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About this property

Beachfront Location: Mandarin Resort Zanzibar in Zanzibar offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy sea views and direct access to Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, just a few steps away. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and terraces. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, free WiFi, and family rooms. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, American, and Argentinian cuisines with kosher, vegetarian, and dairy-free options. Dining options include lunch and dinner in a romantic or casual ambience. Nearby Attractions: Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 46 km away, and Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is 27 km from the resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anika
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Service is a 10! All the staff members were so friendly and attentive. Special shoutout to Halidi who led the animation team and organized many great activities such as aqua gymnastic and darts. We were seeking a relaxing beach vacation away from...
  • Adriaan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    From the moment we arrived at reception the room with private pool amazing views. Hani the restaurant manager went out of his way to ensure the food and service by his excellent team was up great standards. Amir the chef ensured for fantastic food...
  • Sajanika
    Canada Canada
    The staff and the service exceeded our expectations. Especially from the animation team (Halid) and the restaurant staff (Hameeda).
  • Ilya
    Sweden Sweden
    We really liked that the hotel is small and not crowded with tourists. The staff are very friendly and genuinely care about everything.Special thanks to the General Manager, Magdi, the Restaurant Manager, Hanna, and the amazing animation staff...
  • Dimitri
    Israel Israel
    Our experience at this resort was truly special – relaxing, pampering, and full of good vibes. The resort has a private beach, which made everything even more peaceful and exclusive. The hotel staff were kind, friendly, and always ready to help...
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a room with our own private pool whiich was next to the beach so a beautiful view over gardens and Seaview I can't fault this hotel. We booked into a nearby hotel but it was awful so booked in here last minute. Didn't even unpack. Luckily...
  • Youssef
    Egypt Egypt
    Very nice breakfasts, they did an amazing job with breakfast basket on the pool one morning, and a romantic dinner on the beach another night. Mr Hanna and Mr Magdy were very kind and friendly throughout the stay.
  • Fuad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Awsome Location Fantastic customer care Food I would like to thank the Mandarin team for making my stay truly memorable. Your constant smiles, warmth, and engaging interactions made the experience so enjoyable. A special thanks to Mr Hanna,...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great remote location, very friendly staff who really worked hard to maximise the enjoyment of our holiday. Mr. Hanna, the Restaurant Manager, was very friendly and helpful and gave us a good all inclusive deal during our stay. Tasty buffet food...
  • Ola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the resort by the beach was amazing! The grounds were well kept and had a variety of beautiful flowers and plants. Meals were tasty with a variety of dishes. The chef, Hanna always welcomed us with a big smile, and was available to...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Beach Restaurant Mandarin
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Argentinian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Argentinian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Mandarin Resort Zanzibar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 12:00 to 12:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$70 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mandarin Resort Zanzibar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.