Alma Boutique Hotel, Jambiani (Zanzibar)

Rooms & Accommodations

Alma Boutique Hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. Selected rooms offer a patio or pool views, and all units include a kettle and a desk. Guests can upgrade to rooms with a private swimming pool or a large bathtub, as noted in traveler reviews.

Dining & Cuisine

The hotel's restaurant serves buffet and continental breakfast options, plus à la carte dinners featuring fresh seafood and local cuisine. Traveler reviews highlight the intercontinental dishes, BBQ special nights, and the attentive chef who prepares catch-of-the-day meals. The bar offers wine, champagne, and cocktails, with a wine list that was adjusted after guest feedback to include better-priced options.

Activities & Entertainment

The hotel offers free bicycles, a dhow boat for snorkeling and starfish tours, and equipment for canoeing, billiards, darts, and live sport events. Guests can join themed dinner nights, happy hour, and live music performances organized by entertainment staff. A games room, board games, and a kids' club with indoor play area and babysitting services are available for families.

Wellness & Facilities

The outdoor swimming pool offers sea views and poolside sun loungers and umbrellas, with a separate pool next to the beach. On-site spa services include massage, beauty treatments, hair styling, and spa/wellness packages, while the fitness center is equipped with a cross trainer and bike (noted as non-functional in some reviews). Guests can also use the shared lounge, garden, and barbecue facilities.

Location & Services

Located steps from Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach, the hotel offers free private parking, airport shuttle services for an extra charge, and car hire. Nearby attractions include Jozani Forest National Park (23 km away) and water sport facilities. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and tour desk assistance in English, Italian, and Swahili.

Highlights

Beachfront: Direct access to Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach

Free Activities: Dhow boat tours, snorkeling, bicycles, billiards, darts

Dining: Fresh seafood, BBQ nights, à la carte breakfast & dinner

Wellness: Spa treatments, fitness center, outdoor pool with sea views

Kids: Babysitting, kids' club, indoor play area, board games

Service: 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, multilingual staff