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Zanzibar Bahari Villas

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool
Garden
On the beach, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
On the shores of Mapenzi Beach, Zanzibar Bahari Villas offers a tranquil retreat with free English breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Unwind on sun loungers, indulge in spa services like massages or manicures, and stay connected with in-room WiFi - all while surrounded by lush gardens.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Muyuni Beach, Matemwe, Unguja North Region

What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kigomani Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 16 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Marine Lodge - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Bahari Villas

Hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
Located close to Mapenzi Beach and Mnemba Island, Zanzibar Bahari Villas provides free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure, or a Swedish massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Zanzibar Bahari Villas feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

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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)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
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 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
24-hour pool access
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

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Bahari Villas Hotel
Zanzibar Bahari Villas Matemwe
Zanzibar Bahari Villas Hotel Matemwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Bahari Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Zanzibar Bahari Villas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Bahari Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Bahari Villas?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Bahari Villas?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Zanzibar Bahari Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Bahari Villas located?

This Matemwe hotel is on the beach, 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Mapenzi Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Beach and Nakupenda Beach are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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