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Seafront private villa at Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Dining
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

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Jambiani, Zanzibar
  • Popular LocationJambiani Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKuza Cave19 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)54 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaje Beach56 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 12
Bedroom 1
    2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
    2 queen beds
    1 single bed
Bedroom 3
    2 queen beds
    1 single bed
Bedroom 4
    2 queen beds
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
    1 single bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 3
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seafront private villa at Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar

Welcome to Villa Biba, our two stories villa at Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar. The house is located in front row of the beautiful, white coral sand beach. This is a spacious modern villa, built in traditional Zanzibar style. The house has five bedrooms with capacity for up to 12 persons. All bedrooms are connected to Arabic-style bathrooms. The four main bedrooms are equipped with brand new airconditions (Dec 2022).

The large living room upstairs has a veranda with sea view, where you can enjoy the cool evening breeze and scenery of the Indian Ocean.. Two of the upstairs bedrooms face the sea and have balconies where you can enjoy the sunrise.

At ground floor there are two bedrooms, an African kitchen, and a large dining room with exit to a patio, offering shade at day-time and outdoor dining facilities with a fantastic sea view. The garden, which has direct access to the beach, includes two local crafted umbrellas with four sun-beds.

The African kitchen gives the possibility for the local chef to prepare dishes the African way. You can assist in food-shopping if you want, by joining the staff when they buy the fresh fish from the fishermen on the beach as they arrive back to the shore early in the morning.

Beach life, and swimming, and fun water sports are easily accessible. There is a modern kayak belonging to the house, available for free at your convenience.
Our local fisherman may bring you to the barrier reef where you may go snorkelling.
Kite surfing, wind surfing, and snorkelling equipment can be rented in the village, or the neighbouring village, Paje. Courses for beginners, and advanced kiting and surfing, as well as diving courses, can also be arranged there at local prices.

Please note that Zanzibar governmental tax are now included in the rental price.

Welcome to Villa Biba!

Location: MGQW+83 Jambiani, Tanzania
(-6.3117105, 39.5451493)

Property manager

Asbjørg Stray-Pedersen

Languages

English, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Jambiani

Located in Jambiani, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 4 min walk
  • Kuza Cave - 19 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 5 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 44 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • African Bbq - 6 min drive
  • Mr. Kahawa - 7 min drive
  • B4 Beach Club - 6 min drive
  • Oxygen - 7 min drive
  • Jambo (Fridays) - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seafront private villa at Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seafront private villa at Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seafront private villa at Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seafront private villa at Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jambiani villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jambiani Beach and Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tobi Doe M., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing value in Jambiani
We really enjoyed our 7 nights at Villa Biba on Jambiani. The views to the beach, the lovely old home, and the friendly staff made our visit truly memorable. Though the WiFi and AC didn’t really work, we didn’t miss them. The ocean breezes through the screens made the rooms cool and we were too busy taking stunning pictures every morning on the beach to think about WiFi. We used a local SIM card instead. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed delicious food from the kitchen. Hassan, the house driver, took us on several adventures and recommended local places. Overall we had an excellent stay and would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property in a truly wonderful location
This house was exactly as described and more! A wonderful Arabic design with large rooms, high ceilings, comfortable beds and furniture, Arabic bathrooms (tiled), and so many really nice features. The location right on Jambiani beach cannot be beat. We watched the large tide come and go each day, enjoying swimming when the tide was high, and the dhows and other boats, as well as the locals cultivating seaweeds, when the tides were low. The staff (manager, chef, cleaners, and driver) were all really friendly, efficient, and interested in making our visit really special. Jambiani is remote and beautiful. There are hotels and villas on the water with the community living behind, but little hustle and bustle and commercialization. Really relaxing and fun time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
😍😍😍
😁😁
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kirstina G.

Great spot for some peace and quiet!
We had a great stay at the villa for 2 weeks. It is a big house in a fabulous location right on the beach. We really enjoyed the front porch area and private garden/beach out the front with it's magnificent views. The bedrooms were all spacious and comfortable and had everything we needed. The house itself is getting a little old and could use a little TLC, curtains, sheets, lights and such, but for the price it is good value for money. We had great communication from the owner and house manager and enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

