We stayed here for a week in December. It is a lovely peaceful place. We had heard that Zanzibar was overrun with tourists - not Jambiani! It still feels very much like the kind of place where locals and tourists cohabit nicely. This may not be what everyone is looking for but for people that want an authentic experience Jambiani will ofer you this.
This place is very well done, rooms are spacious, clean and nicely furnished. It has an intimate atmosphere and is keenly priced. It offers a great location and has the benefit of a very nice pool area. Good food, again well priced. The staff, particularly in the restaurant were genuine and friendly.
The only negative point was that the rooms were a bit too hot (though December is a very hot time of year here) though when we asked we were given an additional fan straight away. If the ceiling fans were upgraded though this would probably make the extra fan unneccessary. Also the trips offered by the hotel seemed too expensive to us, so we went with the guys on the beach instead who provided a good service. Minor points though and I would gladly return here and loved my stay at Casa del Mar.

We stayed here for a couple of days around New Year’s Eve after a one-week safari. It’s a nice hotel, very beautifully located right at the beach. The sea is amazing here… with ebb tide you can walk towards the water for ages and make great pictures of local fishermen and women working, and with flood tide the sea starts right outside the hotel. The water is extremely warm, about body temperature, which we found pretty amazing too. We had a room on the ground floor. It was simple but clean, it really had all we needed. There is a nice, spacey dining area with good food. The staff is welcoming and helpful. We really enjoyed the New Year’s Party with campfire and live music. At some point everybody was dancing, including all personnel, and we just had great laugh. I would warmly recommend Casa del Mar to relax and unwind for a couple of days.

If you like nature and you want to take a real break, this place is for you. The hotel is built with natural materials made locally, the rooms are large, big beds, rooms cleaned everyday. The view on the sea is beautiful and you will enjoy long walks on the beach in the evening.
The staff is helpful, especially the manager who was a great help to help us save a personal problem.
So, I recommend this place with no doubt to every nature-lover!
Elisabeth from Mayotte

Stayed here for 2 nights in Jan 2013. We were attracted to the beach at Jambiani which is not overdeveloped and still has a local village feel. One of the most beautiful beaches that I have visited. Lots of fishermen and local activities and in addition tourist activities like kite surfing, diving, snorkelling etc. We had the last available room on the ground floor. It was pleasantly decorated with a decent sized bed/mosquito net etc. Little terrace out front with a table and chairs leading directly to the beach and the small swimming pool. I was happy with the food, plenty of fish options and a nice breakfast. One complaint the rooms are very hot during the night. If we had stayed longer this would have been the major issue. The large dining area is also very pleasant. The staff and service was also fine for us. On balance I would recommend this hotel with a slight hesitation on the room temperature; however this did not stop us thoroughly enjoying our stay here.