Title: Vanilla House (Bed And Breakfast) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055028&destination=Jambiani%2C+Unguja+South+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=34763450&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Vanilla House Travelers sip drinks in tranquil surroundings at this welcoming retreat, where mornings begin with a variety of delicious breakfast options to fuel the day ahead ## Photo gallery for Vanilla House ![Sundeck - Vanilla House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/02c60e6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - Vanilla House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/eeb60a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Vanilla House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/7da65cc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Vanilla House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/23ef4e85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Vanilla House (Jambiani)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/d80cbee2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Vanilla House serves local and international cuisine in its restaurant, while the garden and terrace provide peaceful spots to connect to WiFi and enjoy bar drinks. The staff receives consistently positive reviews for their helpful service. ## Reviews 5.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar - Laundry ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds 2 beds 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Partial Sea View (Room 1) ![Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Partial Sea View (Room 1)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/71984b11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Partial Sea View (Room 1) - Partial sea view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (Room 2) ![Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (Room 2)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/bf97b601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (Room 2) - Garden view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 3) ![Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/48d37b8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 3) - Sea view - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 4) ![Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/48d37b8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Room 4) - Sea view - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5) ![Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/f84beb39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5) - Sea view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[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-6.32859%2C39.55172&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LMGU0yulUo4XnFtBhN_rt566xoM=) JAMBIANI, Jambiani, 00765 ### 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 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Pingwe Beach](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 23 min drive \- 24.2 km - Kite Centre Zanzibar 6 min drive \- 6.4 km - Paje Beach 8 min drive \- 7.5 km - Michamvi Kae Beach 28 min drive \- 29.0 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - Your Zanzibar Place 9 min drive - B4 Beach Club 8 min drive - Kisiwa on the Beach 7 min drive - Coco Beach Hotel & Restaurant 10 min walk - Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar 4 min drive ## About this property ### Vanilla House Bed & breakfast near Jambiani Beach At Vanilla House, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Vanilla House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises - Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Vanilla House feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service. 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Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards ### Property is also known as Vanilla House B&B Zanzibar Vanilla House B&B Vanilla House Zanzibar Bed & breakfast Vanilla House Zanzibar Zanzibar Vanilla House Bed & breakfast Vanilla House Jambiani Vanilla House Bed & breakfast Vanilla House Bed & breakfast Jambiani Vanilla House B&B Jambiani Vanilla House Jambiani Bed & breakfast Vanilla House Jambiani Jambiani Vanilla House Bed & breakfast Bed & breakfast Vanilla House Vanilla House B&B ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vanilla House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Vanilla House? ### What time is check-out at Vanilla House? ### Does Vanilla House provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Vanilla House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Vanilla House Reviews 5.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Sep 7, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Pas terrible Hôtel loin de ce qui est décrit sur le net. Propreté zéro, draps moustiquaire état des chambres très sales. A chaque fois on enlevait tout et on mettait nos serviettes pour dormir. En plus les propriétaires font la fête entre elles juste à côté de la chambre jusqu’a Heure tardive. Bref. Je ne le recommande pas. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Lene Jan 7, 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Lene Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [BaraBara Eat&Sleep - Eco Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Paje-Hotels-BaraBara-EatSleep-Eco-Boutique-Hotel.h100450406.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h5361523.Hotel-Information) > - [Meliá Serengeti Lodge Member of Meliá Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Serengeti-National-Park-Hotels-Melia-Serengeti-Lodge.h18410258.Hotel-Information) > - [Filao Beach Resort by Sansi](https://www.expedia.ca/Chwaka-Hotels-Filao-Beach-Zanzibar.h26830985.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Jambo.h75595198.Hotel-Information) > - [Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Kibo-Palace-Hotel.h2559587.Hotel-Information) > - [Oleza Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Oleza-Boutique-Hotel.h100371207.Hotel-Information) > - [Demani Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Paje-Hotels-Demani-Lodge.h36017239.Hotel-Information) > - [Eden Paradise Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Eden-Paradise-Zanzibar.h106900554.Hotel-Information) > - [Parrot Hotel Arusha](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Parrot-Hotel-Arusha.h106865605.Hotel-Information) > - [Milele Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Dongwe-Hotels-Milele-Beach-Resort.h29854931.Hotel-Information) > - [Kia Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Kia-Lodge.h1849013.Hotel-Information) > - [Farm of Dreams Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Karatu-Hotels-Farm-Of-Dreams-Lodge.h11806795.Hotel-Information) > - [LUX Marijani Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.ca/Pwani-Mchangani-Hotels-Marijani-Beach-Resort-Spa.h69923153.Hotel-Information) > - [Springlands Hotel Moshi](https://www.expedia.ca/Moshi-Hotels-Springlands-Hotel-Moshi.h29866316.Hotel-Information) > - [Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Konokono-Beach-Resort.h3881687.Hotel-Information) > - [Nungwi Dreams by Mantis](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Nungwi-Dreams.h19700686.Hotel-Information) > - [Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Paje-Hotels-Dhow-Inn.h5784649.Hotel-Information) > - [Kutoka Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Kutoka-Lodge.h38857289.Hotel-Information) > - [The Palms Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Dongwe-Hotels-The-Palms-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h10041347.Hotel-Information) > - [Brubru Lodge ](https://www.expedia.ca/Moshi-Hotels-Altezza-Lodge.h19686862.Hotel-Information) > - [Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Le-Mersenne-Beach.h65725614.Hotel-Information) > - [Ananda Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Paje-Hotels-Ananda-Beach-House.h36255479.Hotel-Information) > - [Ilboru Safari Lodge - The Platinum Route Company Limited](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Ilboru-Safari-Lodge.h107725331.Hotel-Information) > - [Sunshine Marine Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Matemwe-Hotels-Sunshine-Marine-Lodge.h5938832.Hotel-Information) > - [The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Matemwe-Hotels-Emerald-Zanzibar-Resort-Spa.h78245396.Hotel-Information) > - [Tarangire Simba Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Tarangire-National-Park-Hotels-Tarangire-Simba-Lodge.h21559150.Hotel-Information) > - [Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti](https://www.expedia.ca/Serengeti-National-Park-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Safari-Lodge-Serengeti.h2949601.Hotel-Information) > - [sagandobungalows](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Sagandobungalows.h100002614.Hotel-Information)