Barabara house
jambiani road
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Why people book this hotel
“We’ve stayed in several hotels and hostels across Zanzibar, and this place truly…”
“It’s very nice, the staff is super friendly and helpful and a nice place to stay”
“Excellent value for money, comfortable, clean, and perfectly located right on th…”
“An inexpensive accommodation within 10 minutes walk to the beach”
“The breakfasts are delicious and very generous, everything fresh and nicely prep…”
“Breakfast was basic but the staff were very helpful and friendly”
“We had a double room with kitchen, it was really nice to stay there”
“Good garden view and good Wi-Fi, the rooms smell lovely, spacious and big bed si…”
“For this price, there’s absolutely no chance of finding anything better”
“Super affordable,,, very close to the beach,,, safe”
“The entire property is spotlessly clean, with a cozy atmosphere that makes you i…”
“Reception and cleanliness”
Overview
Located in Jambiani, 100 metres from Jambiani Beach, Barabara house provides accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 28 km from Jozani Forest. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a wardrobe. All units have a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms include a balcony and some have garden views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Barabara house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, brunch and high tea and serves African cuisine. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. A car rental service is available at Barabara house.
Traveller reviews
Adam
couple
November 16, 2025
We’ve stayed in several hotels and hostels across Zanzibar, and this place truly stands out. The breakfasts are delicious and very generous, everything fresh and nicely prepared. The entire property is spotlessly clean, with a cozy atmosphere that makes you instantly feel comfortable. The staff deserve special praise — extremely friendly, warm, and always helpful. We genuinely felt taken care of throughout our stay. We wholeheartedly recommend this place! For this price, there’s absolutely no chance of finding anything better. A perfect spot to stay in Zanzibar!
Joanna
couple
October 19, 2025
It’s very nice, the staff is super friendly and helpful and a nice place to stay. I would totally recommend
Joseph
solo_traveller
October 12, 2025
“Very Amazing 🤩”
Here I felt relaxed and happy all the time🧘♂️. The Wi-Fi was perfect, I could work without any problems. Big thanks to Mariam and the team for the great hospitality, we shared stories, laughed and even danced 🤗🤣
Josefine
couple
October 12, 2025
I had an amazing stay at Barabara! Excellent value for money, comfortable, clean, and perfectly located right on the road and just a short walk to the beach. It has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere that feels like a family with both the hosts and other guests. Definitely coming back again! 😊
Happiness
solo_traveller
August 18, 2025
“It’s was beautiful amazing stay. The host was so kind and generous”
Reception and cleanliness
John
couple
January 1, 2025
An inexpensive accommodation within 10 minutes walk to the beach. Breakfast was basic but the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Cecilia
family_with_children
September 24, 2024
“Exceptional”
Super affordable,,, very close to the beach,,, safe
Lukasz
family_with_children
August 18, 2024
Nice place with good value for money. Do not expect a great breakfast for this price, but there is smth to eat. Friendly manager
faez
family_with_children
March 18, 2024
“Excellent and friendly hospitality with the kindly staff”
Excellent hospitality
Agnieszka
couple
August 25, 2023
We had a double room with kitchen, it was really nice to stay there. The room itself is cosy, but it has everything that is needed, the room service is available daily or on request, also it is possible to ask for loundry service. Internet connection in the room is not always the best, but if you go to restaurant or closer to shared space then it is very good, I worked from there without any problems. Staff is very helpfull, they agreed to store our laggage for couple of days and arranged taxi with discount.
mundhir
solo_traveller
August 1, 2023
“Like it”
Nice and helpful family running the place. 200 m from the beach. Comfy place
Benjamin
extended_group
June 9, 2023
Thanks Carolina for your welcome and fantastic place !
Ilaria
couple
March 1, 2023
very nice garden and breakfast
Louise
family_with_children
February 2, 2023
“we loved it but will only book rooms with air condition a fan is not enough for us”
cosy very friendly staff feel like family very helpful
Ann
couple
December 3, 2022
“Was a comfy stay”
Breakfast was perfect I liked the Tea spices Location is calm
Moody
couple
November 28, 2022
“Good comfort and service as per my expectations.”
Good location! Good garden view and good Wi-Fi, the rooms smell lovely, spacious and big bed size. Transportation is available, markets and good restaurants available close by. The staff are kind and helpful with anything, good English so no miscommunication. I appreciated having easy and safe access to the beach and enjoyed wind surfing nearby. Thanks a lot!
Adolph
couple
November 26, 2022
“Very comfortable stay”
Super nice location! The rooms are clean, and the host is always attentive. The staff is very supportive when you need support, and the breakfast was excellent. And there are a lot of places to visit nearby. Overall, I would highly recommend it to others, and I definitely be back next time I visit Jambani.
Damien
family_with_children
October 2, 2022
“Amazing”
Breakfast good and all others was good
Hajrat
couple
September 28, 2022
“Its an affordable clean and safe hotel”
It was a nice place exceeded my expectation .The meals given on time And the staffs are so friendly .I liked the beach views, the interior design on hotel rooms.
Patrycja
couple
August 28, 2022
Good price
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Darts, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Beach, Game drives, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Ironing service, Packed lunches, Car hire, Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. Among the room amenities are air conditioning, a private entrance, a dining area as well as an outdoor dining area and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Garden View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Among the room amenities are air conditioning, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as a patio and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 2 beds.
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