Blue Oyster Hotel
Blue Oyster Hotel
About this hotel
Situated in Tanzania, this lovely hotel for $103 per night is a great choice for your next break. 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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Map of Tanzania
Nearby attractions
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(563 Reviews)
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9.0
os funcionários, a localização mesmo em cima da praia, a praia, a alimentação foram elementos que tornaram uma estadia espetacular!
gostei de tudo! apenas uns reparos: uma vez que não existe grande coisa para fazer a volta à noite penso que poderiam ter algumas noites com música ao vivo e os quartos poderiam ser um pouco mais confortáveis.
10.0
The location was right at the beach of Jiambiani , it was literally at the beach.
I liked everything
8.0
The staff and property were excellent; the housekeeping team and grounds maintenance, admin all deserve special mention. The eco/community projects are commendable.
The one area that let the place down was the restaurant. Staff were always friendly and helpful however the standard and presentation of food was disappointing. We have travelled in Zanzibar for 3 weeks and this was not what we experienced elsewhere. However there are many nearby local places to eat in the village which are great to support ( Captain Cook, Banana, Kim’s are definitely worth a visit - drop in through the day to place your dinner order).
10.0
The location on the beach was perfect. You could walk into the ocean when the tide was in. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The staff and hospitality were exceptional. Andess was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Louise from Kemi Tours and Travel was outstanding and went out of her way to accommodate us. Humphrey provided the transfer service and he was a great driver and fun to be with!
I should have stayed longer. I will be back!
8.0
The breakfast was a buffet with many options. There was a fresh omelette making service as well.
There are only a few rooms at this hotel so it’s quite exclusive and all of the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating which makes the experience even better. The facilities and services are also quite nice.
There are also trips you can book through the hotel, some unique to Jambiani like the low tide tour, which we wish we had done. Recommend staying for atleast 3 days here to get the full experience
The service for lunch and dinner is slow. For dinner, you have to pre-order a meal during the day and let the staff know what time you’ll be down to dinner. If you don’t preorder you could be waiting hours. During our first night? The staff did not submit our dinner order and we waited 1.5 hours for our meal which wasn’t a great experience.
10.0
We requested a dinner on the beach to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and they went above and beyond to provide a beautiful setting and experience for us. We've stayed at the hotel multiple times and every time the service has been outstanding.
10.0
I had the pleasure of staying at the Blue Oyster, a true oasis in Jambiani. Despite visiting during the off-season when other hotels were more or less closed, the Blue Oyster was thriving with a full house.
The entire staff at the hotel provided exemplary hospitality, offering friendly and helpful service.
With various room types available, I stayed in room No.19 located towards the back of the property. Despite its location, the refreshing sea breeze was always present, and the room offered partial views of the sea as well as a serene outlook over the central park. The food was of good quality and plentiful, and the level of cleanliness throughout the hotel was impressive.
Any requests or needs were promptly attended to by the accommodating reception staff and other employees. The hotel provides an enough number of sunbeds, situated on an elevated place to minimize interruptions from beach vendors, ensuring a peaceful vacation experience.
Additionally, the hotel prides itself on maintaining beach cleanliness by cleaning the trash from the beach that was brought by the tide every morning, and they encourage all guests to act sustainably and ecologically. Keep in mind, if you want to swim in the ocean that the beach in front of the hotel is subject to high tidal changes.
Overall, I highly recommend the Blue Oyster for a tranquil stay in Jambiani.
9.0
The staff were so welcoming,rooms were so clean,Breakfast was also nice but the juice was exceptional.the beach was just infront of us.
everything was sooooo okay
10.0
The staff were so warm and friendly..I tell you the best I have seen. The rooms were so clean and up to point. I recommend everyone to try Blue Oyster Hotel.
8.0
The staff and surrounding is perfect. Amazing view but definitely the hotel staff very amazingly sweet.
The hotel have a few facilities as massage, snorkelling tours and these people can be a bit to pushy and ask you many times a day if when you should book their facility. 1 hour after my arrival I was confronted that day 5 times. Which unfortunately made me not wanted to book anything.
10.0
Easy access to the beach the rooms were clean and all staff are very friendly and helpful and welcoming
10.0
Very quiet and relaxing place, perfect for long beach walks and snorkelling
8.0
Nice staff. Hotel right on the beach.
