Zanzibar House Award Winning 8-Bedroom Holiday Home

–Excellent location – show map
+59 photos
Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2799 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony

Located on the beachfront in St Leonards on Sea, The Zanzibar House Award Winning 8-Bedroom Holiday Home offers a self-catered holiday home with complimentary Wi-Fi and secure parking for up to 2 cars. The holiday home comes with 8 rooms with attached bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and lounge offering sea views, bar, breakfast station and flat screen TV. Some bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. Complimentary luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are provided. Guests can relax in the garden which comes with a large hot tub. Zanzibar House Award Winning 8-Bedroom Holiday Home is opposite from the beach and the promenade is ideal for walking, cycling or running. The old part of town is around a 20-minute walk and is full of independent shops, pubs and eateries. The Blue Reef Aquarium and amusement arcades are 1 mile away and White Rock Theater and Hastings Pier can be reached in 5 minutes’ walk.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

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

  • Free private parking

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Select occupancy
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location

Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunningly scrumptious! This is a beautiful property with individually designed rooms. The flow on the ground floor works so well. A wonderful place for a weekend house party!”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing property, excellent location and great value for money. The customer service from Max and Kate from start to finish was first class. Thank you for making our stay so perfect. Hoping to return soon.”

Managed by Zanzibar House

Company review score: 10Based on 2 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Zanzibar House is run by Max and Katie O'Rourke — a couple with a long-standing love of hospitality, thoughtful interiors and creating places where people feel genuinely well looked after. Before moving into luxury holiday houses, Max spent several years running an award-winning boutique hotel, where great design, attention to detail and warm, personal hosting was at the heart of everything he did. That experience continues to shape how Zanzibar House is run today. For the past six years, we have both focused on operating high-end coastal holiday houses, welcoming guests for celebrations, family gatherings, retreats and relaxed weekends by the sea. We understand what makes a stay feel easy and special — and what turns a beautiful house into somewhere guests want to return to. There is a deep passion for interiors and atmosphere, from how spaces flow to the comfort of the beds, the quality of the linens and the small details that quietly elevate your stay. Every effort is made to ensure guests arrive to a house that feels calm, welcoming and ready to enjoy. While guests' privacy is always respected, we are also hands-on and nearby. We are available throughout each stay if needed — whether for local recommendations, practical support or simply reassurance that everything is taken care of.

Property info

Zanzibar House is one of the finest large luxury holiday houses on the South Coast. A former award-winning boutique hotel, it has been beautifully transformed into a private house for groups — sitting directly on the seafront in St Leonards-on-Sea, just metres from the sea. With eight immaculate ensuite bedrooms sleeping 18 guests, generous social spaces, a hot tub and an extraordinary basement studio — the only one of its kind on the Sussex coast — Zanzibar House offers something truly rare: the comfort and privacy of a luxury home with the facilities and feel of a boutique hotel. Zanzibar House has an exclusive basement studio — available only to guests of the house. It is the feature that makes Zanzibar House truly extraordinary: a private, versatile space that transforms completely depending on how your group wants to use it: Yoga & wellness studio Secret cinema Dance floor Private events space Creative workshop space Exclusively yours Whether you're a retreat leader running morning yoga sessions, a hen party wanting a dance floor, or a group who wants to screen a film together — the studio is the heart of a Zanzibar House stay.

Neighborhood info

Once a grand Victorian resort, St Leonards-on-Sea and Hastings are now enjoying an exciting renaissance. Trendy cafés, independent restaurants, craft beer bars, galleries and boutique shops have transformed the area into one of the most creative and vibrant destinations on the South Coast. Walk the seafront westward to Bexhill and the stunning Art Deco De La Warr Pavilion, or head east into the atmospheric Hastings Old Town — a maze of cobbled streets, timbered buildings and independent shops once described by Tatler as "the new Notting Hill". On Tuesday evenings, don't miss the legendary folk and sea-shanty session at The Stag Inn. Beyond the town, Hastings Country Park offers 270 hectares of dramatic sandstone cliffs, ancient woodland and wildlife trails — some of the most striking coastline in all of England. Ride the world's oldest funicular railway to the clifftops for views that stay with you.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French

Area info

Amenities of Zanzibar House Award Winning 8-Bedroom Holiday Home

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Zanzibar House Award Winning 8-Bedroom Holiday Home takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £1,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $1,350. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£200 per stay
Crib upon request
£30 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£200 per stay

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 30
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that late check-in and check-out can be arranged at an extra cost.

Please inform Zanzibar House Award Winning 8-Bedroom Holiday Home of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

A damage deposit of £1,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

FAQs about Zanzibar House Award Winning 8-Bedroom Holiday Home