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Barabara House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Jambiani Beach

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Barabara House serves local flavors at breakfast before visitors relax with a massage or wander through the peaceful garden. The retreat balances nature with practicality, offering free WiFi and dry cleaning services alongside bike rentals for exploring the nearby scenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €23
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Paje Beach - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Makunduchi Beach - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Barabara House

Guest house near Jambiani Beach
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Barabara House. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Coffee/tea in reception and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Barabara House offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

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 airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Is Barabara House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barabara House?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barabara House on 11 Nov 2025 start from €23.35, 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.

How much is parking at Barabara House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barabara House?

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

What time is check-out at Barabara House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Barabara House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Barabara House located?

Situated in Jambiani, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Jambiani Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kuza Cave and Swahili Cave. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Paje Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Barabara House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019