The staff were very attentive. Jamal was very helpful before and during our stay. The breakfast was great and very filling. The room/patio had a very nice view of the ocean (although the beach/ocean wasn't in the condition that I would have wanted to swim in - lots of rocks and fishing boats). Although Jabar Lodge didn't have a swimming pool, the location was good as we could walk to other hotels and use their pools for a reasonable fee. Overall it was a very simple, comfortable and relaxing place and met the island experience I wanted to have.

Kathy South Africa

very friendly, caring and attentive staff. Lovely, simple banda’s just perfect for relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts. There are only 4 bandas so Jabra Lodge if not busy and crowded. Lovely food, catered to dietary issues. All meals are served outside your Banda. Lovely view out over the ocean. Jamal and his team want you to thoroughly enjoy your stay and will organise tours and trips if you wish, but it’s equally a great place to just relax as long as you don’t want lots of facilities. Not many other places around so dining here or when out for the day is the only option but this wasn’t a problem for me. You may be the only non- Zanzibarian on the beach but it’s fascinating to walk along and see the fishermen go about their work. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe staying here! A great place to just relax and enjoy being in Zanzibar and not in a resort.

Nicola United Kingdom

Amazing breakfast and dinner, beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff. Thank you Mr. Jamal and all of you boys for vonderful start of our holidays.

Zdenka Norway

The stuff was very kind.We had everything we wanted.Breakfast and dinner was so good!we suggest this place for sure..

Gavala Greece

Beautiful bungalows and nice people working here :)

Lisa Sweden

Beautiful lodge with a good sea view. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Fahmy & Fezely (smiley) were exceptionally helpful. Breakfast was lovely & filling & varied daily. A good central location for exploring the island. Wi-fi was adequate for keeping in touch with the world. The staff did all they could to keep the mosquitos at bay, spraying the rooms and lighting incense sticks every evening.

Hughes United Kingdom

Beautiful and cozy bungalow with nice view at the ocean. Especially the service was notable: Very friendly and attentive staff. The host was very nice and helpful as well, he offered to organise trips and transfers. One day was no driver available so he drove us himself and even waited for us on-site.

Neele Germany

Everything ! From the atypical spot to the food and the service provided by Jamal and his colleagues ! beautiful view from our room to the ocean

Khaira France

Warm welcome by the stuff, very caring stuff members, direct sea view

Isabella Germany

Great sea view, good breakfast, good atmosphere. We had once dinner there and the food was good. Staff is very welcoming and accepted to make us breakfast at 5 am on day of departure. They also provided us earplugs for the outside noise.

Stefano Belgium