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Zanzibar Bay Resort

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A resort with multiple buildings, a large swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with a thatched-roof gazebo, a cushioned seating area with a book shelf, and a view of the sea and palm trees.
A beachside bar with a thatched roof, wooden bar counter, and various drinks.
A beach with clear water, a thatched-roof structure, and a pier extending into the sea.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Road Chwaka, Marumbi, Zanzibar
  • Place, Marumbi Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Pool View

A pool area with clear water, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a building with balconies.

Luxury Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Beach View

A bed with a canopy, pillows, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Premium Double Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a paved courtyard, and palm trees.

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A two-story building with balconies, wooden doors, and a stone-paved courtyard.

Standard Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Room Double

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

Luxury Room Double

  • 548 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Double

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

Premium Double

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Premium Plus

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

Double Premium Plus

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Marumbi

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Marumbi Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Uroa Beach. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Pongwe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Marumbi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 52 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 58 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Paje Beach - 59 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 60 min drive - 33.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow’s Nest Zanzibar - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Bar Rafiki @ Paradise Beach Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunshine Mangroves Restaurant - ‬65 min drive
  • AFYA Village Restaurant
  • ‪migomba restaurant - ‬65 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Bay Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at Zanzibar Bay Resort 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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Zanzibar Bay Resort you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered on select days. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a steam room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Marumbi hotel.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2018
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Zanzibar Bay Resort offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Marumbi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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  • Spa
  • All inclusive available
  • Kids pool
3.7 out of 5, Good, 170 reviews
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Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

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

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 self 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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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
  • Resort fee: USD 12.5 per person, per stay

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 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number Z025204575

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Zanzibar Bay Resort to the airport?

Zanzibar Bay Resort is 22.8 mi (55-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 Zanzibar Bay Resort?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Bay Resort on Aug 24, 2026 start from $133, 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 Zanzibar Bay Resort have an airport shuttle?

Zanzibar Bay Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 65 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Zanzibar Bay Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort offer free breakfast?

Zanzibar Bay Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have a pool?

Zanzibar Bay Resort features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and a beachfront location.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, aromatherapy, and body scrubs.

How close is Zanzibar Bay Resort to downtown Marumbi?

Zanzibar Bay Resort is 0.2 mi away from Marumbi.

Zanzibar Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FABIO

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA

La chambre était propre
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très sympa
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ingvar

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ronaldo

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hafed

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tumi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019