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Set in Jambiani, just 200 metres from Jambiani Beach, Babu Villas offers beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, pool with a view, a garden and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 km from Jozani Forest. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The aparthotel provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Bike hire and car hire are available at this aparthotel and the area is popular for cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Jambiani, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Jambiani

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Clara
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Our family had an unforgettable time at Babu Villa. My 4-year-old and 10-year-old were constantly torn between the pool and the ocean – like they had to choose between two paradises! One minute they were in the pool, the next they were running to...
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything - great location, lovely staff, amazing breakfast, villa was spacious & clean & well maintained. Couldn’t have been better.
  • Jean-francois
    Thailand Thailand
    Babu Villas are purely enchanting! In the apartment, I felt like I was staying over the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean thanks to the large windows all around the room - absolutely magical! Everything was beyond perfect (including the fiber...
  • Sabrina
    France France
    This is a gem of a property, it's clean, spacious and perfectly put together. The breakfast is delicious, and the Team are excellent. Our daughter fell in love with Rehima, and the housekeeping staff. Selina was extremely helpful and welcoming, as...
  • Jonna
    Sweden Sweden
    Excellent location in (so far) rather quiet and authentic Jambiani, with breathtaking views from the apartment with balcony. Perfect balance of privacy, safety and hospitality. Lovely details throughout, we found our tropical selves when wearing...
  • Thuy
    Germany Germany
    The amazing sunrises, the beachfront, the cleanliness, the fresh breakfast!
  • Shahdust
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Everything about the place is on point...I could never go to any other place in jambiani as long as baby villa stands there
  • Just
    Germany Germany
    What an incredible stay in a tropical paradise! This is easily one of the best places I've ever visited. The villas are exquisitely designed and spacious, and feature modern architecture with an African touch. Every intricate detail is...
  • Davey
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Beautifully finished villa and grounds. All the amenities to make it a comfortable stay. Wonderful communication with the management and welcome briefing. Big yummy breakfast is delivered to your door each day. Millie's massage was amazing in my...
  • H
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The lovely welcome by the staff with this wonderful view of the beach and ocean right away, makes you feel very welcome and like in paradise. The accommodation is new and clean, with everything prepared to make you feel at home and comfortable for...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 777 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Property information

The Babu Villas are perfect for families and small groups and are located in Zanzibar. The villa's kitchens are fully equipped for self-catering purposes and the bathrooms have showers and bathroom amenities. From the moment you enter the property, our happy-go-lucky-paradise will provide you with feelings of with gratitude and ease. The villas will satisfy and indulge you with their magnificent interiors, spectacular views and astonishing surroundings.

Neighbourhood information

Babu Villas rests in the heart of our favorite village on Zanzibar, Jambiani Kibigija. We are surrounded by a beautiful local life and the stunning white sanded, endless beaches of Jambiani. A Koran school, a mosque, local craftsmen and the turquoise blue ocean. That’s all you need. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance.

Languages spoken

German,English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Facilities of Babu Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Fan

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Private beach area
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Coffee house on site
    • Fruits
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Cooking class
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Beach
    • Badminton equipment
    • Snorkelling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Pool view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Babu Villas takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    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.

    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 - 2 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.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about Babu Villas

    • Babu Villas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Foot massage
      • Cooking class
      • Back massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Full body massage
      • Walking tours
      • Badminton equipment
      • Bicycle rental
      • Head massage
      • Beach
      • Neck massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Couples massage
      • Private beach area
      • Hand massage
    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Babu Villas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Babu Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Breakfast to go
    • Check-in at Babu Villas is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Babu Villas (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Babu Villas is 800 yards from the centre of Jambiani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Babu Villas on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Babu Villas (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 3 guests
      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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