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About this property

Located on the edge of a small rocky cliff with stunning views over the Indian Ocean out to Mnemba Island, The Zanzibari is set in lush and tropical gardens. Each room has a private balcony or terrace and all rooms overlook either the ocean or the gardens. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Situated by the pool, The Mvuvi Bar offers lunches, snacks and light evening meals. The formal Dhow restaurant serves 5-course dinners, combining international and local flavours. Each 5-course dinner offers a choice of meat, fish and seafood. Guests can relax at the spa, which offers a range of massages, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures right by the Indian Ocean. The Zanzibari is located 15 minutes’ walk from Nungwi fishing village and a 1.5 hour drive from Stone Town. Dar es Salaam can be reached within a 2-hour ferry trip or a 20-minute flight from Zanzibar Stone Town.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
3 sofa beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stefano
    Italy Italy
    The place is an absolute paradise. It's an oasis of peace, the staff is super kind, food was amazing and the views you get are stunning.
  • Chihaz
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    1. What I appreciated was the warm welcome. 2. The cleanliness of the room. 3. The view was beautiful. 4. Also, the staff was amazing.
  • Wendy
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I loved the fact that there was a private beach so we were not haggled by people trying to sell us many things. The pool was clean and warm and had a fantastic view of the ocean. The staff are absolutely superb! Nothing is too much trouble and...
  • Lea
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very beautiful place. Best food in Zanzibar. The beach is great and the staff very friendly.
  • Gwen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about this place is amazing and words cannot tell
  • Lamari
    France France
    Best hotel in Zanzibari 😍😍 we spent our honeymoon there everything was perfect. Great rooms with super kind service, food is really tasty, nice pool with view and access directly to beach when it’s low tide. The personal are very friendly and...
  • Habibul
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    The place is nice. Just next to see. You have a great view from redort.
  • Andreina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was just perfect. Place, rooms, location, staff, food, atmosphere! I could not recommend more!!!! This place was fantastic!
  • Kanche
    Zambia Zambia
    Beautiful views, very comfortable areas to relax. The staff is very helpful. Easy to get activity recommendations and transportation.
  • Carmen
    Jersey Jersey
    Lovely views from our room and very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and the hotel facilities were adequate.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Dhow restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

The Zanzibari takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
50% 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.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Zanzibari 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.