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Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 star property
A sunny poolside escape where kids play in the playground while adults find tranquility through relaxing massages or lounging under shaded umbrellas

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Located near Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar Beach Resort offers international cuisine at the Spice restaurant. Guests can enjoy the swim-up bar, spa treatments, playground, and garden. High-speed WiFi and free self-parking add convenience to the stay.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Beach Resort is in the historical district and near the airport. Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Prison Island. Christ Church Cathedral and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
Map
Mazizini, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Anglican Cathedral featuring heritage elements
    Christ Church Cathedral
    7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Old Fort
    Old Fort
    8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Stone Town
    6 min drive
  • Jahazi Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Cape Town Fish Market
  • Poa'zz Grill
    7 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Hotel near Forodhani Gardens
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths, Zanzibar Beach Resort provides shopping on site, a garden, and a playground. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Spice, features international cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and 5 meeting rooms
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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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 roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Conference center (6,000 square feet 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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Is Zanzibar Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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?

Situated in Zanzibar Town, this beach hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Christ Church Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths, and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Malindi Mosque and Forodhani Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Zanzibar Beach Resort Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sylvain

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Kimberley

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

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

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

Said

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Trupti

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Okay

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

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

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

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

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

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