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Barabara House

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
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Front of property
Reception
Executive Room | Wardrobe

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Barabara House

Coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden. Housekeeping is available on request.
Barabara House offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Jambiani guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Barabara House, you're just a quick walk from Jambiani Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and dry cleaning service are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes scooter/moped rentals and bike rentals
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Jambiani Beach and 12 minutes by car from Paje Beach
  • Airport, bus station, and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Barabara House, you'll find spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a ferry terminal shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Barabara House also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Jambiani guesthouse.


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
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Scooter/moped 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)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 ferry terminal, airport, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Barabara House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa and PayPal
Barabara House offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and bus station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani
Barabara House Jambiani
Barabara House Jambiani
Barabara House Guesthouse
Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani

Barabara House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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