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YapYap Villa Paje — a private pool, one minute from the beach

An architect-designed two-bedroom villa in central Paje, Zanzibar. Private pool under the palms, daily housekeeping and concierge, and dinner delivered from KAMI Sushi next door.

Private Pool

A palm over the water and a wooden terrace alongside. Yours alone, open all day.

70 m to the Beach

One minute on foot to the white sand and the kitesurfing lagoon.

Housekeeping & Concierge

Daily cleaning, security, breakfast, massages, car hire and kite lessons, arranged.

Solar + Fibre

Battery backup and fibre WiFi keep running through the island's power cuts.

The Villa

Built around the garden

Two king ensuite bedrooms, an open-air living room and kitchen under a makuti roof, a private spa room, and a pool you can see from the bed. All on one level, in a quiet pocket of central Paje.

Hand-carved mango wood entrance door of YapYap Villa
01 · Arrival

A hand-carved door, and no keys

Your stay begins at a mango wood door carved by Zanzibari artists, every motif worked by hand. A private pincode lets you in, so there is nothing to keep track of.

Self check-in from 3 pm. The door opens straight into the garden.

Open-air dining area under the makuti roof
02 · Outdoor living

Living, dining and cooking in the open air

The social spaces sit outdoors under a traditional roof of woven palm leaves. Living room, dining table and a full kitchen flow into each other, with ceiling fans where you need them.

The kitchen is set up for real cooking: fridge, hob, full prep space and a wall of Zanzibari spices. Or sit at the bar with a drink while someone else cooks.

King bedroom with canopy bed opening to the pool
03 · Bedrooms

Two king bedrooms, both ensuite

The indoor sanctuary: air-conditioned, quiet, with doors that open onto the garden. Each has its own bathroom in the same nature-integrated style, with natural light, plants and a stone bathtub.

Sculpted white bathtub with rose petals
04 · Spa room

Twelve metres from bed to massage table

A dedicated, climate-controlled spa room for in-villa treatments. The concierge books massages, facials and longer wellness sessions with local therapists, straight into the room.

At a Glance

The practical part

4Guests
2King bedrooms
2Ensuite baths
70 mTo the beach
15:00Check-in
11:00Check-out

What the villa offers

  • Private outdoor pool, open 24 hours
  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Fibre WiFi
  • Solar power with battery backup
  • Full outdoor kitchen
  • Private spa room
  • Pool table
  • HDTV with Netflix
  • Outdoor lounge and hammocks
  • Self check-in with keypad
  • Free parking on the premises
  • Washer (paid, in building)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Security

Services

Looked after, not hovered over

Housekeeping comes once a day at a time we agree with you. Otherwise the villa is entirely yours. Anything else, the concierge arranges.

Included

Daily housekeeping

Once a day, at a time we agree with you. The rest of the day the villa is completely yours.

Included

Concierge & security

Replies within the hour, before and during your stay. Security on the property.

On request

Breakfast in the villa

Fresh fruit, juice and coffee, served on the terrace to start the day.

On request

Massages & spa

Local therapists in the villa's own spa room. Massages, facials and longer sessions.

On request

Kite lessons & tours

The lagoon in front of Paje is one of the island's best kite spots. Lessons and tours, arranged.

On request

Car, scooter & groceries

Car or scooter hire, and grocery runs from the local market to fill the kitchen.

Next Door

Dinner from KAMI Sushi, delivered to the villa

Our own restaurant is right next door. Order sushi, poké and signature rolls to the pool, or walk over for dinner. Two minutes, door to table.

See the KAMI Menu

Availability

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Guest Reviews

What guests say

4.7748 reviews on Airbnb
Cleanliness 4.7
Accuracy 4.8
Check-in 4.9
Communication 4.9
Location 4.8
Value 4.7
★★★★★
Great stay in Paje! The place itself was really nice, especially the pool and the pool table. Loved the bathtub too. Super easy access to the beach, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby.
AncaStayed about a week · September 2026
★★★★★
Michael was a great host and his spot was fantastic for our needs while in Paje. He was extremely responsive, super helpful leading up to the trip, and attentive to any needs or requests that came up during our stay.
PeterSan Francisco · July 2026
★★★★★
We enjoyed it! An oasis of peace. Mathias is worth his weight in gold. He helped us when needed. Breakfast was a wonderful start to the day.
SanderStayed a few nights · August 2026
★★★★★
This was my second time staying here, and it was just as lovely as the first. The place is clean, cozy, and really comfortable, and everything worked perfectly.
KathrinStayed about a week · February 2026
★★★★★
Had an incredible stay. Michael really thought of everything. We enjoyed a massage at the place as well as a beautiful breakfast every morning.
SarahDubai · February 2026
Michael and Kamila, your hosts, on Paje beach

Michael & Kamila

Superhosts
4Years hosting
100%Response rate
<1 hReply time

Your Hosts

Ten years on the island

Michael is Danish-Polish and has lived in Zanzibar for a decade. In Paje he runs YapYap Villa and KAMI Sushi next door, and works on design projects along the coast. Kamila co-hosts, so between them someone always answers within the hour.

On the ground, the villa team handles breakfast, housekeeping and anything you need during the stay.

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Location

Central Paje, off the tourist strip

A quiet residential pocket with sandy lanes, the same path local fishermen take to the sea each morning, and the sunset call to prayer from the village mosque. Safe, walkable and central.

  • Beach and kitesurfing lagoon 1 min walk
  • KAMI Sushi Next door
  • Paje cafés, juice bars and restaurants 5 min walk
  • Jambiani and Bwejuu 10–15 min drive
  • Zanzibar airport and Stone Town About 1 hour
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FAQ

Good to know

How do I book?

Choose your dates in the calendar above and press Book on Airbnb. The listing opens with your dates and guests filled in, and you confirm and pay there. Airbnb handles payment, cancellation policy and guest protection.

Is the calendar up to date?

Yes. It reads directly from the villa's Airbnb calendar and refreshes every few minutes. If two people book the same dates at once, Airbnb always has the final word.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 11:00 am. Check-in is self check-in with a private keypad code. For an early arrival or late departure, message us and we will see what the calendar allows.

What about power cuts?

Grid outages happen across the island. The villa runs on solar with battery backup, and the fibre WiFi keeps working, so you won't notice them unless they are long.

Is breakfast included?

Breakfast is served in the villa on request. Tell us when you book, or message the concierge during your stay.

Can you arrange airport transfers?

Message the concierge before you arrive and we will help with the transfer from the airport or Stone Town, about an hour by car. Car and scooter hire can be arranged too.

Is the villa suitable for children?

Children are welcome, up to four guests in total. Note that the pool has no gate or fence, so young children need supervision around it.

How many guests can stay?

Up to four guests, in two king bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom.

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