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Bawe Island Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Aerial view
Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is AU$1,558
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Bawe Island, Mjini District, Bawe Island, Mjini Magharibi Region, 2319
  • Nakupenda Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Old Fort
    ‪73 min walk‬
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪74 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 240 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 170 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 200 sq m
  • 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 | View from room

Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 310 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 500 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Bawe Island

A luxury stay in Bawe Island awaits you at Bawe Island Zanzibar. You'll find Old Fort and Kendwa Beach in the region. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Bawe Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the sauna. At the resort's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and 24-hour gym. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 5-property class Bawe Island resort include Nakupenda Beach and within a 20-minute walk you'll find Prison Island.
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What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prison Island - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 63 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 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
Some rates at Bawe Island Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site 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 in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Bawe Island Zanzibar such as a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Bawe Island resort.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Karaoke
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
Bawe Island Zanzibar offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes day beds. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, first-run films and pay-per-view films. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Bawe Island resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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, Ukranian

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • 3 partially-open bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 films
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bawe Island Zanzibar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250.0 per day.

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 10.00 per person, per night
  • Administrative fee: USD 3 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 250.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Yep, Bawe Island Zanzibar is a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, volleyball and surfing. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bawe Island Zanzibar on 29 Mar 2025 start from AU$1,517.05, 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 there a spa on site at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Yep, Bawe Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Thai massages.

Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have a pool?

Bawe Island Zanzibar has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Bawe Island Zanzibar features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with Frette Italian sheets, private pools and 24-hour room service.

What makes Bawe Island Zanzibar a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private pools and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bawe Island Zanzibar.

Is Bawe Island Zanzibar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and supervised childcare, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bawe Island Zanzibar is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

No, Bawe Island Zanzibar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Bawe Island Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Follow Your Feet Travel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL VEMBA

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025