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PILI PILI UHURU

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Terrace/patio
Living area
View from room
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, massages
Panoramic Room, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
PILI PILI UHURU offers a tropical paradise with white sand beaches and ocean views. Guests start with continental breakfast before claiming sun loungers by the water. Surfboards are available for ocean adventures, and the onsite spa provides soothing body treatments.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Traditional Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

Beach/ocean view

Traditional Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Triple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Beach/ocean view

Traditional Triple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

Beach/ocean view

Economy Double Room, Garden View, Beachside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Beach/ocean view

Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Triple Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Beach/ocean view

Premium Triple Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Quadruple Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Beach/ocean view

Premium Quadruple Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Beach/ocean view

Panoramic Room, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Beach/ocean view

Premium Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Beach/ocean view

Premium Double Room, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Beach/ocean view

Economy Quadruple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Quadruple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Beach/ocean view

Traditional Quadruple Room, Garden View, Beachside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Studio Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mwendawima, Jambiani, Unguja South Region

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

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

PILI PILI UHURU

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Jambiani Beach
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a garden at PILI PILI UHURU. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, sun loungers, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body wrap, or a massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Water sports equipment, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach umbrellas, and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 3 bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

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

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)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

Does PILI PILI UHURU have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is PILI PILI UHURU pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at PILI PILI UHURU?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at PILI PILI UHURU?

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

What time is check-out at PILI PILI UHURU?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PILI PILI UHURU located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jambiani hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Swahili Cave are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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