We stayed for 5 nights and paid $75 per night (we think at room 39 / 1st floor – the photo of the room in their home page - http://www.sauinnzanzibar.com/ - have a look at my photos too). + 1. Great view from the room and balcony. There is a large window overlooking the ocean 2. Good food 3. Friendly... more

Another hotel which sadly affected by the lack of tourists however they've taken some initiative and hired an energetic girl to motivate the staff and keep them on their toes. First nite was a fantastic BBQ for just US$15 - didn't have to eat the next day the food was varied and delicious (put on as there were 11 guests... more

After 10 wonderful days with an Explore Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar tour we ended up in the Sau Inn Hotel Jambiani. This must have been one of the dirtiest hotels that we have ever frequented. We stayed for 2 days in this lovely coastal location on the east side of Zanzibar. On both mornings the breakfast was a disaster as... more

I stayed there with my girlfriend in January and we stayed at some other hotels in Jambiani the first couple of nights and I am surpriced to see that Sau Inn is so badly recommended. Of the hotels we tried, this was by far the most classy and elegant hotel with the best rooms, pool, food and entertainment. We stayed... more

The Sau Inn has obviously seen better times: the furniture looks like coming from a third rate fleamarket, the food is lousy, and US$ 90 for a double room which door is stuck more often than not is overpriced to put it mildly. The Casa del Mar next door - clean, modern, and with a wonderful restaurant - is the... more

We stayed ar the Sau Inn for 3 nights as part of an Explore Holiday . It was nice to relax beside the ocean after being very busy for the previously 11 days . The food was good - the service is slow but you can get round this by ordering in advance . Tell them a half to an... more

For me this was an annoying place to stay because it had so much potential but I expected to see Basil Fawlty slapping poor Manuel around or shouting at Sybil. The setting was great, looking out to sea and watching the sunset with a cold beer was fantastic and a real highlight but just make sure you weren't bothering with... more

The good- Nice large swimming pool Fun groups of guests The bad- Food- some meals were okay, but others were downright terrible. Alcohol- avoid the hard liquor and mixed drinks, because it is certainly watered down. And tell the barman...at some point they'll change. more

We stayed here for 4 nights. It was a decent hotel. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. It was typical of all things in Zanzibar you had to wait, nothing was rushed but thats just their way. They have had the swimming pool rebuilt and its lovely and definitely needed as the sea here is very tidal, so... more