Jambiani Backpackers Hostel

9.4Excellent222 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Spa
Bar
Daily housekeeping

About this place

Vibrant Beachfront Hostel in Jambiani Outdoor Pool and Private Beach: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or unwind at the private beach area just steps away from Paje Beach. Social Atmosphere and Entertainment: Mingle with fellow travelers in the shared lounge, join the evening entertainment, or grill up a feast at the barbecue area for a memorable stay. Convenient Amenities and Activities: Benefit from free WiFi, bike and car hire services for exploring the area, and easy access to Jozani Forest for nature enthusiasts. Book now for a lively and relaxing stay at Jambiani Backpackers Hostel.

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8 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Budget Double Room 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 15 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Budget Double Room Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Budget Double Room 56 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 160 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 160 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Budget Double Room Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool
Spa

Food & drink

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Outdoor

Private beach
Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
In Jambiani across from Fun Beach Hotel, Jambiani, Tanzania
2.7 km from the center of Jambiani

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 00:30. Check-out by 10:30.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

9.4222 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness8.9

Service10.0

Location10.0

Room quality9.4

Amenities9.4

Value for money9.9

Food and drink9.4

Ebony Elle
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
+mo and william are the best!
Boris
United States · Solo · September 2026
10.0
+Incredible. Everything was comfortable, clean, and service was great. William is the best. There is a beautiful pool and volleyball court as well. Highly recommend.
Rafael
Brazil · Solo · September 2026
10.0
+The place is absolutely amazing! So beautiful and with an amazing location. The village nearby is very interesting, with nice options for eating. The staff here is just amazing. Especially William, who is a calm, intelligent, helpful person. If you have any doubts about staying here, I guarantee you that if you come you will be very grateful about not skipping this amazing experience.
Alexandre
France · Solo · September 2026
10.0
“Great stay! The hostel was clean the staff was friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay and wo”
Molly
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
10.0
+The staff here are superb! They all go above and beyond to make you feel really comfortable. They have created an incredibly sociable environment and the vibe here was so good we kept extending our stay! The breakfast is great too 😁 cannot recommend this place enough!
−Nothing!
Asha
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
8.0
+Great atmosphere. William and the rest of the staff are lovely. Pool and outside areas are so lovely, felt like luxury for a hostel.
−No cooking facilities but also they dont officially serve food. Also, bed was so hard.
Timothé
France · Solo · August 2026
8.0
“Rest and chill”
+I had an amazing stay here! The atmosphere was super friendly and welcoming, and I really felt at home. A special thanks to William, the owner, who is genuinely an incredibly kind and helpful person. He really made my stay in Zanzibar even better. I would definitely recommend this place and would happily come back. Thank you for everything, William!
Kaito
Japan · Solo · August 2026
10.0
“You’ll miss this place when you leave for sure”
+The staff was so nice and helpful to arrange the tour, recommendation for food, and so on.
−We have pool, hammock, drinks, we can spend a day in the hostel and relax. It has everything we need
Pascal
Germany · Solo · August 2026
10.0
+I had an amazing stay in Jambiani and can highly recommend this hostel! The whole place is beautiful and very clean, especially the rooms. The pool area is a real highlight and the perfect place to relax, hang out and meet other travelers. It’s incredibly easy to connect with new people here, and there’s a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere throughout the hostel. William and Mohammed are fantastic hosts and take care of everything you might need. They’re always around to help and make sure everyone is having a great time. The hostel also organizes group activities, which were all great and made it even easier to meet people and explore the area together. Breakfast was delicious as well! Thank you for such a great stay. I had an amazing time and would recommend this place without hesitation to anyone visiting Jambiani!
xinge
China · Solo · August 2026
10.0
+I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything here feels warm and welcoming. There is a nice swimming pool with plenty of sun‑bathing loungers. You can sit down, chat, play games or simply lie back and relax almost everywhere around the property. The breakfast is fantastic with a great variety of food, including beautifully prepared fruit platters. The hotel staff are very helpful. They can arrange taxis and book different day‑trip excursions for guests. I would definitely recommend this place to other travellers.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 00:30 · check-out until 10:30
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

8 room types

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Budget Double Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Budget Double Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews