New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Paje Beach

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Boating
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Shangani Post Office, Kenyatta Rd, Paje, Zanzibar, 3865
  • Paje Beach
    3 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    4 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach
    23 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    84 min drive

Room options

Triple Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 15
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Paje

On the beach.Stay at this Paje hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Paje Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bwejuu Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kuza Cave - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 18 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 23 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

Beachfront hostel near Paje Beach
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel like an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hostel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Paje hostel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

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New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for solo travellers
Looks nothing like the photos. Pool was dirty and the girl "running" the reception was so uninterested in anything and barely smiled once. Was empty most of my stay and not comfortable for a single female traveller. Breakfast was not good, was just fruit and an egg. I wasn't able to fully open the door of my room because there was an extra bed in there that was supposed to be removed, but was not. Ashtrays around the pool looked like they had not been emptied for a month.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Linda Therese

Liked: Staff & service
No aircondition, but s fan in the roof. That didn’t help when the power was off… it was too hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Closed to the beach
The place was closed to the beach, just behind a hotel, 2 min by walking. It has a swimming pool. The room were real, natural bungalows. The water was weak when you get shower. Dining area was great, big and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus Sehested

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff
Amazingly friendly staff, beautiful area, 50m from the beach, nice pool, close to the city, clean bungalows and a nice bar.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Bien que le personnel fut sympathique, Je n'ai pas été charmé par les lieux.Manque de caractère, assez impersonnel. Pr des courts séjours (2 ou 3 jours max) ça dépanne.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Les +: Une sortie pour aller voir le coucher du soleil nous a été proposée gratuitement par le staff. Design des bungalows sympa à voir (de l'extérieur). Le petit déjeuner est en libre service, bien qu’il ne soit pas très varié mais copieux. Les -: - Accueil hautain et froid. - Ménage mal fait, les bungalows sont poussiéreux. - Tâches de sang sur les moustiquaires - Beaucoup de trou dans les moustiquaires, nous avons demandé à la changer, ils nous ont ramené la même qu'ils ont lavé il y avait toujours les mêmes trous!! - Impossible de dormir sans vider un flacon d'insecticide dans la chambre. - Nous sommes restés 8 jours, et la piscine n'a été nettoyée qu'une fois, des bestioles flottent à la surface. - L'hôtel est proche d'un bar qui met fort la musique vendredi et samedi. Impossible de dormir avant 3h du matin. L'eau est vendue plus chère qu'en bord de mer. - Si on vous sert le dîner sur la terasse de votre bungalow, personne ne vient débarrasser. Les restes sont mangés par les chiens de l'hôtel et les oiseaux au petit matin. - Les poubelles laissées sur la terrasse du bungalow ne sont pas vidées tous les jours. - Les restaurants et autre activités sont toutes située sur la plage. Pour rentrer le soir, les rues qui vont a l'hôtel sont vides et partiellement éclairées. - Et enfin l'hôtel ne tient tellement pas les comptes que nous avons dû rappeler a la fin ce que nous avons consommé pendant le séjour.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine bungalows
Gode og rummelige bungalows med fine faciliteter på hotellet såsom pool, Beach volley og restaurant. Dog var der få mennesker og ikke så meget stemning i fællesområderne. Dog skal det siges, at vi var der i lavsæson.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

REGINALDO, São paulo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
padrão africa, sem processos de qualidade!
Existe uma boa vontade , porem , ainda falta muito! O local e espaço estão numa área privilegiada, pertinho da praia e de uma barraca bacana,onde toda 6 feira tem uma balada bem legal. As camas foram feitas manualmente e os colchões são péssimos, somente espuma o que machuca bastante e faz com que as noites não sejam perfeitas. As 2 pessoas que tive contato também reclamaram bastante. Em relação a comida: O jantar foi muito bem feito e gostoso, para quem gosta de peixe e bem atrativo os preços. O cafe da manha , bem triste, sem padrão, um dia não teve ovos, porque foram fazer.compra no dia em questão, tinha dia que não tinha suco,e tal. Em tempo, o hostel é bem escuro, a iluminação bem fraca e a noite precisávamos ir para próximo ao bar, porque o Wi Fi não funcionava no quarto.enfim o Staff era bem educado, mas totalmente limitados sem muito poder de solução. Finalizando vale o preço que se paga, porem estava bem vazio, e um ponto de atenção é em relação a quem tem problemas com pernilongos e outros insetos, pois eles aparecem bastante!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018