Bed and Breakfast in Tanzania
3-Star Bed & Breakfast
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this bed and breakfast
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.
Amenities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Pool
Non-smoking
Gym
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Zanzistar Lodge. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The property is beautiful and well maintained. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant had delicious food and they even had a "movie night". They allowed me a late check out too. They also have a restaurant that is right on the beach. The lodging is just a quick walk from the beach. Zanzistar is a great choice for your stay in Jambiani.
With gratitude,
Tracey
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Clean, calm, close to the beach, quiet
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Nice restaurant. Charming design. Comfortable. Across from the beach. Friendly staff. Very safe.
Everything was perfect.
6 / 10Average·Mar 2023
The staff was friendly and resourceful.
The room had many artistic decorations.
Terribly hot - the fan was situated not above the bed and didn't cool, an extra standing fan didn't help much. the room was at all times hot and stuffy.
If the hotel would have been on the beach it might not have been necessary, but it's not.
I heard later of nice hotels for the same price on the beach and with air-cons.
So this hotel is simply too expensive for what it offers.
Further, the room was not comfortable - the lights were on the opposite side of the bed so reading in the room was not possible - no other chair to sit on.
Another very unpleasant feature - the "private garden" was mainly a square of sand, with only a tiny stone just before entering to put your shoes on. As a result your feet were ALWAYS sandy and the room and the bed as well. I went usually directly to wash my feet, but the shower was on the other side of the room...
Again, if the hotel would have been on the beach that would have been understandable, but it's not.
And further, the sitting in the "private garden" are 2 very low (say 20 cm from the ground) - very uncomfortable - and of course on returning to the room the feet are full of sand again.
Ans last, the restaurant is really very expensive, and while okay, it's really not any better than the other ones on the beach. (For example a mixed fruit juice cost here 10,000 TZS, while 4,000 in other places. Curries are 32,000 here, 20,000 in other places. without any quality differences.
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"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Zanzistar Lodge. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The property is beautiful and well maintained. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. The res..."
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