Title: Barabara House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055028&destination=Jambiani%2C+Unguja+South+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=33465448&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Barabara House Guests can rejuvenate with spa treatments at this tranquil retreat or borrow bikes to explore the natural surroundings at their own pace ## Photo gallery for Barabara House ![Restaurant - Barabara House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/f94cabfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Barabara House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/60bb0b74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Barabara House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/c36c2cbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room | Wardrobe - Barabara House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/3b4db60d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Barabara House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/f566118f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Barabara House serves local flavors at breakfast before visitors relax with a massage or wander through the peaceful garden. The retreat balances nature with practicality, offering free WiFi and dry cleaning services alongside bike rentals for exploring the nearby scenery. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Laundry room £34 includes taxes & fees 25 Apr - 26 Apr ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 28 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=33465448&PinnedHotelID=33465448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/34b961cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/c3ff917e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/615239d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33465500/33465448/e0086134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Jambiani travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jambiani.dx6055028) [View more Guest houses in Jambiani](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jambiani-Guest-Houses.d6055028-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.33978%2C39.55329&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n3N3C5zD8gI10AMA332f49KzeQg=) Jambiani Rd, Jambiani, Zanzibar ### What's nearby - ![Jambiani Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120028/a61c734e-3ce5-41eb-bcc8-8f43cdeb4e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jambiani Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Kite Centre Zanzibar 8 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Paje Beach 9 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Kizimkazi Beach 30 min drive \- 19.5 miles - Michamvi Kae Beach 30 min drive \- 19.4 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Your Zanzibar Place 8 min drive - B4 Beach Club 8 min drive - Kisiwa on the Beach 7 min drive - Coco Beach Hotel & Restaurant 11 min walk - Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar 4 min drive ## About this property ### Barabara House Guest house near Jambiani Beach You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Barabara House. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception - Coffee/tea in reception and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Barabara House offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and espresso makers. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16130000/16124600/16124504/a8f10e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Reef Sport and Fishing Lodge & Bungalows Jambiani - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 72 reviews £41 includes taxes & fees 4 Apr - 5 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=16124504&PinnedHotelID=16124504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91600000/91594000/91593953/628d5491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jabali Bungalows Lodge Jambiani - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 9 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=91593953&PinnedHotelID=91593953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, white sand, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1920000/1912200/1912135/5d40a723.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant Jambiani - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.4 Good 109 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-11&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=1912135&PinnedHotelID=1912135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12458200/12458187/491aca57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows Jambiani - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids’ pool - Parking included 8.0 Very good 92 reviews £44 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=12458187&PinnedHotelID=12458187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27660000/27654000/27654000/0481e81a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Loop Beach Resort Jambiani - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=27654000&PinnedHotelID=27654000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96220000/96215100/96215002/5fac1279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### S&S Hotel Jambiani - Pool - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 4 Apr - 5 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=96215002&PinnedHotelID=96215002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exclusive Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16320000/16312400/16312327/20e84a05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Melik's Jambiani - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 11 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=16312327&PinnedHotelID=16312327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, white sand, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/df97f5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lost Soles Lodge Jambiani - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £32 includes taxes & fees 28 Apr - 29 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-28&endDate=2026-04-29&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe House, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111190500/111190428/d3bd2a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bila Residence Suites Jambiani - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-11&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=111190428&PinnedHotelID=111190428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### 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 front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, mobile payments and cash Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. ### Property is also known as Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani Barabara House Jambiani Barabara House Jambiani Barabara House Guesthouse Barabara House Guesthouse Jambiani ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barabara House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Barabara House? ### How much is parking at Barabara House? ### What time is check-in at Barabara House? ### What time is check-out at Barabara House? ### Does Barabara House provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Barabara House located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Barabara House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adriana 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Ótimo custo benefício ##### Adriana Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Jul 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ---