Driftwood Beach Lodge

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Boating
Aerial view
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AED 310
AED 644 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
5 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Jambiani, Jambiani

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kuza Cave - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Paje Beach - 22 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 34 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Driftwood Beach Lodge

Hotel near Jambiani Beach
Consider a stay at Driftwood Beach Lodge and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Driftwood, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Driftwood Beach Lodge include perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like separate sitting areas and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • In-room massage
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals 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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 35 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: USD 0 (one-way)
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Driftwood Beach Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Driftwood Beach Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jambiani hotel is steps from Jambiani Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Bwejuu Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Driftwood Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to switch off and drift away!
Very relaxed very professionally managed resort. I would return and recommend friends. Friendly staff and very clean. The only thing is the mattress is not so comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024