Urban West, Jambiani, Tanzania
Based on 72 B&B reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Jonathandias
Indiai was in a 5 bed dorm room. They have to fans but they're in the middle of the room and in the begiining of feb it was still pretty hot.
f you want to visit a quiet location like Jambiani, then this is the hostel for you. I had a bed in a 5-bed dorm. The bathrooms are quite large and clean. The bar is opp the road facing the ocean and the where everyone hangs out. The staff (isaac and gang) is super helpful with whatever you need.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Kachur
CanadaNothing
Well the staff, fantastic bunch of young guys. Super friendly. Very accommodating. Just a great bunch of guys. And the view ,The view is to die for. I would recommend this place to anybody and everybody. Keep up the great work guys. Very much appreciate it. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Yessika
Czech RepublicIt is a bit difficult to reach the accommodation if you are traveling by boda boda at night.
breakfast is good and it is in front of the beach, which is pretty nice. The shared rooms are pretty big and shared amenities like the shower and bathroom are very clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Jorge
MexicoExcellent place by the beach, super friendly staff, great breakfast and restaurant, located by the beach in a bay which is almost private, its really a paradise ! I wish I could just live there
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Karinvanrooijenn
NetherlandsThe mattress was not so comfortable..
Beautiful setting on the beach! Very relaxed vibe. The staff members were friendly too and it was easy to meet other travellers in the dorm. Very spacious dorm too!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Abdul
IndiaEverything. Superb location with beautiful view of the Beach. Very calm place. Excellent food. Very helpful staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Samia
NorwayEverything was perfect! Thanks to everyone for helping to make my vacation so special. See you soon
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Grigore
Romaniathere were a insects in the room, hot water only worked sometimes
nice location on the beach, very friendly staff, big rooms
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Grzegorz
PolandEverything the best! 🤩
It's a very charming place. In a very charming area. If you want to relax intimately or have fun, everything is close. Comfort rooms. Delicious fresh food. Great people and super funTastic Staff! Always a positive atmosphere right on the beach! The sunrises and sunsets are the most beautiful. Karibu Zanzibar! Karibu Jambiani!! Karibu Kimte Beach Lodge!!! Most recommend; Gregory✌
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Eva
AustriaOnly one plug in a room of three, no wifi or internet in the apartment only outside.
Very nice breakfast, directly at the beach
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Alec_g
FranceNo hot water. Food price tends to be expensive.
Fantastic location, just by the beach. Yummy breakfast included. The village of Jambiani is just around the corner.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Thembisa
South AfricaThat they don’t have a speed point machine
The stuff and the location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Alexandra
RomaniaWe loved the location and the beach. It was one of our favourite places during the entire trip, and we recommend it.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Cristian
RomaniaI have nothing to complain about. Everything was very good!
Kimte Beach Lodge is very good located, near the beach, and the restaurant is on the beach. The transfer to and from the airport was prompt and safe. The food is delicious and served quickly. The staff is very kind and attentive, I came as a tourist and left as a friend. We were treated with care and hospitality, which is why I thank them once again, and the Mzungu hugs them!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Ajuna
TanzaniaNetwork in the room was poor and wifi was not good
Location and very friendly staffs
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Melchzedek
TanzaniaThere was a power cut out and there wasn't any backup power of any kind. We had to sleep through the whole night sweating out, and there was no water at all, we left next day without taking shower in the morning. It will be lovely if they could install a Water Tank and some sort of back up power in the future. One of the pillow was not pleasant, it's something that will be easy to fix.
The bathroom was clean, the room itself was satisfying. Huh, the food is tasty and exceptional!!!!! It's just made with love! We ordered a Fish Burger.. Huh, the fries were crunchy! The bread and fish was amazing and just lovely and the way they serve it, it's just beyond expectations! Fruit Juice are fresh, sodas were served cold and soothing to drink! Breakfast was amazing, it's all kudos to the Chef, he or she is doing an amazing Job!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2022
Marte
NorwayNothing
If you have the chance to stay at Kimte, you HAVE to do it. From the first moment we felt so relaxed and content, with the staff, the amazing view, the food and the sweet dogs that hang around there. I can't express how peaceful I felt during my stay at Kimte, it was such a wonderful experience! You literally have breakfast AT the beach, and it only takes 10 min to walk to the busier area with more restaurants along the beach. Thank you so much for this amazing time, I only think about going back!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 2 December 2022
Kharreither1
AustriaThe beachfront and the staff are great
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 26 November 2022
Magdalena
PolandNo Wi-Fi in the room, cool hotel bar but very windy in the evening - you can’t just hand there around, no air conditioning in the room - we could barely sleep and woke up sweaty. Two situations that shouldn’t have happened: 1. When our stay came to an end, we had an emergency situation, as our flight was canceled and rebooked for in 4 days. We decided to extend our stay in Kimte. The staff, referring to the hotel manager, wanted $30 per person in a shared room per night and $45 for a double room. A total of $300, at the same time Booking priced our stay for $150 for all persons per stay! We felt that they wanted to take advantage of us. 2. One day the staff informed me that the girls who share a room with me were moving out, a group of 4 other people were coming to take their place. Although I asked what this group was, I was informed that they did not know. It turned out that I ended up in a room as the only woman with 4 men aged 60+, which was very uncomfortable. I understand that it was a shared room, but there are some unwritten rules in hostels. Did anyone think about my safety????
Tasty breakfast, cool location, good vibes.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Anne
FinlandBirds trying to eat my food.
Nice peaceful place at the beach, beautiful scenery to the sea any time of the day.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Kirscha
Netherlandsgreat beds, nice place at the beach, clean beach, good breakfast,
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Mara
GermanySometimes the shower didn't work well and there was no hot water either.
Staff is very friendly and helpful! The location is exceptional. The food and cocktails are delicious and the breakfast is very good as well! The rooms are simple, but comfy and spacious.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 September 2022
Tobias
Germanyleaving the kimte family
everything, nice people, family flair, beach, breakfast, again the locals around!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Dominik
GermanyNothing to complain!
We enjoyed the nice setting of basic accomodation (but super hot shower) on one hand of the road and cosy Restaurant and Bar on the seaside, the wonderful open beach (with no construction like fences or walls), the relaxed atmosphere and super kind and helpful stuff!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Modistra
GreeceThe accommodation has spacious rooms with access to the beautiful beach and friendly service.
Stayed in August 2022
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