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Drifters Backpackers

Free Cancellation Book more than 4 days in advance for Free Cancellation.

8.8
Fabulous
458 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Fantastic Cleanliness

Property Description

Drifters, run by travellers for travellers, is located overlooking the gorgeous turquoise waters of Paje Beach. It is the perfect place to relax and socialize with fellow travellers in Africa.

Being the only Backpackers on the beach in Paje means you always have a clear view of the ocean and can hear the sound of rolling waves. It doesn't matter if you're in the comfort of your own bed, tanning by the swimming pool, or chilling out and having a cold drink at our well-stocked sea-view bar.

All of our beds come with mosquito nets, linen, towels, fans, bedside lights, pillows and rooms are cleaned every day by our friendly staff. All of our brand-new self-contained dorms are on the ground floor, with a veranda facing the ocean. All dorms have concrete floors. Our private rooms are all self-contained located on the 2nd floor, with a private sea view balcony. The private rooms have wooden floors for a more intimate feeling.

Our spacious chill-out area, which is jammed packed with palm trees and shade, is right on the beach and offers different spots for you to hang out in. There are our Swahili wooden dhow boats turned into tables and benches, which are perfect for drinking games, loads of hammocks for you to chose from while also enjoying a book from our 'exchange book shelf.' There are sunbeds right on the beach and around our swimming pool waiting to be used and abused by you while trying to achieve that perfect tan.

Our guests enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the whole premises. We offer free tea and lavazza coffee in the morning to shake off that hangover or put a spring in your step. We provide free secure storage of a storage, free parking, night security, and have multilingual staff (English, Swahili, Spanish, French and German) to make you more comfortable. We prepare communal 'family dinners' at low prices to maker our guests feel at home. On top of this we offer airport/ferry transfers, island tours and beachfront Yoga. If that is not enough we are friends with water sports centres and can help organise scuba diving, surfing, kite surfing, fishing and snorkelling at friendly prices.

So what is stopping you from booking your stay with us and joining the Drifters family?

Drifters Zanzibar Policies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 72 hours before arrival.
Payment upon arrival by cash or credit card.

Check in from 10:00 to 20:00
Sweet check out at 12:00

Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.

General:
24 hour Reception.
No curfew.

Drifters is run by David who has worked with the best hostels around the world such as Loki Hostels in Peru, Green Tortoise hostel in Seattle and Mombasa Backpackers (Which basically started the whole Backpacker scene on the kenyan coast back in 2010).

Reviews & Ratings

8.8
Fabulous
458 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8.7
  • Location
    9.1
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.2
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Facilities
    8.9

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Latest Reviews

10
Superb
Feb 05, 2024
The best!
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Female, 18-24
2.0
Rating
Dec 31, 2023
The staff at this hostel are some of the worst I have ever seen. I had booked a dorm for New Years eve six weeks prior to the date. When I arrived they said they had given my room to someone else and did not have any other availability. They refused to refund my deposit or provide any other accommodation. The management of this establishment need to seriously assess their staff. I was lnable to find any other accommodation for the evening and was left to sleep on the beach for the night. Absolutely terrible
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Male, 18-24
10
Superb
Dec 27, 2023
We had a great stay here and we even stayed longer to come back this place
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Female, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Towels Included
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Common Room
    • Bicycle Parking
    • BBQ
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Adaptors
    • Book Exchange
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Cooker
    • Utensils
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Parking
    • Outdoor Swimming Pool
    • Hair Dryers
    • Ceiling fan
    • Safe Deposit Box
    • Children's Play Area
  • Services

    • Laundry Facilities
    • Airport Transfers
    • Bicycle Hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • ATM
    • 24 Hour Security
    • Express check-in / out
    • Late check-out
  • Food & Drink

    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • Wi-Fi

Awards

2017

1st, Country Winners Tanzania

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