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Zanzibar Bay Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Exterior
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Road Chwaka, Marumbi, Zanzibar
  • Place, Marumbi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
  • Place, Uroa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Pool View

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

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1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, Beach View

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Marumbi

Located within a leisurely stroll of Marumbi Beach, Zanzibar Bay Resort is within a few miles (5 km) of Uroa Beach. This 104-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Marumbi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 22 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Paje Beach - 59 min drive - 32.0 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬61 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Mpole Bungalows - ‬65 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Bay Resort

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Zanzibar Bay Resort have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 65 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Memory foam beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles are also available.
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.

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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Property amenities

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bataar Mongolian
  • Makuti Buffet Restaurant
  • Namaste

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 5.00 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 12.5 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.

  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number Z025204575

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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Zanzibar Bay Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Bay Resort on Dec 7, 2025 start from $180.48, 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.

What can I see near Zanzibar Bay Resort?

This hotel is located in Marumbi within a short 9-minute walk of Marumbi Beach. You'll also find Uroa Beach and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort feature a casino?

No, Zanzibar Bay Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

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

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Zanzibar Bay Resort has 3 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Zanzibar Bay Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Zanzibar Bay Resort.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Zanzibar Bay Resort?

The closest major airport to Zanzibar Bay Resort is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 22.6 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Zanzibar Bay Resort comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Zanzibar Bay Resort.

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