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Zanzistar Lodge

Jambiani Zanzibar, Jambiani, Tanzania – Great location - show map

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8.9
Excellent
363 reviews

Breakfast was great, changed slightly each and every day, fresh juice, coffee, pastries! Staff were unbelievably friendly and very accomodating. Room comfortable, dinner and lunch fantastic and the beach bar felt like a different location but the same hotel.

Hayden United Kingdom

the wonderful welcome from Peter, the manager, the huge room with garden, the special attention to details, the food (breakfasts and dinners), the beach area, movie night, everything!!!

Sandrine United States of America

The rooms were very clean, food delicious and the beach bar served delicious food.

Sabina United States of America

- friendly and helpful hosts , great welcome and directions - nice facilities, good and well thought decor - really good food

L Italy

A small place with intimate unique feel and great restaurant - best seafood / any food we had in 3 weeks in Zanzibar. Worth every penny eaten in a small banana garden. Friendly attentive staff that understand customer service. We booked last minute and have no regrets. Not on a beach per say, but their Bar is and you can walk over in 2 min and enjoy their great food and nice beach lounge. Vert enjoyable relaxed no shoes stay!

Ewa United States of America

Good, modern rooms a bit further away from the beach. The staff is hospitable and quick to take action.

Jacob Netherlands

We loved the hotel vibe. It was wonderful to have a pool! The breakfast was very good and satisfying. I liked that they offered a four person family suite.

Eryn United States of America

We absolutely loved the atmosphere, service and the whole team at Zanzistar. Peter the manager is amazing, super friendly and extremely helpful from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. The relaxing and cool decor, the rooms are very comfortable and the food is excellent. We also loved Zanzistar beach bar vibe.

Sebastien United Arab Emirates

The staff is extremely friendly. The place feels very homey and is truly luxury without a fuss. I will go back

Sandra France

Small scale of the place, nice african authentic but colourful ambiance. Done simply but with very good taste.

Joanna United Kingdom
8.9
Excellent
363 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast was great, changed slightly each and every day, fresh juice, coffee, pastries! Staff were unbelievably friendly and very accomodating.”
    Hayden Hayden United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the wonderful welcome from Peter, the manager, the huge room with garden, the special attention to details, the food (breakfasts and dinners), the beach area, movie night, everything!!!”
    Sandrine Sandrine United States of America United States of America
  • “The rooms were very clean, food delicious and the beach bar served delicious food.”
    Sabina Sabina United States of America United States of America
  • “- friendly and helpful hosts , great welcome and directions - nice facilities, good and well thought decor - really good food”
    L L Italy Italy
  • “A small place with intimate unique feel and great restaurant - best seafood / any food we had in 3 weeks in Zanzibar. Worth every penny eaten in a small banana garden.”
    Ewa Ewa United States of America United States of America
  • “Good, modern rooms a bit further away from the beach. The staff is hospitable and quick to take action.”
    Jacob Jacob Netherlands Netherlands
  • “We loved the hotel vibe. It was wonderful to have a pool! The breakfast was very good and satisfying. I liked that they offered a four person family suite.”
    Eryn Eryn United States of America United States of America
  • “We absolutely loved the atmosphere, service and the whole team at Zanzistar. Peter the manager is amazing, super friendly and extremely helpful from the minute we arrived to the minute we left.”
    Sebastien Sebastien United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “The staff is extremely friendly. The place feels very homey and is truly luxury without a fuss. I will go back”
    Sandra Sandra France France
  • “Small scale of the place, nice african authentic but colourful ambiance. Done simply but with very good taste.”
    Joanna Joanna United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi7.4

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Set in Jambiani, in the middle of a local village , Zanzistar Lodge features a sun terrace with outdoor pool and is located just a short stroll away from the beach.

The rooms feature trendy and minimalistic design and the beds are draped with a mosquito net. There is a safety deposit box and the private bathrooms are fitted with a shower.

Surrounded by banana trees, guests can enjoy a meal at the garden restaurant and a fresh fruit juice or cocktail at the bar. Free WiFi is available.

There is a local road between the lodge and the ocean. Also, a Beach bar 150 feet away from the lodge right on the beach.

For guests wanting to do some kitesurfing or scubadiving, there a schools located nearby.

