PILI PILI UHURU

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach

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Terrace/patio
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, massages
Panoramic Room, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Living area
View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mwendawima, Jambiani, Unguja South Region
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kuza Cave
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Triple Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Economy Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Triple Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Quadruple Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Panoramic Room, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Premium Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 108 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Quadruple Room, Garden View, Beachside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Beachfront retreat .At this Jambiani hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Jambiani Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Kuza Cave. Swahili Cave and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Paje Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Makunduchi Beach - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Coco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

PILI PILI UHURU

4-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas and free beach club nearby. At PILI PILI UHURU you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool and a garden. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Jambiani hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
PILI PILI UHURU offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkeling
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

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

PILI PILI UHURU Hotel
PILI PILI UHURU Jambiani
PILI PILI UHURU Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

How close is PILI PILI UHURU to the airport?

PILI PILI UHURU is 36.1 mi (86-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does PILI PILI UHURU have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at PILI PILI UHURU.

How close is PILI PILI UHURU to the beach?

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

Does PILI PILI UHURU offer free breakfast?

PILI PILI UHURU offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at PILI PILI UHURU?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at PILI PILI UHURU?

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

Is there free parking at PILI PILI UHURU?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does PILI PILI UHURU have a pool?

PILI PILI UHURU features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does PILI PILI UHURU have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does PILI PILI UHURU have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, body wraps, and massages.

How close is PILI PILI UHURU to downtown Jambiani?

PILI PILI UHURU is 1.5 mi away from Jambiani.

Reviews

PILI PILI UHURU Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen

The staff was amazing and a delight to interact with; however, the facility could use some major upgrades. The owners should invest more into the facilities.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sébastien Bienaimé

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tres bel emplacement sur la plage, tres calme et secure avec des gardiens de nuits devant les chambres. Restauration basique.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina

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

Besvikelse på alla nivåer

Vi hade en väldigt dålig upplevelse på detta hotell. Redan vid ankomsten upptäckte vi insekter i rummet, dörrar som knappt gick att stänga, och en trasig luftkonditionering. Rummet kändes som ett hostel snarare än ett hotell, långt ifrån vad bilderna på hemsidan utlovade. När vi försökte få hjälp från personalen blev vi bemötta med en brist på engagemang och lösningar. Vi tvingades byta rum mitt i natten och blev placerade i ett mindre enkelrum som inte var mycket bättre. Frukosten var undermålig och servicen överlag väldigt dålig. Efter två nätter stod vi inte ut längre och valde att byta hotell. Jag kan inte rekommendera detta boende till någon som förväntar sig en ren och bekväm vistelse med god service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Gorm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just arrived back in cold Denmark - After have stayed at this fantastic UHURU Beach for 2 weeks, everything was exactly as expected. The entire staff, from the maids, waiters, receptionists, to the management, went out of their way to ensure we had a great holiday and we did. The hotel is fantastic, authentic, cosy, everything was nice and clean. The only thing that went a little against was the ugly green plastic sign that hung in the restaurant, it simply didn't fit in. so 5 out of 5 stars from here :) my warmest recommendations
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justyna Miroslawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

PIERRE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Les chambres sont des petites huttes traditionnelles confort “roots” , propreté et confort corrects Petit déjeuner copieux et sympa Personnel charmant Services un peu chers et peu efficaces
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023