Ratings based on 76 Verified Reviews
4.0 Room cleanliness
4.3 Service & staff
3.7 Room comfort
3.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Oct 2024
Accommodation was a bit rustic but the customer service was exemplary. Friendly and endlessly helpful the staff at the White Sands Bungalows enhanced my Zanzibar experience!
by A verified traveler
Nice little hotel directly on the beach.
Posted 15 Jun 2024 on HotelsQuaint little hotel located on the beach at the south end of Jambiani. Room was very comfortable and spacious. Breakfast is served each morning with a selection of fruit followed by a choice of eggs and pancakes. The restaurant isn’t really geared up for much else and doesn’t open in the evening, but there are a nice choice of restaurants in both directions along the beach. Only critism would be that staff aren’t particularly well trained on hospitality and customer service aside of what seemed to be ‘the manager’ Jocher who was very helpful, but obviously not always available.
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Oct 2023
I enjoyed Rm. 4. It was a beautiful beach view and very pretty. I really enjoyed my stay.
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Dec 2023 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Cheryl,Thank you for your kind review and hope to see you again!
by A verified traveler
Posted 21 Jan 2023
Perfect place!
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Mar 2023 by Manager, Hotel Management
Dear Birgit,Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our property!Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows
by A verified traveler
Karibu tena
Posted 6 Jan 2023 on HotelsThe hotel staff was superior. After having a terrible time finding the place in the evening, tired from a long day we got here and our room was not what we thought we were getting nor was it ready. Weird as they knew we were coming but did Not seem ready for us. After ordering diner we ate, felt better and finally got a proper room. Hard evening. However next day was perfect. From morning breakfast we went for a walk on the beach, swam in the pool! Breakfast was perfect and really good. Good in general is superior. The owner really took special care of us and we even got super late check out! A wonderful ending to our trip. I would come again and stay longer. Felt so at home it was embarrassing. Thought we were taking too much space! Very grateful for my Tanzanian brothers taking such good care of my family and o. Plus points: daughter and wife loved it! Very relaxing! Will come again
Comment from Hotel Management
7 Jan 2023 by Guest Relations, Hotel Management
Hello there Oko, we really do value your feedback. We hope to improve on the areas you have mentioned so that next time we can make your stay even more memorable and more relaxing. It was amazing have you guys around and we can't wait for your next visit.''Karibu Tena.''Kind regards,Jambiani White sands Beach Bungalows.
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Sep 2022
So firstly let me tell you , our original hotel cancelled on us last minute and I’m the type of girl who researches everything so I was in a bit of a panic but chose Jambiani white sands bungalows!
What an amazing little boutique hotel! I was not disappointed from the moment of arrival we were made to feel very welcome.
If your looking for a five star all inclusive then this is not your place. Instead this is a small hotel directly on the beach where you can really experience Zanzibar with the locals with amazing staff and service.
Our room was upgraded to a beach view and waking up every morning to the view of the beach and ocean was spectacular.
Room was comfortable, with a very comfy bed and shower room and balcony. The room also had a fan and AC which was much needed at night!
The staff in particular Aziza and the chef Jacob are absolutely amazing who made sure we had all we needed, cooking us some amazing meals and also some meals that were not on the menu which we asked for! These two really made our holiday amazing and this is one of the reasons I would come back and I wouldn’t usually go to a destination twice!
The beach what can I say about the beach it’s absolutely stunning with the tide coming in and out a few times a day and sometimes it’s so shallow you can walk waist deep for miles.
There is lots of sellers on the beach and massage ladies and also boat boys who will offer you a sail for a really good price and even snorkel or swim.
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Oct 2022 by Management Jambiani Whitesands, Hotel Management
Thank you very much.Karibu Sana
by A verified traveler
Great place !
Posted 27 Jan 2022 on HotelsGreat place excellent vibe
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Feb 2022 by Management Jambiani Whitesands, Hotel Management
Thank you for having excellent memories from us and Zanzibar.
Welcome back again.
by A verified traveler from Kigali
Posted 23 Dec 2020
I paid and when I showed up I was told the place is overbooked and they could not give my refund.
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Jan 2021 by Reservations , Hotel Management
Greetings from Jambiani whitesands bungalows.
Sorry to hear about your situation upon arrival.
However, the property has not charged your card as yet.
Your charged amount should be in your bank account/ refunded.
Kind regards,
Jambiani whitesands bungalows
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Mar 2019
Fantastic scenary, friendly staff. Everything was as expected and described. Enjoyed staying there and would definetly come back.
Comment from Hotel Management
5 Jul 2019 by Said, Hotel Management
Many thanks for the time you have take to write a review and thanks for your kind words.
We are happy that you have enjoyed your stay with.
Karibu tena! Welcome again!
by A verified traveler
Perfect place to relax
Posted 26 Dec 2018 on HotelsOnce you reach there, no complaint. The beach is amazingly beautiful. Owner Ali is wonderful gentle guy. His recommendation on restaurants was perfect match to our demand. Flexible service for lunch box arrangement for excursion was also helpful as we could have it on the way to the destination. Jambiani is a bit far from any tourist place, but to spend time relaxed, it is a perfect choice. No beer nor wine was available there, which you need to know.
