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A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking the ocean.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean, a potted plant, a sofa, a lamp, and a table with decorative items.
A beach with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.
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A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a beach, and a landscaped garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mswakini Beach, South East Coast, Zanzibar, Dongwe, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Dongwe Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean, a potted plant, a sofa, a lamp, and a table with decorative items.

Traditional Villa, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dongwe

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Michamvi Kae Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar. This 9-room, 5-star property has private in-room plunge pools along with a private beach and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Dongwe Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pingwe Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Paje Beach - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪The Rock Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Guests staying at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 75 per vehicle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this all-inclusive property include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Private plunge pools, furnished patios, and sitting areas are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the property include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Drift Wood Dining Room
  • Mali Mali Lounge & Bar
  • The Mswakini Beach Bar

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 472.0 per day
  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.38 per person, per night

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: EUR 75 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 472.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

This property is located in Dongwe within a short 15-minute walk of Dongwe Beach. You'll also find Pingwe Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive on Sep 29, 2026 start from $1,248, 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.

Is parking available on site at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

No, this property doesn't offer parking.

Does Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as a private plunge pool, a private beach, and 2 restaurants at this property.

Does Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive feature a casino?

No, Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

No, this property doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive good for couples?

This boutique property offers many amenities for couples, including a private plunge pool as well as a private beach and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this property.

Does Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive has 2 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Will Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive.

Are there connecting rooms at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this property.

How close is the airport from Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

The closest major airport to Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 21.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Yes, every guestroom at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive comes with a furnished patio and some offer ocean views.

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations, food, and service were incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to relax and enjoy beautiful beach, snorkling, kayaking. Villas are very nice, food is very tasty, staff is super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my second time staying at Zawadi and every time I feel at home. The service is always great, the staff is friendly and the villas are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property, spacious water facing villas, stupendous views, attentive and smiling staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly magical place to stay The hotel is tranquil and the staff are amazing they ensured we felt special every minute of every day we felt that we’d made friends Left a little of my heart at Zawadi
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shafiq

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

Enjoyable stay

Serene place with excellent view from the room. The staff were great, friendly and attentive. Enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ghada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience thanks to all the team member.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel we have ever stayed in around the world. Flawless.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

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

Wonderful place

Amazing hotel and service. The hotel manager and the team were so friendly, polite, and very welcoming. The villa was super clean, great view. The restaurant served great food. The sunrise from the villa is breathtaking. The beach and the farm are very unique. All in all , we had a pleasant and a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Back to paradise again and again

Amazing amazing amazing, will keep going back and staying in facility again and again. Absloutly no flaws, i am a regular guest and thats explains it all, thanks to the great staff for thier warmth and hospitality it feels like home to us. Always lovong the experience, feel like in real mental and phyical vacation where you are worry free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zawadi feels like Heaven on Earth, from the food to the staff to the location. Very private and intimate with staff who will make sure you are taken care of. We were originally booked for a different property but Expedia switched us since the other property was overbooked and we were so lucky to stay for the Christmas holiday. Our only wish was that we could have stayed longer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had an incredible experience at the Zawadi Hotel during my first visit to Zanzibar. My boyfriend had stayed at the hotel many times before, and he couldn't have made a better choice. From the very beginning, I experienced paradise; the view was heavenly, and the food tasted incredible, with natural ingredients and tropical flavors. All of the staff were professional and welcoming. Evelyn took care of every detail for the guests. Ali, Raza, and Hidaya were always kind and greeted us with fabulous smiles. Abdul showed us around the farm and took care of the kayak trip. They provided a wonderful experience. The staff made us feel welcome and at home with positive energy, which made all the difference. I leave with a grateful heart and recharged with positive energy.
Kayak
View from reception
View from Villa
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zawadi is the true definition of private luxury! Everything was pristine: staff, property, drinks/food, views, villa, bed comfort, bath products, water pressure, hospitality, etc. The service & staff was incredible- Iddy, Mr M, Innocent, Bernard & Ally were amazing and truly caterered to my husband and I. Mary & Tatu did a superb job maintaining our villa. Noa, Isaak & Evelyn were lovely hosts, always checking on us and ensuring a pleasant experience. Live music is brought in for dinner 3x a week. Snorkeling, clear kayak & paddle boarding are available & included on site. You can also visit the small farm & garden onsite to see where most of your meals/food is grown. Everything is incredibly fresh! Extra activities are available such as a sunset cruise, however it is quite pricey ($450usd) so we chose a local tour operator on a traditional dhow boat that was a lovely experience for just $60usd. It seemed a bit frowned upon by the hotel staff to book w/outside/local tour operators (multiple comments were made). If you’re well-traveled & cautious like we are & want to support the locals, you’ll be fine. Don’t let the staff scare you away from an authentic experience. :) In conclusion, this is a property my husband and I would absolutely return & visit yearly, and as a travel advisor- it is most definitely one I’ll recommend to my luxury vip clients.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian Heiner

