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Changu Beach Resort

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Porch
Property entrance
On the beach, beach bar, fishing
Garden

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jambiani-Zanzibar road, Jambiani
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Swahili Cave
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuza Cave
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Room, Beachfront

  • Beach view
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

White room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 742 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

White Room, 2 Queen beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Changu Beach Resort places you within a short walk of Jambiani Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Kuza Cave. This 3-star hotel has 9 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swahili Cave - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kuza Cave - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Paje Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibarista - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Changu Beach Resort

Guests staying at Changu Beach Resort enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a porter/bellhop. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This beach hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have free toiletries and slippers. Portable fans are also included.
Recreational amenities at the hotel 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
  • Check-in: 11 AM
  • Check-out: 10 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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Changu Beach Resort Jambiani
Changu Beach Jambiani
Changu Beach
Changu Beach Resort Hotel
Changu Beach Resort Jambiani
Changu Beach Resort Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Changu Beach Resort?

Changu Beach Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Changu Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in Jambiani, a short 11-minute walk from Jambiani Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Kuza Cave. You'll also find Paje Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Changu Beach Resort?

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

Does Changu Beach Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Changu Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Changu Beach Resort?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Changu Beach Resort?

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

Does Changu Beach Resort have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Changu Beach Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Changu Beach Resort serves free continental breakfast from its restaurant.

Does Changu Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Changu Beach Resort.

Does Changu Beach Resort have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Changu Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Changu Beach Resort is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 22.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Changu Beach Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Changu Beach Resort.

Changu Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 9 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing Escape!

My week long stay at Changu Beach Resort on the East Coast of Zanzibar was easily one of the best and most relaxing holidays I have ever had. Even though it was peak season the area was still not that busy that you get trampled by tourists. The rooms are great, the views are amazing, and the service was friendly and chilled. This resort is the perfect place to go to just unwind. The hammocks under the trees and couches on the sand, as well as the beautiful, big pool all helped me forget about the stress of the year. The beach is right on its doorstop if you want to go for an ocean swim when the tide is in. There are also fun water activities close by and a walk to Paje Beach is well worth it and not too far. Finally, the owner - Ernest aka Mr Changu, went out of his way to make my stay enjoyable. He is extremely welcoming and he really went above and beyond. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlin

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

NIGHTMARE EXPERIENCE

We never made it into our room. We showed up and were ushered to the beach bar where we stayed for two and a half hours while they tried to break into the room we were intended to stay in because they said they lost the keys. We tried to order food while we waited but they were out of half the ingredients on the menu. Other hotel guests approached ya while we waited saying the same thing happened to them when they tried to check in. Finally at 11pm they told us they didn’t have a room for us to stay in and that they were ushering us 15 minutes down the road to a different place to stay for the night until they could sort this out. While we waited other guests told us they had found blood on the toilet, had leaks in the roof of their rooms, and even woke up with mysterious bites on their bodies. We saw the bites-these were NOT mosquito bites. We ended up booking a new hotel and are still fighting to get our money back. Do not, under ANY circumstances, book with this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

jennifer, london

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

Nice hotel on the beach

Lovely hotel. Great breakfast. Nice restaurant. Wonderful, friendly staff. Good location, right on the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Shemsa was absolutely welcoming and great throughout, attending to our needs and being very pleasant and nice. The rooms were not cleaned daily, we had to beg the cleaner and towels not supplied enough. in general the room was small with the 2 queen beds and one shelf. The owner was also nice and helpful, not too many guests so we had the place to ourselves. The food could be better, especially the breakfast needed some variety. But we could walk somewhere else to eat as there are many places in the surroundings. Overall pleasant stay. Definitely value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Johanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Godt til prisen

Ikke vildt gode til engelsk, men da vi havde bestilt et værelse til 4 personer og fik et værelse med to MEGET SMÅ queenssize senge. Fik vi snakket med værterne og der fik vi et værelse ekstra så vi kunne være der. Morgenmad: svingende, men ok. Ikke det helt vilde, men smagte fint. Værelse: ingen fungerende aircon. Kun fan. Sengene var mindre gode Fin pool og roligt område.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Wir haben das Zimmer über Expedia gebucht und einen Transfer über den Besitzer per E-Mail (bestätigt). Bei Ankunft hatten wir schon mal keinen Transfer und mussten selbst schauen wie wir zur Unterkunft kommen. Dort haben wir 5 Stunden auf den Besitzer gewartet und KEIN Zimmer bekommen! Wir mussten uns eine andere Unterkunft suchen!!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very basic But very good location and good kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

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