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Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

Property class: 3.5

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A beachside lounge with thatched umbrellas, wooden furniture, and a hammock.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and a sandy pathway leading to the beach.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden framework, surrounded by palm trees, overlooking a beach.
A corridor with a view of the beach, a thatched roof structure, and a wooden fence.
A bed with white towels and red flowers, a view of the ocean through a balcony railing, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Jambiani Beach, Mwendawima, Jambiani, 00254
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Garden View-Standard

A four-poster canopy bed with white linens and a brown throw blanket.

Garden View-Standard

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Beach View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Garden Room with side Beach View-Deluxe

A room with two wooden four-poster beds, each with white bedding and a canopy.

Garden Room with side Beach View-Deluxe

  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Beach View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a view of the beach, and a curtain.

Standard Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Jambiani

At Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Jambiani Beach and 23.7 km (14.7 mi) from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 3.5-property class Jambiani hotel include Kwale Island and Darajani Market.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Paje Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Pingwe Beach - 25 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 25 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paje By Night - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Boheme - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Africana's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jambiani hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 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: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows on 16 Nov 2026 start from NZ$100, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Yep, Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Yep, Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows is a short 2-minute walk from Jambiani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows have a pool?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows has a kids' pool.

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 95 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing 👏.... the staff were friendly 😀 and the view was beautiful plus it was very clean with the beautifully room 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place to stay

Great location, friendly staff and overall amazing place to stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place !

Great place excellent vibe
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing...especially Mohammad..alwaus smile and house keepers
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect place!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic scenary, friendly staff. Everything was as expected and described. Enjoyed staying there and would definetly come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed Rm. 4. It was a beautiful beach view and very pretty. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location right on the beach with great restaurants near by. We had no power for 24hours which also meant no water pressure (impossible to shower). this hotel did not have a generator
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodation was a bit rustic but the customer service was exemplary. Friendly and endlessly helpful the staff at the White Sands Bungalows enhanced my Zanzibar experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
When we first checked in, there was urine on the toilet seat that we had to clean ourselves because the staff said it ws only «calsium build up» from when they clean. The electricity cut off 2 times in 3 days (not the hotells fault). The breakfast was very mid with alot of insects, bees and cats around you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little hotel directly on the beach.

Quaint little hotel located on the beach at the south end of Jambiani. Room was very comfortable and spacious. Breakfast is served each morning with a selection of fruit followed by a choice of eggs and pancakes. The restaurant isn’t really geared up for much else and doesn’t open in the evening, but there are a nice choice of restaurants in both directions along the beach. Only critism would be that staff aren’t particularly well trained on hospitality and customer service aside of what seemed to be ‘the manager’ Jocher who was very helpful, but obviously not always available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to relax

Once you reach there, no complaint. The beach is amazingly beautiful. Owner Ali is wonderful gentle guy. His recommendation on restaurants was perfect match to our demand. Flexible service for lunch box arrangement for excursion was also helpful as we could have it on the way to the destination. Jambiani is a bit far from any tourist place, but to spend time relaxed, it is a perfect choice. No beer nor wine was available there, which you need to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some photos do not correspond to reality., Also, when I booked the hotel, there was information that there would be shampoo, but there wasn’t any, plus there was no Wi-Fi in the room, although the description stated that there would be free Wi-Fi, but there was Wi-Fi only at the reception.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

I paid and when I showed up I was told the place is overbooked and they could not give my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Be aware

Our days at the hotel were good, but to our disappointment the hotel double charged us for our stay. The hotel has not been willing to sort this out afterwards and has cut contact in all dialogue. Based on our experience we would strongly advice against choosing Jambiani Whitesands Bungalows.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Karibu tena

