Jambiani village, Jambiani, Tanzania
#4 of 62 hotels in Jambiani
Guests' ChoiceBased on 155 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 June 2024
Zineb
FranceNothing honestly we loved everything
A beautiful asthetic hotel, the rooms are bungalows very spacious and nicely done. The view is just spectacular either from the rooms or the pool and the other facilities of the hotel. The rooms is cleaned everyday and the towels are changed. The personal are so nice and friendly, they made us feel home ❤️ The breakfast was good and delicious. The hotel propose various activities each day, we chose to go on snorkelling for 2 hrs on a traditional dhow for 15$ per person and we had a great time I highly recommend it. And not to forget to mention the direct acces to jambiani Beach which it so clear and clean. Thank you Savera beach houses for making our stay in zanzibar so special ❤️🙏
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Jessica
United Arab EmiratesRain happened, which was unexpected and their generator wasn't working, so no electricity the whole day
Good location, attentive staff and the aesthetic of the bungalows. Had a really comfortable stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Baran
TurkeyNothing to name
Pretty much loved all. Staff was excellent, i sincerely thank all guys who work. Even arranged us last minute taxi ride when our taxi did not came. Great breakfasts, dinners and drinks they have. This is a Small and calm place where you can relax and enjoy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Sakanovic
NorwayNothing
Everything! The location, the staff and the food was perfect
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Katherine
United KingdomAll amazing
Amazing rooms, such a lovely place to relax with great food and lovely staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Aleksandra
CroatiaThe ocean tide is very very low almost the whole day, so if you want to swim in the water this may be minus for you. We didnt mind, the pool was amazing, and in the afternoon we went to the ocean.
Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff. Very peacful and relaxing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Elkhouly
EgyptNothing
Well organized, good space, the view is amazing and the stuff are great , friendly ( Stella and one more guy was very good and helpful)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Mónika
HungaryHighly recommended place. So clean, peaceful, comfortable, everything is just perfect. The best place in Zanzibar!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Sakızlı
TurkeyFood and excursion prices are well above the market prices
Staff was very welcoming and helpful, location is like a paradise and the rooms are extremely well equipped and with excellent view
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Myriem
BelgiumAmazing situation on Jambiani's beach, one of the only hotels with direct access to the beach. The breakfast was great with different variations every day. It was our favorite hotel from our two week stay in Zanzibar.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Suhraiya
United KingdomNothing. Perhaps more on its role in community and social empowerment of locals. Hammock or comfy chair on terrace would be nice extra.
Beautiful location on the beach. Comfortable bungalows. Amazing staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Alexandra
GermanyThat we had to leave this beautiful place on earth
It was a dream!!! Savio, Anna and the rest of the team are very good hosts and never left a wish open. We stayed in one of the front beach bungalows called "Jambo". It is furnished with so much love for the details, the bathroom is modern and very clean, the beds are comfy, the fridge all the time filled with drinks. If you open the door, you stare directly on the beatiful beach and sea. Breakfast was perfectly served every morning on the bungalow terrace and also dinner was very delicious. Internet was available everywhere on the property. Cocktails were served over the entire day and were also very good. Pool is new and nice for a refreshment when the sea is gone during low tide. It was the perfect stay for my brother and me and I will definitely come back to Savios paradise. Well done Savio and Team...I really miss Savera Beach Houses already. So if you are looking for a place finding peace and freedom with very good service and kind staff around you - thats the place to be. I travelled a lot in my life, but this is by far the best accomodation and best host ever
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Katie
United KingdomThe pillows are directly lent against press light switches so something these get knocked when sleeping and turn the lights on. The portions of the peanut butter / jam / butter etc at breakfast was put in cute small bowls but maybe too small. Despite these two minor points, we still feel it was a 10/10 place to stay.
