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About this property

Beachfront Location: Vanilla House in Jambiani offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can enjoy sea views and relax on the terrace or balcony. Amenities and Facilities: The guest house features a restaurant serving African cuisine, a bar, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include water sports, a garden, and a lounge. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with bidets, tiled floors, and outdoor furniture. Family rooms and ground-floor units are available. Nearby Attractions: Paje Beach is just a few steps away, while Jozani Forest lies 24 km from the property. Yoga classes and cycling are available for guests.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Jambiani, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

    • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gosia_e
    Poland Poland
    Since I read the book who the owner Dorota wrote, I really wanted to visit Vanilla House. And it was as I imagined, even better!!! The sound of the ocean at night...The breeze.. The food... The view... I loved it!!!!
  • Faiz
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Exactly I front of the beach , the food is delicious , the service and staff were amazing
  • Rachel
    United States United States
    My room was comfortable, the staff were incredible and so lovely and warm, and the location is absolutely perfect! Delicious food, as well!
  • Kocerba
    Poland Poland
    Vanilla House to wyjątkowe miejsce dla osób, ceniących sobie spokój, kameralne, przytulne miejsca na wypoczynek od codziennego życia . Widok o poranku z tarasu pięknego lazurowego oceanu zaraz po wyjściu z pokoju sprawiał, że od razu pojawiał...
  • Damian
    Poland Poland
    Dom połozony przy samej plaży, z wyjątkowym klimatem. Bardzo dobre posiłki przygotowywane przez Aikę z lokalnych swieżych produktów. Pani Dorota zawsze na miejscu, pomagała w organizowaniu czasu i opowiadała o lokalnych zwyczajach. Na miejscu...
  • Oliwia
    Poland Poland
    Coziness. I could sit at the veranda all day and just watch the view and sip authentic Zanzibari coffee. The vast ocean is few steps away from the doorstep and this home is definitely located in a heart of Jambiani. Great access to the beach....
  • Michael
    Sweden Sweden
    läget var var perfekt på stranden och personalen fick tillsammans med ägarinnan oss att känna oss som en del av familjen!
  • Angie
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage direkt am wunderschönen Strand von Jambiani ist traumhaft.

Managed by Dorota Katende od roku 2007 mieszkam na Zanzibarze

Company review score: 10Based on 15 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Vanilla House has been built by Dorota Katende, an African Safari & Zanzibar Island guide and author of “Dom na Zanzibarze” (“The House on Zanzibar”) book.

Property information

The house is decorated in Swahili style with elements woven from the palm leaves (makuti) with typical Zanzibar furniture such as carved large sultan's beds or chairs made from cow skin by local people.

Languages spoken

English,Polish,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Vanilla House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per child, per night
8 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, Vanilla House has a dog on the premises.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Vanilla House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 09:00:00.

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