CInnamon Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Bungalow | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
Deluxe Bungalow | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Jambiani Sheli 28, Jambiani, Unguja South Region
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kuza Cave
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Bungalow

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Bungalow

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Bungalow

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Bungalow

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

CInnamon Hotel

3-star Jambiani hotel steps from Jambiani Beach
At CInnamon Hotel , relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy yoga.
CInnamon Hotel offers 24 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

CInnamon Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
CInnamon Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Property Registration Number 94889756

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

CInnamon Hotel Hotel
CInnamon Hotel Jambiani
CInnamon Hotel Hotel Jambiani

CInnamon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Radka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not using the potential of the hotel. Trying to charge you for everything. The hotel itself is nice, but the service is very poor.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

AMY

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
I traveled w/ my best friend & our welcoming was not the warmest. The hotel only took cash which limited us to staying in the hotel for meals. We found what may have been bed bugs as well as multiple roaches throughout our stay which was 5 days. Found one crawling on one of my hats & that’s when we decided to hang all our packs so none of our belongings touched the floor
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rukiya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at cinnamon hotel,the staff were friendly and their breakfast was 10/10

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room. Ocean View. Friendly staff. Need more consistent ability to use credit card machine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lilian awuor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cinnamon Hotel offers an exceptional stay with friendly and professional staff. The hotel is immaculately clean, and the manager, who may also be the owner, was always available to assist. They organized a seamless airport taxi pickup, with the driver waiting upon our arrival. The rooms were spotless, with daily changes of towels and bedding. The shower was excellent, providing both warm and cold water. We appreciated the management's attentiveness, especially when we stayed late; a staff member and a security guard were always present. However, the breakfast options could use more variety for longer stays. For short stays, the breakfast is satisfactory. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. If I visit Zanzibar again, I'll definitely return to Cinnamon.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can only speak highly of the Cinnamon Hotel. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the rooms are spacious bungalows just a few meters from the sea, overlooking the pool and the restaurant. The beach of Jambiani, right in front, stretches for several kilometers and offers beautiful walks. The hotel is also environmentally friendly, using glass bottles for water and furnishing with reclaimed wood, refurbished in a functional and tasteful manner. The restaurant serves excellent food at great prices. However, the real standout feature of Cinnamon is its staff. The managers are truly welcoming and kind, and above all, they will offer valuable advice and act as intermediaries between guests and the locals to ensure fair pricing for services. They are familiar with European standards and will protect you from unscrupulous operators—such as those who overcharge for modest boat trips. Keep in mind that in Jambiani, like many other places in Zanzibar, swimming and snorkeling spots are often only accessible by boat due to shallow waters extending several kilometers from the shore, especially during low tide. One last tip for Cinnamon Hotel. We visited in mid-March (low season, humid season), and the ground floor rooms were extremely hot. However, for a modest price difference, we were able to get a room on the first floor, which was well-ventilated, with a terrace and a truly fantastic sea view. We hope to return. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary-Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it would have been perfect if our cottage had A/C. The room and the bathroom were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadeta

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff is amazing and the room was great. We stayed with waterfront views. The restaurants food is really good, sea food options are fresh and delicious, breakfast is also great. Beach is amazing, and the pool is nice and refreshing. Super relaxing atmosphere, we really enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt boutiquehotell vid stranden i Jambiani.

Vi uppskattade lugnet och det fina hotellområdet med pool. Hotellet hade bra frukost och trevlig och service minded personal. Det vi upplevde mindre positivt var att man inte fick ha några snacks eller annat på rummet och att det inte fanns någon supermarket i närheten.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise at the beach

