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Marea Boutique Hotel

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool
Family Room, Sea View | Water view
Double Room, Garden View | Garden view
Family Room, Sea View | Water view
Double Room, Sea View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Jambiani-Zanzibar Road, Jambiani, Unguja South
  • Jambiani Beach
    11 min walk
  • Kuza Cave
    19 min walk
  • Duyên
    11 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    53 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Sea View

  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio

Family Room, Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Sea View

Family Room, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Jambiani

When you stay at Marea Boutique Hotel in Jambiani, you'll be by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Paje Beach and 7 minutes from Jambiani Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kuza Cave.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 11 min walk
  • Kuza Cave - 19 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 3 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Marea Boutique Hotel

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Jambiani Beach
Marea Boutique Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at the "Sora Eugenia", a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and lockers. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
"Sora Eugenia" - This restaurant overlooks the ocean.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • "Sora Eugenia"

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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 property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 10731.52 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: TZS 7000 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 290000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Geo Zanzibar Resort
Marea Boutique Hotel Hotel
Marea Boutique Hotel Jambiani
Marea Boutique Hotel Hotel Jambiani

Marea Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Marea (formerly the Geo) is a gem
I did lots of research for my family's trip to Zanzibar because there did not seem to be a lot of accurate information online. I felt comfortable with my reservation at the Marea (fka Geo) and it turned out I was right. From the owners (who may be there to greet you) to the hospitality, and dining options were perfect for a middle class family from the West Coast. The room is basic but comfy enough. You can ask for extra pillows. The besds have sheets but no blankets. This encourages you not to blast AC all night long. Also: the beach. I heard mixed answers about the quality of the beach in Jambiani. Well, I can tell you the beach right in front of the hotel is perfect white sand. The water is not clear. There's some (not a lot for us) seasweed. Maybe it's not as good as Kendwa and Nungwi. But there were almost no beach boys. And the ones who were there accepted a no after the third time. My family had the beach all to ourselves each morning. That's never really happened to us before! Don't miss out on a walk to the village. The people are super nice. Bring something to MOVE Zanzibar to donate to the kids it benefits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

CLAUDETTE

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

LAURE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property right at the beach. Great restaurant. Amazing massage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Geo Zanzibar Resort has very friendly staff all around. The hotel isn't a 5 star one ( nor does it claim to be). We were there for breakfast and dinner only since we were in excursions every single day of our stay. The restaurant is excellent!!! The A/C could not keep the room cold because of the unreliable power in Zanzibar. That was the only thing that I didn't like which there was nothing that could be done. They did provide a fan that helped a lot during the night. During the day it does get hot, but since we were not there (except for our last day), it didn't matter. They were very kind and allowed us for a late check out. The staff is treated very nicely by the owners. We had a nice stay overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

qingzhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

MARTINE

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeppe Breinholm

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic on-site restaurant with a wonderful breakfast which is included and an excellent dinner menu. The pizza is authentic Napolitana pizza! Scrumptious! Rooms are nice. Balcony looks out over the gorgeous beach. 2 beds in our room - one had a big dip in the middle and the other was perfect. Bathroom was nice and large. A/C worked. There were holes in the mosquito screen and gaps between the screen and the window so opening the window was not an option. Lovely pool so you could swim even when the tide was out. Limited beach chairs so need to get out early to claim your spot! Very close to the bar on the pier which I highly recommend for happy hour drinks! The Vietnamese restaurant next door is also excellent. A VERY long beach and easy walking as you turn right out of the hotel property. Excellent option for coffee and lunch just down the beach at the Coffee house. Great location, walking distance to so many wonderful other eating options although you don't really need to leave. Final excellent option is being able to book your airport transportation through the hotel! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Italian food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hyacinthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
The environment was great. The housing conditions were beautiful and clean. Customer service were awesome. Is good place for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Netsanet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Literally on the beach!
A great stay, right on the beach with wonderful friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New years holidays
We stayed in the hotel for 2 week during new years holidays. Main purpose was kiting but we got no luck with wind conditions, however the beach is good place for kite in the middle and high tide. Kite school around the corner.  Conditions in hotel is good for its price, A \ C, shower, breakfast and right on the beach. There were some power breaks out but there is generator and we barely notice them. Especially want to mention host - Suleiman. He literally do everything to make guests comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jetty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
The staff were very good. Good food. Beach is better than further north. We enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

EMILIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rapport qualité prix médiocre
Personnels très sympathique et très accueillant. Le point négatifs est plutôt du côté des propriétaires qui ne daigne même pas dire bonjour. Certainement un gros problème d'éducation. Au niveau du restaurant, le petit-déjeuner est très bien, quand aux repas cela s'arrête au pizza et pasta.... Heureusement qu'il y a d'autres restaurants moins chers ou l'ont peut manger local juste à côté.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit of paradise
Ett familjeägt hotell med pool, 2 min till deras privata stens. Solstolar och parasoller och egen vakt. Bra restaurang med Italiensk mat och trevlig hjälpsam personal. Inget partyställe vilket passar oss utmärkt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ulrica

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eirik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carine