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Bed and Breakfast Barabara house

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Barabara house

jambiani road, Jambiani, Tanzania – Great location - show map

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8.6
Excellent
23 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Location

    8.2

  • Total

    8.6

The breakfast was very yummy. I am sure my house mates would agree. Hi Rena, Paula, Olga and Alexander😊 The house was clean and the decor an ode to the Zanzibar culture and influence. Arama and Said are very good hosts as well. Very thoughtful.

Fridah Kenya

Rama was a perfect host and made our stay feel like being at home.

Ramona Germany

- Really delicious breakfast including eggs, fruits, bread, coffee and a smoothie - Nice furniture - friendly host - comfy garden

Paula Germany

Nice, clean house with all facilities (fans, multiple toilets, even kitchen) and lovely terrace & garden. Helpful and very friendly staff! Would recommend.

Yentl Belgium

Rama the manager is a very cool guy and makes amazing breakfast! The house is very clean and very comfortable amd cute! 1 minute from the beach.

Apoorv India

We ate our gorgeous breakfast outside at the front of the house which is a beautiful area full of flowers.The rooms and bathroom was spotless. Rama recommended lovely restaurants for dinner and organized our tour for us into Jozani Forest.

Mollie Ireland

The staff at barabara house were very friendly, room was clean and cosy. The room was just right with the price i paid

Aziza United Kingdom

Our host Rama was extremely helpful with everything we needed, he also came to the house immediately every time we asked. The breakfast was amazing and there's papaya growing in the garden!

Barbora Czech Republic

I loved the location, close to the beach. The staff is really friendly and are willing to help! The room is comfortable! I really enjoyed my stay! I would definitly go here again.

Lottie Tanzania

I really liked the breakfast and the location, close to the beach and the atmosphere of the house. Staff was really nice, friendly and helpful to me and I enjoyed my stay. Jambiani beach is beautiful and I loved staying here!

Leonie Kenya

Staff

9.1
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Barabara house

8.6
Excellent
23 reviews
  • 9.1

    Staff

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The breakfast was very yummy. I am sure my house mates would agree. Hi Rena, Paula, Olga and Alexander😊 The house was clean and the decor an ode to the Zanzibar culture and influence.”
    Fridah Fridah Kenya Kenya
  • “Rama was a perfect host and made our stay feel like being at home.”
    Ramona Ramona Germany Germany
  • “- Really delicious breakfast including eggs, fruits, bread, coffee and a smoothie - Nice furniture - friendly host - comfy garden”
    Paula Paula Germany Germany
  • “Nice, clean house with all facilities (fans, multiple toilets, even kitchen) and lovely terrace & garden. Helpful and very friendly staff! Would recommend.”
    Yentl Yentl Belgium Belgium
  • “Rama the manager is a very cool guy and makes amazing breakfast! The house is very clean and very comfortable amd cute! 1 minute from the beach.”
    Apoorv Apoorv India India
  • “We ate our gorgeous breakfast outside at the front of the house which is a beautiful area full of flowers.The rooms and bathroom was spotless.”
    Mollie Mollie Ireland Ireland
  • “The staff at barabara house were very friendly, room was clean and cosy. The room was just right with the price i paid”
    Aziza Aziza United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Our host Rama was extremely helpful with everything we needed, he also came to the house immediately every time we asked. The breakfast was amazing and there's papaya growing in the garden!”
    Barbora Barbora Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “I loved the location, close to the beach. The staff is really friendly and are willing to help! The room is comfortable! I really enjoyed my stay! I would definitly go here again.”
    Lottie Lottie Tanzania Tanzania
  • “I really liked the breakfast and the location, close to the beach and the atmosphere of the house. Staff was really nice, friendly and helpful to me and I enjoyed my stay.”
    Leonie Leonie Kenya Kenya

Located in Jambiani, Barabara house provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a restaurant, a shared lounge and a garden.

The units have a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, a fridge, electric tea pot, and an oven.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast.

Barabara house has a terrace.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation.

Jambiani Beach is a 2-minute walk from Barabara house.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Halal

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

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8.6
Excellent
23 reviews
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  • Fridah Kenya

    “The breakfast was very yummy. I am sure my house mates would agree. Hi Rena, Paula, Olga and Alexander😊 The house was clean and the decor an ode to the Zanzibar culture and influence. Arama and Said are very good hosts as well. Very thoughtful.”

  • Ramona Germany

    “Rama was a perfect host and made our stay feel like being at home. ”

  • Paula Germany

    “- Really delicious breakfast including eggs, fruits, bread, coffee and a smoothie - Nice furniture - friendly host - comfy garden ”

  • Yentl Belgium

    “Nice, clean house with all facilities (fans, multiple toilets, even kitchen) and lovely terrace & garden. Helpful and very friendly staff! Would recommend.”

  • Apoorv India

    “Rama the manager is a very cool guy and makes amazing breakfast! The house is very clean and very comfortable amd cute! 1 minute from the beach.”

  • Mollie Ireland

    “We ate our gorgeous breakfast outside at the front of the house which is a beautiful area full of flowers.The rooms and bathroom was spotless. Rama recommended lovely restaurants for dinner and organized our tour for us into Jozani Forest.”

  • Aziza United Kingdom

    “The staff at barabara house were very friendly, room was clean and cosy. The room was just right with the price i paid”

  • Barbora Czech Republic

    “Our host Rama was extremely helpful with everything we needed, he also came to the house immediately every time we asked. The breakfast was amazing and there's papaya growing in the garden!”

  • Lottie Tanzania

    “I loved the location, close to the beach. The staff is really friendly and are willing to help! The room is comfortable! I really enjoyed my stay! I would definitly go here again.”

  • Leonie Kenya

    “I really liked the breakfast and the location, close to the beach and the atmosphere of the house. Staff was really nice, friendly and helpful to me and I enjoyed my stay. Jambiani beach is beautiful and I loved staying here!”

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    The beach is a 5 minutes walk from the property


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    There is no need for a shuttle to the beach, it is only a 5 minutes walk away from the property


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Area Info *
Great location - show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Red monkey bar
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Zanzest beach restaurant
    0.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Indian ocean
    0.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Jambiani Beach White sand
    Water Sports, Surfing
    650 feet
Closest Airports
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    24.6 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport
    44.7 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: African, American, Asian

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

4 reasons to choose Barabara house

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Amenities of Barabara house Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Beach
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Car rental
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
General
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cards accepted at this property

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Barabara house accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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FAQs about Barabara house

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Barabara house by:

    • Taxi 1h

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Barabara house.

  • Room options at Barabara house include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Check-in at Barabara house is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Barabara house can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Halal

  • The prices at Barabara house may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Barabara house (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

  • Barabara house offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Beach

  • Barabara house is 1.3 miles from the center of Jambiani.

  • Barabara house has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location8.2

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