Title: Vanilla House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Vanilla House Beachfront bed & breakfast for sun and fun ![Sundeck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/88fd1a0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/fa5277a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/23ef4e85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/7da65cc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34763500/34763450/48f2c44e.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. 5.0 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 28 - Nov. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 29 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=34763450&PinnedHotelID=34763450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![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) ### Highlights Premium bedding Fan Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Partial sea view - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds ![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) ### Highlights Premium bedding Fan Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed ![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) ### Highlights Terrace Premium bedding Fan Separate bathtub and shower Deep soaking bathtub Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 376 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![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) ### Highlights Terrace Premium bedding Fan Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 322 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![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) ### Highlights Premium bedding Fan Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sea view - 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. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJambiani-Hotels-Vanilla-House.h34763450.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJambiani-Hotels-Vanilla-House.h34763450.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 6.4 km - Paje Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km - Kuza Cave - 8 min drive - 3.8 km - Pingwe Beach - 23 min drive - 24.2 km #### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪Your Zanzibar Place - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jetty Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pompetti Restaurant of Zanzibar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pishi Restaurant - ‬5 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), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk - Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Vanilla House feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service. Extra amenities include: - Fans and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Vanilla House ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On the beach - Terrace ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Room service ### More - Fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Vanilla House? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Vanilla House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Vanilla House provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Vanilla House located? > Nestled on the beach, this Jambiani bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kuza Cave. Paje Beach and Swahili Cave are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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 ### 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lene Jan 7, 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Lene Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Royal-Zanzibar-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h5563953.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunrise Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Dar-Es-Salaam-Hotels-Sunrise-Beach-Resort.h16382901.Hotel-Information) > > [Turaco Nungwi Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-DoubleTree-Resort-By-Hilton-Zanzibar-Nungwi.h3300267.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.ca/Kiwengwa-Hotels-TUI-Blue-Bahari-Zanzibar.h4532516.Hotel-Information) > > [Z Hotel & Z2 Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-The-Z-Hotel.h3675918.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti](https://www.expedia.ca/Serengeti-National-Park-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Safari-Lodge-Serengeti.h2949601.Hotel-Information) > > [Melia Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.ca/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Melia-Zanzibar.h1407257.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Jambo.h75595198.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Paradisus-Grand-Cana-All-Suites-All-Inclusive.h87364181.Hotel-Information) > > [Brubru Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Moshi-Hotels-Altezza-Lodge.h19686862.Hotel-Information) > > [Gran Melia Arusha](https://www.expedia.ca/Arusha-Hotels-Gran-Melia-Arusha.h34865479.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Nungwi-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Zanzibar-All-Inclusive.h5361523.Hotel-Information) > > [Africa Safari Selous](https://www.expedia.ca/Selous-Game-Reserve-Hotels-Africa-Safari-Selous.h8446485.Hotel-Information) > > [Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Konokono-Beach-Resort.h3881687.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Michamvi-Hotels-Le-Mersenne-Beach.h65725614.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kiwengwa-Hotels-Bluebay-Beach-Resort-And-Spa.h1867044.Hotel-Information) > > [Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ngorongoro-Conservation-Area-Hotels-Ngorongoro-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h903728.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d179995-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Varadero](https://www.expedia.ca/Varadero-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d3735-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Flamingo-Las-Vegas-Hotel-Casino.h13945.Hotel-Information) > > [The Residence Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.ca/Kizimkazi-Hotels-The-Residence-Zanzibar.h4261204.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Santiago (SCL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/scl/toronto-to-santiago) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/lis/montreal-to-lisbon) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Tunis (TUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/tun/montreal-to-tunis) > > [Condor](https://www.expedia.ca/Condor-Flights.cDE.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (IAH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/iah/vancouver-to-houston) ### Activities > [Things to do in Oakville](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oakville.d9236.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Sicily Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Sicily.d6048323.Destination-Travel-Guides)