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
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar
- Jambiani BeachPlace, Jambiani Beach3 min walk
- Paje BeachPlace, Paje Beach9 min drive
- Kuza CavePlace, Kuza Cave10 min drive
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)68 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Twin Room
Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
Jambiani
Located in Jambiani, Barabara House is within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. .This guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Kuza Cave and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Swahili Cave.
What's nearby
- Jambiani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
- Paje Beach - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
- Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
- Makunduchi Beach - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
- Mr. Kahawa - 9 min drive
- B4 Beach Club - 8 min drive
- Jetty Bar - 9 min drive
- Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - 4 min drive
- Pishi Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Barabara House
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Jambiani Beach
Barabara House offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and slippers. 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 electric kettles and ceiling fans, 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.
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
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Terrace
Spa
- Massage
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per day
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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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