Joud by the sea

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and free breakfast

Photo gallery for Joud by the sea

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Luxury Villa, Garden View | Living area
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Living area
Signature Villa, Ocean View
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

View map
Zanzibar, Jambiani, Unguja South Region, 3649
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kuza Cave
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Villa, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Signature Villa, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Jambiani

A luxury stay in Jambiani awaits you at Joud by the sea. You'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Jambiani Beach and 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Kuza Cave. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers and lifeguards on site. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this 4.5-property class Jambiani hotel, you'll find Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Paje Beach - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Makunduchi Beach - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Kuza Cave - 12 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Joud by the sea

Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Joud by the sea offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Joud by the sea. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Jambiani hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Joud by the sea offers 32 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 48-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers and hairdryers.

This Jambiani hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 4 August 2025 to 31 March 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Joud by the sea

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per person, per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

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 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, debit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Joud by the sea?

Yep, Joud by the sea has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Joud by the sea?

Yep, Joud by the sea is a short 12-minute walk from Jambiani Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga.

Is there a spa on site at Joud by the sea?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like prenatal massages.

Does Joud by the sea have a pool?

Joud by the sea has 3 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from August 4 2025 until March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is Joud by the sea family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and 3 outdoor pools, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Joud by the sea is a hit with families.

Does Joud by the sea serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Joud by the sea?

No, Joud by the sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Joud by the sea?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The property will be renovating its dining venue from August 4 2025 until March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Joud by the sea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Joud by the sea?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.