We stayed for 6 nights and couldn’t ask for more! The place is really a paradise just by the beach. Me and my family had a wonderful time at Cinnamon Hotel! The staff is really friendly and took care of our family in an excellent way!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jens-Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Wir haben 6 Übernachtungen im Superior Zimmer verbracht. Das zugewiesene Zimmer im EG war OK, aber auch nicht mehr. Ventilator funktioniert gut. Klimaanlage kühlt tagsüber nicht wirklich. Die sonstige Ausstattung war schon sehr Basic und stark beansprucht für diese Preisklasse. Frühstück ausreichend, aber schon eine 2. Tasse Kaffee kostet extra - 3,5 US $ - Wahnsinn! Das Essen im Restaurant war OK aber auch vollkommen überteuert. Es gibt jedoch gute Alternativen direkt nebenan und in der näheren Umgebung. Die Anlage ist gepflegt. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und bemüht. Das Management ist weder besonders freundlich noch interessiert an den Gästen. Die Lage in südlichen Abschnitt von Jambiani ist gut. Schöner Strand, der hier aber überall gleich ist. Die Umgebung bzw. das Hinterland ist nicht reizvoll. Sehr viele verfallene Gebäude und sehr wenig Infrastruktur. Das gilt aber für alle Unterkünfte in dieser Gegend. Wir würden Jambiani als Urlaubsziel nicht noch einmal wählen. Das Cinnamon Hotel gehört sicher zu den besseren Anlagen in Jambiani, aber aufgrund der extrem überteuerten Restaurant- und Getränkepreise trotzdem nur bedingt zu empfehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rickard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vistelsen var överlag bra. Mycket trevlig servicepersonal, fint hotellområde och bra mat men lite dyrt. Det var Väldigt blåsigt ute på balkongen så Bungalow Superior var inte värt det eftersom det var svårt att vistas ute. Det stora minuset var stranden där det var väldigt mycket sjögräs och sjöborrar så det var svårt att bada även med badskor. Vi åkte till Paje varje dag istället där det är toppenstränder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

D.L.

no credit card cash only after every consumtion no TV WC seat not working No bar only one restaurant with overprived food in USD Aircondition failed several times at night and noone available room equipment very basic no bottled water, just refil from large containers rate with breakfast but a seconnd juce or coffe is extra charge
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ursula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Die Unterkunft und der Strand sind toll. Das Personal sehr bemüht und irrsinnig freundlich. Leider ist die Umgebung hinter dem Hotel nicht sehr einladend. Um etwas zu unternehmen muss man mit dem Taxi nach Jambiani oder Paje fahren. Zu Fuß kann man maximal am Strand die näheren Lokale und Restaurants besuchen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk sjøutsikt

Nydeleg hotell med fantastisk sjøutsikt. Vel rom nr. 6. Då har du direkte utsikt til sjøen/stranda og ingenting foran!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi bodde precis vid havet i en fantastik bungalow. Väldigt rent och prydligt på hotellet. Kändes säkert med patrullerande säkerhetsvakter och ordentliga grindar. FANTASTISK frukost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sehr freundliches und entgegenkommendes Personal
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lille sted i rolige omgivelser. Fin pool og tæt på fin badestrand. Meget serviceminded personale. Maden er ok. Strømmen går ind imellem. Badeværelsessanitet af ældre årgang. Køleskab lille og ikke så funktionelt. Alt i alt et fint sted.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Unterkunft. Einfach aber charmant. Herzliche Personen, vor allem Happy, Roger und Raphael. In allen Belangen sehr hilfreich.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

ZINEB

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel et le Massaï sont adorables ! « Hôtel » pied dans le sable, dans l’ensemble le lieu n’est pas mauvais mais nous passions nos après midi dîner à The Loop accessible à quelques pas par la plage. En revanche, la gérante Aisha n’est pas du tout commode, manque total de compréhension. Nous avons eu une « chambre » communiquante zéro intimité, si vous souhaitez entendre le réveil et les conversations des personnes de la chambre d’à côté c’est l’idéal ! Conversation extérieur, bruit comme si nous n’avions pas de mur. Nous avons eu une chambre avec vue sur la réception et le parking … nous souhaitions changer car la vue sur les voitures de la gérante ne nous plaisait pas, elle n’a rien voulu savoir, accueil glacial de quoi gâcher notre séjour ! No friendly