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Bawe Island Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lagoon Suite with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Bawe Island Zanzibar offers a true oceanfront retreat with beach massages and free cabanas. The resort has multiple dining venues and spa treatments like thalassotherapy and aromatherapy, which guests consistently praise.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
Exterior

On the beach

This resort is located on a private island and on the beach. Take advantage of the free beach cabanas, beach loungers, and beach umbrellas at the white sand beach. Relax and treat yourself to a refreshing beverage at the beach bar. Several on-site activities to enjoy during your visit include surfing, paddleboarding, and windsurfing. Ecotours are a noteworthy activity worth checking out nearby.

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Pool

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 240 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Lagoon Suite with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 170 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool | View from room

Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 310 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 500 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bawe Island, Mjini District, Bawe Island, Mjini Magharibi Region, 2319

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • taraab

About this property

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean
Located close to Old Fort, Bawe Island Zanzibar provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a white sand beach, free beach cabanas, and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy at Bawe Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. The health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include surfing/body boarding, boat tours, and beach volleyball. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free bicycle rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a ferry terminal shuttle
  • A beach club on site, supervised childcare (surcharge), and books
  • Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and surf lessons
Room features
All 70 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, as well as thoughtful touches like premium bedding and first-run movies.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's slippers
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 3 bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Bawe Island Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (some restrictions)
In-room liquor dispensers
Meals and beverages at companion properties
Dining availability limited at one or more venues

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor padel court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • 3 partially-open bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Private pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250.0 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 10.00 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: USD 3 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 250.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Bawe Island Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Bawe Island Zanzibar located?

This beachfront luxury resort is located in Bawe Island, where regional attractions include Old Fort and Kendwa Beach.

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Reviews

Bawe Island Zanzibar Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL VEMBA

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

An amazing stay

An amazing stay at a beautiful place. Truly a paradise. Our assigned butler, Anwar, just made the whole stay that much more wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Follow Your Feet Travel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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