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Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Jambiani with outdoor pool and restaurant

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels
Front of property
On the beach, white sand, beach towels
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, white sand, beach towels

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The price is $128
includes taxes & fees
$106 per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Jambiani Mfumbwi, Jambiani, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kuza Cave - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Paje Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Makunduchi Beach - 20 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 94 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant

Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant puts you within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 1 and June 15.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Coral Rock
Coral Rock Hotel
Coral Rock Hotel Jambiani
Coral Rock Jambiani
Coral Rock Hotel Zanzibar/Jambiani
Coral Rock Hotel Zanzibar Island/Jambiani
Hotel Coral Rock
Coral Rock Hotel
Coral Rocks & Restaurant
Coral Rock Hotel Restaurant
Coral Rocks Hotel Restaurant
Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant Jambiani
Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Jambiani

Frequently asked questions

Is Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant currently open?
The property is closed between April 1 and June 15.
Does Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 60 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like scuba diving and windsurfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant like?
Coral Rocks Hotel & Restaurant is located a short 1-minute walk from Jambiani Beach.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, amazing views. Only downside is loud music through monday nights but we were prepared and booked elsewhere for the night but it'd be great if you want to party.
Khadiza Jimma, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hari, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing view and setting. Good food. But loud during the day and night when they have their crazy Mondays.
Joshua, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service. Friendly staff. Good food and amenities. Great outdoor space. Enjoyed Monday and wednesday music events.
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very disappointing
The food was very nice and value for money. The Room was very disappointing.It was not as shown on their website. The entire room was smelling like mold and it was impossible to sleep as the A/C was also not working properly. The price was too expensive for what I got.
Petroula, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The most unique thing was their racism.... Staff went to the same school of racial discrimination... I have no more words to express my mistreatment. And them not even wanting to accept that they do have a problem that needs to be properly addressed is a big shame..
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Idyllic place but power and air condition issues
There was too many issues with power. Some days power would be there for 10 min and then go off for 2 min and this would continue a whole night. Every time the air condition would have to be turned on manually. Other nights the power would be there but the air condition was running but not cooling just blowing air.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow we loved coral rock. It was beautifully clean. All The Staff are so so friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. The situation is outstanding. Quite a few Maasai on the beach are very friendly and certainly there is minor pester power there but if you say Hapana Asanté which means no thank you, they then stop bothering you. Another tip is to learn some Swahili and use it as much as possible. The hotel dining is lovely and great food. You have to wait about an hour for your food anywhere you eat which for us we loved because it gives you a chance to relax , take in the surroundings and drink the amazing array of smoothies on offer. This goes for all restaurants. The food is cooked fresh which takes time. The seaweed is no problem certainly this time of year. Ridiculous to expect a hotel to clear the sand in front of the hotel because it is part of the locals revenue. I would not hesitate to book through Expedia and stay in Coral Rock. The pool is fairly small but beautifully clean and doesn’t seem to get over busy at all. There are plenty of sun beds and umbrellas. Rooms are compact but clean . Good mosquito nets. This time of year we didn’t have malaria tablets and only saw 1 mosi !!! We did use mosquito bands though but didn’t need them. . Please go to Zanzibar support the local economy and don’t forget you are in a 3rd world country so don’t complain and just relax and enjoy.
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Just wish there was lunch and dinner served at the hotel restaurant.
Che, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An Ocean boutique hotel worth a stay
The road leading to the accommodation doesn't really inspired you with hope but once inside you're in another world , the pool is what my partner has wanted for a long time to swim in an infinite pool which so well with the wonderful colours of the sea
