Zanzistar Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Set in Jambiani, in the middle of a local village , Zanzistar Lodge features a sun terrace with outdoor pool and is located just a short stroll away from the beach. The rooms feature trendy and minimalistic design and the beds are draped with a mosquito net. There is a safety deposit box and the private bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Surrounded by banana trees, guests can enjoy a meal at the garden restaurant and a fresh fruit juice or cocktail at the bar. Free WiFi is available. There is a local road between the lodge and the ocean. Also, a Beach bar 164 ft away from the lodge right on the beach. For guests wanting to do some kitesurfing or scubadiving, there a schools located nearby. Zanzibar International Airport is 1 hour drive from Zanzistar Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

FREE parking!

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Tami
United States United States
“Nice restaurant. Charming design. Comfortable. Across from the beach. Friendly staff. Very safe.”
Elena
Netherlands Netherlands
“We loved everything—the staff, the food, and the location. We’d love to come back again. Thank you!”
Alice
Australia Australia
“We stayed at Zanzistar as a large family (grand-parents and two family sub-groups with many kids). The facilities are beautiful and give a wonderful beach holiday feel, it's secluded and quiet, with a beautiful pool and very well set-up eating...”
Andre
United States United States
“In the reception area, the floor was just beach sand , quite unusual. The furnishings in the room were retro and different. But could do with more light . The manager was very accommodating and had breakfast boxes ready for us when we had to leave...”
Swetha
Nepal Nepal
“Overall, the place was warm, inviting and tucked away but close enough to the very beautiful beach. Bonus was the beach bar!”
Schillinger
United States United States
“Room was super comfy, AC worked well. Breakfast great and good location”
Bram
United States United States
“Amazing staff, 2 minute walk to the beach, delicious breakfasts”
Dana
United States United States
“Our stay was perfect and I can’t wait to return. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, the rooms were comfortable, the food was delicious, and the location was great. The atmosphere was very chill, and the lounge areas were as appealing as the...”
Birgit
United States United States
“Absolutely loved the laid back vibe of this place.I was offered an upgrade and had the room right by the beach. The tasteful interior of the rooms attracted me to this hotel initially. This is the kind of place you can walk barefoot in all day....”
Frédéric
France France
“Extremely friendly staff. Amazing food. Charming bar near the beach. Good value for money.”

Managed by WASABI LTD

Company review score: 9.7Based on 419 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our staff is from Zanzibar & Tanzania, funny open minded and always smiling. We work as a family so you will know all us in few minutes. In Zanzibar everything is always possible then our staff will do their best to make you happy. Leave your european expectation behind you and be ready to discover a unique place on a unique island. We love Zanzibar, we will tell you why :-) and how to discover the real authenticity of this lovely paradise.

Property info

Feel like home at Zanzistar Lodge. Owned by Veronica & Fabio from Italy . 50m from the Ocean, this little boutique hotel in an authentic local village offers 6 rooms at the lodge, 1 room at the beach. Free Wifi , Swim Up pool, Roof Top, lunch at the BEACH BAR & candle light dinner at the banana garden. Perfect for couples, families, friends, travelers and kite surfers, 50m away from kite surf and scuba diving schools.

Neighborhood info

Zanzistar Lodge is located in the village, 50m away from the white sand beach of the Indian Ocean, 2 min distance from kite surf and scuba diving schools. Close to local shops and restaurants, trendy bars and lodges, perfect place to meet local people and travelers. There is a small local road between the lodge and access to the ocean. Then you will reach the beach bar and the beach room Lagoon.

Languages Spoken

German,English,French,Italian,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
ZANZISTAR RESTAURANT
  • Cuisine
    African • French • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
ZANZISTAR BEACH BAR
  • Cuisine
    African • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Zanzistar Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Zanzistar Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests should bring their beach towels.

Please inform Zanzistar Lodge 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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