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Swahili Zanzibar Villas

4.5 star property
Guests practice yoga on pristine beaches, unwind at private cabanas near the pool, and savor local flavors at multiple dining venues at this oceanfront retreat

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Swahili Zanzibar Villas offers an upscale oceanfront experience. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, two restaurants, and a beach bar. The property provides in-room WiFi, and white sand beaches invite guests to enjoy volleyball and yoga during family vacations.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
  • Beach view
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Jambiani, Swahili Zanzibar Villas is in the historical district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Kite Centre Zanzibar and Salaam Cave Aquarium. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with cave exploring, ecotours and skydiving nearby. Visit our Jambiani travel guide
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Zanzibar Central South, Jambiani, Unguja South Region

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach
    Jambiani Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
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    Pingwe Beach
    23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Paje Beach
    8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Kuza Cave
    9 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Your Zanzibar Place
    7 min drive
  • B4 Beach Club
    7 min drive
  • Kisiwa on the Beach
    6 min drive
  • Coco Beach Hotel & Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar
    3 min drive

About this property

Swahili Zanzibar Villas

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Jambiani Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and an art gallery on-site at Swahili Zanzibar Villas . This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages and a free beach shuttle. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in aromatherapy, a body wrap or a body scrub. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a shopping centre on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A free beach club on-site, supervised childcare (surcharge) and scooter hire
  • A water dispenser, wedding services and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware, children's books and art supplies
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Free beach club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping centre
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Private plunge pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Swahili Zanzibar Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Swahili Zanzibar Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swahili Zanzibar Villas ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swahili Zanzibar Villas ?

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

What time is check-out at Swahili Zanzibar Villas ?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Swahili Zanzibar Villas located?

Located in Jambiani, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jambiani Beach, and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Swahili Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Swahili Zanzibar Villas Reviews

10

Exceptional

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aloice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a nice place for my family but not many options for eating. The host was exceedingly nice and accommodating. For the type of services we usually get, it was average but the cost was very doable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024