10/10 Excellent
Adriana
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adriana
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Barabara House
3.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar
- Jambiani Beach5 min walk
- Kuza Cave5 min drive
- Kite Centre Zanzibar7 min drive
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)57 min drive
Room options
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Double Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Twin Room
Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Triple Room
Triple Room
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
View all photos for Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
Jambiani
With a stay at Barabara House in Jambiani, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Jambiani Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Kuza Cave. .This guesthouse is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Swahili Cave and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar.
What's nearby
- Jambiani Beach - 5 min walk
- Kuza Cave - 5 min drive
- Kite Centre Zanzibar - 7 min drive
- Makunduchi Beach - 11 min drive
- Paje Beach - 12 min drive
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
- Mapacha - 8 min drive
- Oxygen - 9 min drive
- African Bbq - 8 min drive
- Mr. Kahawa - 9 min drive
- Ndame Beach Bar - 9 min drive
About this property
Barabara House
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to Jambiani Beach
Barabara House offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Jambiani guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
English, German, Swahili
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- Bike rentals
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Guest services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Terrace
Spa
- Massages
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Shared fridge
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Ceiling fan
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Towels
Entertainment
- TV
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
More
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Separate sitting area
- Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Property is also known as
Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani
Barabara House Jambiani
Barabara House Jambiani
Barabara House Guesthouse
Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani
Barabara House Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019