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beste Hotel Auf Sansibar. Unfassbarer Service und super Essen. Traumhafte Lage und sehr schöne Villa mit atemberaubenden Meerblick.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super leckeres Essen, tollen Villen, perfekter Service, ansprechende Lage, liebes Personal. Traumurlaub
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

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

Le paradis sur terre

Lodge d’exception, au calme, accueil très chaleureux et repas de très haute qualité . Parfait pour quelques jours de repos .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

Ruhe und Erholung

Alles war Perfekt
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

Traumhaft

Ein perfekter Urlaub. Es war alles sehr gut. Danke an das gesamte Team für diesen wunderschönen Urlaub. Man fühlt sich herzlich Willkommen und wie in einer Familie. Die Privatsphäre und Ruhe die man hier hat haben wir sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Bestes Kleinhotel auf Sansibar

Zum Abschluss von unserer Safaritour durch Tansania wollten wir noch ein paar Tage am Meer geniessen. Bei der Auswahl vom Hotel sind wir auf das Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar gestossen. Wir wollte nicht in einem grossen Hotelbunker übernachten. Was wir dann angetroffen haben hat alle unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Wir möchten sogar behaupten, dass das Hotel das beste Kleinhotel von Sansibar und Tansania sein wird. Noch besser kann man es nämlich nicht machen. Service, Unterkunft, Anlage, Strand, Essen und Personal. Einfach topp!!! Es besonderes Kompliment gehört dem Management rund um Evelyne. Anders lässt es sich nicht erklären, wieso jeder Mitarbeiter höchst professionell arbeitet mit einem stetigen Lächeln im Gesicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ygor

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

Estadia memorável.

Tudo perfeito. Espero conseguir voltar mais vezes. Agradeço a toda equipe por terem tornado a minha estadia memorável.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Makine

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

Exceptionnel

Exceptionnel! Nous ne pouvons que recommander chaleureusement le Zawadi, sans doute l’une des manilleurs expérience en hôtel que nous ayons eu l’occasion de vivre. Notre séjour était juste parfait : le cadre et la vue exceptionnels, les chambres immenses et décorées avec goût, le service incroyable, le personnel très attentionné et les repas raffinés. Un hôtel all inclusive de grande qualité dans lequel nous reviendrons certainement. Un grand merci à Noa et Evelyne anisi qu’´à tout l’équipe : Ali, Msegeju, Iddy, Innocent, Hamad, Raza, Walter, Desdery, Mabula … (on a certainement oublié d’autres) qui ont fait de notre séjour un souvenir inoubliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Gem!!!

Amazing facility, felt in Paradise so heavenly nice with no flaws. Very special customized service, cant be any better will ve coming again and again, the staff is so friendly, would like to extend my thanks to every single person at the facility specially Ali our waiter that really paid good attentions to details. Cant wait to be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie im letzten Jahr war alles zur vollsten Zufriedenheit.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon séjour, hôtel magnifique , personnel très agréable
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

davide

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

Perfect

10/10. Not always easy to find perfection, Zawadi is perfect in everything. Location, view, villas, restaurant, staff, service... Big thanks to Evelyne, Tammy and the entire crew for this short but amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021