Driftwood Beach Lodge
Jambiani beach . zanzibar., Jambiani, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 269 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Breakfast was good, location great, loved the relaxed easy going atmosphere, cocktails were amazing, definitely ask for the seafood bbq.

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Driftwood Beach Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Jambiani. A few steps from Jambiani Beach and a 16-minute walk from Paje Beach, the property has a bar and barbecue facilities. The property provides a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a balcony with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Driftwood Beach Lodge also provide guests with free WiFi, while some have a sea view. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. At Driftwood Beach Lodge you'll find a restaurant serving Seafood and South African cuisine. Vegetarian and dairy-free options can also be requested. You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Jozani Forest is 16 miles from Driftwood Beach Lodge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast

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- Lara
South Africa
“Breakfast was good, location great, loved the relaxed easy going atmosphere, cocktails were amazing, definitely ask for the seafood bbq.” - Melissa-jane
South Africa
“Breakfast was yummy. The staff made alot of effort to accomodate my friend who has recently been forced to a Gluten Free diet. The location is great, RIGHT ON THE BEACH! Property is well maintained, neat and clean. Bar staff was super friendly...” - Abhishek
Qatar
“The property is tucked away in this beautiful dreamy village of jambiani. It overlooks the inviting ocean and soft white sand beach. It offers a sense of calm the moment you set foot and genuine hospitality embraces you. Shona and Ish are the...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Driftwood Beach Lodge Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
Amenities of Driftwood Beach LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Linens
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Darts
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Sitting area
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Kids' pool
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Driftwood Beach Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Please inform Driftwood Beach Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Driftwood Beach Lodge
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Driftwood Beach Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Beachfront
- Foot massage
- Happy hour
- Back massage
- Cooking class
- Full-body massage
- Walking tours
- Neck massage
- Beach
- Head massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Couples' massage
- Swimming pool
- Hand massage
- Bike tours
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Driftwood Beach Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Driftwood Beach Lodge is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.
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The prices at Driftwood Beach Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Driftwood Beach Lodge include:
- Double
- Bungalow
- Family
- Twin/Double
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Driftwood Beach Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Driftwood Beach Lodge Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Driftwood Beach Lodge is 1,300 feet from the center of Jambiani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.