Gecko House Hotel - Jambiani (Zanzibar)

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Gecko House Hotel - Jambiani (Zanzibar)
Jambiani, Jambiani (Zanzibar), Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Cleanliness9.0
Staff8.5
Comfort8.0
Facilities8.0
Location8.0
Who stays here
Solo63%
Couples37%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Cleanliness9.0
Staff8.5
Comfort8.0
Facilities8.0
Location8.0
Who stays here
Solo63%
Couples37%

Beachfront Guesthouse with Live Music and Cultural Tours in Jambiani

Beachfront Location

Gecko House Hotel Jambiani sits directly on the beach in Jambiani, with the Indian Ocean steps away. Jambiani Beach is a 2-minute walk from the property, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 25 mi away. Guests can use the hotel's bicycle rental to explore the coastal village and nearby attractions.

Rooms and Practical Comforts

Each room at Gecko House includes a private bathroom with a bidet, a dining table, and a work desk. A refrigerator, an electric kettle, and kitchenware come standard in every unit. Air conditioning is available in all rooms, and board games are provided for guest use.

On-Site Amenities and Services

The property has a shared lounge, a coffee house, and a garden with outdoor furniture and BBQ facilities. Guests can use the shared kitchen, and room service is available. The hotel offers express check-in/check-out, a concierge service, and a paid airport shuttle.

Activities and Entertainment

Gecko House provides fitness and yoga classes on-site, as well as cooking classes. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and cultural tours. Guests can also participate in local culture tours organized by the hotel.

Practical Services and Safety

The hotel offers car hire, shuttle services, and airport drop-off and pick-up for a fee. Free parking is available on the premises, and a designated smoking area is provided. Fire extinguishers are installed throughout the property, and non-smoking rooms are available.

  • Location: Direct beachfront access, 2 min from Jambiani Beach
  • Rooms: Private bathrooms with bidet, dining table, work desk
  • Amenities: Coffee house, shared lounge, BBQ facilities
  • Activities: Yoga, fitness classes, cooking classes, live music
  • Services: Airport shuttle, car hire, concierge, express check-in
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-18:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Rooms and availability

Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness club

TV

Leisure/ TV room

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness club
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Car rental
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Dinner

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Essential information about Gecko House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 25 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 34.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Jambiani, Jambiani (Zanzibar), Tanzania
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Jambiani, Jambiani (Zanzibar), Tanzania
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Jambiani, Jambiani (Zanzibar), Tanzania
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Guests say: good, with tradeoffs
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