Rooms didnt have air condition. This hotel didnt have swimming pool. They could clean rooms a bit better. Floors were not clean..
9.0
Friendly staff, superb room view
Linen is a big problem, no room make up services offered, no towels, you need to improve on your housekeeping.
This was a let down.
7.0
Hotel is located on the beach, they have really comfortable sun chairs with pillows and umbrella facing the sea. Breakfast was good, they had good coffee, was buffet style and plenty of option to choose.
First of all, they couldn't confirm my booking without a charge of 25%, for some reason they keep sending me messages that my card was invalid, but I paid with the same card other accommodation without problem. I received shady links that I didn't trust with my bank details. Luckily I arrived earlier to a different accommodation and went personally to pay cash 25% so I can keep my booking. After I checked in, I discovered that I can pay with my card, but they requested an extra 5%, even if I had already a week in Zanzibar prior to that day and everywhere I used my card they only requested 3%. Last day, when I checked out, they charged my boyfriend 3% for using his card. So why I was charged 5%?
After arrival, because we had a trip booked and driver hired for the trip was with us, we thought we can have lunch before our trip. Big mistake! We waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for the food and they forgot my soup!
Bed was very high, I almost strained my back every time I tried getting into bed.
No air conditioner either, heat was unbearable during the night, I had to shower 3 times/night to survive. Luckily we only had 2 nights there.
9.0
La vue du balcon 😍
Special thanks to Damaris, so sweet 🥰
9.0
lovely staff, great and beautiful location
quieter than nearby Paje, but great for a relax
10.0
Everything was great! Shoutout to Louise!
The only down part is the transfer and taxi prices, which are way above the normal prices
10.0
Everything was nice.
Friendly stuff, good food..Direct on the beach.
Prices reasonable.
🙃 the Salt Shaker at restaurant don't work an any table because it is too humid. Better solution must be found. No doubt 😉
7.0
Hotel on the seafront, plenty of space to relax along the beach on the sand on hammac/poolseat.
Super friendly staff goes beyond border to please you.
Best breakfast we had by far on the Island during our stay when comparing other lodges we did, well done !
large bedroom and large bed, very confortable with balcony.
Waiting time at the restaurant is excessive, we waited 1h30 in the wind and finally decided to head to the room.
Generator very noisy at 17h and 19h30, not appropriated at this time.
Wifi was poor or even not working from the bedroom, not convenient.
No pool side on the hotel.
10.0
None
10.0
Awesome rooms with nice view
Rooms have no glass in windows so privacy is very low because you hear everything.
10.0
The breakfast was excellent! And the lunch and dinner menu also.
10.0
The most amazing experience! The hotel staff were so helpful and warm. The food was incredible. Everything looked just like the pictures. We went on a boat trip with captain Zapy where he showed us the ice blue water, the reef, starfish etc. We loved everything about this place!
8.0
I likes the bach lounge area was peaceful
Terrible food!!!!
10.0
This place is paradise - the best hotel I have stayed in.
Incredibly welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. Lots of little touches to make your stay extra special.
Our room was spacious with an enormous 4 poster bed with mosquito net, fan, extension lead, desk, mirrors, storage, bathroom with a good shower. Shampoo, shower gel and towels provided.
We paid extra for a sea view and it was worth it, we had a balcony with enough space to relax and do yoga.
Various places to sit/ sunbathe on the private beach area with an uninterrupted view of the sea.
The food in the restaurant was very good and the breakfast was even better - high quality buffet with lots of variety and mixture of local and western food plus eggs made your way to order.
We had an Aromatherapy massage, which was exceptional.
Lots of trips and tours available.
Mini market next door.
Perfect place to relax. Would definitely recommend.
No complaints.
Only change i would suggest is having a hand bidet sprayer (washer for the loo) as we became accostemed to these whilst in Zanzibar. Dont worry, there was toilet paper provided...
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Tanzania?
The average price for a rental in Tanzania is $66 per night. This rental is $37 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Blue Oyster Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Blue Oyster Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Blue Oyster Hotel?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, balcony / patio, beachfront / waterfront, and garden.
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