Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Simple beach hut with a thatched roof, offering a ladder to the roof and a view of the ocean.

Experience a tranquil retreat amidst lush greenery and traditional architecture.

Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded area.

Experience a tranquil beach scene with a traditional boat anchored in the calm waters.

Traditional hut with a thatched roof, elevated on stilts, surrounded by palm trees and offering a view of the adjacent beach.

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Rooms
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Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi

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Jambiani Beach, Mwendawima, Jambiani, 00254

Jambiani Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Paje Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Kuza Cave
‪10 min drive‬
Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
‪68 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, Beach View

132 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Garden View-Standard

Very good

215 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Garden Room with side Beach View-Deluxe

215 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Beach View

215 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Jambiani

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows places you adjacent to Jambiani Beach. This 10-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

Jambiani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
Paje Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
Makunduchi Beach - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mapacha - ‬8 min drive
‪Oxygen - ‬9 min drive
‪African Bbq - ‬9 min drive
‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. This beach hotel also has a garden.

Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include furnished patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans.

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

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

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Enjoy a beachfront stay with a clear view of the ocean and access to a well-maintained sandy beach.

Breakfast included
Parking included
Restaurant
Gym

$55 nightly

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

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.

Optional extras

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

Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards and cash

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: 1 PM
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.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and onsite parking.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows Hotel

White Sands Beach Bungalows Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows on Jul 30, 2025 start from $38.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

This hotel 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 Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

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

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows have a casino?

No, Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows good for couples?

At this beachfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and free breakfast plus some guestrooms include beach views.

Are there hot tubs at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

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

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows.

Are there connecting rooms at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

The closest major airport to Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Yes, every guestroom at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows comes with a furnished patio with some featuring beach or garden views.

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

George

Apr 11, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

sandrine

Feb 24, 2025

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

Photos trompeuses: ça tombe en ruine

Chambre degeulasse à l’arrivée, pleine de toiles d’araignées et d’araignées, pas de filet pour les insectes. Lit horrible, chambre sale, 2 pouces d’épais de crasse sur le dessus de l’air climatisé, literie tachée. Vu les nombreuses araignées dans la chambre j’ai demandé à changer de chambre, on m’a répondu que pour avoir une chambre propre j’allais devoir payer plus cher. J’ai donc payé un supplément pour une chambre nettoyée convenablement…cette chambre là était en bien meilleur état. Par contre, Aucun service, le personnel n’est d’aucune aide. Ils s’en foutent complètement. Hôtel n’est pas du tout représentatif des photos, ça tombe en ruine. Les heures prévues pour le petit déjeuner ne sont pas respectées (on nous a dit 7h à 9h mais toujours servi en retard entre 7:30 et 7:45..à prévoir si vous avez une excursion de prévue!) le wifi ne fonctionne pas dans les chambres, seulement dans le lobby. Aucune bouteille d’eau de fournies dans les chambres, il faut payer pour des bouteilles d’eau. Aucun shampoing juste du savon de fourni. État général de l’hôtel laisse à désirer comparer aux photos de l’annonce. Mais le pire vraiment, c’est le service qui a été horrible sur toute la ligne.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine Allison

Traveled with family

Oct 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Accommodation was a bit rustic but the customer service was exemplary. Friendly and endlessly helpful the staff at the White Sands Bungalows enhanced my Zanzibar experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Jun 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little hotel directly on the beach.

Quaint little hotel located on the beach at the south end of Jambiani. Room was very comfortable and spacious. Breakfast is served each morning with a selection of fruit followed by a choice of eggs and pancakes. The restaurant isn’t really geared up for much else and doesn’t open in the evening, but there are a nice choice of restaurants in both directions along the beach. Only critism would be that staff aren’t particularly well trained on hospitality and customer service aside of what seemed to be ‘the manager’ Jocher who was very helpful, but obviously not always available.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Traveled with group

Oct 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I enjoyed Rm. 4. It was a beautiful beach view and very pretty. I really enjoyed my stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

birgit

Traveled with partner

Jan 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Perfect place!

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oko

Traveled with family

Jan 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Karibu tena

The hotel staff was superior. After having a terrible time finding the place in the evening, tired from a long day we got here and our room was not what we thought we were getting nor was it ready. Weird as they knew we were coming but did Not seem ready for us. After ordering diner we ate, felt better and finally got a proper room. Hard evening. However next day was perfect. From morning breakfast we went for a walk on the beach, swam in the pool! Breakfast was perfect and really good. Good in general is superior. The owner really took special care of us and we even got super late check out! A wonderful ending to our trip. I would come again and stay longer. Felt so at home it was embarrassing. Thought we were taking too much space! Very grateful for my Tanzanian brothers taking such good care of my family and o. Plus points: daughter and wife loved it! Very relaxing! Will come again

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Traveled with partner

Sep 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

So firstly let me tell you , our original hotel cancelled on us last minute and I’m the type of girl who researches everything so I was in a bit of a panic but chose Jambiani white sands bungalows! What an amazing little boutique hotel! I was not disappointed from the moment of arrival we were made to feel very welcome. If your looking for a five star all inclusive then this is not your place. Instead this is a small hotel directly on the beach where you can really experience Zanzibar with the locals with amazing staff and service. Our room was upgraded to a beach view and waking up every morning to the view of the beach and ocean was spectacular. Room was comfortable, with a very comfy bed and shower room and balcony. The room also had a fan and AC which was much needed at night! The staff in particular Aziza and the chef Jacob are absolutely amazing who made sure we had all we needed, cooking us some amazing meals and also some meals that were not on the menu which we asked for! These two really made our holiday amazing and this is one of the reasons I would come back and I wouldn’t usually go to a destination twice! The beach what can I say about the beach it’s absolutely stunning with the tide coming in and out a few times a day and sometimes it’s so shallow you can walk waist deep for miles. There is lots of sellers on the beach and massage ladies and also boat boys who will offer you a sail for a really good price and even snorkel or swim.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

george

Traveled with family

Jan 27, 2022

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

Great place !

