About this property
Located 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. The rooms come with carved Zanzibari-style beds, a desk and fan. Some rooms also offer a balcony and sea views. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower. Guests can relax by the beach, in the outdoor swimming pool, in the garden hammocks, or with a massage. The hotel has a ngalawa fishing boat and snorkeling equipment available for rent. There is also a small library with international books and a shop with locally produced souvenirs. The restaurant serves a variety of Swahili and international dishes featuring fresh seafood, vegetables and fruit. The Beach Bar serves lunch, fruit juices and cocktails. Blue Oyster Hotel is located 11 mi from Jozani Forest and 37 mi from Stone Town. Zanzibar Airport is 34 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adam
Poland“Beach - excellent, room - spacy, clean Offer of verious trips Very good dinners at good price” - Kasia
Iceland“Lovely hotel located just by the beach. Everything was amazing from the day we arrived, we landed early and we were able to chill by the pool untill our room was prepared. Hotel staff is going above and beyond to make your stay good, for example...” 
Sara
United States“Room was comfortable and twice-daily cleaning was amazing. We did not miss the A/C. Design is authentic but modern. Many breakfast options and great beach bar Amazing breeze every day!! Comfortable grounds. We did not miss a pool at all....”- Estelle
France“Amazing view from the room, cozy area with sunbed. Big rooms & amazing food / breakfast” - Lassity United States“Amazing staff, incredible food and drinks!! The property and rooms have charm and are comfortable.”
- Magdalena
United Arab Emirates“Everything! Beautiful and peaceful place! Clean rooms. Amazing and kind staff- they were very personal and accommodating with all the requests I’ve had. First solo trip for me and I felt extremely comfortable there.” - Colette
Germany“I spent 5 days at Blue Oyster together with my partner and without exaggeration everything was perfect. The location, the room, the beach, the hotel staff and above all the food. The food was truly exceptional and the most pleasant surprise. The...” - Mats
Sweden“The hotel is on and almost in the Indian ocean. At high tide the waves strikes heavily the barriers of the beach stretch. The power of the ocean is amazing. The management care for details in all aspects, coushions on the beach beds, quality...” 
Aubrey's
South Africa“We enjoyed the stay and the sailing trip in the dhow was superb, thank you”- Karen United States“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...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Blue Oyster Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • Seafood • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Due to environmental considerations, our rooms have fans, but no air conditioning.
All hot water is generated by a solar powered heating system.
Please inform Blue Oyster Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
