Aerial view of Gavana House Zanzibar and its pool courtyard

GHJAMBIANI / ZANZIBAR

Jambiani / Mfumbwi, Zanzibar

Gavana HouseZanzibar

Four private rooms around a tropical pool courtyard, breakfast each morning and Jambiani Beach about 280 metres away.

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Gavana House pool illuminated at night — After dark

Double room with mosquito net at Gavana House — Sleep easy

Covered wooden veranda at Gavana House — Slow mornings

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Your island home

Not a resort. Better.

A small house with a big Zanzibar pulse.

Gavana is made for guests who want privacy without isolation, local character without chaos, and the kind of welcome that remembers your name.

Pool courtyardOpen every day

A short walk to the sea

Walk about 280 metres to Jambiani Beach, then return to the calm of the garden courtyard.

Breakfast is part of the stay

A continental breakfast is served every morning, included in every room rate.

Direct care, not platform distance

Ask, book and stay in touch with the people who are actually looking after the house.

Stay your way

Only four rooms.
Choose yours.

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Double AC + Fan Room

From USD 55 / room / night

One double bed for up to 2 guests, private bathroom, air conditioning, fan, mosquito net and continental breakfast.

1 double bed
private bathroom
AC + fan
mosquito net
breakfast included

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Double Fan Room

From USD 40 / room / night

One double bed for up to 2 guests, private bathroom, fan, mosquito net and continental breakfast.

1 double bed
private bathroom
ceiling fan
mosquito net
breakfast included

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Twin AC + Fan Room

From USD 60 / room / night

Two large beds for up to 4 guests, private bathroom, air conditioning, fan, mosquito nets and continental breakfast.

2 large beds
private bathroom
AC + fan
mosquito nets
breakfast included

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Twin Fan Room

From USD 50 / room / night

Two large beds for up to 4 guests, private bathroom, fan, mosquito nets and continental breakfast.

2 large beds
private bathroom
ceiling fan
mosquito nets
breakfast included

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Full Gavana House property with pool, garden and guest rooms

Whole House Stay

From USD 200 / house / night

Take all four rooms together for family, friends or a private group stay, subject to availability.

Four private bathrooms
Two double and two twin rooms, AC in two rooms
Pool, garden and breakfast

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The Gavana rhythm

Wake slowly.
Swim often.
Stay curious.

Breakfast table prepared at Gavana House Zanzibar — Breakfast, every morning

Local Zanzibar food experience — Local moments, on request

Included

01 Continental breakfast
02 Free Wi-Fi throughout
03 Private bathrooms
04 Mosquito nets
05 Daily pool access
06 Direct guest support

Airport transfer and pets are available on request. Transfer charges are confirmed before arrival.

Inside the feeling

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Aerial view from Gavana House toward Jambiani Beach

Jambiani / Mfumbwi

Close to the ocean.
Far from ordinary.

About 280 metres / around 4 minutes walk to Jambiani Beach. Airport transfer is available on request and charged separately.

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Good to know

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Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM. Check-out by 10:00 AM. Late arrival can be arranged in advance.

Breakfast

Continental breakfast is included every day, usually served from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Payments

Cash in USD, EUR or TZS, card payment and mobile money are accepted.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival. High-season and whole-house stays may require a deposit.

Pets

Pets are welcome on request. Please tell us before arrival.

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Gavana House tropical garden illuminated at night