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Vanilla House

3.0 star property
Beachfront bed & breakfast for sun and fun

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Sundeck
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Vanilla House serves local and international cuisine in its restaurant, while the garden and terrace provide peaceful spots to connect to WiFi and enjoy bar drinks. The staff receives consistently positive reviews for their helpful service.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Tomorrow

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (Room 2) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (Room 2)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 3)

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 3)

Highlights

Terrace
Premium bedding
Fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 4)

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 4)

Highlights

Terrace
Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Partial Sea View (Room 1)

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Partial Sea View (Room 1) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Partial Sea View (Room 1)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
JAMBIANI, Jambiani, 00765

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Paje Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Makunduchi Beach - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Vanilla House

Bed & breakfast near Jambiani Beach
At Vanilla House, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Vanilla House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Vanilla House feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Vanilla House

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vanilla House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vanilla House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vanilla House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vanilla House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Vanilla House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Vanilla House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jambiani bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Swahili Cave are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Vanilla House Reviews

5.0

4.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.0

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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pas terrible

Hôtel loin de ce qui est décrit sur le net. Propreté zéro, draps moustiquaire état des chambres très sales. A chaque fois on enlevait tout et on mettait nos serviettes pour dormir. En plus les propriétaires font la fête entre elles juste à côté de la chambre jusqu’a Heure tardive. Bref. Je ne le recommande pas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

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