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The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach

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Outdoor pool
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Reception
Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior detail
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a beach bar, and a terrace at The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, and aromatherapy at Body & Soul Beauty & Spa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Pwani Mchangani, The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Map
Kaskazini A, Zanzibar, Pwani Mchangani

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kigomani Beach - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 77 min drive

About this property

The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel, remodeled in 2025
Free full breakfast, a beach bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, or aromatherapy at Body & Soul Beauty & Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to shopping on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Beach towels, massage treatment rooms, and multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa offer comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
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

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

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 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, debit cards, and cash
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 massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Soul Zanzibar Beach & Spa
The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel Spa
The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa Pwani Mchangani
The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel Pwani Mchangani

Frequently asked questions

Does The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa?

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

What time is check-out at The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Soul Zanzibar Beach Hotel & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pwani Mchangani hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pwani Mchangani Beach, Muyuni Beach, and Mapenzi Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Kigomani Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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