Best Pet Friendly Hotels in Paje

If you want to have a peaceful and relaxing vacation, avoid this hotel at all costs. I stayed there in January 2023 with family and friends. We had already stayed at the Cristal Resort Hotel twice before and we decided to go back again because of the nice location and what used to be ’friendly’ staff. On our 5th night, before we went to bed I checked the door and all of the windows of our ECO bungalow to be sure they were completely locked and secure. In the morning, we woke up to discover that we had been robbed while my parents and I were asleep. The window from the bathroom was wide open and our phones, money (thousands) and 2 bags were gone. We immediately informed the hotel management about this but their only concern was why we had not put our money in the safe box. The answer is very simple- we usually use the safe box when we are out of the room, not while we were asleep. Beyond the fact that someone was in our room while we were asleep, imagine how worse things could have been had we woken up while the thief/thieves were still in the room. The hotel has a huge security problem and they know it very well. In order to open a closed sliding window they must have had a premeditated plan or system to be able to open it successfully from the outside... and not to have any security guards in that area at night is just outrageous. In hindsight I am pretty sure we were being observed. It had all been planned very well and they knew everything in order to succeed - who had the money of the group, where we were sleeping, everything. In the morning, we called the police and after they finally came, out of nowhere, one of the hotel staff called us to show us that they had found our backpacks without any money in them of course. We found our phones inside one of the backpacks without our SIM cards in them and after we switched them on we saw on the Steps App that our things had been stolen at 3 am in the morning and that the thief/thieves only took just 78 steps and stopped right near the fence of the hotel. The police was trying to play things down by saying that we were so lucky we got our phones back. A few hours later, I received a message from the hotel manager saying precisely this: --- I spoke with our broker and I checked our insurance. It covers things like cameras, phones and laptops but not money, because the issue of money is very complex. --- This is another reason that led us to believe that the hotel staff was involved. What an unbelievable coincidence! We only retrieved the things that were not covered by their insurance- our phones. On top of that, they also had the appalling audacity to say that we needed to wait for the police investigation as they needed to find out whether this had happened for real or not, because according to them, nothing actually proved that somebody had robbed us and that we could have orchestrated the whole thing ourselves...Great! They were also putting pressure on us to stop this scandal because

Whilst the staff at the bar were very friendly (a highlight) there were some things that massively let it down: -pool wasn’t very clean (water wasn’t clear) -mosquito net was broken - very disappointing for a 4 star hotel. -breakfast was disappointing. You pick up to 3 things off a menu but we found them quite bland - eg the French toast I would have expected to come with berries/similar, it was basically just bread. -noise level in the room, even with windows shut was really high. -parts of the complex looked tired - eg wires sticking out of ceiling in the downstairs, and mirrors which had rusted. Disappointed for the high reviews that this place had.

This hotel needs to seriously rethink itself, at least as as far as my experience is concerned. We had a six day stay, half board in a second floor room with a private pool. It certainly looks good on the outside and the pools and beach are wonderful, but… The pool is a gimmick, maybe fun for kids to splash around in but far to small for use by adults. The hotel decided to do some work on the roof over the terrace and pool while I was enjoying my book seated on the terrace. I had to flee as it rained muck and water from the intervention rendering the terrace and the pool unusable. I expected these to be cleaned once they had finished, but this did not happen and needed a trip to the front desk to resolve. The roof still leaks when it rains, so the terrace is basically unusable. In fact with one downpour the room was almost flooded as the drain was blocked and the water accumulated. Next day, the pool was still dirty. Then the air conditioning in our room decided to malfunction, very likely due to the episode of the previous day, pouring water over our open suitcase just underneath. OK, my fault for leaving it there, but we had to go find housekeeping and maintenance guy to fix and clean. The room itself while spacious, is not aging well. But while I have to admit, these are not daily occurrences, its pretty annoying especially when no apology was forthcoming. More frequent issues relate to the quasi inexistant internet, which when it did function was certainly not high speed. Also, the meals while adequate were not particularly appealing or varied. That said, we thoroughly enjoyed our grilled seafood platter for lunch, which of course was outside our meal plan. The housekeeping and bar staff are all very pleasant but have a tendency to forget things. The nightly turn down service with the anti mosquito spray showed up too late for us each night, While the beach is a short walk away from the hotel, the path is littered with rubbish and shards from broken bottles. It must be said this land is not actually owned by the hotel, but it has to be crossed and best not bare footed. My last gripe relates to the 5% surcharge that they impose for payment by credit card…

With a stay at Paje Beach Apartments & Hotel in Paje, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Paje Beach and a 4-minute drive from Kite Centre Zanzibar. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kuza Cave.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Grab a bite to eat at Ocean Beach, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa in Paje, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kuza Cave.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy international cuisine at Doors to Zanzibar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

When you stay at New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel in Paje, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. This beach hostel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar.Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at 123, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Ananda Beach Hotel in Paje, you'll be steps from Paje Beach and a 4-minute drive from Jambiani Beach. This beach guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar.Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Enjoy a meal at Hello Capitano or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The guesthouse also offers room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Jambo beach hotel Paje in Paje, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Paje Beach and 8 minutes from Jambiani Beach. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Bwejuu Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.At Jambo beach hotel Paje, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.