Vanilla House Jambiani

Jambiani (Zanzibar), Tanzania View on map
8.1 Very Good Based on 17 reviews
From US$ 39 US$ 33 per night
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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Vanilla House

  • Private Beach
    Palm-lined area
  • Yoga & Massage
    Daily classes
  • Swahili Dining
    African cuisine
  • Water Sports
    Snorkeling & diving
  • Bike Tours
    Local culture
  • Paje Beach
    Steps away

Overview

Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Vanilla House Jambiani hotel is 2.9 miles from Kite Centre Zanzibar. This Jambiani hotel with an à la carte restaurant is located in the Jambiani Beach district with views of the sea.

Located a mere 100 feet from a private beach, the guest house is right in the beach area of Jambiani. Kuza Cave is situated not far from the Vanilla House Jambiani. The property also lies steps from a forest. Bahari View Lodge can also be found an 18-minute walk from this 3-star hotel.

Certain rooms have a balcony and a seating area for your convenience. A bidet and a shower are included in tiled private bathrooms.

English breakfast is provided daily. Also, African dishes are served at the onsite restaurant. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Pishi Restaurant is a few moments from the Vanilla House.

  • Check-in
    from 12:00 until 20:00
  • Check-out
    from 05:00 until 10:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Vanilla House
Our tips

Should you book Vanilla House?

Perfect if you
  • Want a room with a private balcony
  • Want a room with sea views
  • Want to use the hotel's bike loans to explore Jambiani
Maybe skip if you
  • Need a free airport shuttle - the hotel provides airport transfer for an additional fee.
  • Need a smoking room - the property enforces a no-smoking policy on site.
Best for
  • A private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas
  • A restaurant serving African cuisine

Facilities of Vanilla House

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa lounge
  • Massage
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing
Vanilla House Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
Room Amenities
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Children's menu

Policies

Vanilla House applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 12:00 until 20:00
Check-out
from 05:00 until 10:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Frequently asked questions

For a room in Vanilla House, you will spend approximately $59.
It will take you a 15-minute walk to get from Vanilla House to the city centre.
The closest airport is Kisauni and it is placed within 35 miles from Vanilla House Jambiani.
Popular attractions near Vanilla House include Kuza Cave placed within a 20-minute walk away.
At Vanilla House Jambiani you can pay with Mastercard, Visa and American Express as well as other payment methods.
Vanilla House has such facilities as a free parking lot, live performances and a restaurant.
Yes, Vanilla House Jambiani can arrange shuttle service.
Guests of Vanilla House can bring their pets along.
At Vanilla House check-in is open after 12 PM, and check-out is until 10 AM.
Yes, Vanilla House Jambiani offers bag storage before check-in or after check-out.

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Check-in
7 Sept 2026
Check-out
8 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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