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Located in Jambiani, Amka Villa Issa House features a restaurant and direct beach access. The large terrace offers Indian Ocean views and there is free WiFi throughout the property. Each room here will provide you access to a terrace. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy sea view and city view from the room. Breakfast is included and Amka Villa can arrange dinner on request. At Amka Villa you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing, hiking, scuba diving and kite-surfing. The property offers free parking. Zanzibar International Airport is within 57 km of Amka Villa and Paje is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lilian
    Reunion Reunion
    quiet place, lovely view on the sunrise. personnel attentionné. cadre magique.
  • Elisenda
    Spain Spain
    The good value quality-price . Its location . The guide- driver, Michela was very helpful.
  • Dejana
    Serbia Serbia
    I loved the location on the beach and the sea view. Also, the hosts were really amazing and at disposal for everything I needed, especially Leila! Don't miss out to go to Mtende beach with her! The breakfasts in the morning were also very nice,...
  • Marie
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful balcony with sea view, quiet place, very friendly staff
  • Chagit
    Israel Israel
    Nice and quiet clean house. I only stayed for one night. The room was comfortable and the location is great right on the beach
  • Heiða
    Iceland Iceland
    Beautiful property just a few steps from the beach. Rooms were spacious and very clean. Good breakfast and helpful staff.
  • Sabrina
    Kenya Kenya
    Loved Everything!! The breakfast is perfect. The hosts are amazing. The views are great!! The beach is beautiful. ❤️ Zanzibar & thanks to Amka House.
  • Muella
    Austria Austria
    Very nice breakfast with the best fresh fruits. Also very good food for dinner (we loved the chips and the samosas!)
  • Anita
    Poland Poland
    Most beautiful in that place was terrace roundness palms with view on the ocean. Delicious breakfast with fresh juices and fruits.
  • Astrid
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location was perfect. We were just a few steps away form the Jambiani beach. We had several restaurants around, on the beach and in the village. We came with a rental car and could easily park. I enjoyed the proximity with local life, far...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Amka House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Shared kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Seating Area

    Room Amenities

    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Fan

    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Common areas

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Beach
    • Snorkelling
      Additional charge
    • Diving
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
      Additional charge
    • Windsurfing
      Additional charge
    • Fishing
      Additional charge

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Evening entertainment

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Shops

    • Minimarket on site
    • Barber/beauty shop

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Key access

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Amka House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 14:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    7 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    When you pay by card, there is a 5% transaction fee.

    Please inform Amka House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Amka House

    • Guests staying at Amka House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal
      • À la carte

    • Amka House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Beachfront
      • Head massage
      • Public Bath
      • Bicycle rental
      • Open-air bath
      • Back massage
      • Beach
      • Full body massage
      • Hand massage
      • Neck massage
      • Foot massage

    • Check-in at Amka House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Yes, Amka House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Amka House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Amka House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Jambiani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Amka House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.