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Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside lodge with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Garden
Front of property
Standard Bungalow, Patio, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kibigija Beach, Jambiani
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuza Cave
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Swahili Cave
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Triple Room, Pool View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Bungalow, Patio, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Bungalow, Patio, Oceanfront

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, Balcony, Oceanfront | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Bungalow, Balcony, Oceanfront

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Patio, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Patio, Pool View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Patio, Pool View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room, Patio, Pool View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel places you next to Jambiani Beach and within a few miles (5 km) of other popular attractions like Paje Beach. This 11-room, 3-star lodge has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Paje Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Swahili Cave - 8 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel

Beachside lodge with outdoor pool
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40.00 per person. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach lodge include laundry facilities, a reception hall, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include patios, ceiling fans, and safes.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sea View Boutique Jambiani
Sea View Boutique Jambiani
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel Jambiani
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel Lodge
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel Jambiani
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel Lodge Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel?

Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel?

This lodge is located in Jambiani, just steps from Jambiani Beach. You'll also find Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Is a spa located at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel?

Spa services at the lodge include massages.

Does Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel have a casino?

No, Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront lodge offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel.

Does Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

What is the closest airport to Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 23.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel comes with a patio with some featuring ocean or pool views.

Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wears

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

Nice place just to chill

All the staff have been brilliant going on beond there means . Food spot on
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cerys

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Seaview was beautiful, the staff were amazing, the food was lovely, can’t understand why there are some bad reviews as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The scenery was stunning having breakfast and looking out to sea, the dinners were very reasonable, cheap and lovely, me and my girlfriend Enjoyed ourselves very much and I hope to return at some point, thanks again to all the staff that took care of us, (we loved the cats) the hotel was very authentic in it’s architecture and being situated in the village meant we got to explore the local lifestyle/shops and overall ambience. Perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed vibe, it felt personal, like the staff understood us and our preferences
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful and friendly staff. Perfect location on Jamibiani beach and under 5 mins walking from bars and restaurants along the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was PARADISE! We had the best 4 days staying here, it was hard to leave. The staff were fantastic and accomodating to our needs. This is a smaller hotel so we enjoyed the peace of admiring the beach right on our doorstep. The food at the restaurant was very good quality, we visited other hotels along the beach but still felt our hotel provided just as good of a job. I noticed many people said the breakfast was boring, we bought massive avocados just along the road from the hotel and enjoyed this with our bteakfast. I really couldn’t fault our experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Great family bungalow in a good location

We had a lovely family bungalow for our 3 night stay and this hotel is in a good location. Donna the masseuse was excellent, and the staff were all very welcoming. The only downside was the restaurant had limited vegetarian options for our daughter and the lighting in the evening didn't make it feel cosy so we ate elsewhere. The Kuza cave is only around 20 minutes walk away and well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right on a gorgeous beach

Nice clean room. Beach side rooms are a bit small but as there is no reason to stay in the room with the beach a few steps away, it was no issue. Staff was friendly and efficient.
Sunrise
View from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Braxton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the bungalow is nice. The staff are incredibly friendly. The director is horrible, but the regular staff do what they can to make up for it. The food menu is not updated and the restaraunt is out of many items. The bar is not well stocked and when a item is empty it is not replenished because the director is horrible. I still don't know what he is paid to do other than hurt the hotel. I went to a hostel down the beach that was far superior in amenities, food, drink choices and over all feel. Then went to another hostel that was the same and half the price. I can get a single room at a hostel and have a FAR superior experience than at this hotel. Not worth the money with so many amazing places to stay nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing hotel on the breach.

Everything was amazing, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The location of the hotel is on the beach, very relaxing. Breakfast could be a little more varied and they could change the menu during the week.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Friendly, beautiful resort

Had a great stay at this small boutique stycke resort. Super friendly staff that went the extra mile to help with anything we needed. Great location and beautiful ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Food was good especially the Tuna Patty and lobster. Sea View was amazing - air worked and door locks, had safe. Nice area . Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Allan

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

Nice for a few days

Spent a few days here with my family. It's a nice lodge with a small pool. Most of the rooms are around the small pool with only a couple facing the sea. It has it's own restaurant that serves good simple food. The staff are friendly and and helpful. It's small and as such feels more intimate than some of the larger places along the beach. The rooms are quite basic, but have what you need. In general, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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

Recommend :)

It was nice stay , hope to visit it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

On the beach, great views.

