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Vanilla House

3 stars
Jambiani, Tanzania
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From
$35
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Great
12 reviews
Wed 5/15
-
Thu 5/16
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room

About Vanilla House

  • Guesthouse Room / Entire Guesthouse
    The comforts of home away from home
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi, Breakfast, and Parking for free
This traditional Zanzibar-style house is located in the Jambiani village, on a private, palm-lined beach. It offers a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean and a communal living/dining area. Large, carved sultan beds and ceilings woven from banana leaves typify the traditional character of each room at The Vanilla House. Three rooms have a private bathroom while 2 rooms share a bathroom. Breakfast at The Vanilla includes fruits, fresh juice, eggs or pancakes. Dinner is available from 18:00 till 20:00, and various local bars serve cold drinks for refreshment. Guest can relax on the large terrace. Staff can assist with arranging activities such as sightseeing, diving, boat cruises, swimming with dolphins and cooking workshops. Stone Town is 40 km away from Vanilla House. Julius Nyerere International Airport is approximately 50 km away.

Latest deals for Vanilla House

Wed 5/15
Thu 5/16
Standard room
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

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 service

Things to do

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

Bathroom

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

Dining

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

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

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
  • Laundry service
  • 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

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8.2
Very goodBased on 12 verified guest reviews
7.2Solo
9.5Friends
8.3Families

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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

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Vanilla House

Low season

December

High season

December

Average price (weekend night)

$35
Cheapest month to stay with an average 0% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 0% rise in price.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Vanilla House

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Top tips for your stay at Vanilla House

  • How long should you stay at Vanilla House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

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 23.5 miles from Zanzibar Kisauni. Vanilla House is 44.7 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

8.3

Distance to city center

1.0 mi

Nearest Airport

Zanzibar Kisauni

Distance to airport

23.6 mi