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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Balcony
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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers a tranquil seaside escape with an outdoor pool, six dining venues, and a swim-up bar. Rejuvenate at ROSE PETALS spa and enjoy a complimentary airport shuttle. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Parking included
The current price is ₩217,316
₩264,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room With Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room with Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room with Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 56 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sultan Suite with Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Sultan Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 342 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Presidential Suite with Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 187 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Super Executive Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Apartment with Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

One Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 133 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Three Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 156 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 4858

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Shangani Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Old Fort - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Luxury hotel by the sea
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at Rose Petals, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 6 on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like iPads and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • iPad

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 70.0 per day

Property 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 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 70.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70.0 per day

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Madinat Al Bahr Business Hotel Zanzibar Town
Madinat Al Bahr Business Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business Zanzibar Town
Madinat Al Bahr Business
Madinat Al Bahr Business SPA Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa
Madinat Al Bahr Business Spa Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Zanzibar Town
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from ₩217,316, excluding 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 Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel located?

Located in Zanzibar Town, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kariakoo Amusement Park, Nakupenda Beach, and Shangani Beach. Forodhani Gardens and Chapwani Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a lots of relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service staf is very nice. Beautiful area allround hotell Food is top
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel, staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was lovely, staff are very attentive and the food was great. The rooms are clean and tidy, executive rooms are spacious and the view from the balcony was just to die for. Slight issue with the internet connection in our room but the staff managed to get it sorted. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hassan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic vocation

Hôtel is good!!!nice decorations ..well located few minutes from airport , staff are friendly too .. nice food Everything is good but there’s smell in bathroom when water runs and it’s disturbing when you’re taking shower or brushing ..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Miriam

Disliked: Room comfort

Expensiv and tried to trick us.

Hotel looks very nice. Its just like the pictures. But the rooms are very humid and smells a little like mold. When we checked out they added costs for over 100$ to the bill that we did not use. Even when we told them it was wrong, they still tried to make us pay for several thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the architecture the design and the décor. The luxury of the rooms. The location wasn't smacked dead in the middle of stone town but it was not far. The staff was wonderful polite and accommodating. The view and the balcony were fabulous. I have to say of any improvements. Would be repairing the chains inside the rooms for door security. Telling your housekeeping to knock and ask if they can enter. What doesn't that all went well.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was absolutely amazing. Beautiful architecture and features on a big scale. Check in was seamless. Our room was big, and looked wonderful. Unfortunately the room had a broken balcony door. We were immediately offered another room, this one was fine but again not perfect and below the standard one would have expected for star hotel. Issues were primarily in the bathroom where certain finishing touches were lacking. The basin was tilted which meant the water did not flow out as it should as base was too high. We made do as we were exhausted from flight and having moved once already and reception manager had implied there were no rooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay, majority of the staff were friendly, helpful. I would certainly recommend the hotel and hope they get the perfect room as our friends did.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not 5 stars

I stayed for 1 night as a solo traveler. The staff was excellent. However i'm not sure how this hotel has a 5star status. Very dated, and the upkeep you could tell was lacking. The bathroom tub leaked, from what you could tell was already a 'band aid' fix they already tried. When i looked to see where it was leaking, no one had cleaned behind the tub as there was cobwebs and a spider. The shower stall area was also so rundown, everything old.The water in the pool didnt look very clean, but in spite of that...i was shocked to see no covers where there had clearly been lights (inside the pool). Instead you could actually see the areas were open spaces with the wiring exposed. The whole dining area is open with no windows, which means alot of bugs. The night i went to eat, i ended up asking them to bring the food to my room. There were several large flying bugs i later found out were termites. Just know this isnt anywhere near a 5star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute stay since we had a missed flight. Very nice hotel though. Wish we could have enjoyed more. It was a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ghassan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Too many flies in the rooms- beds uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, food, bar, room, ocean view, ocean access, pool, transportation, and convenience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My god the staff are out of this world... Nothing is too much for them to do, they really make it happen such that you will enjoy an unforgettable experience. Too many names to list and I don't want to forget anybody!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel near the airport and short drive to the city. Clean large pool and beach for swimming. Plenty of shaded sitting areas. Restaurant food is good. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Rooms have beautiful views. Would be nice if some music or entertainment on Friday night. However music is provided at the Thai restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kann dem Hotel in jeder Hinsicht 5 Sterne geben. Perfekter Service von Ankunft bis zur Abreise. Wir waren die letzen 2 Tage vor dem Rückflug dort um uns Stone Town und die Gegend anzuschauen. Das Hotel bietet auch kostenlose Beförderung zum Flughafen, egal zu welcher Zeit. Wir hatten Halbpension und waren sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located near the airport and provided transportation and local tour concierge services.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rishars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and welcoming.

Overall, we had a great stay. The rooms were comfortable and the shower was amazing. When we had any issues they were dealt with very promptly and without any fuss. Pity that the half board rate only related to their main dining room and not to other restaurants on the site. Great swimming pool although hard to get out of if you are a little weak. Breakfast was generous and had different offerings each morning which made for a nice variety. Not really a resort but a nice, relaxing place to be for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was amazing. Stunningly beautiful and everything was thought of. Customer service was top notch. The only areas of improvement for me was that wifi was very slow in some rooms and spaces and the long nails of the spa ladies did not provide for an optimal experience. Other than that - 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gergely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wir verbrachten fünf Tage in Ihrem Hotel und waren mit den Leistungen sehr zufrieden. Das Frühstück und das Abendessen waren abwechslungsreich und reichhaltig. Die Sauberkeit in den Räumlichkeiten war vorbildlich. Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Als Europäer sollte man sich darüber im Klaren sein, dass die Standards hier deutlich niedriger sind als in unseren Breitengraden. Das Haus selbst ist renovierungsbedürftig, allerdings sind laufende Arbeiten erkennbar, die von einem engagierten Team ausgeführt werden. Als Mitarbeiter in der Hotellerie möchte ich anmerken, dass die Tücher, Bademäntel und Stoffservietten einen starken Geruch aufweisen. Dies könnte verbessert werden. Der Spa-Bereich könnte ebenfalls ein gutes Update vertragenvertragen,hervoDamen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Experience

Great Experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enoela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place . The staff were extremely friendly Very clean place I enjoyed the stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024