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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Travelers find an oceanfront sanctuary where they can treat themselves to spa services or enjoy sun-filled activities with the whole family

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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa sits right on the ocean, offering a breakfast buffet, golf course, and poolside bar. Guests can ride horses along the shore, play racquetball or squash, or visit Mali Spa for rejuvenating body scrubs and other treatments.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Garden) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (Garden) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Garden)

  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mangapwani, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is on the beach. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Siso Spice Farm and Kidichi Spice Farm. Traveling with kids? Consider Kariakoo Amusement Park, or check out an event or a game at Amaan Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Mangapwani travel guide
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West Coast, 1763 Malawi Road, Mangapwani

What's nearby

  • Slave Market
    Slave Market
    22 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens
    Forodhani Gardens
    22 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Stone Town is a great place to roam and see a side of Africa that is seldom seen. A place where cultures have mixed and co-exist. It is somewhat in decay and not very well kept, but it is extremely interesting to visit the sights and experience Stone Town while looking for souvenirs and just observing the Swahili culture and Zanzibar architecture. Amazing sunsets by the harbour! #GoldenHour #blue
    Shangani Beach
    23 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Nungwi Beach
    Nungwi Beach
    60 min drive - 31.5 miles
  • Sea Cliff Golf Course
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Mangrove Lodge
    11 min drive
  • bar @ sea Cliff Resort & Spa
    2 min walk
  • Mangrove Lodge Beach Bar
    11 min drive
  • Mangapwani - Sea Cliff Resort
    2 min walk

About this property

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
At Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a golf course, and a poolside bar. With a beachfront location, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage, and a facial at Zuri Rituals Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 4 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like horseback riding and racquetball/squash. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on site.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, free bicycle rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Extended parking, express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All 120 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Memory foam beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

Land activities

Tennis
Kids club

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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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 (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Bahari Restaurant
  • Kobe Restaurant
  • Mangapwani Restaurant
  • Terrace Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (538 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
  • Service fee: 5 percent

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; 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

Property is also known as

Sea Cliff Mangapwani
Sea Cliff Resort Mangapwani
Sea Cliff Resort
Sea Cliff Resort And Spa
Sea Cliff Resort Spa
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Hotel
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Mangapwani
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Hotel Mangapwani

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Sea Cliff Resort & Spa 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 Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

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

What time is check-out at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

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

Where is Sea Cliff Resort & Spa located?

This Mangapwani hotel is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sea Cliff Golf Course, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Masingini Forest and Siso Spice Farm. Shangani Beach and Nakupenda Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rosemeena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing very polite and courteous. They were very attentive. I would recommend this resort and would definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William V

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stafff friendliness and wanting to do something extra. It wasn’t the season for families though I did see a number of smaller children enjoying themselves.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Amenities
Well maintained , large expensive property, quiet , excellent staff , good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort / friendly staff / few admin issues with check in and check out - but promptly rectify
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rashid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family-friendly, Ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet, beach, pool, live music everynight, dancing, landscaping
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LATISHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds of the hotel is very well kept. The staff are all very nice and friendly always willing to help. My husband and I had a very pleasant stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with extremely friendly and attentive staff. The rooms are very clean and nicely decorated. Food is delicious. Lovely property thats immaculately maintained. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quiet location with a beautiful view of the sea and a lovely walk way to another bar. All staff were fantastic ans very helpful, cheerful and willing to help. (Even joing in our game of table football)! Good variety of food and drink each day. Horseriding, mini golf, table tennis, pool, darts and tennis available. The beach near the pizza shack needs sorting out though, just clear up the rubbish and old seaweed -It could be a beautiful spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abayomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is OK if you want to just relax and it is close to the ferry terminal, compared to other hotels. But I would say, there is no beach for you to enjoy at all. I won't come back here next time I travel to Zanzibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

zahra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really run down and very bad service at check in and generally.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Syed

