Compact and family-run, the Blue Oyster Hotel is next to a beautiful white-sand beach in Jambiani. This traditional fishing village is a great place to experience Zanzibar and the friendly hotel is your perfect host.
Responsible tourism is emphasized at Blue Oyster Hotel, which seeks to work harmoniously with the local community and the environment. As a result, you will not find high-energy facilities such as a pool or air-conditioning. But the ocean is nearby (and a fan will cool you!) The friendly welcome you’ll receive will be memorable indeed!
Eleven Sea View rooms have a balcony/terrace overlooking lush gardens with the ocean beyond. Inside is traditional furniture of natural materials. A king-size bed is provided with mosquito nets, and the ensuite bathroom has a shower and toilet.
The Blue Oyster Hotel’s Garden View rooms are for those with one eye on their budget. Grouped around the courtyard, inside, you will find a queen-sized bed, mosquito net, and fan. The traditional furniture uses local, natural materials; the patio is adjacent to the tropical gardens.
The beach bar at the Blue Oyster Hotel provides light meals, salads, and snacks. Dinner is offered à la carte dinner, from changing menu, in the upstairs restaurant. The cuisine has African and international inspirations.
Cocktails, soft drinks, and local beers can be enjoyed at the beach bar, perhaps accompanying your lunch or a light meal such as a salad, burger, or sandwich. Ocean views are free of charge at Blue Oyster Hotel!
24h-Electricity, Baby cot, Bathroom, Bedside lamps, Chair, Double room, Dressing table, Extra bed, Family rooms, Fan, Flushable en-suite toilet, Indoor room seating area, Mosquito net, Outdoor room seating area, Room service, Single room, Toiletries, Towels, Twin room, Wardrobe with hangers, Water bottles, Wi-Fi, Writing Desk
À la carte, Alcoholic drinks, Bar, Bed and Breakfast, Half board, Indoor dining area, Outdoor dining area, Beach bar, Restaurant, Room service, Wine
Daily housekeeping, Laundry
24-Hour security
Balcony, Beach view, Garden, Garden view, Sunrise view, Sunset view, Swimming pool
Cash payment, Credit card payment, Gift Shop, Massage, Wi-Fi
The Blue Oyster Hotel is in Jambiani, on the southeast coast of Unguja (Zanzibar Island). It is just a few short steps from the beach and the waters of the Indian Ocean.
Guests can check in to The Blue Oyster Hotel from 13.00 hours and should check out by 10.00.
For credit and debit card payments, please note that the Blue Oyster Hotel only accepts Mastercard or Visa, and an additional 5 % fee is charged on these transactions. Please note that credit cards used for pre-payments may be requested when you check-in.
Room rates are quoted in US Dollars, and restaurant rates are displayed in Tanzania Shilling (to be paid on check out). We highly recommend that payments are processed in the quoted currency. The Euro is accepted, but please be aware that the exchange rate varies daily and is usually lower than the normal market exchange rates. Stone Town has ATMs, banks, and currency exchange offices, but no banks or foreign exchange facilities exist in Jambiani or the surrounding area. Finally, we do not accept travelers’ cheques or US Dollar notes printed before 2009.
Guests at The Blue Oyster Hotel will benefit from easy access to the beach, free Wi-Fi, the on-site restaurant, the beach, the bar, and incredible ocean views.
The Blue Oyster Hotel guests can choose from Sea View or Garden View rooms.
Yes, these services are available at The Blue Oyster Hotel at an extra charge.
Unfortunately, The Blue Oyster Hotel’s tap water is unsafe for drinking. Please use bottled mineral water for drinking or when brushing your teeth.
Yes, The Blue Oyster Hotel is a very safe place to stay.
Yes, The Blue Oyster Hotel offers its guests lovely views of the Indian Ocean and sometimes superb sunsets!
Yes, the following activities and excursions are available at The Blue Oyster Hotel, some at extra charge. Visits can be arranged to the Jozani Forest, Mnemba Island, or atmospheric Stone Town, with a Spice Farm or Prison Island visit. Guests can go on a snorkeling, diving, or SUP adventure. You can also swim with dolphins. Yoga and sailing are other activities, as is cycling. Guests can have a massage or get a henna tattoo.
Yes, The Blue Oyster Hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the rooms and public areas.
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