Title: Swahili Beach Bums - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Swahili Beach Bums Beachfront, with outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for Swahili Beach Bums ![Property grounds - Swahili Beach Bums (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/31247430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Beach View - Swahili Beach Bums (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/f0331cf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Swahili Beach Bums (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/378bfb40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Swahili Beach Bums (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/a3a55247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas - Swahili Beach Bums (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/6d40c041.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a terrace at Swahili Beach Bums. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a garden. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=124946171&PinnedHotelID=124946171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Beach View ![Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Beach View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/ca9271e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Beach View ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning 2 bathrooms Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping In-room massage - Beach view - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Patio, Beach View ![Comfort Double Room, Patio, Beach View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/05537dd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room, Patio, Beach View ### Highlights Patio 2 bathrooms Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping In-room massage - Beach view - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Basic Double Room, Patio, Beach View ![Basic Double Room, Patio, Beach View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/fa27d4db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, Patio, Beach View ### Highlights Patio 2 bathrooms Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping In-room massage - Beach view - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Double Room, Patio, Ocean View ![Basic Double Room, Patio, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/e107734f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, Patio, Ocean View ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping In-room massage - Ocean view - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Patio, Beach View ![Classic Shared Dormitory, Patio, Beach View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124950000/124946200/124946171/879f7249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Shared Dormitory, Patio, Beach View ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping In-room massage - Beach view - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJambiani-Hotels-Swahili-Beach-Bums.h124946171.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJambiani-Hotels-Swahili-Beach-Bums.h124946171.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Jambiani, Swahili Beach Bums is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Salaam Cave Aquarium are also worth visiting. [Visit our Jambiani travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Jambiani.dx6055028) [View more B&B in Jambiani](https://www.expedia.ca/Jambiani-Bed-And-Breakfast.d6055028-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.32252%2C39.54918&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YaIrbcXOyPzlD1vZ_Zs2vDYKEnQ=) 32 Jambiani Village, Jambiani, Unguja South Region, 72108 ### What's nearby - ![Jambiani Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120028/a61c734e-3ce5-41eb-bcc8-8f43cdeb4e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jambiani Beach 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![This restaurant will be sure to offer you a meal to remember. Excellent fresh pasta and seafood with seaview all around! #WeLoveOurMarkets #LifeAtExpedia #Africa #Zanzibar #restaurant #bucketlist](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000096/d3c44f74-c8ba-4ace-922a-c30b25a9f625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pingwe Beach 22 min drive \- 23.4 km - Kite Centre Zanzibar 6 min drive \- 5.6 km - Paje Beach 7 min drive \- 6.7 km - Kuza Cave 7 min drive \- 3.0 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 90 min drive ### Restaurants - Your Zanzibar Place 7 min drive - B4 Beach Club 7 min drive - Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar 3 min drive - Coco Beach Hotel & Restaurant 18 min walk - Gadea Garden Restaurant 15 min walk ## About this property ### Swahili Beach Bums Bed & breakfast near Jambiani Beach At Swahili Beach Bums, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a garden. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas - Free self parking - A free beach club on site, tour/ticket assistance, and charcoal grills - A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a gift shop Room features All guestrooms at Swahili Beach Bums offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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