Located 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 private 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 snorkeling 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 11 mi from Jozani Forest and 37 mi from Stone Town. Zanzibar Airport is 34 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Jambiani, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

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 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was comfortable and twice-daily cleaning was amazing. We did not miss the A/C. Design is authentic but modern. Many breakfast options and great beach bar Amazing breeze every day!! Comfortable grounds. We did not miss a pool at all....
  • Estelle
    France France
    Amazing view from the room, cozy area with sunbed. Big rooms & amazing food / breakfast
  • Lassity
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing staff, incredible food and drinks!! The property and rooms have charm and are comfortable.
  • Magdalena
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Everything! Beautiful and peaceful place! Clean rooms. Amazing and kind staff- they were very personal and accommodating with all the requests I’ve had. First solo trip for me and I felt extremely comfortable there.
  • Colette
    Germany Germany
    I spent 5 days at Blue Oyster together with my partner and without exaggeration everything was perfect. The location, the room, the beach, the hotel staff and above all the food. The food was truly exceptional and the most pleasant surprise. The...
  • Mats
    Sweden Sweden
    The hotel is on and almost in the Indian ocean. At high tide the waves strikes heavily the barriers of the beach stretch. The power of the ocean is amazing. The management care for details in all aspects, coushions on the beach beds, quality...
  • Aubrey's
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed the stay and the sailing trip in the dhow was superb, thank you
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    The location on the beach was perfect. You could walk into the ocean when the tide was in. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The staff and hospitality were exceptional. Andess was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Louise from Kemi Tours and...
  • Meghan
    Canada Canada
    Location was great! The beach was absolutely beautiful. The rooms were nice - simply furnished and spacious. There was a nice variety of breakfast options each morning, and the staff was super friendly!
  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    Louisa was amazing at greeting us and getting us settled. There were a lot of activities available that they helped organize. The patio was spacious, but shared with nextdoor room. The bed was giant and you could hear the beach from the room. The...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Blue Oyster Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment & 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
  • Safe

General

  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • 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 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

FAQs about Blue Oyster Hotel

  • Blue Oyster Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Jambiani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Blue Oyster Hotel include:

    • Double
  • Guests staying at Blue Oyster Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Blue Oyster Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
  • Blue Oyster Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Blue Oyster Restaurant
  • Check-in at Blue Oyster Hotel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Blue Oyster Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.