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Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
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On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

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West Coast, 1763 Malawi Road, Mangapwani
  • Place, Sea Cliff Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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Garden Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Garden Room

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

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Garden Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Garden Twin Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Room

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Mangapwani

Located within a leisurely stroll of Sea Cliff Golf Course, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Chapwani Island. This 120-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a golf course, and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Sea Cliff Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Slave Market - 22 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Old Fort - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangrove Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Lodge Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dhow restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Alibaba Lounge - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 2 outdoor pools. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60 per person one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
42-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Memory foam beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include patios, refrigerators, and minibars.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bahari Restaurant
  • Kobe Restaurant
  • Mangapwani Restaurant
  • Terrace Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Stereo

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (538 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • 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

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 38
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23 (up to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 29 (up to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Service fee: 5 percent

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one-way)

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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Will I find all-inclusive rates at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.

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

As of Oct 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa on Oct 13, 2025 start from $257.48, 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.

Is a free cancellation option available at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

This hotel is located in Mangapwani within a short 8-minute walk of Sea Cliff Golf Course. You'll also find Kidichi Spice Farm and Siso Spice Farm nearby.

Will I be able to park at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

Zuri Rituals Spa is the hotel's spa and services include couples treatments, body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa have a casino at the property?

No, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and 4 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sea Cliff Resort & Spa has 4 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Sea Cliff Resort & Spa is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 14.7 mi away (57 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa comes with a patio with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Sea Cliff Resort & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.