Situated along the white, sand Jambiani Beach, Blue Oyster Hotel features sun loungers along the beach with thatched Makuti parasols. There is also a rooftop restaurant and a beach bar. The rooms come with carved Zanzibari-style beds, a desk and fan. Some rooms also offer a balcony and sea views. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a shower. Guests can relax by the beach, in the garden hammocks or with a massage. The hotel has a ngalawa fishing boat and snorkelling equipment available for rent. There is also a small library with international books and a shop with locally produced souvenirs. The restaurant serves a variety of Swahili and international dishes featuring fresh seafood, vegetables and fruit. The Beach Bar serves lunch, fruit juices and cocktails. Blue Oyster Hotel is located 18 km from Jozani Forest and 60 km from Stone Town. Zanzibar Airport is 55 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Jambiani, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    This place is SO much better than a resort. Perfectly positioned, amazing views, lovely staff and fairly priced. One of my favourite all time hotels.
  • Marc
    Belgium Belgium
    Extremely friendly staff. This is a small hotel with no swimming pool but it has all other facilities one would like to have. The rooms are very large and have very comfortable beds.
  • Aston
    France France
    Staff are all lovely people, the breakfast was amazing, the location is beautiful and practical, the restaurant and chef absolutely phenomenal. Great choice, creative, good prices, huge portions... the room was spacious, how with pressure (quite...
  • Paulette
    Canada Canada
    After a 21-day tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls and a few days of intense sightseeing in Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam and Stone Town, Jambiani was meant to be a much needed R&R treat. Totally surpassed our expectations! The place is gorgeous,...
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were amazing, perfect location, & very clean.
  • Malgorzata
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff was very friendly and helpful and food was very fresh and tasty. But for that rice I expected slippers maybe
  • Fabio
    Italy Italy
    Breakfast is very good and staff exceptional. Meals are also extremely good because of a very talented chef.
  • Kerstin
    Germany Germany
    Extremely nice location with a wonderful touch of detail! From arriving to the room to the beach bar or the restaurant: the quality was extremely high and we enjoyed every second. The staff was very friendly and we simply felt relaxed. The food...
  • Terence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was beautiful but could really do with ceiling fans
  • Amy921
    Canada Canada
    Hotel is good. I got upgraded to an ocean view room which was great. Because there is no pool, not much to do during the day with the low tide.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?

    The Blue Oyster Hotel is situated right on the wonderful beach of Jambiani.
    Answered on 11 January 2020
  • Hi do you offer airport pick up and drop off? Also, what activities can you suggest for solo female travellers? Planning to book next week. Thank you!

    If you require transport we can send a driver to collect you. Further we offer tours directly from the Hotel with our local partner tour operator affi..
    Answered on 2 August 2021
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    Zanzibar has a great climate to meet all your beach holiday dreams. The climate is tropical with an average temperature of 30 degrees year-round. Th..
    Answered on 11 January 2020
  • Why is there no refrigerator in the room?

    Dear guest Thank you for your question. We are highly focused on limiting our usage of the local resources, such as electricity and water, in order t..
    Answered on 14 February 2023
  • Hi. Do you have a shuttle service to the airport and what is the cost?

    Hi, Thank you for your message. Yes, we offer transfer services. Transfers to the east-coast from airport cost USD 45 per car (maximum six people). K..
    Answered on 28 June 2022
  • Hello :) I am considering booking your accomodation for couple weeks. Everything looks gorgeous, all I need to be sure about, is whether the wifi is ..

    Hello Barbora. We are happy to hear that. You are warmly welcome here in our little paradise. The wifi here works well, and we have recently updated ..
    Answered on 1 November 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Blue Oyster Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Seafood • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Blue Oyster Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Blue Oyster Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Due to environmental considerations, our rooms have fans, but no air conditioning.

Furthermore we have no swimming pool at the hotel. All hot water is generated by a solar powered heating system.

Please inform Blue Oyster Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Blue Oyster Hotel

  • Check-in at Blue Oyster Hotel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Blue Oyster Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Jambiani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Blue Oyster Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Blue Oyster Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Blue Oyster Restaurant

  • The prices at Blue Oyster Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Blue Oyster Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Blue Oyster Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours