Zanzistar Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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About this property

Set in Jambiani, in the middle of a local village , Zanzistar Lodge boasts 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 50m 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

FREE parking!

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3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sharon
Australia Australia
“Quaint, rustic not a chain hotel. Beautiful beach reached by a path in front of the hotel to a beach bar with good wifi. Clean pleasant helpful owner”
Philippa
Australia Australia
“Was a beautiful spot close to the beach, the food is excellent and our room was perfect.”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is small and intimate with just 7 rooms, we felt right at home, very safe and welcomed by all the staff. The staff are very friendly and the managers are helpful, attentive and always on hand to help. The rooms were spotlessly clean and...”
Nicole
Germany Germany
“We loved it 🥰. This place is much much nicer than in the pictures, the Banana garden and the beach bar are really nice, the island and beach vibes are real here, no shoes! Just your feet on the sand the whole day! . The location is algo good,...”
Tal
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in Jambiani - the main hotel is a 1 min walk to the beach and for the daytimes the Beach Bar area has loads of space, sun loungers etc. Our room had its own front door leading directly onto the street (via a small private garden)...”
Remigiusz
Poland Poland
“What really sets this place apart is the incredibly kind and attentive staff — everyone we met was warm, helpful, and genuinely caring. The manager was especially thoughtful and engaged, making sure everything ran smoothly and that guests felt...”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Just returned from 2 weeks at the Zanzistar and it was fantastic. All the staff work so hard every day and are very welcoming. They made us feel so at home. The rooms are spacious with a ceiling fan and air conditioning. The beds are big and had a...”
Laura
Austria Austria
“I really enjoyed my time in Jambiani. The lodge is adorable and very laid back, which was perfect for me. As a solo traveler, I particularly appreciated the beach bar, which allowed me to leave me stuff while I went in the water, went for walks on...”
Myrte
Netherlands Netherlands
“Wonderful service! Both the staff at Zanzistar as the accommodation itself was so nice that we immediately felt at home. Housekeeping took care of our room twice a day (at least), the food was always fresh and delicious and the premises are every...”
Katja
Slovenia Slovenia
“Very good location, few steps (maybe 50 m or even less) from the beach, with their own restaurant ( very nice and cosy) on the beach, where you can leave your things and go to the sea. The food is good, for breakfast a lot of different things. The...”

Managed by WASABI LTD

Company review score: 9.7Based on 436 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
ZANZISTAR RESTAURANT
  • Cuisine
    African • French • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
ZANZISTAR BEACH BAR
  • Cuisine
    African • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

House rules

Zanzistar Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests should bring their beach towels.

Please inform Zanzistar Lodge 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

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