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The 10 Best Lodges in Jambiani, Tanzania

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Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the city, Sabali Lodge, Zanzibar is set in Jambiani and offers accommodation with free WiFi.

Jambiani Beach is 400 metres from the lodge, while Jozani Forest is 26 km away.

Great and a comfy stay! Will definitely be coming back! Location: the location is quite convenient. It’s right next to the main road going to Paje and 5-10 minutes walk away to the ocean. The building is in Jambiani village which is famous for its sweet, hospitable locals, and great beaches! Supermarkets and shops are all nearby. Check in: Thomas the owner who oversees things personally, was kind enough to arrange for an early check in despite the short notice. He’s easygoing and friendly to deal with. Easy and straightforward process. They accept cards without giving you the looks (many properties in Jambiani don’t happily accept cards). You can use Apple Pay or Samsung Pay. The place itself: this is a brand new building with great finishing. The owner takes pride in his trees and the villa is surrounded by greenery inside it. There’s a pool, kitchen with a big new fridge for guests to store food, shower facilities next to the pool. There’s also a terrace upstairs with huge area for people who wanna have some privacy or do calls or just relax. It offers a nice 360 view of the village on all sides. The rooms: the rooms are quite modern and they are practically designed and equipped with everything you want. The ac was working perfectly and it was a relief in hot afternoons and nights (many properties don’t have ac or it doesn’t work). Really comfy beds (probably the best bed and mattresses I slept on in Zanzibar), a safe which is quite handy, a little desk if you have work, big washroom with great water pressure, everything in the room was brand new and working fine. The internet: I had couple of meetings and was suffering from the poor internet in other proper I. The wifi really saved me. The experience: the owner who was also staying at the property is warm and makes sure to check in on you and see if you need anything (the stay itself, directions, restaurant recommendations, etc.

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9.1
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

With pool views, Mkeka Spice Lodge Jambiani is situated in Jambiani and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

Hadji and Abu are the best! They are truly making the extra mile and even more. They made our stay very special. The room is also very nice. Thank you for your service!

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8.8
Fabulous
206 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Set in Jambiani, Red Monkey Beach Lodge offers accommodation with traditional palm-tree roofing within 55 km of Stone Town. The property features an on-site restaurant and bar boasting sea views.

The Red Monkey Beach Lodge has a reading room with book exchange, a kite surfing center and an infinity pool.

The lodge was the perfect size and not overcrowded like you’ll find on the resorts. I’m not exaggerating when I say this, the food was FANTASTIC! All the seafood and veggies are sourced from local fishermen and farms. The pool is perfect and overlooks the Indian Ocean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend red monkey beach lodge

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8.2
Very good
317 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Offering a restaurant, Blue Reef Sport & Fishing Lodge and Bungalows is located in Jambiani. WiFi access is available in this lodge.

At Blue Reef Sport & Fishing Lodge and Bungalows you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include water sports facilities, a shared lounge and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and snorkelling. The property offers free parking.

The location is amazing, the bed is more then comfortable, the outside are is so great to relax that I almost settled roots, and the stuff is so friendly and nice, that it feels like a little second family 😊

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8.6
Fabulous
99 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

With Jambiani Beach reachable in 200 metres, Blue Earth Beach Bungalow features accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Complimentary WiFi is provided.

The lodge offers a continental or American breakfast.

Blue Earth Bungalow was a hidden gem if you like an inexpensive, rustic environment, no crowds or tourists, then this is the place for you. The workers got you anything that you needed and we're very helpful at all times. This place while a little hard to find but it was right on the beach. Lots of good local restaurants with good traditional food.

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7.4
Good
93 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Demani Lodge Backpackers Zanzibar is located in Paje. WiFi access is available. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include an outdoor seating area and a fan.

The amenities, pool, rooms everything!

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8.2
Very good
145 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

With Paje Beach reachable in a few steps, Ananda Beach Hotel provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property.

A terrace is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the lodge.

Loved it all. Room was spacious, clean and stylish. Location beside the beach was excellent. Sun loungers beside the pool and along the beach. Breakfast has nice selection. Good WiFi. Highly recommend!

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8.9
Fabulous
781 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Supermarket (Paje) is 700 metres from the lodge, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 35 km from Nakupenda paje villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

amazing place to relax, really quiet, clean, nice pool the staff was kind and the breakfast is big and good

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8.7
Fabulous
374 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Avg. price/night: £107.94
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 240 reviews
    The hosts are the most helpful and carrying people. The lodge looks and feels like a dream. I really recommend this place!
    Agata
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.35
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 607 reviews
    Amazing views directly on to the beach. Full of charm in the thatched lodge with great balcony.
    Allan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £71.24
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    What an amazing lodge, in the middle of a local place with a 10 second walk to the beach. Stunning inside with a little dip pool and rooms were so smart and clean. Loved the wood look and naturalness. The garden was stunning amd had a yummy breakfast cooked every morning. Really couldn't fault it at all....
    Caroline Clarke
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £86.35
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 156 reviews
    The lodge/Uhuru is very close to the ocean. The place is small so it’s not crowded with people which is nice. We shared a pool with only our neighbor. That was pure luxury. The people who work there are very friendly. The staff went out of their way to help us arrange snorkeling, taxis etc.
    Mette
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.95
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 218 reviews
    Stunning location, beautiful lodges. Above and beyond service from Mauro and his team!!!! We accidentally left the painting in the lodge and Te came all the way to Pongwe and brought it back to us!!! Hands down, the best service we received in Zanzibar. Big thanks to Hawa for organising my birthday meal. Also, everyone must try a massage by Dora, she made me feel at easy and very relaxed.
    Gabrielė
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.24
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    We had a wonderful time at Jambiani Guest Lodge. Specially, Moses was very helpful and all people working there were very very friendly. They never sad no to any request we had. we like the house and living in between the village and the beach . Thanks for everything!
    Madeleine
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 487 reviews
    Amazing relaxing location 😍 ideal to disconnect, relax and enjoy the island 🏝 very nice food, good organization. Options to go to snorkel by boat and we enjoyed a lot the Blue Safari experience, excellent! Very nice breakfast :)
    Irina
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 555 reviews
    Hotel on the seafront, plenty of space to relax along the beach on the sand on hammac/poolseat. Super friendly staff goes beyond border to please you. Best breakfast we had by far on the Island during our stay when comparing other lodges we did, well done ! large bedroom and large bed, very confortable with balcony.
    Julien
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.94
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 240 reviews
    Really cosy and confortable place with a great bar. We had a wonderful and peaceful break and we were made to feel home away from home during our stay at Driftwood Lodge by our hosts Shona and Ismail, both so very keen to make your stay fautless and memorable.
    GP Wattanga
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 206 reviews
    Staff very very friendly. Breakfast is excellent. The place is nice and clean inside the lodge walls.
    Callitrix
    Group