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Reviews of The Oasis Residence This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Jambiani, Jambiani, Tanzania

#5 of 69 hotels in Jambiani

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: September 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed and the pillow where a little bit too hard for my personal taste.

    The staff was super friendly, everything was super clean and looks very well maintained, you can tell that they care and pay attention to all details of the place to make it feel comfortable. The breakfast is always super good, loots of nice and fresh choices. The transport to the beach is very convenient. They organised all the tours and excursions we needed very easily and convenient

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2025

    10
    Calm oasis in Jambiani
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and often anticipated our needs before we even asked. The food was delicious, our villa modern, spacious and spotlessly clean, and the overall service top-notch. One of the highlights was the Swahili night, featuring fantastic local dishes and an unforgettable acrobat performance. We also treated ourselves to a relaxing massage during our stay— just what we needed after our safari adventures. Although not beachfront, the resort is just a short walk through Jambiani village to the sea, or you can take a shuttle to one of their partner beachfront properties, which are equally well-designed and welcoming. That said, we actually preferred the peaceful charm of the Oasis itself. We’d come back in a heartbeat—and in fact, we’re already planning our return in 2026!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Absolutely wonderful and welcoming. Perfect oasis to relax.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The villas are spacious, with enough room for a family vacation. The food is delicious, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Nice pools and garden.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a little bit the location, but there is a shuttle

    Everything- the staff was super nice, the food was very tasty and the pool… 😍😍😍

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    9.0
    Luxurious villas and pools and outstanding staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beach is a 5 minute walk and it is not the best beach of Zanzibar, especially when the tide is low.

    The staff! Everyone is so friendly, attentive and happy. There is really a good vibe. The food is good, the pools are great. We joined their buffet with a show of impressive acrobats. They partner with some other hotels on the beach with a free shuttle service. Jambiani is a friendly village.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Had an amazing stay . Would highly recommend and definitely will come back soon. Everything was so perfect we didn’t wan
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food wasn’t as good

    Absolutely loved everything . The villas were spacious and well maintained. The outside pools were the best and had really beautiful views. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Everything felt like it was intentionally designed with relaxation, comfort and ease of stay in mind
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Amazing spacious villa, clean and well-equipped. The staff really went the extra mile to make our stay perfect - friendly, responsive to any needs we had and helpful in giving advice and guidance on the various things to see and do on the island. There is plenty of space outside for each of the guests to enjoy the loungers, pools, restaurant gym etc. You can use the sister hotels which are located on the beach so that adds the extra option of beachfront and other pools to enjoy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    10
    One of the best places to stay in Zanzibar as location and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Private Pool
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything is super perfect in the residance..

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    10
    Beautiful place of tranquility. Brilliant staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Excellent location, beautiful bungalow very spacious with all the amenities required for our stay. The staff from the managers to the cleaners, maintenance security and gardeners were exceptional nothing was too much for them, The staff were polite and respectful and always had a smile and have good conversation with you. A special mention to Alawi and Jaqalyn who looked after us and with whom we had many conversations. All the staff are a credit to the company. We look forward to returning and will highly recommend to our family and friends. Once again a massive thank you from John & Jane

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely come back here
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed is pretty hard. We didn’t say anything, because it is personal preference. If we had, I’m sure they would have come up with something to help us out

    The staff is absolutely lovely. The pool and everything else very clean. Landscaping beautiful and inviting to relax. The villas are very nice. It’s not right at the beach, but offers free shuttle bus to 3 of their sister hotels

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    10
    I’m very happy and confident of my selection to the property and I would recommend for other and come back again for my
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That Bidet sprayer not available in the toilets, thats especially when muslims book the property..

    I liked every single thing in the property.. starting from the staff welcome 🙏🏻 to checkout.. The lobby, restaurant, pools and villas are all perfect 😍

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Villa with Private Pool
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful modern villa, very good location, staff very friendly and helpful and made our stay even better

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road drive to the property from the airport is bumpy for the most part. Not good.

    The ambience of the property is relaxing

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    So beautiful place. Every angle was perfect. The pools very perfect, both for swimming and playing for kids. The bar and restaurant was good, service was very attentive.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    9.0
    Little paradise in Jambiani
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Private Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The villa was new and really clean. The Oasis Residence is a little paradise. The property is well maintained and we love the gym. The staff was extremely kind, friendly and helpful. The food was generally super good. The hotel is located 3-4 minutes walking from the beautiful Jambiani beach.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Wish I had a week and not one day
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to not like ...for me at least

    I was blown away by everything!! Great Value for money ! Exceptional!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional - would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattresses were really hard and there were limited dishes for vegetarians.

    Beautiful, spacious villas with friendly staff and good food.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional in every way!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything! Even when I mentioned the mattresses were too hard, they brought a softer mattress topper! So no everything perfect!

    I really can't fault this property, everything was truly exceptional, the ambience, environment, location (although we hired a car to get around, you can still walk to the beach and only 5 mins to Paje in a taxi if you want more life), the villas were gorgeous, the staff were exceptional in their friendliness and service, the food was lovely, good cocktails and nothing overpriced, we didn't get a chance this trip to take advantage of their access to their other resorts which looked amazing too but we will next time. We come to Zanzibar fairly regularly and we will definitely return here time and time again!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing villa that offers everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Main thing we did not like was not being able to enjoy breakfast as it gets full of bees flying around, at least in Feb when we were there. Nevertheless you can still ask them to bring it to your villa. Other smaller points: shampoo missing, hairdryer also not there. TV not working well (we could not download prime nor cast). Finally very small detail but around 7/8pm a lady was coming by to spray anti mosquito in your room, a bit annoying if you are chilling there.

    We had an amazing stay, the villa is very spacious, comfy and new. The place offers everything you need: laundry service, grocery list (you can order your own ingredients just like if it was a supermarket), gym (we enjoyed it a lot, simple but enough cardio machines and weights, all new equipment), daily room service, massages (very good!) and shuttle to the other 2 sister properties. We enjoyed the latter ones more as they are beach side and we liked the vibe better. The staff is super friendly and helpful, we would love to come back!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    10
    Dreamy!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really!

    Everything was truly amazing I would say almost perfect. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, facilities were great and everything was super new and clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    10
    Beautiful heavenly experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The transport issue which I booked on booking.com . There was a little bit for misunderstanding in terms of communication and as a result they sent me a cab at the airport of which I had already booked transport for airport . But we resolved it . It was okay

    The pool was heaven , they organised a party for me since it was my birthday and Kunal is the manager there very accomodating and kind to the staff. It was luxurious, the room aesthetics were pleasing . They have grocery list if you want to cook , the aircon works perfectly compared to my previous hotel . It is newly opened and facilities are great . I can say 10/10 it was my best stay in Zanzibar . You will definitely not regret. They have sister hotels near the beach , if you want to visit during the day they just call a cab for you .

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    10
    Excellent beach resort, super friendly staff, beautiful pool and great food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent staff, super luxe villa and great food.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about.

    Lovely hotel. Amazing staff. Thank you for everything. My stay here was truly amazing. 🩷

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The internet could be stronger (good for social media but challenging if you need to work), also they used a product in the pool that turned all our bathing suits yellowish (but said they would investigate, so hopefully this should be fixed with better type of chlorine).

    The hotel is even better than on the pictures, staff is very welcoming, pool is nice and deep, breakfast is amazing, and rooms are very confortable. Overall, we had a very nice experience and highly recommend!

    Stayed in February 2025

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