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Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Escape to this serene oasis where sunshine warms the pool deck and children laugh in the playground. Experience tranquility by indulging in relaxing massages or lounging under shaded umbrellas.

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Superior Room, Garden View | Interior detail
Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View
Executive Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Executive Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Mazizini, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 7 min drive
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min drive
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min drive
  • Old Fort - 7 min drive
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ccm Social Hall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Bites - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Old Fort
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths, Zanzibar Beach Resort provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and shopping on-site. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Spice, features international cuisine. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Seafood Specialty
  • Spice

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (6,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • 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 is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Beach
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel
Zanzibar Beach Resort Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar Beach Resort Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Beach Resort?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Beach Resort on 3 Mar 2025 start from AU$154.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Zanzibar Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Zanzibar Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Beach Resort located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Christ Church Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort. Forodhani Gardens and Malindi Mosque are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Zanzibar Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 116 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool is utilised as a leisure centre for locals. No hot water, toilet and telephone to reception didn’t work. Balcony doors would not lock. Food was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne Maree

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We did enjoy the quite of the resort and staff. Anthony and his team in hospitality where excellent for what they had to work with. The Chef and Anthony created a wonderful meal for us on the waterfront viewing the sunset. Magnificent! The waterfront suites where comfortable and rustic island style. We had a nice rest. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

marcin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed with my stay. I requested a late check-out for 2 PM, but the hotel charged me $40 for this, which felt unreasonable. The location is also far from the city center (about a 30-minute taxi ride, which is expensive) and the surrounding area feels unsafe and poorly lit. The breakfast was very disappointing – unhealthy options with limited choices. The balcony door in my room was weak and seemed easy to break open, which made me feel insecure. Additionally, the staff provided incorrect information during my stay, which caused confusion. Overall, the experience was not worth the cost, and I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simbarashe

We were a bit sceptical about the resort at first due to previous reviews. However it was a great 10 day stay for us. The food was lovely, couldn’t get enough of the prawns. The room with the sea view was amazing. The staff were great, thank you Maria you made our stay very comfortable. If you need some where close to the airport and 5min away from Stone town then I recommend Zanzibar beach resort.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amon Mutale

Swimming on the oceanside and the staff, very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sylvain

Hotel correct
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Quiet resort but peaceful. Staff are excellent and very polite. Rooms are cleaned and sprayed for insects every day. Tours are available and bookable at reception. I would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kago

It was a pleasant stay with decent rooms. The bathroom could use some improvements (old towel rails, old looking shower curtain). The pool, beach, and restaurant were nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

nqm seon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first horrible trip in hotels.com I will never be there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Nice staff.

6/10 Okay

Dyheim

Resort has alot of potential but needs upgrades. Water pressure was low and breakfast was not good for 30,000 TSH. Resturant options was limited, but the grill prawns was good. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Amenities
Lovely and caring staff, we immediately felt welcome, they were helpful with the luggage, and provided late checkout. However, the building and facilities are old and outdated, air conditioning and wifi did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Nice staff. Friendly.

8/10 Good

Martina

We booked a hotel with full board, but we haven't spent much time there because we've been on day trips. The staff is incredibly pleasant, the hotel is spotless, and the food is great. However, the meal service was quite slow. We waited nearly an hour for a meal.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated property, with modest maintenance. Dangerously uneven floors and stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth staying
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Trupti

Liked: Staff & service
Okay
Cleanliness was good but service was poor …
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel and not worth the stay for $60-80 per night. The property is very old and not maintained well, most people complain about hygiene. My wife had a conference for her office at this place and out of 15 people 3 got food poisoning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Said

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth it at all, food is expensive but poor quality and not fresh. Staff are unprofessional and the property is old and following apart. The worth thing is, seems like the owners don’t care about the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Bohar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay with caution : not so good
It was ok, internet is the issue. Water in bathroom tabs not sufficient to get relaxing bath.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Said

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The place is terrible, poorly mentioned, no pressure in the shower and first day there was no hot shower. The lock on the door was not working. Too many mosquitoes and every evening the house keeping goes around the rooms spraying this terrible mosquito repellent that’s not safe to humans to inhale. I’m the garden area there is a fish pound that is super gross, so green so dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Erlynda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warning- Do not book here! Forfiet your money if you already paid. This place will destroy your vacation mood. It is under new managemrent from India who refused to take the calls from expedia to discuss my refund so I had to take 3 calls from Expedia saying he would not answer the phone. Should be closed during construction and possibly condemed. You arrive to the entire lobby fenced off with mesh the entire floor is gone. You walk over a bridge water feature but no water is on it. The water fountain going to restaurant is cracked with no water. The pool is merky and with the red light at night looks OMINOUS! WE WERE BITTEN BaDLY BY BEDBIGS! There are muddy trenches dung all over the lawn. The day bed was filthy. They locked beach access because they said it is dangerous. The website implies there is beach access. The water has local fisherman and looks very commercial and looks uninviting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elhadj

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Said

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Staff très gentil mais a fuir.
La nourriture est horrible. Propreté des chambres okay mais 0 niveau du buffet petit déjeuner. J’ai mangé un seul repas en deux nuits. et ce même repas m’a fait tomber malade. Le staff tout de même est très gentil.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024