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Zanzistar Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Jambiani Beach

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Zanzistar Lodge overlooks the bay, creating a peaceful getaway. Guests start their day with a complimentary breakfast featuring local flavors, then relax at the beach bar or browse the library. The outdoor pool and spa services complete this restful experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Free WiFi
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Free WiFi
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Free WiFi
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Free WiFi
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Free WiFi
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Free WiFi
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Signature Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Separate sitting area
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Free WiFi
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1000, Jambiani, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Paje Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Makunduchi Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Zanzistar Lodge

Hotel near Jambiani Beach
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a beach bar, and a library at Zanzistar Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. The on-site restaurant, Beach Bar, features a beachfront location and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Zanzistar Lodge feature comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Banana Garden Restaurant
  • Beach Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The beach is located 164 feet (50 meters) from the property. Guests must cross a local road to access the nearest beach.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Zanzistar Lodge Hotel
Zanzistar Lodge Jambiani
Zanzistar Lodge Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzistar Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Zanzistar Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzistar Lodge?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Zanzistar Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Zanzistar Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Zanzistar Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Jambiani Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kuza Cave. Swahili Cave and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Zanzistar Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sooooo schön in Zanzistar! Wir hatten das Zimmer direkt am Strand ... einfach, aber alles da, sicher, sauber und einen unbeschreiblich schönen Blick direkt auf den Strand ... einfach die Türen öffnen und im weißen, weichen Sand stehen! Toll!! Auch das Frühstück war lecker, der Service klasse - Peter hat uns geholfen, für zwei Tage einen Scooter zu mieten ... unbedingt machen! ... und für uns eine Tour durch Jambiani organisiert. Das Personal ist super-freundlich. Highlight war sicherlich auch der Kinoabend unter dem Sternenhimmel und dazu lecker im Hotel zu Abend gegessen. Auf jeden Fall eine 100%-Empfehlung!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elly

Liked: Staff & service
I had assumed incorrectly that Zanzistar was on the beach, so when I arrived, I was really disappointed. I felt claustrophobic in the garden which is surrounded on all sides by high fences. The beach bar which is a 5-minute walk away was underwhelming and there were lots of people smoking. Unless you lay in the front row, in the sun, you couldnt really enjoy the sea view. Unlike the photos, our room was very dark and it was impossible not to bring sand into the room without a deck/patio by the door. We only stayed 1 of the 4 nights and cur our losses and stayed elsewhere. On a positive note, Peter, the manager is a great guy and the Kingfish curry was delicious. Sorry to be a naysayer but on Zanzibar, I didn't want to be hemmed in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023