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Jambo Guest House
2.5 star property

Zanzibar Town guesthouse in Stone Town with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Jambo Guest House

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Street view
Exterior
Restaurant
Reception
Bathroom sink

Overview of Jambo Guest House

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Mkunanini Street, Zanzibar Town
  • Popular LocationSlave Market3 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens8 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Street view

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located near the beach, Jambo Guest House is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Slave Market and House of Wonders are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 8 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 2 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 6 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 5 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 9 min walk

About this property

Jambo Guest House

Guesthouse located in Stone Town
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and free supervised childcare at Jambo Guest House. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Jambo Guest House have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

Property is also known as

Jambo Guest House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town
Jambo Guest House Guesthouse
Jambo Guest House Zanzibar Town
Jambo Guest House Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Jambo Guest House Hotel Stone Town
Jambo Guest House Guesthouse
Jambo Guest House Zanzibar Town
Jambo Guest House Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Jambo Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jambo Guest House?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Jambo Guest House?

Check-in begins at 11 AM.

What time is check-out at Jambo Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Jambo Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Jambo Guest House located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps from Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. Hamamni Persian Baths and Jaw's Corner are also within 5 minutes.

Jambo Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the location convenient and the rooms clean and comfortable. We are already planning to stay again as we come back from our tour of the island. The breakfast was delicious, fresh and filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only problem I found was that we had to share the bathroom. All the rest is correct. The location is very good and the breakfast was plenty and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great economical and safe place
Wonderful staff and very nice breakfast quiet and easy enough to get down to the water and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Value
It's a good, affordable place if you want to spend a day or two in stone town. The room is a bit hot but I've gone through far worse. The staff are very nice and the breakfast was simple but quite tasty: eggs, fruits, toast + jam, spiced coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was way better in the past the air conditioning was very weak and barely usefull.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Ann-Lis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra boende, men en riktigt jobbig trappa då jag hade rum på övervåningen. Rent o fint på rummet och i dusch/toa. Både takfläkt och AC. Mycket färgglatt! Nackdel att det inte fanns utrymme för att sitta tillsammans i, på kvällar, endast frukostrummet med dåligt sittanpassade stolar.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Gunilla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Besvikelse, motsvarar inte vad som uppges
Stämmer inte mycket med beskrivning hos hotels.com. väldigt trevlig personal. Men miljön och utsikten var hemsk. Frukosten var definitivt inte kontinental. Saknade sällskapsrum att sitta i. Bott bättre för lägre pris.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value!
We had a lovely stay here and even extended our time. It's a good budget option and the shared showers are only shared between a few rooms, so this was never an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Niels Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

arnaud

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

General hotel information

Check-In Time
11:00 AM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5
Address
Mkunanini Street, Zanzibar Town