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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront bungalows right on the sand
Very kind and charming staff / welcoming service
Pool available
Housekeeping twice daily (reported)
Lovely bungalow features (balcony, transat, palm roof)
Great overall location and atmosphere
Cons:
Beach becomes muddy/unusable at low tide
Intrusive touts/people watching guests at breakfast and by the pool
Room reportedly not clean on arrival (isolated report)
Difficulty closing the in-room safe
No curtain on bathroom window facing staff hut (privacy issue)
Reported request for extra payment despite taxes included

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed feedback: one guest reported the room was not clean on arrival, but another review notes housekeeping twice daily and a generally good room.
Service
9.2
Generally praised: staff described as very kind, charming and providing perfect service on arrival; however guests report external touts/soliciters around dining areas which affect the perceived service environment.
Location
9
Excellent beachfront location and bungalows right on the sand; strong positive overall, though beach can be muddy/unusable at low tide.
Room Quality
8.1
Bungalows praised (palm roof, balcony, sea-front transat) but some practical negatives: difficulty closing the safe, lack of bathroom curtain facing staff huts, and isolated report of initial uncleanliness.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities highlighted (notably the pool and private beach bungalows); overall well-equipped for a charming beachfront hotel.
Value for Money
7.4
Weakened by reports of being asked for extra payment despite taxes said to be included and by the disturbance from touts; reduces perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast is offered but guests suggested more variety (e.g., beignets) and some found the dining experience marred by onlookers/solicitations.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall a charming, well-located hotel with warm reception and attractive bungalows on the sand; some operational and privacy issues prevent a perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:16

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Accommodation:
Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel offers a picturesque setting in the Jambiani Beach district of Jambiani. Guests can relax on the terrace while enjoying the breathtaking views of the sea.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, where a variety of delicious Indian dishes are served. Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply looking for a flavorful experience, our restaurant is sure to delight your taste buds.

Comfort and Convenience:
Each room at the hotel features a balcony and a private bathroom, with some rooms offering stunning sea views. Start your day right with a continental or buffet breakfast available daily.

Ready to experience a perfect beach getaway? Book your stay at Sea View Lodge Boutique Hotel now.

Important information:

ITALIANO:
COMUNICATO IMPORTANTE:

Desideriamo informarvi che il Governo di Zanzibar ha appena introdotto dal 1° ottobre 2024 un'assicurazione sanatoria obbligatoria per tutti i turisti in arrivo sull'isola.

L'assicurazione deve essere acquistata online prima dell'arrivo sul seguente sito web. https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/

INGLESE
IMPORTANT NOTICE:

We would like to inform you that the Government of Zanzibar has just introduced from 01 October 2024 a compulsory health insurance for all tourists visiting the island.

The insurance must be purchased before arrival on the following web site. https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 154 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.1
J
Jan • family_with_children • nl
10
Een perfekt hotel
Pros:

De locatie is super direkt aan een rustig strand , we hadden een standaard bungalow met uitzicht op zee..Het hotel is heel schoon, s'avonds kwamen ze nog langs om de bedden klaar te maken voor dr nacht en werd nog met muggenspray gespoten. Wij drinken cola zero, dit stond helaas niet op de kaart. Maar in die tijd dat wij er waren hebben zij dat voor ons bezorgt. Het ontbijt was voor ons goed. Geen groot buffet maar je kon van alles bestellen. Wij gaan er zeker nog een keer naar toe. In het restaurant.kon je ook lekker eten. Top Hotel

Cons:

Ons viel helemaal niks tegen

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick • couple • fr
8
Ce fut un très beau séjour dans cet hôtel que je recommande fortement
Pros:

La vue sur la mer de notre bengalow… et la gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

Le wifi, dans notre bengalow en face de la mer était inexistant (le dernier des bengalows). Petit dej bon… mais rapidement tjs la même chose

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jay Edgar Alexander • solo_traveller • se
2
Scammed, harassed and cheated.
Pros:

Location and facilities are very nice.

