10/10 Excellent
Paul
Jun 12, 2025
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Bawe Island Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
VIP Access
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- All inclusive
- Gym
- Pool
- Room service
- Spa
Explore the area
Bawe Island, Mjini District, Bawe Island, Mjini Magharibi Region, 2319
- Old Fort
- Shangani Beach
- Nakupenda Beach
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
- Expect exceptional service
- Extra savings and perks for Rewards members
Room options
View all photos for Sunset Suite with Private Pool
Sunset Suite with Private Pool
- 2583 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Lagoon Suite with Private Pool
Lagoon Suite with Private Pool
- 1830 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Sunrise Villa with Private Pool
Sunrise Villa with Private Pool
- 2153 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool
Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool
- 3337 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool
Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool
- 5382 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
About the neighborhood
Bawe Island
Bawe Island Zanzibar places you within the area of popular sights such as Old Fort. This 70-room, 5-star resort has private in-room pools along with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa.
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
- Passing Show Hotel
- Meeting Point Cafe
- Lukmaan
- Livingstone Beach Restaurant
- Zenji Garden Café
About this property
Bawe Island Zanzibar
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Bawe Island Zanzibar features a full-service spa, karaoke, and an outdoor pool. Transportation is made easy with a ferry terminal shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach resort include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court.
50-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and first-run movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Frette Italian sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Private pools, balconies or patios, and dining areas are other standard amenities.
An outdoor tennis court, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bawe Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Languages
Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
- 3 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- A beach bar
- A coffee shop/cafe
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Beach club
- Beach volleyball
- Beach yoga
- Billiards/pool table
- Boat and paddles
- Boat tours
- Books
- Canoeing
- Evening entertainment
- Fishing
- Fitness classes
- Free bicycle rentals
- Free children's club
- Full-service spa
- Games
- Karaoke
- Kayaking
- Outdoor padel court
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor tennis court
- Paddleboard
- Scuba diving
- Surf lessons
- Surfing/bodyboarding
- Table tennis
- Tennis lessons
- Water sports equipment
- Windsurfing
- Wine tasting room
Family friendly
- Baby bath
- Beach toys
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Free children's club
- High chair
- In-room babysitting (surcharge)
- Outdoor pool
- Pool toys
- Private pool
- Separate in-room dining area
- Soundproofed rooms
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Guidebooks
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Turndown service
Business services
- Business center
Outdoors
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Free beach cabanas
- Garden
- In a nature reserve
- On the beach
- On the waterfront
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Picnic area
- Vegetable garden
Full-service spa
- 4 treatment rooms
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body scrubs
- Body wraps
- Couples treatment rooms
- Deep-tissue massages
- Detox wraps
- Facials
- Hot stone massages
- Hot tub
- Hydrotherapy
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Prenatal massages
- Reflexology
- Sauna
- Spa open daily
- Sports massages
- Steam room
- Swedish massages
- Thai massages
- Thalassotherapy
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in room
- Front entrance ramp
- Hardwood flooring in room
- Smooth flooring in room
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
More
- Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
- Biodegradable drinking straws available
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Designated smoking areas
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Mosquito nets
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Day bed
- Down comforter
- Frette Italian sheets
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bidet
- Children's slippers
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Partially-open bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
- First-run movies
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Pay movies
- Private pool
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Champagne service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Espresso maker
- Free bottled water
- Meal delivery service
- Minibar
- Restaurant dining guides
- Separate dining area
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Desk
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Electrical adapters
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Recycling
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- This property doesn't allow pets or service animals
Children and extra beds
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: USD 10.00 per person, per night
- Administrative fee: USD 3 per person, per stay
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 250.0 per day
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
- Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- 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.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- No parking is available onsite.
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
- This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
- There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
Are there all-inclusive rate plans at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Bawe Island Zanzibar has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.
How much does it cost to stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bawe Island Zanzibar on Jul 1, 2025 start from $1,260.0, excluding 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.
What can I see near Bawe Island Zanzibar?
This resort is located in Bawe Island, just steps from Nakupenda Beach. You'll also find Prison Island and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
No, there isn't parking available at the resort.
Is there a spa available at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Bawe Spa is the resort's spa and services include prenatal massages, beach massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and couples treatments.
Does Bawe Island Zanzibar feature a casino on the premises?
No, Bawe Island Zanzibar doesn't have a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Is Bawe Island Zanzibar a good place to stay for couples?
At this beachfront resort, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and Champagne service in each guestroom with some featuring beach views.
Are there hot tubs at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this resort.
Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?
No, Bawe Island Zanzibar doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.
Will Bawe Island Zanzibar allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Bawe Island Zanzibar.
Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have connecting rooms?
No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to Bawe Island Zanzibar?
The closest major airport to Bawe Island Zanzibar is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.9 mi away (19 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Yes, every guestroom at Bawe Island Zanzibar comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
Bawe Island Zanzibar Reviews
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Follow Your Feet Travel
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Follow Your Feet Travel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
MIGUEL VEMBA
Mar 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing stay
An amazing stay at a beautiful place. Truly a paradise. Our assigned butler, Anwar, just made the whole stay that much more wonderful.
MIGUEL VEMBA
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025