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Marea Boutique Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with private beach and free breakfast

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Located near Jambiani Beach, Marea Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with a beach bar, ocean-view restaurant, and a relaxing garden. Guests can enjoy daily breakfast and book spa services like manicures and pedicures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Jambiani-Zanzibar Road, Jambiani, Unguja South

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kuza Cave - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paje Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibarista - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Marea Boutique Hotel

Hotel near Jambiani Beach
Free full breakfast, a beach bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Marea Boutique Hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, "Sora Eugenia", features ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Private gardens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • "Sora Eugenia"

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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: TZS 9772.32 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: TZS 7000 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 290000 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Geo Zanzibar Resort
Marea Boutique Hotel Hotel
Marea Boutique Hotel Jambiani
Marea Boutique Hotel Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Does Marea Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Marea Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marea Boutique Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marea Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Marea Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Marea Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 290000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Marea Boutique Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jambiani hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jambiani Beach, Kuza Cave and Swahili Cave. Paje Beach and Maalum Cave Pool are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Marea Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property right at the beach. Great restaurant. Amazing massage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jetty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

The staff were very good. Good food. Beach is better than further north. We enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic on-site restaurant with a wonderful breakfast which is included and an excellent dinner menu. The pizza is authentic Napolitana pizza! Scrumptious! Rooms are nice. Balcony looks out over the gorgeous beach. 2 beds in our room - one had a big dip in the middle and the other was perfect. Bathroom was nice and large. A/C worked. There were holes in the mosquito screen and gaps between the screen and the window so opening the window was not an option. Lovely pool so you could swim even when the tide was out. Limited beach chairs so need to get out early to claim your spot! Very close to the bar on the pier which I highly recommend for happy hour drinks! The Vietnamese restaurant next door is also excellent. A VERY long beach and easy walking as you turn right out of the hotel property. Excellent option for coffee and lunch just down the beach at the Coffee house. Great location, walking distance to so many wonderful other eating options although you don't really need to leave. Final excellent option is being able to book your airport transportation through the hotel! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

NADYSE

Liked: Cleanliness

Déçus …

Hôtel bien placé, restaurant italien excellent, accueil chaleureux du réceptionniste mais hôtel sans charme particulier et cher! Tout est fait pour vous inciter à dépenser des sommes astronomiques pour des services qui nous ont été facturés dans d autres établissements deux fois moins chers. (Excursions, service blanchisserie, suppléments au petit déjeuner) De plus l équipe du restaurant ne semble pas épanouie et l accueil y est désagréable. Il y a eu beaucoup de coupures d électricité durant la nuit et lorsque le groupe électrogène a pris le relais, nous avons été systématiquement réveillés. Bref le rapport qualité prix du Marea Boutique Hôtel est le plus décevant des 6 hôtels visités à Zanzibar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

COI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, its location by the sea its personel and owners. The restaurant with italian food. Service great, special mention Colin in the receprion, Joy in the restaurant and Leila who cleaned my room. Did not like the floors in the bathroom as very alippery when wet.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel aux petits soins et très agréable. Nourriture italienne très bonne. Plage paradisiaque et très calme. Transats super confortables. Service de sécurité omniprésent. Service de taxis. Très bon séjour.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The Marea (formerly the Geo) is a gem

I did lots of research for my family's trip to Zanzibar because there did not seem to be a lot of accurate information online. I felt comfortable with my reservation at the Marea (fka Geo) and it turned out I was right. From the owners (who may be there to greet you) to the hospitality, and dining options were perfect for a middle class family from the West Coast. The room is basic but comfy enough. You can ask for extra pillows. The besds have sheets but no blankets. This encourages you not to blast AC all night long. Also: the beach. I heard mixed answers about the quality of the beach in Jambiani. Well, I can tell you the beach right in front of the hotel is perfect white sand. The water is not clear. There's some (not a lot for us) seasweed. Maybe it's not as good as Kendwa and Nungwi. But there were almost no beach boys. And the ones who were there accepted a no after the third time. My family had the beach all to ourselves each morning. That's never really happened to us before! Don't miss out on a walk to the village. The people are super nice. Bring something to MOVE Zanzibar to donate to the kids it benefits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rapport qualité prix médiocre

Personnels très sympathique et très accueillant. Le point négatifs est plutôt du côté des propriétaires qui ne daigne même pas dire bonjour. Certainement un gros problème d'éducation. Au niveau du restaurant, le petit-déjeuner est très bien, quand aux repas cela s'arrête au pizza et pasta.... Heureusement qu'il y a d'autres restaurants moins chers ou l'ont peut manger local juste à côté.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Geo Zanzibar Resort has very friendly staff all around. The hotel isn't a 5 star one ( nor does it claim to be). We were there for breakfast and dinner only since we were in excursions every single day of our stay. The restaurant is excellent!!! The A/C could not keep the room cold because of the unreliable power in Zanzibar. That was the only thing that I didn't like which there was nothing that could be done. They did provide a fan that helped a lot during the night. During the day it does get hot, but since we were not there (except for our last day), it didn't matter. They were very kind and allowed us for a late check out. The staff is treated very nicely by the owners. We had a nice stay overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

qingzhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little bit of paradise

Ett familjeägt hotell med pool, 2 min till deras privata stens. Solstolar och parasoller och egen vakt. Bra restaurang med Italiensk mat och trevlig hjälpsam personal. Inget partyställe vilket passar oss utmärkt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Italian food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hyacinthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

The environment was great. The housing conditions were beautiful and clean. Customer service were awesome. Is good place for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Netsanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi blev väl mottagna vaden hjälpsamma personalenpå respiten, läget var fantastiskt vid stranden. Frukost och mat var av högsta klass
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Marco, Chioggia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cucina ottima e personale disponibilissimo. Il gestore ha sempre soddisfatto le nostre richieste. Le camere avrebbero bisogno di qualche manutenzione in piu.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Literally on the beach!

A great stay, right on the beach with wonderful friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima gestione e posizione. Staff perfetto (molti parlano italiano) e sempre attento alle nostre esigenze, ottimo ristorante con la miglior pizza mai mangiata all'estero ( la clientela dei resort vicini veniva spesso al ristorante proprio per questo motivo ). Ottimo rapporto qualita' / prezzo e decisamente una struttura che intendo segnalare positivamente per chi volesse soggiornare sulla spiaggia di Jambiani.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New years holidays

We stayed in the hotel for 2 week during new years holidays. Main purpose was kiting but we got no luck with wind conditions, however the beach is good place for kite in the middle and high tide. Kite school around the corner.  Conditions in hotel is good for its price, A \ C, shower, breakfast and right on the beach. There were some power breaks out but there is generator and we barely notice them. Especially want to mention host - Suleiman. He literally do everything to make guests comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We hadden een goed en prettig verblijf bij GEO. We werden goed begrepen door het personeel. Alles is wel aanwezig om van de vrijheid/vakantie te genieten. De locatie is top, direct aan het strand!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

CLAUDETTE

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

EMILIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

LAURE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

MARTINE

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023