Zanzibar Ocean Blue

3.5 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Paje Beach
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Property entrance
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Sundeck

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Paje Beach, Zanzibar, Paje
  • Paje Beach
    4 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    4 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach
    10 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    80 min drive

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 400 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 400 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 400 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Paje

A family-friendly stay in Paje awaits you at Zanzibar Ocean Blue. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Paje Beach and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Bwejuu Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free supervised childcare and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3.5-property class Paje hotel, you'll find Jambiani Beach.

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 4 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 4 min drive
  • Kuza Cave - 6 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 10 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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

Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Paje Beach
Zanzibar Ocean Blue offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Zanzibar Ocean Blue. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Paje hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zanzibar Ocean Blue offers 8 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation has separate dining areas and includes sofa beds and desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Paje hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

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 lift
  • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 30 September.
This property will be closed from 24 June 2021 to 31 May 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
  • Restaurant
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Zanzibar Ocean Blue

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Is parking available at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

Yep, Zanzibar Ocean Blue has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

Yep, Zanzibar Ocean Blue is a short 4-minute walk from Paje Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Zanzibar Ocean Blue have a pool?

Zanzibar Ocean Blue has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Zanzibar Ocean Blue a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zanzibar Ocean Blue.

Is Zanzibar Ocean Blue family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, free supervised childcare and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Zanzibar Ocean Blue is a hit with families.

Does Zanzibar Ocean Blue serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Ocean Blue?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

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.

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

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

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

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
Bra val om du vill ta det lugnt
Lugnt på lång, vit sandstrand

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!

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

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!!!