Cons:

Staff is below acceptable. They make up rules, they cheat and lie on cocktail orders, they harass you constantly in your room. Breakfast is an absolute joke and the food from the kitchen any time of day is close to inedible. Wi-Fi is 1.5mbit/s. Close to every order I made was incorrect, then I just stopped trying. The hotel has special rules to follow that are not communicated in the agreement or via booking.com before you pay, this is something the front desk dude has zero understanding of and no interest in hearing.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
Y
YNGVE • solo_traveller • no
9
Nydelig sted i Jambiani
Pros:

Vi ønsket oss en strandhytte i et rolig område på Zanzibar. Det fikk vi. Hytten som er vent mot sjøen gav oss akkurat det vi ønsket oss. AC, vifte i taket og myggnetting. Restauranten serverte god mat. Personalet var veldig hyggelige og omtenksomme.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Antonius • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Strand en weer

Cons:

Was prima

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
A
Ahlam • couple • om
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
K
Koen • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

Super schöne Lage, schöner Pool schönes Restaurant

Cons:

Sehr renovationsbedüftige Anlage, unbequeme kleine Better, durchschnittliches Frühstuck

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
D
domingo • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
D
Dowgan • extended_group • pl
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
T
TOMASZ • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Place is amazing but there is one big think
When the water is out you can go on the beach because you will be sunken in to mud

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
O
Océane • couple • fr
9
Propre et reposant
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel
Le ménage fait 2 fois par jour
La piscine
La chambre était très bien
Le principe de bungalow sur la plage c'est sympa on entend la mer la nuit

Cons:

Les rabateurs qui te regardent manger ton petit dej et qui t'interpellent. Ça c'est vraiment un gros point noir. Ils gâchent la vue et tous les jours. Ils t'attendent à la sortie de l'hôtel. Tu ne peux pas être dans ton transat tranquille. Idem sur la terrasse de ton bungalow. On était obligés de se mettre au fond du restaurant pour être tranquille.
+ difficultés à fermer le coffre fort
+ pas de rideau à la fenêtre de la salle de bain qui donne sur la cabane des employés....
+ peut-être diversifier le petit déjeuner avec des beignets par exemple

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
P
Pujan • couple • gb
1
The room was not clean when we arrived also been asked for extra payment even if the all taxes were included in the book
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
F
FRANCOISE • solo_traveller • fr
10
Un hotel de charme avec bungalow juste sur le sable
Pros:

Tout, l’accueil toujours aussi charmant, le service parfait , l’emplacement en 1 ere ligne top 👍
Et mon bungalow avec son toit de palme, son petit balcon avec fauteuils, puis son transat avec parasol et le tout juste au bord de la mer🤩🤩🤩

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
N
Nathalie • extended_group • fr
7
rustique et authentique
Pros:

Le personnel est tres sympa et réactif, hotel assez rustique, plage pas genial pour la baignade, piscine sympa.

Cons:

Hotel assez basique, village calme et authentique, preferez Paje pour plus d'activité et de vie. La mer n'est pas très accueillante

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
P
Przemysław • family_with_children • pl
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
K
Klaus • couple • zm
8
Ein sehr schöner entspannter Aufenthalt
Pros:

Strand wirklich toll, Essen gut, Frühstueck sparsam. Aber sonst alles absolut super schön für einen entspannten Urlaub

Cons:

Frühstück und Kaffee

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
L
Linda • couple • se
10
En fin och avslappnande semester rakt på stranden.
Pros:

Det var ett otroligt gulligt hotell men personlig touch. Personalen var otroligt hjälpsam och vänlig. Hotellet hade det lilla extra vi trivdes väldigt bra.

Cons:

Frukosten var god men enformig för oss som bodde där i tio dagar. Om man ber om exempelvis smör och ost så får man det. På buffén fanns kaffe, juice, yoghurt, vitt bröd och varianter av varmt tillbehör exempelvis morötter och zucchini eller potatis och korv. På Ala carte kan man beställa olika typer av ägg, tunna pannkakor och korv.

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
G
Gaye • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Erg lekker eten in het restaurant. Veel lekkerder dan buiten. Kamer aan het strand was erg relaxed en veilig.

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
L
LUCA • couple • it
10
Pros:

Amazing Resort, directly on the beach. My room (or better say my house because it was so big on 2 levels and with balcony) was simply fantastic. All the staff members were careful, kind and ready to support you for everything. Awa, Ibra and all the girls of the front desk will remain forever in my heart ❤️. I strongly recommend to everyone the Sea View Lodge Hotel ❤️

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
G
Gerhard • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Die gesamte Anlage ist super.
Gutes Preis - Leistungsverhältnis ist wirklich gut.

Cons:

Angebot im Restaurant etwas eingeschränkt. Im

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee