Zanzibar, Paje

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Ocean Blue

Family-friendly hotel near Paje Beach
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Zanzibar Ocean Blue. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Zanzibar Ocean Blue have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and September 30.
This property will be closed from June 24 2021 to May 31 2023 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Ocean Blue Hotel Paje
Zanzibar Ocean Blue Hotel
Zanzibar Ocean Blue Paje
Zanzibar Ocean Blue
Zanzibar Ocean Blue Zanzibar Island/Paje
Zanzibar Ocean Blue Paje
Zanzibar Ocean Blue Hotel
Zanzibar Ocean Blue Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Ocean Blue have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Zanzibar Ocean Blue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Zanzibar Ocean Blue provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Ocean Blue located?

Nestled on the beach, this Paje hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Paje Beach, Bwejuu Beach, and Maalum Cave Pool. Jambiani Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Zanzibar Ocean Blue Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, pa, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel with pool and beach

We loved our quiet peaceful beachfront hotel. Dining outside with ocean view swimming in pool and ocean. Long walk on the beach. Since we had to leave very early they sent breakfast with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Приятный тихий отель на берегу.

Приятный тихий отель прямо на берегу, в стороне от суеты Паже. Вежливый персонал, стараются помочь по любому вопросу. Имеется три маленьких бассейна, лежаки и зонтики на парапете у пляжа. Хорошая кухня. Завтрак по меню, нет шведского стола. Просторные бунгало, есть сейф, холодильник, чайник, кондиционер, потолочный вентилятор. Состояние оборудования и мебели не идеальное, но достаточно приличное. Пожалуй, из серьезных недостатков можно назвать только периодическое отсутствие горячей воды. Ежедневно обрабатывают бунгало от комаров. Хороший выбор за свою цену.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerry, Uffenheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Preis Leistung i.O.

Freundliches Personal Pool brauch man eigentlich nicht nur 20m zum Meer Wir hatten bunglow in 2er Reihe best place Blick zum Meer jeden Morgen
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars if the food were better

We enjoyed our stay here, the rooms are very large and comfortable for sleeping - it seemed to be too airtight for mosquitoes to enter which was good. The downside was that the cooked food could be better - on our first day we ordered some lunch but some of it was burned to a crisp and not edible. 2 out of the 3 meals we had at lunch were very disappointing. Everything else is great and the staff are very friendly.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra val om du vill ta det lugnt

Lugnt på lång, vit sandstrand

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and affordable hotel, right on the beach!

Spent 5 days over Christmas at Ocean Blue. It was a perfect hotel for a beach vacation. Never really left the hotel/beach, so can't say much about the local area besides the beach (which was great). The room was very nice, and the staff was super friendly and very attentive. They would know what you wanted and needed and have it ready for you, before you knew you wanted it. I would definitively stay at Ocean Blue again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Immer wieder!

Das Zanzibar Ocean Blue ist ein eine kleine Anlage direkt am Meer gelegen mit äußerst angenehmen Bungalows, modern, groß, komfortabel eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Die beiden Pools werden täglich gereinigt, sind angenehm temperiert und einladend. Der Service ist unaufdringlich freundlich und lässt keine Wünsche offen, das Frühstück mit Wahlmöglichkeiten ist umfassend, geschmackvoll und wird individuell und zeitnah serviert. Die Hauptmahlzeiten sind von Angebot und Umfang vielfältig und bekömmlich. Die nähere Umgebung lädt zu Spaziergängen, Entdeckungen des Dorfes und der Freizeitmöglichkeiten am Strand ein. Ausflugsmöglichkeiten werden kostengünstig und komfortabel arrangiert. Einkaufmöglichkeiten sind auf kurzen Wegen erreichbar. Insgesamt ist dies Hotel eine zu empfehlende Perle am Strand von Paje!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing holiday

We had a wonderful holiday in this hotel. The staff were extremely kind and helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. The room was large and very comfortable and nice and quiet. Each room was a detached bungalow with lounge furniture and it's own balcony. All rooms had a seaview. The pools were lovely and well maintained. The location was quiet which suited us.

10/10 Excellent

Stig, Aarhus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt hotel lige ned til stranden med pool og fine muligheder for badning og kite surfing. Alle i personalet var vældig søde og hjælpsomme.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Sauberes Hotel

Das Hotel ist schön, klein und sauber. Es gibt schon ein paar Abnutzungen und kleine Schönheitsfehler. Leider (wir hatten das Bungalow direkt zum Beach) hat die Türe nicht dicht geschlossen, somit war ein permanenter Luftzug (auch hörbar) im Zimmer. Die wurde auch nach mehrmaligem Anmerken nicht behoben...Man hat uns zwar angeboten Hotel zu wechseln, aber der Aufpreis für "Beachfront" war in diesem Fall nicht gerechtfertigt! Unser Wasserhahn hat über 14 Tage getropft - auch das wurde nicht behoben. Als der Café im Zimmer leer war, wurde dieser nicht nachgefüllt. Wir waren zum Kitesurfen vor Ort. Hatten einen leeren Spot direkt vor dem Hotel - das war super! Das Frühstück ist OK, aber auch etwas eintönig. Pole, pole (langsam, langsam) trifft auch beim Frühstück zu, aber das ist auf Sansibar generell ein Tempo an das man sich gut gewohnt :) Das Personal ist super bemüht und freundlich! Auch der Hotelmanager ist immer vor Ort und sehr bemüht um seine Gäste! Sauberkeit top (das Zimmer wurde 1x am Tag gereinigt und 1x abends frisch aufgebettet mit "calm down" und Insektenspray vorbereitet zum Schlafengehen). Die Lage ist an einem ruhigen Strandteil (letztes Hotel in der Kitebucht), zum Supermarkt und zu den Restaurants ist es somit leider ein etwas weiterer Weg (Fußmarsch ca. 15 Minuten).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and views, very good value

We were in one of the rooms at the front, views were amazing, really enjoyed the stay. Paje beach is great, just be aware of the tides. If you want to try kitesurfing there is not better place. For dinner there is a lovely place just next to hotel were you can dine by the beach under the moon and stars. Food at the hotel is good, would recommend for lunch, for dinner the place next door has more charm. Staff very helpful. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Essen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

traumhaft schön!!!

es war ein absoluter traumurlaub. strand, meer, klima usw usw. alles absolut gigantisch gut!!! klar gibt es immer was zu verändern, aber für ein 3,5 sterne hotel mit 8 zimmern war es ruhig charmant, direkt am strand und sehr nette mitarbeiter!!! was will man mehr! werde bestimmt wieder hinfahren!!! trotz mancher komplikationen bezüglich elektrik, strom usw. gibt es in jedem hotel, restaurant, tauch center, kite center usw usw. gibts es freies wlan, gigantisch gut!!! wenn man nach tansania fährt, um genauer zu sein auf die insel sansibar / paje (wie in meinem fall) sollte man sich klar sein, dass es afrika ist, d.h. es kann mal einen stromausfall geben, die sonne brennt nach 30 min dir die haut weg und das essen ist einfach anders zubereitet, kein europäischer standard! dies schreibe ich ganz bewusst, weil ich es ganz schlimm finde wenn sich gäste darüber beschweren, wie z.b.: warum ist dass den heute so heiß und warum ist das meer heute soweit weg, (hat nur noch der satz gefehlt, der sand ist aber auch sehr heiß!!!) naja bei ebbe und flut kann es schon mal sein, dass das meer ein bißchen auf sich wartet!!! ;-) es war für mich einer meiner schönsten urlaube und ich weiß, dass ich humphrey und sein ocean blue team bald wieder besuchen werde!!!

8/10 Good

alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vista e relax

Bellissima vista sul mare, sicuramente la migliore a Paje. Posto molto tranquillo, poche camere, molto grandi, confortevoli e pulite. Doccia enorme e aria condizionata in camera. Colazione buona, servita ai tavoli con ordinazione alla carta. Cena buona, ma limitata per chi è vegetariano come me (a parte pizza e pasta, che io evito all'estero, c'era un curry di verdure e un burger vegetale). Staff molto gentile e disponibile.