Can't complain- we didn't have a room facing the beach but you didn't need one, it was literally only metres away from the beach when we left our room. The breakfast is actually more than it looks! They have an omelette station, fruit, yoghurt, different teas, coffee, hot chocolate, toast butter, cakes and croissant. The beds are really big and comfortable! The hot water doesn't seem to work at night? But that's fine, we showered in the morning/during the day. The food in the restaurant is nice too and is prepared quite quickly! Also the rooms are very clean, they clean it every day. The Italian owner is very nice. I would visit again. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Janet, UK

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

Friendly hotel

Staff very friendly and helpful. Room very clean and comfortable. Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Food good, service great. Pool clean and warm. Plenty of toiletries and lovely clean towels. Water could have been hotter in the shower. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

Ben, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Massively overpriced

This is a 50 dollar a night hotel that charges 105 dollars. We were put in a tiny horrible room that had dangerous stairs. Hotel staff are great and did move us as they moved everyone else who was put in that too . They are working in a hotel with terrible facilities that is way over priced. DO NOT LET THEM PUT YOU IN ROOM 7.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cute location, but needs plumbing repairs

First impression place is cute, little individual huts on the beach, some facing the pool. Unfortunately, the infrastructure is in dire need of repairs. Our room, had only boiling hot water, no cold water for the shower, they couldn’t repair it; therefore to accommodate the problem they shut the hot water breaker to provide us with water, but by doing so we now had cold showers and this also stopped the water line to the toilet. I had to fill the toilet tank manually every time I flushed. The wifi didn’t work at our hut, it was also very spotty around the front desk. Having said all this, the staff were friendly and nice, it had a beach front restaurant and offered a free breakfast. We found out that the property is under new management, maybe in the future these problems will be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Jen, Denver, CO

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

Nice hotel on the beach

We chose this hotel to be on the beach and enjoy a pool. The rooms were large as were the bathrooms. Pool was wonderful and right outside the room. The is sand from the lobby to the ocean so the foot washing bowls were great outside the room. The staff was great in sweeping the room out to maintain clean floors throughout the day. We had requested airport transport, but no one was at the airport when our flight landed and we ended up taking a taxi. The food at the on-site restaurant tastes nice, but the waits are excessive. We ended up going off-site for lunch and dinner often so that we weren't waiting more then an hour. Overall stay was great and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

gil, ny ny

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

nice hotel

nice hotel on the beach we like very much, nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Loren

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

They need to catch up on essential maintenance

The owners have let the maintenance go for too long. It's little things that wouldn't cost much to fix, but they can cause big problems. In particular there were many little holes in the mosquito net over the bed and my wife and I both got bitten (luckily we were taking anti-malarials). And when we unplugged the bedside lamps to plug in our phones, the lamps' plugs fell apart, exposing our hands to the electrical wiring. Also, Farouk (the owner) is charming and chatty with his guests but the way he treats his staff is not the best, and won't get the best out of them though they are all trying hard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

JJ, Perth

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

Beautiful location, excellent staff, amazing food

It was difficult to get there. We took a hired car from stone town and it took an hour but it was well worth it. I wished I could have stayed longer. The place was so relaxing with sunloungers right at the door of our villa, perfect place to watch the sunrise and laze around, watching the ocean and the locals fishing and harvesting seaweed. We had every meal in the restaurant and the food was amazing, especially the slipper lobster in coconut curry. Pool was clean and beautiful. Staff was polite and attentive, always looking out for you, couldn't fault them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Chris, Victoria Australia

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

Best location on Zanzibar for quite relaxing

Hotel is located on a lovely beach, right on the beach on the quite side of the island. Hotel faculties are excellent with great food and drinks at very reasonable prices, a lovely pool, good wifi and staff did everything possible to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. If I had to pick anything, the beach front rooms are small and a little awkward but I'd stay in the same room again to get that location. We also found there was no need to spend any time in the room unless sleeping because outside was so lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge is very nice, staff is good, food is nice even though the portions are small.