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Barabara House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Jambiani Beach

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Standard Double Room
Superior Double Room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kuza Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Espresso maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Jambiani

At Barabara House, you'll be 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from Jambiani Beach and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Kuza Cave. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast (local cuisine) and free self-parking. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3-property class Jambiani guest house, you'll find Paje Beach.
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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

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Jambiani Beach
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Barabara House. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Jambiani guest house.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
Barabara House offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary slippers. This Jambiani guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • 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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, mobile payments and 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 Jambiani
Barabara House Guesthouse
Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Barabara House?

Barabara House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Barabara House?

Yep, Barabara House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Barabara House?

Yep, Barabara House is a short 5-minute walk from Jambiani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

Does Barabara House serve breakfast?

Sure does, free local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barabara House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barabara House?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Barabara House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Barabara House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo custo benefício
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019