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The food and drink quality for this premium priced resort was pretty bad. The dining area is pretty poorly maintained and the variety and quality of the food is poor. Also when we got back from the resort, I found a cockroach in my bag…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

jianhong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff service is not good , needs to be trained and improved
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa services was excellent the food was Good, Room was ok amd so generally all the services were up to the expectations execpt for the fact that they don't have mobile money payment method which is very convenient especially on holidays and weekends..what if the one looses his or her Atm card but has money on their mobile app. They need to have a mobile money payment method for convenience. 7 out of 10.👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Arundhati

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was on a cliff by the ocean, very scenic! The management and staff were rude, disrespectful, and thoughtless. Traveled on my husband’s birthday and check in took over an hour as they couldn’t locate the expedia booking. Did nothing special for the husband’s birthday, even on request. Meanwhile the airport hotel we stayed at night before noticed that the husband was traveling on bday and surprised us with a song for him next morning. Beds were uncomfortable and creeky and real bad pillows. Stray cats all over the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nilaja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros: nice grounds on the property, lush and green, nice room with ocean view and soaking tub, delicious menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, spa services have affordable prices and Lucy gave a fantastic deep tissue massage and the plunge pool was in a nice quiet area. Cons: not a swimmable beach, pool hours 7am-7pm and inconsistent service during meal time. Consistently waiting over 15 minutes for silverware and drink orders and not clearing plates. This was frustrating, especially when it was not during busy hours.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Seacliff Resort in Zanzibar! This beautifully maintained property boasts lush gardens and a perfect beachfront. When my partner fell ill, staff like Ashley, Debora, Doreen, Sarah, Anna, and Salum provided exceptional care for a quick recovery. The friendly team met every wish promptly, and the food was excellent—diverse and delicious. Highly recommended! Deutscher Review: Uns hat das Seacliff Resort in Zanzibar sehr gut gefallen! Das wunderschön gepflegte Resort hat üppige Gärten und eine perfekte Strandlage. Als meine Partnerin krank wurde, kümmerten sich Ashley, Debora, Doreen, Sarah, Anna und Salum hervorragend um sie – sie erholte sich schnell. Freundliches Personal erfüllte Wünsche blitzschnell, das Essen war exzellent und vielfältig. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Urs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Anlage, sehr gutes Personal - störend war, dass uns beim Einchecken der eigentlich zustehende Upgrade nicht vergeben wurde, da keine Zimmer verfügbar. Hatte aber den ganzen Aufenthalt den Eindruck, dass entsprechende Zimmer leer standen.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Guang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the quietness and cleanliness of the resort with beautiful sunset and sea view
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIKAEL

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

Fantastic place with golf

Fantastic place with golf
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

SG

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

GLORIOUS RESORT WITH A MIXED BAG OF DELIGHTS

Sea Cliff is a beautifully located Resort with lots of charm and a very delightful place with some positives and negatives but ultimately a memorable and comfortable holiday experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Klaudia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not worthy of its 5 star rating.

The outdoors area of the hotel is fantastic. The plants are green and taken care of, the pool is nice and the view is great! The range of activities was also good. However, we were extremely disappointed by our room. Extremely outdated and is in dire need of a renovation (the showers and taps were almost unusable, the toilet still has the old pumping system, and we had a sewage smell in the bathroom). The food was also mediocre. Additionally, it's been a while since I've seen 'towel cards' in a 5 star hotel. Other comments complained about the service, but we had no issues at all. All in all, not worthy of its 5 star rating unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yamina

Liked: Staff & service
Très jolie hôtel cependant il n’y as pas de plage , les repas sont bons et variés . Nous sommes déçus car nous avions prévenus l’hôtel que le Check in se fera tôt ils ont pris en compte notre par mail mais arrivé là bas ils nous ont fais attendre de 8h30 du matin à 13h sur un canapé. A savoir aussi que personne ne parle français .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golf resort with class

The golfing ecperience dinning and facikity conditions were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021