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Vanilla House

Jambiani 8244, Jambiani 81874, Tanzania
Jambiani, Tanzania
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$36
Cheapest

rate per night

8.8
Very good
based on 109 reviews
109 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Standard room

Overview

Situated in Jambiani, just a few steps from Paje Beach, Vanilla House features beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, water sports facilities, a garden and free WiFi. This recently renovated guest house features a building dating back to 2007, which is 24 km from the Jozani Forest. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. At the guest house, every unit includes a outdoor furniture. Units have a private bathroom with a bidet, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature sea views. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private terrace. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Vanilla House. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.
8.8
Very good rating
Based on 109 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Vanilla House

  • Private beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry facilities

Dining

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Cooking classes
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Windsurfing

Services and conveniences

  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Trash cans

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Drying rack for clothing

Family friendly

  • Kids meals
  • Complimentary breakfast

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack

Workspace

  • Desk

Spa

  • Massage

Reviews of Vanilla House

8.8
Very good
109 verified ratings
Wonderful
49
Very good
16
Good
16
Okay
12
Fair
10
Mediocre
1
Poor
5

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Location

Jambiani 8244, Jambiani 81874

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach2.6 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 12:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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FAQs when booking at Vanilla House

  • Where is Vanilla House located?

    Vanilla House is located at Jambiani 8244, 1 miles from the center of Jambiani. Jambiani Beach is the closest landmark to Vanilla House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Vanilla House?

    Check-in time is 12:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Vanilla House.

  • Does Vanilla House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Vanilla House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Vanilla House offer free parking?

    Yes, Vanilla House offers free parking.

  • How far is Vanilla House from the airport?

    Vanilla House is 23.4 miles from Zanzibar Intl. Vanilla House is 44.6 miles from Dar Es Salaam.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Vanilla House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Vanilla House in Jambiani and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Vanilla House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Vanilla House.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.1

Distance to city center

1.0 mi

Nearest Airport

Zanzibar Intl

Distance to airport

23.6 mi