Zanzibar International Airport is 1 hour drive from Zanzistar Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Zanzistar Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 23, 2015

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
ZANZISTAR RESTAURANT
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
3 twin beds
and
2 queen beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Closest beaches

  • Jambiani Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    30 feet from property
  • Paje Beach

    Paje Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    1.8 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hayden
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was great, changed slightly each and every day, fresh juice, coffee, pastries! Staff were unbelievably friendly and very accomodating. Room comfortable, dinner and lunch fantastic and the beach bar felt like a different location but the...”
  • Sandrine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the wonderful welcome from Peter, the manager, the huge room with garden, the special attention to details, the food (breakfasts and dinners), the beach area, movie night, everything!!!”
  • Sabina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The rooms were very clean, food delicious and the beach bar served delicious food.”
  • L
    ItalyItaly
    “- friendly and helpful hosts , great welcome and directions - nice facilities, good and well thought decor - really good food”
  • Ewa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “A small place with intimate unique feel and great restaurant - best seafood / any food we had in 3 weeks in Zanzibar. Worth every penny eaten in a small banana garden. Friendly attentive staff that understand customer service. We booked last...”
  • Jacob
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Good, modern rooms a bit further away from the beach. The staff is hospitable and quick to take action.”
  • E
    Eryn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We loved the hotel vibe. It was wonderful to have a pool! The breakfast was very good and satisfying. I liked that they offered a four person family suite.”
  • Sebastien
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “We absolutely loved the atmosphere, service and the whole team at Zanzistar. Peter the manager is amazing, super friendly and extremely helpful from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. The relaxing and cool decor, the rooms are very...”
  • Sandra
    FranceFrance
    “The staff is extremely friendly. The place feels very homey and is truly luxury without a fuss. I will go back”
  • Joanna
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Small scale of the place, nice african authentic but colourful ambiance. Done simply but with very good taste.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • Hi. Fine? Does your room have a private bathroom?
    Hi, everything good. Yes all the rooms have a private bathroom.
    Answered on 27 August 2022
  • Looking for self catering on beach but need some sort of housekeeping
    Hello we are a proper little hotel with all services but no self catering sorry
    Answered on 6 May 2022
  • how many bedrooms has your family bungalow?
    Hello the family house has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
    Answered on 12 May 2021
  • Do you provide shuttle service?
    Hello yes we do from airport it is 50 USD 1 hour driving
    Answered on 22 November 2020
  • Good evening, Your rooms only have fan right? No air conditioning? Is it enough fresh during January, high temperature period? Asante Sana
    Hello January is hot, yes. We do have fans and no air co
    Answered on 26 December 2021
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Managed by WASABI LTD

Company review score: 9.7Based on 360 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our staff is from Zanzibar & Tanzania, funny open minded and always smiling. We work as a family so you will know all us in few minutes. In Zanzibar everything is always possible then our staff will do their best to make you happy. Leave your european expectation behind you and be ready to discover a unique place on a unique island. We love Zanzibar, we will tell you why :-) and how to discover the real authenticity of this lovely paradise.

Property info

Feel like home at Zanzistar Lodge. Owned by Veronica & Fabio from Italy . Peter the manager is from Germany. 50m from the Ocean, this little boutique hotel in an authentic local village offers 6 rooms at the lodge, 1 room at the beach. Free Wifi , Swim Up pool, Roof Top, lunch at the BEACH BAR & candle light dinner at the banana garden. Perfect for couples, families, friends, travelers and kite surfers, 50m away from kite surf and scuba diving schools.

Neighborhood info

Zanzistar Lodge is located in the village, 50m away from the white sand beach of the Indian Ocean, 2 min distance from kite surf and scuba diving schools, close to local shops and restaurants, trendy bars and lodges, perfect place to meet local people and travelers. There is a small local road between the lodge and access to the ocean. Then you will reach the beach bar and the beach room lagoon.

Languages Spoken

German,English,French,Italian,Swahili
Area info *
2 Restaurants On Site

    ZANZISTAR RESTAURANT

    Food: African, French, Mediterranean, Seafood, Local, International, European, Grill/BBQ

    Menu: À la carte

    ZANZISTAR BEACH BAR

    Food: African, International, Grill/BBQ

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Zanzistar Lodge
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
ZANZISTAR RESTAURANT
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules

Zanzistar Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Mastercard Visa American Express Zanzistar Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Guests should bring their beach towels.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform Zanzistar 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.

FAQs about Zanzistar Lodge

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

  • Zanzistar Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • ZANZISTAR BEACH BAR
    • ZANZISTAR RESTAURANT

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Zanzistar Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours
    • Game drives
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Cooking class
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Zanzistar Lodge is 1.2 miles from the center of Jambiani.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Zanzistar Lodge.

  • Check-in at Zanzistar Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Zanzistar Lodge include:

    • Family
    • Quad
    • Double
    • Triple