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Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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A pool area with palm trees and thatched-roof structures.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of palm trees.
A traditional building with multiple thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water with boats.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring comfortable seating areas and a sign for Zanzibar Beach Resort.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Mazizini, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Hamamni Persian Baths
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone.

Superior Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room, Sea View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a view of palm trees through a large window.

Executive Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A traditional room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a decorative lamp.

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and massage/treatment rooms.
Zanzibar Beach Resort offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include sports massages and massages.
During your stay at Zanzibar Beach Resort, you'll be close to Christ Church Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Spice
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Christ Church Cathedral and 7 minutes from Hamamni Persian Baths
  • Free local-area shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 5 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 6000 square feet (557 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Zanzibar Beach Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Spice - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Seafood Specialty - Onsite seafood restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 self 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 restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Seafood Specialty
  • Spice

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Zanzibar Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Zanzibar Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 126 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Amon Mutale

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming on the oceanside and the staff, very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel correct
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pictures look great, does not reflect actual condition of "resort"
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast needs to be much better!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simbarashe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dyheim

Liked: Staff & service
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne Maree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Justus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed there the last day of my stay in Zanzibar and I’m never going back.. management need to up their game. No urgency, Poor reception, rooms too outdated, plugs need to be changed to multi sockets, water takes forever to warm up somehow, food average!! I really didn’t enjoy the 15 hours I spent there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Said

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Harry

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trupti

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Okay

Cleanliness was good but service was poor …
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was ok I did not appreciate the arrival process how I like the spacious room and cleaning. I did not appreciate on an occasion the kitchen messing up the food. Also the area is not a safe area to walk around in
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Said

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, 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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bohar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Said

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

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