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Driftwood Beach Lodge

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Boating
Aerial view
Standard Double Room
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$269
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Jambiani, Jambiani
  • Jambiani Beach
    1 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    6 min drive
  • Kuza Cave
    11 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    57 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
5 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Jambiani

At Driftwood Beach Lodge you'll be steps from Jambiani Beach and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Kuza Cave. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Driftwood, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Jambiani hotel, you'll find Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kuza Cave - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Paje Beach - 22 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 34 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Driftwood Beach Lodge

Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
Driftwood Beach Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Driftwood Beach Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Jambiani hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Driftwood Beach Lodge offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Driftwood Beach Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 35 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: USD 0 (one-way)
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Yep, Driftwood Beach Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftwood Beach Lodge on 6 Dec 2024 start from AU$149.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Yep, Driftwood Beach Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Jambiani Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge have a pool?

Driftwood Beach Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Driftwood Beach Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Driftwood Beach Lodge.

Does Driftwood Beach Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Driftwood Beach Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Driftwood Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to switch off and drift away!
Very relaxed very professionally managed resort. I would return and recommend friends. Friendly staff and very clean. The only thing is the mattress is not so comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024