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Babu Villas

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Jambiani, Jambiani, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuza Cave
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Swahili Cave
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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Babu Villa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Babu Villa

  • Sea view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bibi Chini Villa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bibi Chini Villa

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bibi Juu Villa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bibi Juu Villa

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Jambiani

On the beach.You'll find Jambiani Beach and Kuza Cave within a 15-minute walk of this Jambiani hotel. Swahili Cave and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Paje Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Swahili Cave - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Boheme - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kisiwa on the Beach - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Babu Villas

3-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Babu Villas.

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

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Babu Villas offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include single sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 48-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.41 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged
  • Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

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You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 credit 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, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Babu Villas Hotel
Babu Villas Jambiani
Babu Villas Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

How close is Babu Villas to the airport?

Babu Villas is 33.9 mi (83-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 Babu Villas?

As of May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babu Villas on May 30, 2026 start from $170, 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 Babu Villas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Babu Villas.

How close is Babu Villas to the beach?

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

Does Babu Villas offer free breakfast?

Babu Villas offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Babu Villas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Babu Villas?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Babu Villas?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Babu Villas have a pool?

Babu Villas features an outdoor pool.

Does Babu Villas have a spa?

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

How close is Babu Villas to downtown Jambiani?

Babu Villas is 0.7 mi away from Jambiani.

Babu Villas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chaza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The Perfect Beach Vacation

This is the best villa we’ve stayed at. It’s right on Jambiani beach which is a really beautiful and calm beach (compared to Paje and those in the north such as Nungwi and Kendwa). It has only 3 villas with a pool, so there’s privacy and it’s quiet. We stayed 4 nights at the second floor villa (Bibi Juu) which had a large balcony where we had our breakfast while looking out at the Indian Ocean. Breakfast was provided by the lovely housekeeper, Rehema, and was a huge spread of eggs, fruits, different types of bread, fruit juice, granola, yogurt, coffee and milk. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Selina, the manager, provided a lot of information and readily answered all our questions. They can help you to do grocery runs and also almost anything you need like organising a bbq in the villa. There was also a security guard on the property at night who was friendly. Highly recommend Babu Villas for the perfect beach holiday in Zanzibar!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Josée, Cantley

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026