The Nest Boutique Resort

Location: The hotel is ideally situated by the beautiful Paje Beach, offering stunning views and easy access to the beach. The surrounding area is tranquil, perfect for relaxation and enjoying the natural beauty of Zanzibar.(based on 1 review)

The one positive thing is the property is nice. The service was lacking and value was definitely not worth it. We booked the house in the trees. The rooftop balcony was private for our room but people would wander up there continuously. There was a festival at the hotel when we stayed. We thought that was neat but in the night people woke us up going to the rooftop balcony again. We were also charged different prices at the same bar when we would order the same drinks. When we checked out the reception also charged me more than what was due. When I questioned it she said she thought the taxi was $45 not $35 that we had arranged. Although, even if it was $45 there was still a $5 discrepancy. That felt sketchy to me to have the fluctuating prices. A security guard from the festival also tried to charge us « interest » for going from our room to the bar too many times. The outdoor bathroom although we thought was beautiful had monkies visit (no fault of the hotel) but left monkey poop everywhere making showering etc less than desirable. There were also kids running all over the place saying their mom was the manager and how they get everything for free. I found that tacky and distasteful when you have guests paying a lot to be there. All in all I would not recommend or return.

For me, breakfast every morning was the high point. It was delicious and fresh, and the coffee shop next door was a great addition for late mornings. It's uncommon to discover a location with such a calming morning atmosphere.