Swahili Zanzibar Villas

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Deluxe Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
  • 80 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Zanzibar Central South, Jambiani, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kuza Cave - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Paje Beach - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Makunduchi Beach - 15 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Swahili Zanzibar Villas

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Jambiani Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and an art gallery on site at Swahili Zanzibar Villas . This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach massages, and a free beach shuttle. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga and beach volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A free beach club on site, supervised childcare (surcharge), and local meal delivery service
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware, children's books, and art supplies
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Free beach club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping mall
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Private plunge pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 25 2024 to June 24 2025 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from June 25 2024 to June 24 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 5.00 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Swahili Zanzibar Villas have a pool?

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

Is Swahili Zanzibar Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swahili Zanzibar Villas ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swahili Zanzibar Villas ?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Swahili Zanzibar Villas ?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Swahili Zanzibar Villas located?

Located in Jambiani, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jambiani Beach, and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Swahili Cave are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Swahili Zanzibar Villas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aloice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a nice place for my family but not many options for eating. The host was exceedingly nice and accommodating. For the type of services we usually get, it was average but the cost was very doable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024