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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
Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
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Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room | Down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

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

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Luxury Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

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

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

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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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

  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Sai marce - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬61 min drive

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 facial, a body treatment, and a body wrap 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, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, books, and a TV in the lobby
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

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

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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Zanzibar Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is my one stop, family friendly and affordable vacation spot in Zanzibar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy a vacation without breaking the bank. Excellent choices at the buffet, staff are extremely friendly and ready to make your stay comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Food was horrendous, unhelpful staff. Upgraded to their sister hotel after 2 days
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Itai

Liked: Staff & service
The food is terrible, i paid for all inclusive for 8 days and every day breakfast , Lunch and dinner was the exact same. I expected more sea food options but that was not the case. There was grilled fish or calamari but poorly cooked, However the people were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Hafed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room is hot the first 2 nights I couldn’t sleep.. Their restaurant charging for everything almost you ask for even for ice lol 😂 The beach beautiful but you can’t walk there because of them young men is so aggravating try to make some money after you.. ppl outside is so nice 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

FABIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Abbastanza carino, con lo soluzione all inclusive è perfetta. Non abbiamo provato Le escursioni con la struttura perché già organizzati.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hafed

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

marie-helene

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

Great. Beware of the tide

L'endroit est bien entretenu, en bonne condition. Le personnel est très sympathique et dévoué. Il ne faut pas y aller pour la plage. Les marées rendent la baignade difficile. Le mieux est d'aller sur la jetée pour profiter de l'océan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ingvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice jetty to swim from!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Tumi

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great range of pools and bars. Good activities and helpful excursion desk on site. Staff were professional and helpful. Food delicious.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is ready nice. Very clean but it's looks like the place is far away from all the activities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war wirklich sehr schön dort. Allerdings würde ich jedem All-Inclusive empfehlen, da das Essen im Hotel ansonsten recht teuer ist
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Alyssa

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

Very good hotel (with some trade-offs)

This hotel was very good. I really enjoyed my stay. The service was pretty good including the reception attendants, bartenders, and waiters. The breakfast was also tasty with a wide selection. The biggest issue is the location. It is far from the touristy areas and the beach is covered in algae and is very shallow. But honestly, I didn't mind saving money on this hotel and spending more on transport and excursions. I went to Prison Island and there was a beautiful beach there plus the free shuttle bus took me to a really nice beach ten minutes away. I did have a small issue with my bed, but it was fixed literally the next day. I highly recommend this place especially if you don't mind the distance from Stone Town (40 min away). If you're doing a shorter trip, you might want to stay someplace more conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice resort on Zanzibar. The facilities were certainly good for East African standards. This is actually two resorts (soon to be three) combined. The reception is actually on the side called "Paradise Bay Resort," but you have full access to both sides. The pool shown in the picture is in Zanzibar Bay Resort, and is more relaxing (and shallower) than the one on the other side. The Paradise Bay one is blue, and has a 3 meter deep portion. It is also has more trees blocking the view of the ocean. The beach is not very good here. Due to the bay, it is full of seaweed, and the tide comes in close to the wall. Smartly, they have a free shuttle to another piece of beach up the coast, which is beautiful. It was much quieter and cheaper on their main facility. If you are there for long, I recommend getting on the free shuttle and spending every day at the other beach. Massages there were super cheap, and they had food and drinks (not included, if you are "all inclusive", but we awere a la carte). The staff was nice and very professional. You pay for everything using your room number/wrist band and signature. I did have one instance of a staff member offering to give me free drinks in exchange for paying cash for the rest of the bill, but that can happen at any resort, not just in East Africa. I hope the Dutch owners pay their people enough to make up for the fact that it is very inconvenient to tip them. We would have liked more local food at the a la carte restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

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

Bien disfrutado.

Perfecta estadia en el hotel. Mucho espacio verde, bares bien distribuidos ,playas limpias. Un buen lugar para disfrutar y descansar, habitaciones amplias ,limpias cómodas. Seguro.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018