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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Property class: 5 and above
Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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An aerial view of a resort with a central pool, a pier extending into the water, and multiple villas.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with fruit and a glass, overlooking a pool and beach with palm trees.
A beach setting with a canopy bed, a table with chairs, and candles.
A resort with a thatched-roof structure, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.
A beach setting with a canopy bed and a table set for two, surrounded by candles.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kama Village, Zanzibar, Mangapwani
  • Place, Sea Cliff Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Muyuni Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Garden)

  • Garden view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Mangapwani

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Mangapwani hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sea Cliff Golf Course and 9 miles (15 km) of Masingini Forest. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Siso Spice Farm and Kidichi Spice Farm.

What's nearby

  • Sea Cliff Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Slave Market - 23 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 24 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 36 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 54 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangrove Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dhow restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Alibaba Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bibi's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Family-friendly upscale hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

As a guest of Sea Cliff Resort & Spa, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a health club, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Sea Cliff Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 5-star Mangapwani hotel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 12 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Zuri Rituals Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole golf course
  • 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

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
  • Null
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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

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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Service fee: 5 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Sea Cliff Resort & Spa to the airport?

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is 14.7 mi (52-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa on Nov 16, 2026 start from $293, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 150 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Sea Cliff Resort & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 18 mi (46-min drive) from Kiwengwa Beach and 11.4 mi (20-min drive) from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa have a pool?

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 4 restaurants on site.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Zuri Rituals Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is Sea Cliff Resort & Spa to downtown Mangapwani?

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is 3.2 mi away from Mangapwani.

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 236 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean resort! Friendly staff especially Ms Tausi who was extremely helpful with our needs. We had all inclusive experience and it was great! Will highly recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked all inclusive however only selected food and drinks are inclusive and not all. The hotel is far from the Ferry and the town centre. It took us 50 minutes to get to the hotel. The check in was easy, staff were friendly, breakfast was amazing (buffet) Hawa (staff)was great she made sure we were looked after during breakfast and lunch, thank you. Infinity pool was amazing and they have free activities on site. The hotel itself is dated and needs some freshen ups. Overall its a great hotel and I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place with golf

Fantastic place with golf
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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