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Barabara House

Property class: 3
3-star guest house near Jambiani Beach

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A person sitting at a wooden table with a plate of fruit and a fan in a covered outdoor area with trees and a stone wall.
A garden with a blue gate, potted plants, and a hanging light fixture.
A wooden reception desk with a sign, a potted plant, and a chair.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a white bedside table, and a wooden wardrobe.
A staircase with blue railings leading to a white door, surrounded by a beige wall and a white fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A cozy room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, and a small table with a bottle and glass.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a canopy, white bedding, and rose petals.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A wooden tray with a clear bottle and two glasses, a pink flower, and a bed with white bedding in the background.

Superior Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a canopy, white linens, and decorative pillows.

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Close to the beach.A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Jambiani Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Paje Beach. Kuza Cave and Swahili Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Paje Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Pingwe Beach - 24 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 30 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Boheme - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paje By Night - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Africana's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CİAO! - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Barabara House

3-star guest house near Jambiani Beach
As a guest of Barabara House, you'll find spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a ferry terminal shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Barabara House also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Jambiani guesthouse.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Barabara House offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Jambiani guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 ferry terminal, airport, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Barabara House

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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 mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa and PayPal
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash, mobile payments, M-Pesa, and PayPal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani
Barabara House Jambiani
Barabara House Jambiani
Barabara House Guesthouse
Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

How close is Barabara House to the airport?

Barabara House is 36.4 mi (57-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barabara House?

As of Sep 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabara House on Sep 13, 2026 start from $45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Barabara House have an airport shuttle?

Barabara House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Barabara House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 5-minute walk from Jambiani Beach and 4.7 mi (12-min drive) from Paje Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Barabara House offer free breakfast?

Barabara House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Barabara House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Barabara House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Barabara House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Barabara House have a pool?

Barabara House does not have a pool.

Does Barabara House have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Barabara House to downtown Jambiani?

Barabara House is 1.8 mi away from Jambiani.

Barabara House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo custo benefício
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019