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The New Blue Waves Hotel

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Jambiani Beach

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Infinity pool | Outdoor pool
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Jambiani, Zanzibar, Jambiani, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kuza Cave
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Jambiani

The New Blue Waves Hotel places you next to Jambiani Beach and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Kuza Cave. This 3-star bed & breakfast has 16 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Paje Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Makunduchi Beach - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The New Blue Waves Hotel

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Jambiani Beach
Guests staying at The New Blue Waves Hotel enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Kitchenettes, sitting areas, and refrigerators are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: noon—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The New Blue Waves Jambiani
The New Blue Waves Hotel Jambiani
The New Blue Waves Hotel Bed & breakfast
The New Blue Waves Hotel Bed & breakfast Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The New Blue Waves Hotel?

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

Is there parking available at The New Blue Waves Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Is there a spa at The New Blue Waves Hotel?

Spa services at the bed & breakfast include beach massages.

Does The New Blue Waves Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The New Blue Waves Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The New Blue Waves Hotel?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The New Blue Waves Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an outdoor pool and massages on the beach.

Does The New Blue Waves Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The New Blue Waves Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The New Blue Waves Hotel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The New Blue Waves Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The New Blue Waves Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The New Blue Waves Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How far is the airport from The New Blue Waves Hotel?

The closest major airport to The New Blue Waves Hotel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The New Blue Waves Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The New Blue Waves Hotel.

Reviews

The New Blue Waves Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henk

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

Nice quiet place near the sea.

Good location. Nice rooms with perfect shower, however only sosp bar, no shower gel or shampoo. Clean double bed, matras quite hard. Simple breakfast. Quiet place at only 20m from the beach. Great deep (2m) pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halvor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel with a friendly atmosphere, clean, quiet, good breakfast.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea Felicia

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

BRUNO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024