Jambiani Beach · south-east Zanzibar

★ 9.5 / 10 on Booking.com · 299 reviews · +255 777 230 948
AuroraBoutique Hotel · Jambiani
Aurora Boutique Hotel garden pool framed by palms at Jambiani

Eco boutique retreat · Jambiani, Zanzibar

Where the day softens into aurora.

An eco-conscious boutique hotel a short walk from Jambiani's turquoise lagoon — extra-large designed rooms, a quiet garden pool, and "Aurora By Night", fusion fine dining built on thirty years of London experience.

9.5/10 on BookingOwner-run by Marisa & SimoneSteps from the beach

Plan your stay

Estimated total$675

Indicative estimate — the hotel publishes no fixed rates, so your final price is confirmed personally. Direct booking, no agency fees.

Karibu — welcome

Extra-large rooms, a calm garden pool, and food people travel back for.

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Booking.com 9.5 · 299 reviews Eco-conscious boutique stay Aurora By Night fusion kitchen Jambiani Beach, south-east coast Owner-run, personal service Direct booking · no agency fee

Aurora By Night

A fusion table, lit by lantern light.

When the sun drops, the garden becomes "Aurora By Night" — chef-owner Simone's fusion restaurant, built on three decades of London fine dining. Organic, locally sourced plates, fish caught the same day, meat from Arusha, and proper vegetarian and vegan menus. Guests say the food alone is worth the trip.

  • Daily-caught fish & organic, local produce
  • Fusion menu shaped by 30 years in London
  • Full vegetarian & vegan options
Lantern light in the Aurora By Night dining space

Rooms

Three extra-large rooms, designed to slow you down.

Every room is 35–36 m² with locally crafted furnishings and views over the garden, pool and village. Prices below are indicative — the hotel confirms your rate personally.

Single Room with locally crafted furnishings

Single Room

A serene 35 m² room with locally crafted furnishings and a wet-room bathroom — calm, private and full of light.

from $135
Deluxe Room with sea-facing windows

Deluxe Room

A stylish 35 m² room with a private terrace and a luxurious, considered feel — our most-requested stay.

from $155
Double Room with garden and pool views

Double Room

Our largest, 36 m², with extra space and views over gardens, pool and the village beyond.

from $175

The hotel

A garden pool, an art-filled lounge, the lagoon a short walk away.

Marisa and Simone, founders of Aurora Boutique Hotel

Marisa & Simone

A holiday in 2017, and a 24-hour decision.

Marisa and Simone came to Zanzibar on holiday in 2017, fell for Jambiani, and bought the land within a day. They built Aurora room by room — bringing Simone's thirty years of London fine dining to the kitchen and Marisa's eye to every detail. You'll often hear from them personally before you even arrive.

Experiences

Fill the days, or do beautifully nothing.

Beach & lagoon

A short walk to Jambiani's turquoise lagoon, seaweed farms and drifting dhows.

In-house spa

Treatments and massages without leaving the garden — pure unwind.

Tours & safaris

Curated trips across Zanzibar and the Tanzanian mainland, arranged for you.

Weddings & events

Intimate beach weddings and meeting space, planned end to end.

9.5Booking.com · 299 guest reviews

The food, the calm, the welcome.

"Wonderful hotel! Amazing staff, beautiful rooms, great beach, and delicious breakfast."
Christine Eve · Aurora website
"An amazing stay! Peaceful location, great food, friendly service, and a stunning beach."
Susan Neill · Aurora website
"Fantastic food, super clean and spacious rooms with balconies over the pool, and a very quiet, peaceful pool area."
Booking.com guests · 9.5★
Aurora and Jambiani village from above

Find us

Jambiani, south-east Zanzibar

A quiet fishing village on the south-east coast, fringed by a glassy turquoise lagoon and powder-white sand — slow, unspoiled, and far from the busier north. About an hour from Stone Town and the airport; we arrange your pickup.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Why don't I see fixed room prices?

Aurora is a small owner-run hotel and prefers to confirm rates personally, depending on your dates and length of stay. The figures on this page are indicative so you can plan — message us on WhatsApp and we'll send your exact price.

How far is the airport, and can you arrange a pickup?

We're about an hour from Stone Town and Abeid Amani Karume airport. We arrange private airport pickups — just send us your flight details on WhatsApp and we'll handle the transfer.

What is "Aurora By Night"?

It's our in-house fusion restaurant, run by chef-owner Simone with thirty years of London fine-dining experience — organic, locally sourced dishes, daily-caught fish, and full vegetarian and vegan menus. Many guests say the food is the highlight of their stay.

What's on-site at the hotel?

A quiet garden pool, an in-house spa, the Aurora By Night restaurant, and curated tours and safaris. We also host intimate weddings and small meetings. The beach and lagoon are a short walk away.

How do we book — and is direct better?

Book direct with us on WhatsApp for the best rate, with no agency fees. You'll usually get a personal reply — often from Marisa or Simone themselves — within the hour.

Book direct. Skip the agency fee.

Message us your dates on WhatsApp — best rate, a personal reply, usually within the hour.

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