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Marea Boutique Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Double Room, Sea View
Double Room, Sea View | Beach

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Jambiani-Zanzibar Road, Jambiani, Unguja South
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Resort view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Jambiani

At Marea Boutique Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Jambiani Beach and Kuza Cave. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Jambiani hotel, you'll find Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kuza Cave - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Paje Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Marea Boutique Hotel

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Marea Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Jambiani hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Marea Boutique Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

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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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • "Sora Eugenia"

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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 property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Marea Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 10483.08 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: TZS 7000 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 290000 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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 and cash
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Geo Zanzibar Resort
Marea Boutique Hotel Hotel
Marea Boutique Hotel Jambiani
Marea Boutique Hotel Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Marea Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Marea Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Marea Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Marea Boutique Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Jambiani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

Does Marea Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Marea Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes Marea Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Marea Boutique Hotel.

Does Marea Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marea Boutique Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Marea Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Marea Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Marea Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Marea Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

COI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, its location by the sea its personel and owners. The restaurant with italian food. Service great, special mention Colin in the receprion, Joy in the restaurant and Leila who cleaned my room. Did not like the floors in the bathroom as very alippery when wet.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The Marea (formerly the Geo) is a gem

I did lots of research for my family's trip to Zanzibar because there did not seem to be a lot of accurate information online. I felt comfortable with my reservation at the Marea (fka Geo) and it turned out I was right. From the owners (who may be there to greet you) to the hospitality, and dining options were perfect for a middle class family from the West Coast. The room is basic but comfy enough. You can ask for extra pillows. The besds have sheets but no blankets. This encourages you not to blast AC all night long. Also: the beach. I heard mixed answers about the quality of the beach in Jambiani. Well, I can tell you the beach right in front of the hotel is perfect white sand. The water is not clear. There's some (not a lot for us) seasweed. Maybe it's not as good as Kendwa and Nungwi. But there were almost no beach boys. And the ones who were there accepted a no after the third time. My family had the beach all to ourselves each morning. That's never really happened to us before! Don't miss out on a walk to the village. The people are super nice. Bring something to MOVE Zanzibar to donate to the kids it benefits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

CLAUDETTE

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

LAURE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property right at the beach. Great restaurant. Amazing massage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Geo Zanzibar Resort has very friendly staff all around. The hotel isn't a 5 star one ( nor does it claim to be). We were there for breakfast and dinner only since we were in excursions every single day of our stay. The restaurant is excellent!!! The A/C could not keep the room cold because of the unreliable power in Zanzibar. That was the only thing that I didn't like which there was nothing that could be done. They did provide a fan that helped a lot during the night. During the day it does get hot, but since we were not there (except for our last day), it didn't matter. They were very kind and allowed us for a late check out. The staff is treated very nicely by the owners. We had a nice stay overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

qingzhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

MARTINE

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeppe Breinholm

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic on-site restaurant with a wonderful breakfast which is included and an excellent dinner menu. The pizza is authentic Napolitana pizza! Scrumptious! Rooms are nice. Balcony looks out over the gorgeous beach. 2 beds in our room - one had a big dip in the middle and the other was perfect. Bathroom was nice and large. A/C worked. There were holes in the mosquito screen and gaps between the screen and the window so opening the window was not an option. Lovely pool so you could swim even when the tide was out. Limited beach chairs so need to get out early to claim your spot! Very close to the bar on the pier which I highly recommend for happy hour drinks! The Vietnamese restaurant next door is also excellent. A VERY long beach and easy walking as you turn right out of the hotel property. Excellent option for coffee and lunch just down the beach at the Coffee house. Great location, walking distance to so many wonderful other eating options although you don't really need to leave. Final excellent option is being able to book your airport transportation through the hotel! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Italian food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hyacinthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

The environment was great. The housing conditions were beautiful and clean. Customer service were awesome. Is good place for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Netsanet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Literally on the beach!

A great stay, right on the beach with wonderful friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New years holidays

We stayed in the hotel for 2 week during new years holidays. Main purpose was kiting but we got no luck with wind conditions, however the beach is good place for kite in the middle and high tide. Kite school around the corner.  Conditions in hotel is good for its price, A \ C, shower, breakfast and right on the beach. There were some power breaks out but there is generator and we barely notice them. Especially want to mention host - Suleiman. He literally do everything to make guests comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jetty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

The staff were very good. Good food. Beach is better than further north. We enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

NADYSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Déçus …

Hôtel bien placé, restaurant italien excellent, accueil chaleureux du réceptionniste mais hôtel sans charme particulier et cher! Tout est fait pour vous inciter à dépenser des sommes astronomiques pour des services qui nous ont été facturés dans d autres établissements deux fois moins chers. (Excursions, service blanchisserie, suppléments au petit déjeuner) De plus l équipe du restaurant ne semble pas épanouie et l accueil y est désagréable. Il y a eu beaucoup de coupures d électricité durant la nuit et lorsque le groupe électrogène a pris le relais, nous avons été systématiquement réveillés. Bref le rapport qualité prix du Marea Boutique Hôtel est le plus décevant des 6 hôtels visités à Zanzibar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume Jacques

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel aux petits soins et très agréable. Nourriture italienne très bonne. Plage paradisiaque et très calme. Transats super confortables. Service de sécurité omniprésent. Service de taxis. Très bon séjour.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

EMILIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rapport qualité prix médiocre

Personnels très sympathique et très accueillant. Le point négatifs est plutôt du côté des propriétaires qui ne daigne même pas dire bonjour. Certainement un gros problème d'éducation. Au niveau du restaurant, le petit-déjeuner est très bien, quand aux repas cela s'arrête au pizza et pasta.... Heureusement qu'il y a d'autres restaurants moins chers ou l'ont peut manger local juste à côté.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little bit of paradise

Ett familjeägt hotell med pool, 2 min till deras privata stens. Solstolar och parasoller och egen vakt. Bra restaurang med Italiensk mat och trevlig hjälpsam personal. Inget partyställe vilket passar oss utmärkt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023