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Art Hotel Zanzibar

3.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance at this Jambiani Beach guesthouse where they can water ski in turquoise waters or sip drinks at beachfront bars

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Art Hotel Zanzibar blends ocean adventure with cultural charm. Guests can try water skiing, go boating, or relax on sun loungers by the pool. The guesthouse features four beach bars, an on-site restaurant, and free WiFi in public areas—all just steps from Jambiani Beach.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Jambiani, Art Hotel Zanzibar is on the beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Makunduchi Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Jambiani travel guide
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Village Road, Mpumbwi - Jambiani Beach, Jambiani, Unguja Kusini

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach
    Jambiani Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
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    Pingwe Beach
    25 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Paje Beach
    10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Kizimkazi Beach
    29 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Your Zanzibar Place
    9 min drive
  • B4 Beach Club
    8 min drive
  • Kisiwa on the Beach
    8 min drive
  • Coco Beach Hotel & Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar
    5 min drive

About this property

Art Hotel Zanzibar

Guest house near Jambiani Beach
Located close to Kuza Cave, Art Hotel Zanzibar provides 4 beach bars, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as waterskiing and boating, at this guest house. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts, such as furnished patios and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TZS 15,000 for adults and TZS 8,000 for children
  • 4 beach bars
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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 property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately TZS 15000 for adults and from TZS 8000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 250000 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Art Hotel Zanzibar Jambiani
Art Zanzibar Jambiani
Art Hotel Zanzibar Jambiani
Art Hotel Zanzibar Guesthouse
Art Hotel Zanzibar Guesthouse Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Does Art Hotel Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Art Hotel Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Art Hotel Zanzibar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Art Hotel Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Art Hotel Zanzibar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Art Hotel Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 250000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Art Hotel Zanzibar located?

Situated on the beach, this guesthouse is steps from Jambiani Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kite Centre Zanzibar and Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Makunduchi Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Art Hotel Zanzibar Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Choose your room carefully

Because we were only stopping for 2 nights we weren't too particular as to the room so chose the cheapest option but in retrospect we should have picked one next to the pool. We were in an annexe a 20meters away and it was a small room, though it did provide an effective ac unit, tea and coffee facilities, hit shower, clean towels both days, mosquito net, and it was clean and well presented. The main rooms surround the pool and are better proportioned. The owner and the staff are very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was fresh and plentiful. I would recommend the hotel but would advise booking the pool rooms if you're staying for more than 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just OK

Just OK. Not really beachfront, not really good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Marek

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

great small hotel very close to the great beach

great dinners, very good cook, reasobanle prices at hotel, highly recommended. very nice staff, great stay. available shared refrigerator is a big addition, small hotel, there are few rooms only
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J ai particulièrement apprécié l accueil de jahmila et de toute son équipe .le seul point négatif et on y peut rien c'est les algues. Il est très agréable de manger du poisson frais et bien cuisiné juste sur une terrasse vu mer au top pour les yeux
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Christian, Hildesheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with direct entrance to the beach. Amazing view at the sea from the pool. Breakfast and dinner directly at the beach! Very friendly service and staff! I can totally recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pauline, London, UK

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

Art Hotel wonderful experience.

Our flight was delayed therefore arrived a day late. I emailed 'Jamilah' owner of hotel once had WiFi access. Jamilah the owner was considerate as she responded with 'no problem' (Hakuna Matata, (Swahilli). Once we arrived, we were taken to a small and very clean room, but without a fridge or long mirror. I had a word with Jamilah and she assured me that she would sort a fridge and long mirror for us. By the end of the evening a fridge and a mirror arrived. I was so grateful as Jamilah went out her way to ensure that she dealt with my request. All the staff at the hotel was so helpful especially Osman and Chef (Asanti Sana!). The hotel is a few steps away from the beach, and within a village. The beach is hen the tide comes in and out. There are Masai tribesman selling their goods on the beach who are very polite. If you have already bought goods just tell them and they will leave you alone. The beach you can walk from one end to the other, where there are bars, hotels and restaurants. The Hotel has a varied menu and we ate there regularly. The food is wonderful in Zanzibar. I can honestly say I didn't have a bad meal. My husband and I got to know the villagers well, and my husband went fishing with them and caught Octopus and some small fish. The Chef at the hotel was happy to cook them for us. We did manage a trip to Dar Es Salaam as well. We did also visited Stone Town, Prison Island. We had a wonderful time and hope to return to Tanzania for a Safari.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Stefano, Como

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

Ottimo

Posto molto bello e pulito, silenzioso e con bellissimo giardino, due passi dalla spiaggia. Personale molto educato e disponibile. Assolutamente da considerare per una vacanza a Jambiani!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

ana

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019