Mr l, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Coral Rock is a wonderful hotel with a great infinity pool, chairs, and restaurant overlooking the gorgeous Jambiani coast. The hotel was recently changed to new management, and they have done a great job with the place (unfortunately i just dont know what it was like before the new management). The rooms were clean and well done, air conditioning works great, there is wifi at the restaurant, etc. The new (part italian management) also meant that the food was wayy better than my expectations. Overall, we loved our stay there and would absolutely go back. My one complaint would be about billing and change. The bills often come out different than what you ordered and you can pretty much guarantee that either your bill will be slightly off, they wont have the right amount of change, or that the card reader "isnt working today but will be back tomorrow". I have no idea where the money goes, but even when you see them handle the right amount of change from another customer, they wont have change when you need it. Other comments include: they didn't actually have any of the wind surfing equipment, petal board, or kayaks that other travelers had commented about (and that we were looking forward to)
Isabel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Megan, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Coral Rock Hotel
Hotel was right on the beach and had a really nice view of the beach. Shame that beach was covered in seaweed so it is a bit of a mission to get in and swim. Swimming pool came in handy then. I strongly believe they should be clearing the beach in front of their hotel as guests are coming because of the nice, inviting pics they have on their website. When, reality is completely different. Some of the staff was very polite and helpful. Room had full working air-con and fan which was more then we expected. But then again, room/bathroom is not like on the pics. Food was also overpriced. All in all, we expected to get what we saw on the pics and we got disappointed; would not go back.
Zara, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Bitter sweet
When we arrived, we were told we had “booked in their sister property Casa Baba” which was obviously not true... (I btw have been asked by booking to rate this hotel not Casa Baba which proves the obvious). So they put us in a cab and sent us to that hotel. Surprise, they had not checked with the driver if he knew where it was and therefore he had no idea where this hotel was located so we ended up asking people in the streets (in the middle of nowhere during the night) until I had to put my roaming back on to find the place - which was actually a self catered secluded villa where we would have stayed completely alone the first night and then shared with random other guests for the rest of the week.... We refused so thankfully we were offered a room in the Coral Rock Hotel (where we had booked in the first place...!!!). The hotel itself is pretty nice, perfectly located, the rooms are ok, no wifi in the rooms and very bad connection throughout. Although the staff is chilled and nice, the service is pretty bad to be honest, everything is very slow, the coffee machine was broken and never repaired, our dolphin trip was canceled last minute,... Overall, I would say that its OK if you are looking for a great location on the beach, good pool, but just be prepared to be very patient and not too demanding.
Lily, 3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach location
The hotel is spread out in seperate small buildings, each with one or two rooms in them which have their own front door. The bed was beautifully made up on arrival with flowers. There was access straight down to the beach, a pool, a hammock, and the restaurant was relaxed and tasty
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Cozy resort
Very friendly and helpful staff made it a worthwhile experience. Although a small resort, it is set in a very relaxing ambience. Excellent food catered to every palate.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Nice Hotel but the music...
The hotel and the facilities are very nice. The restaurant is very good. Great seafood and the view from the restaurant is great. BUT they organize parties to attract people from outside the hotel. The music will last until 3 am, after you complain to whoever you can find (I only found the barman among dozens of drunk people, no other staff to be found). Finally could find one of the massai that work for the hotel, not much he could do. I had drunk people screaming and passing by my room until 4am. The taxi drivers waiting for them honking outside. It is a pity, this could be a great place, especially for people like me that lives in Dar and com often to Zanzibar, but not anymore. That night ruined the stay and the following day was so tired I spent it half slept. i complained to the manager, she apologized, but this is not news for them. Finally, I had to negotiate at night and in the morning to get 3 little bananas for the drive to Stone Town since I was leaving 30 minutes before breakfast time. It could be one of the best places in Zanzibar if they stop those parties.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Meh...
The pool was the best part of this hotel. The food in the restaurant was good and the waiters were very nice. Otherwise I thought it was overpriced. Didn't hate it, didn't love it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely location, good value hotel, good food.
We enjoyed our stay and the African and Maasai staff were very friendly and helpful. However it would have been nice to have been welcomed by the owners/managers, who made no effort to introduce themselves. Some simple improvements would make it more comfortable - e.g. a chair in the bedroom, and some indoor soft lounge furniture.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful Beach Getaway
We really liked the friendly, helpful and easygoing staff. That really made our stay very very nice. We wanted to get away from Dar for a few days and Coral Rock was a perfect spot to do so. The infinity pool looking over the ocean was very relaxing (and well maintained). The room was clean and beautiful with a lovely view. We enjoyed their DJ on Saturday night and the activities they arranged for us (namely swimming with the dolphins - everything was well organized). We also felt that the staff were very accommodating, which we appreciated. The only thing I would say that Coral Rock is lacking in, is good food. The menu ideas are very nice but the execution is average...we just think they could really take this place to the next level with an inspired chef.
Verified Expedia guest review