Great place excellent vibe

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nick, Kigali

Traveled with group

Dec 23, 2020

I paid and when I showed up I was told the place is overbooked and they could not give my refund.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Mar 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic scenary, friendly staff. Everything was as expected and described. Enjoyed staying there and would definetly come back.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

NAOKI

Dec 26, 2018

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

Perfect place to relax

Once you reach there, no complaint. The beach is amazingly beautiful. Owner Ali is wonderful gentle guy. His recommendation on restaurants was perfect match to our demand. Flexible service for lunch box arrangement for excursion was also helpful as we could have it on the way to the destination. Jambiani is a bit far from any tourist place, but to spend time relaxed, it is a perfect choice. No beer nor wine was available there, which you need to know.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

carlos, Santiago, Chile

Jan 20, 2018

Disliked: Staff & service

Close to the beach but not so comfortable

The bed is rough, there's a lot of ants all over the room and one day we haven't room service. Also in the restaurant, when I ordered a salad came with a flie on it

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Dec 22, 2017

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

Amazing location

Amazing beach bungalows with great service. Restaurant serves delicious food (bare in mind a long wait). Staff is friendly and attentive. Located in quiet area where you will have a chance to meet local villagers, play football with kids and see seaweed farms. Unique experience, this place is for you if you want to stay away from expensive all look alike resorts. You can visit the village, eat great food, chat with villagers, don’t worry they are nice and won’t hassle you.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 22, 2017

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

Staff were very helpful even with limited english

Can't beat the bungalow location and proximity to the beach. Great for a casual stay. Staff worked to correct problems with shower in the room. Basic accomodation and good value for the money.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stanislava

Mar 20, 2017

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

8/10 Good

Sara, Alpine, UT

Mar 1, 2017

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

Get Away From It All

We came here directly from a strenuous climb of Kilimanjaro. It was a great place to relax and unwind. If you are looking for a lot of night life and activity, though, you probably want to go further north. The beach is nice and sandy here and the water is a beautiful turquoise color but it's hard to swim in the ocean here except at high tide. At low tide, the water is out a really long ways. The hotel is a series of thatched roof bungalows right on the beach and backs up to the little dirt-road village of Jambiani. Our king-sized bed basically took up the whole room. We had to pull our patio table inside so we would have a space to lay our belongings but that worked just fine. The staff was very welcoming. The cook was very good. Very nice breakfast each morning in the open-air restaurant onsite. The restaurant seemed to be a little nicer than many of the others along the beach (with slightly higher prices too but the food was good). Another plus - the hotel was able to hook us up with a reliable, affordable taxi driver who was very accommodating and spoke good English.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 27, 2017

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jan 3, 2017

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice beach, disappointing hotel

Check in took over an hour with almost no communication from the staff, even though it was at 6pm. The room still had used soap and garbage from the previous occupants. The beach, however, was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Dec 22, 2016

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

Wonderful stay at White Sands Bungalows! The GM (called Said) was wonderful-- he personally greeted us and ensured our stay was great multiple times. Laila and the other girls on staff were also great. This location is RIGHT on the beach and even if you get a garden room as we did, we were still only steps away and actually preferred the bit of extra privacy. Great snorkeling, relaxing on the beach and a great local scene on the beach at nights as well -- the kids come out and play pickup soccer and other games in the evening which is entertainment in its own right! Finally, the food was a highlight...for most of the meals. They seem to rotate through perhaps three chefs on different shifts and the same menu items come out quite differently depending on whose cooking. The vast majority were great but a few dishes that were subpar. Bear in mind that there is no alcohol at this location (quite common on the island since it is majority Muslim) but there are locations that serve just a short walk down the beach. Overall we were very very happy and would definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Estonia

Oct 31, 2016

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

Really nice small hotel, nice staff, rooms are clean, view to the ocean, super. Only thing, that rooms are quite small and there are no closets. Otherwise, i liked this hotel very much.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 27, 2016

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

Great hotel right on the beach

I stayed for four nights. Getting there from the airport is best by taxi. You can coordinate with the hotel to get a driver to pick you up for $35. Otherwise, the airport taxis will charge you up to $60 for a one way trip. The town of Jambiani very poor and there's nothing to see. However, the beaches are very nice. The hotel offers free breakfast and it's excellent. The restaurant offers a lot of food options, but they never have anything fresh, most if frozen. I only ate breakfast and the few times I did eat lunch there, I ordered chicken dishes or vegetable only dishes since their vegetables were fresh. For dinner, I always walked down the beach and checked with the other restaurants to see what they had fresh. You have lots of options to pick from and they're good and less than 16000 TZS, which is less than $8. The room I got was the bungalow right up front, I had a queen bed and mosquito net with a ceiling fan which kept me cool at night. The hotel is great and I got it for a great price, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I big plus for me, they had nice comfortable hammocks which I used every day. Also, try to buy water bottle in the way from the airport or you can walk into town, about 100 m and buy the big water bottles for 1000 shillings. The hotel charges double.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 3, 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Sep 22, 2016

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

Kite surfing available, bicycles rentable, Long beach walks safe, even in the late evening.

8/10 Good

Emma, Scotland

Jul 26, 2016

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

Paradise

Beautiful as right on the beach.

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Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

8.0/10

8.6/10

8.4/10

7.6/10

7.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

George

4/10 Poor

sandrine

Photos trompeuses: ça tombe en ruine

sandrine

8/10 Good

Catherine Allison

Catherine Allison

8/10 Good

Ben

Nice little hotel directly on the beach.