The staff are all really welcoming and friendly, especially Anna (manager) and Razaman (bar staff). Razaman taught us how to play Boa, an African board game which was great fun! The bungalows are separated from one another, there are only 6 separate bungalows and 4 two story ones behind so it is a nice small and quiet place to be. The bungalow has a private balcony where you have your breakfast and can have lunch and dinner there too if you wish. The bungalows are comfortable, clean and spacious enough. There is a modern, effective fan in the room which is sufficient (we prefer fans over a/c anyways). The shower was powerful. There is a bowl of water to dip your feet in before eating the bungalow to prevent sand getting everywhere. You are provided with beach towels as well as shower and hand towels. The cleaners come into the room 2x a day and make cute bed decorations and spray the room with a lovely scent! All the cleaners are friendly and do such a great job. The bungalow looks out onto the hotels patch of beach where there are loungers, plants, coconut trees and the beach bar for drinks and food. Just in front of that is the public part of the beach. It was great how the front of the hotel was kept quite natural with the coconut trees, plants and sand as unfortunately some of the hotels were built on massive concrete foundations…. There are also loungers by the pool. The pool is kept clean and has a platform you can lounge on and a small (but enough) space to swim in. The beach is kept clean (Jambiani village have a Saturday beach clean up that you can volunteer with), and the sea is lovely and warm. The food is good here, there are plenty of other hotels and beach huts in Jambinai and the next village up, Paje, so there is easy access to plenty of variety. Severa change their menu daily too. On Saturdays they host entertainment and a set menu, very romantic and cute set up by the pool.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Alina
United Arab EmiratesEverything was great, but they can add more food options to the breakfast., some pastries, etc The booking.com has to reflect exact difference between the bungalow on the ground floor and the second floor room, which can not be seen at all on the website..
Everything! Very clean, fancy and lovely place made with the local culture way! Absolutely fantastic location, when you constantly see the postcard :)..
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Mariana
PortugalI recommend this a lot! Amazing! Perfect beach, not so turistic.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Dorin
IsraelA little bit pricey in terms of food and beverages.
Beautiful beach and the resort looks like a postcard. Nice and cozy like a small boutique guesthouse. Breakfast is really good and satisfying. The restaurant is small with everyday changingmenu. It is a little bit pricey comparing to other resorts / returants, But you can stay there and walk a few meters to near by restaurants and there are plenty.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Taryna
United StatesIt is a bit secluded, so food wise — options can be limited. But they have a good in house restaurant (although on the pricier side) and Fadhil seafood restaurant is just beside it! Which I highly recommend, they serve really tasty dishes and one of the best we’ve had in Zanzibar.
The property is well maintained, beautifully laid out, quaint, with the rooms located very close to the water you practically walk right over to the beach the moment you wake up! Also loved all the staff, they were all warm, accommodating and ready to serve with a smile on their faces.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Daniel
GermanyThe prices in the restaurant are pretty expensive. The food is very good, though.
The location at the beach is just perfect. Like in paradise. All the staff is super friendly and the rooms are gorgeous. We would definitely come back.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Nikolas
AustraliaThe property looks as good in real life as it does in the pictures. The staff were responsive and helpful, and the onsite bar/restaurant was very nice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Gilgamesh
LatviaI liked everything but hotel didnt have so much facilities. But it isnt needed.
Rooms were super nice and very clean. Detail such as the possibilty to clean your feet before going in the lodge was very nice. Staff were nice and helpful. Laundry was cheap and good. Food was really good and the cocktails aswell. Beach beds were comfortable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Laura
AustraliaNothing,everything was great!!
Beautiful main area with amazing infinity pool. Bungalows were Specious and clean with modern interior. ALL the staff were AMAZING! I wanted to say a special thank you to Deo and Joshua for being so friendly, helpful and entertaining. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Ingrid
BelgiumNothing
Amazing staff, food, pool, beach, beach house. Room was very comfortable. Place is very quiet and peaceful. The scenery is stunning. I'll miss it.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Vrooom
United StatesNo A/C but not a problem for me
SAVERA BEACH COTTAGES The whitest sand beach in Africa. Super kind staff. Sunrise from your lanai. Breakfast on your lanai. Charming room - no A/C, but fan and no mosquitos !! Great bathroom, sink, shower, towels. Super happy hour in bar that makes no noise after dinner time and where you can dine weekdays. Candy colored turquoise warm water . Nice quiet honeymoon type guests. All units face directly the ocean. It's the quiet tasteful peaceful resort you dream of - and are usually let down somehow. Inexpensive menus. Sailing in dhows available. Local caves etc excursions. Children interestingly segregated. Small place so few other people there. Nice friedly comfortable atmosphere. You can be left alone if desired. Transport available. Uncrowded Beach. Virtually no hype on beach. Efficient frequent housekeeping. A wonderful surprize If you don't like the dinner there is a homey little local eatery behind the cottages. Just check it out.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Alexia
CanadaThe best place to be! We wished we would’ve stayed there for the whole time of our stay in Zanzibar. The staff is AMAZING. Savio the owner is very friendly and welcoming. The food is so good and big quantity. Very clean rooms, good pressure in the shower. The view on the beach is gorgeous and it’s such a calm place to relax! This place is a 15 on 10 ! A special shout-out to Deo and Joshua 😊
Stayed in July 2023
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