diane k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday in Zanzibar
We all fell in love with this house the location is amazing. The view the sea breeze and Jambiani village will stay in our memories forever ! It’s ideal for a big group of friends plenty of space super comfortable beds and the upstairs balcony is perfect for sundowners ! The staff were brilliant! Ideal to have breakfast made for you each morning by Amer who couldn’t do enough to make our stay perfect!!! The ladies kept the house super clean with fresh sheets every other day amazing service! Hassan was always available with transport to take us anywhere we needed to go. We all had an amazing holiday and we will miss this house and the lovely staff very much !!! Thank you till next time !
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ula B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiru as house menager was great, he did everything to acomodate us. Hassan our driver was great
Great house with great staff. awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and wonderful house!
We are a family of 5 and spent four nights in June '19. The house is amazing and the staff very kind. The house had not been used in awhile so we had some trouble with ants, broken air-conditioners, water, theft. Although it sounds like a lot they were just small bumps in the otherwise spectacular experience that is Villa Biba. We so enjoyed the wonderful food and we also took advantage of our own personal tour guide. Hassan picked us up in StoneTown and showed us around. We also went snorkling and swam with wild dolphins thanks to him. My only advice is to make sure that the house is always locked but by all means visit this lovely villa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

W L.

Wonderfully unique and charming home on the beach
It took a bit of getting used to the home because in some ways it felt a bit sparse and the rooms disconnected, but the uniqueness and charm of the home grew on us. We felt like we were occupying a well preserved architecturally interesting home from many years ago. The two second floor bedrooms that face the ocean are wonderful. (Although one bedroom had problems getting hot water that wasn't fixed during our 3 night stay). The upper level balcony was perfect for the 4 of us to enjoy the view of the ocean as well as the activity on the beach. Our driver, Hassan, picked us up at the airport and gave us a very nice tour of Stonetown before driving across the island to Vill Biba at Jamiani beach. The house master, Kiru and his staff were very attentive and welcoming. A highlight for us was having amazing breakfasts and dinners cooked by a very talented chef, Mao. We also booked the wooden sailboat operated by our night watchman who took us snorkeling. We would love to come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Chris S.

Beautiful view but totally ruined by the service! Serious safety concerns.
Stay as of Aug/Sept 2018 for nine people: PROS- 1-The scenery and layout of the house cannot be beat. We enjoyed that part of the stay very much. 2-Kiru, the cleaners, the cook and the watch guards all did their jobs wonderfully. (See below for issues with the driver though.) The best food we had was at the house, especially breakfast. 3-Even though one room did not have an AC unit it was plenty cool enough. 4-The owner was very accommodating when we asked for additional local guests to possibly visit us. CONS 1-House does not have a back up electricity generator or hot water in every room, sewage backups did happen but were handled promptly. It’s Africa so not fully unexpected. 2-Hassan the driver. With some of our guests being fluent in Swahili and Tanzanian residents for over a decade, we determined that he was charging ridiculous prices for transport. When we called him out on it and arranged for other transportation (ahead of time and let him know) he still came to the airport and made SUCH a scene that I immediately contacted the owner and let them know we did not feel safe with him at the property. Our local friends kept close watch for us, and took the downstairs room. We thought maybe we could all consider it a misunderstanding and we could start fresh the next day but Hassan’s attitude and treatment towards us became worse and worse, especially once he found out we were not personal friends of the owner. We had to find other modes of transportation/tours because he was so nasty towards us which then in turn made him more nasty. For our safety we decided to not really say anything to the owner because what can they do? They are in a foreign country and they cannot change out the whole staff overnight. Even if they do say something to the staff, they are all related and have constant access to every nook and cranny of the house. So in order to avoid possible retaliation we just ended up bearing it but Hassan did cast a very tense and awkward dark shadow over our whole stay of 8 days. We were never really able to relax which was the whole point of our vacation. So I would say if you can avoid Hassan’s hissyfits by paying his overcharges then your stay would probably be okay. But if you don’t want to be price gouged then stay somewhere else. We regret not just staying in a hotel for more peace of mind. Owner has not responded in 5 days to our complaint
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G., ireland

Wonderful stay at Villa Biba
We stayed for 5 nights at Villa Biba in Jambiani from 25th to 30th December, 2017 and loved every minute of it. The villa is situated right on the beach with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. It is a large house with 5 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms so there was loads of room for the 9 of us. We particularly enjoyed dining on the verandah looking out on the Indian Ocean. The house is tastefully decorated, so comfortable and cleaned every morning. At the back of the house, you will find the village of Jambiani where you will meet the locals. Everyone was so friendly especially the children who were always happy to greet us. The staff were wonderful, so kind and helpful at all times. No request went unanswered. Kiru, the housemaster, looked after our every need and Hassan, the driver, took us on trips to Stone Town, Spice Island, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling and the Rock. Mau, our chef, excelled himself producing some wonderful food for us, his BBQ being a particular highlight. The villa and staff exceeded all expectations and I would highly recommend a stay in Villa Biba.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017