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Zanzibar Bay Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Zanzibar Bay Resort, located on the beach, offers a peaceful getaway with a poolside bar and comfortable sun loungers. Guests can enjoy The Spa, dine at three international restaurants, or relax in the garden with free WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Road Chwaka, Marumbi, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • Marumbi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 22 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balungi Zanzibar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬61 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Bay Resort

Family-friendly hotel
At Zanzibar Bay Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a free manager's reception, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body scrub, a facial, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and beach volleyball. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and books
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 104 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Memory foam beds, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and free tea bags/instant coffee

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Zanzibar Bay Resort 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

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Dining availability limited at one or more venues

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Kids club

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Exterior

White Paradise Zanzibar

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 40 reviews
White Paradise Zanzibar

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bataar Mongolian
  • Makuti Buffet Restaurant
  • Namaste

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property charges the following airport transportation fees per vehicle each way: EUR 40 per vehicle for 1-2 guests; EUR 45 per vehicle for 3-5 guests; and EUR 65 per vehicle for 6-14 guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
  • Resort fee: USD 12.5 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number Z025204575

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Bay Resort Marumbi
Zanzibar Bay Marumbi
Zanzibar Bay Resort Marumbi
Zanzibar Bay Resort Marumbi
Zanzibar Bay Resort Hotel Marumbi
Zanzibar Bay Resort Hotel
Zanzibar Bay Resort Hotel
Zanzibar Bay Resort Marumbi
Zanzibar Bay Resort Hotel Marumbi

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have a pool?

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

Is Zanzibar Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

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

Where is Zanzibar Bay Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marumbi hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marumbi Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Uroa Beach. Pongwe Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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