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Driftwood Beach Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Jambiani, Jambiani
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Jambiani

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Jambiani Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Swahili Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Paje Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 28 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Driftwood Beach Lodge

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach
Driftwood Beach Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Driftwood Beach Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Jambiani hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Driftwood Beach Lodge offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 Driftwood Beach Lodge

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 35 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: USD 0 (one-way)
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Driftwood Beach Lodge to the airport?

Driftwood Beach Lodge is 35.7 mi (57-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Driftwood Beach Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Driftwood Beach Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge offer free breakfast?

Driftwood Beach Lodge offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge have a pool?

Driftwood Beach Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge have a spa?

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

How close is Driftwood Beach Lodge to downtown Jambiani?

Driftwood Beach Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Jambiani.

Driftwood Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we were immediately upgraded to a sea view room. Location and beach are good. Nice room with great view and air conditioning which is a must. All staff were very friendly. The chef is excellent and we really enjoyed our evening meals I would like to add that the manager Kariem is a credit to the running of this hotel. Thanks Kariem and i look forward to meeting up with you in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place to switch off and drift away!

Very relaxed very professionally managed resort. I would return and recommend friends. Friendly staff and very clean. The only thing is the mattress is not so comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Claudine Annick

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous n’avons pas pu bénéficier de l’hôtel car Expedia a omis de nous informer que l’hôtel était fermé et la cellule de relogement ne nous a pas recontacte. Nous nous sommes trouvés à la rue et à devoir repayer un nouvel hôtel dans un contexte politique ultra tendu en Tanzanie. Merci encore une fois Expedia Attention à ce jour vous pouvez encore reservé cet hotel sur Expedia alors qu’il est toujours fermé. Nous n’avons pas pu juger l’hôtel en lui même.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024