About this property
Situated 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 en suite bathrooms are equipped with a shower. Guests can relax by the beach, in the outdoor swimming pool, in the garden hammocks, or with a massage. The hotel has a ngalawa fishing boat and snorkelling 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 18 km from Jozani Forest and 60 km from Stone Town. Zanzibar Airport is 55 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thomas
United Kingdom“Very friendly staff and very well organised. Room was really nice. The bed was huge. Bathroom was beautiful. Rooms were clean and very well looked after throughout the stay. We ate at the restaurant most nights, which was good. Breakfast was...” - Sara
Norway“Best value for money hotel in Zanzibar! And I’ve stayed in a lot after living there for 6 months. This place is just a dream. The most beautiful ocean view and now they even have a pool! This is paradise! Breakfast is also really yummy.” - Lerato
South Africa“The hotel is so perfect. Very clean and very professional stuff. Everything was explained to us by the receptionist named Sarah. Ohhh we loved that woman cause she ensured that we understood everything and checked with us every single time to see...” - Karina Norway“Blue Oyster exceeded all my expectations! The food was excellent, with both dinner and breakfast offering a variety of flavorful options. The lunch served outside on the BBQ was a highlight—fresh, delicious, and perfect for the beachfront...”
- Fiona
Australia“This place is SO much better than a resort. Perfectly positioned, amazing views, lovely staff and fairly priced. One of my favourite all time hotels.” 
Marc
Belgium“Extremely friendly staff. This is a small hotel with no swimming pool but it has all other facilities one would like to have. The rooms are very large and have very comfortable beds.”- Aston
France“Staff are all lovely people, the breakfast was amazing, the location is beautiful and practical, the restaurant and chef absolutely phenomenal. Great choice, creative, good prices, huge portions... the room was spacious, how with pressure (quite...” - Paulette
Canada“After a 21-day tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls and a few days of intense sightseeing in Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam and Stone Town, Jambiani was meant to be a much needed R&R treat. Totally surpassed our expectations! The place is gorgeous,...” - Olivia United Kingdom“The staff were amazing, perfect location, & very clean.”
- Malgorzata United Kingdom“Staff was very friendly and helpful and food was very fresh and tasty. But for that rice I expected slippers maybe”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Blue Oyster Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • Seafood • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
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.
The fine print
Due to environmental considerations, our rooms have fans, but no air conditioning.
All hot water is generated by a solar powered heating system.
Please inform Blue Oyster Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
