We had a wonderful week staying in this no frills guest house. Very good value for money and incredibly friendly owner and caretaker. Actually, Chagua is MUCH more than a caretaker - his cooking is superb and he can sort anything. The beach is stunning and unspoilt. Not to be missed!

We went at the end of May, when the town is pretty empty of tourists, and so we had the house all to ourselves (married couple with a friend). The porch is a lovely spot to read, nap, or watch the rain storms in our case. I would live in a house like this! It's not right on the beach,... More

Stayed there for three nights. Very nice place and helpfull people. Perfect for relaxing and getting litle closer to the locals. Remember cash before you go, there is no "moneymaschine".

My boyfriend and I stayed at the guesthouse in December and it was just perfect for us. Amenities were basic but we're Peace Corps volunteers - practical travelers on a budget - and it was more than enough for us. The rooms were clean and spacious and the property is located less than a minute away from the beach. The... More

In Fairytale Villa life is easy going. Everyone is very helpfull for any of your need, and if you like to do your one buiseness you are at the right place. If the owner is not there , you will have the whole villa for your one, dependend on the season, perhaps chared maximum with one or two other guests... More

As a Family we travelled a month through Tanzania and stayed at the end in Fairytale Villa a whole week. We had a beautiful time in this gorgeous beach, the hospitality at Fairytale was amazing. Simple, clean, and with Chagua as a host nothing can go wrong. We immediately feel like being at home. Fairytale is definitively the please to... More

We found Fairytale Villa after a bit of internet searching and recommendations from friends that we look for something off the usual tourist path. It was a great decision. Tucked away from the main tourist areas, Fairytale villa sits 30 meters from the warm blue waters of Zanzibar Island. The rooms are very clean, spacious and comfortable. The villa also... More

We stayed at Fairytale Villa in Jambiani for a few months. The place is great: Big spacious rooms, fully equipped kitchen, immaculate toilets. But the most important is Chagua, the local manager, who is the most positive, helpful, resourceful, "hakuna matata" guy we’ve ever met. The villa is just 30 meters from the beautiful beach, and although it is not... More

Fairytale Villa is very close to the beautiful beach and is a delightful and relaxing place to stay with its own very pretty garden. Rooms are spacious and light with efficient electric fans and bathroom is huge. The use of the kitchen was an added bonus, although there are plenty of places to eat in the village.