Barabara House

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to Jambiani Beach

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October 2025

November 2025

Barabara House serves local flavors at breakfast before visitors relax with a massage or wander through the peaceful garden. The retreat balances nature with practicality, offering free WiFi and dry cleaning services alongside bike rentals for exploring the nearby scenery.

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Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Tomorrow

Oct 21 - Oct 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Espresso maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Espresso maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Espresso maker

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Espresso maker

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

Jambiani is home to Barabara House. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Salaam Cave Aquarium are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar

What's nearby

Jambiani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Paje Beach - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
Makunduchi Beach - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
‪B4 Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
‪Jetty Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive
‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Barabara House

Guest house near Jambiani Beach

You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Barabara House. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self-parking
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
Barbecues and coffee/tea in reception

Room features

All guest rooms at Barabara House offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and espresso makers.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Spa

Massage

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Espresso maker

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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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, mobile payments and cash

Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani

Barabara House Jambiani

Barabara House Guesthouse

Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Is Barabara House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barabara House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barabara House?

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

What time is check-out at Barabara House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Barabara House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Barabara House located?

Situated in Jambiani, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Jambiani Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kuza Cave and Swahili Cave. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Paje Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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