The hotel staff was superior. After having a terrible time finding the place in the evening, tired from a long day we got here and our room was not what we thought we were getting nor was it ready. Weird as they knew we were coming but did Not seem ready for us. After ordering diner we ate, felt better and finally got a proper room. Hard evening. However next day was perfect. From morning breakfast we went for a walk on the beach, swam in the pool! Breakfast was perfect and really good. Good in general is superior. The owner really took special care of us and we even got super late check out! A wonderful ending to our trip. I would come again and stay longer. Felt so at home it was embarrassing. Thought we were taking too much space! Very grateful for my Tanzanian brothers taking such good care of my family and o. Plus points: daughter and wife loved it! Very relaxing! Will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So firstly let me tell you , our original hotel cancelled on us last minute and I’m the type of girl who researches everything so I was in a bit of a panic but chose Jambiani white sands bungalows! What an amazing little boutique hotel! I was not disappointed from the moment of arrival we were made to feel very welcome. If your looking for a five star all inclusive then this is not your place. Instead this is a small hotel directly on the beach where you can really experience Zanzibar with the locals with amazing staff and service. Our room was upgraded to a beach view and waking up every morning to the view of the beach and ocean was spectacular. Room was comfortable, with a very comfy bed and shower room and balcony. The room also had a fan and AC which was much needed at night! The staff in particular Aziza and the chef Jacob are absolutely amazing who made sure we had all we needed, cooking us some amazing meals and also some meals that were not on the menu which we asked for! These two really made our holiday amazing and this is one of the reasons I would come back and I wouldn’t usually go to a destination twice! The beach what can I say about the beach it’s absolutely stunning with the tide coming in and out a few times a day and sometimes it’s so shallow you can walk waist deep for miles. There is lots of sellers on the beach and massage ladies and also boat boys who will offer you a sail for a really good price and even snorkel or swim.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Resort molto semplice pulito con personale disponibile
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Zimmer war sauber, peronal und Strandblick gut. Frühstück war einfach aber gut.. Was gar nicht ging, trotzdem geschrieb dass die Ankunft spät erfolgt, war niemand an der der Rezeption. Bei Expdia hinterlegte Nummer hat keiner geantwortet. Erst die Security konnte dann helfen, was im Regen nicht einfach war. Die Bungalows hatten zwei Tage kein Wasser und wir mussten das zimmer in eine kategorie drunter wechseln, da dort alles funktionierte. War aber trotzdem eine gute Zeit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passée un superbe séjour. La chambre était bien, l entretien était fait tous les jours. Le personnel au top. Le petit déjeuner rien a dire. Un cadre idyllique, vue sur la plage. Merci a tous🍀
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

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

Photos trompeuses: ça tombe en ruine

Chambre degeulasse à l’arrivée, pleine de toiles d’araignées et d’araignées, pas de filet pour les insectes. Lit horrible, chambre sale, 2 pouces d’épais de crasse sur le dessus de l’air climatisé, literie tachée. Vu les nombreuses araignées dans la chambre j’ai demandé à changer de chambre, on m’a répondu que pour avoir une chambre propre j’allais devoir payer plus cher. J’ai donc payé un supplément pour une chambre nettoyée convenablement…cette chambre là était en bien meilleur état. Par contre, Aucun service, le personnel n’est d’aucune aide. Ils s’en foutent complètement. Hôtel n’est pas du tout représentatif des photos, ça tombe en ruine. Les heures prévues pour le petit déjeuner ne sont pas respectées (on nous a dit 7h à 9h mais toujours servi en retard entre 7:30 et 7:45..à prévoir si vous avez une excursion de prévue!) le wifi ne fonctionne pas dans les chambres, seulement dans le lobby. Aucune bouteille d’eau de fournies dans les chambres, il faut payer pour des bouteilles d’eau. Aucun shampoing juste du savon de fourni. État général de l’hôtel laisse à désirer comparer aux photos de l’annonce. Mais le pire vraiment, c’est le service qui a été horrible sur toute la ligne.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel en mauvais état

A l'arrivée, 2 chambres de réservées, une chambre correcte et une autre de dimensions trop petites où il est impossible de mettre une valise, non conforme à la réservation. Hôtel dans un état de vieillissement et vétuste (tuyauteries rouillées, salle de bains très sale, électricité en très mauvais état, poignée de porte moisie, robinetteries inutilisables, etc, etc....) Hôtel à ne pas recommander et personnel sans aide pour les clients.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Il ,est inadmissible de laisser une empreinte de carte bleue à la réservation pour un paiement sur place et ensuite, obligation de régler en cash car terminal de paiement en soi-disant non fonctionnement. Pas de banque à proximité, une galère pour régler, réglement en euros, hôtel à éviter ou à régler à la réservation et avec option remboursable. Direction pas honnête, très décu.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024