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Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Luxury Double or Twin Room
Balcony
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Mswakini Beach, South East Coast, Zanzibar, Dongwe, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Traditional Villa, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Dongwe

Located in Dongwe, Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive is within a 15-minute drive of Michamvi Kae Beach and Kite Centre Zanzibar. .This all-inclusive property is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Paje Beach and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Jambiani Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dongwe Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pingwe Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Paje Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bali Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬6 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Livingstone Terrace (Baraza Resort) - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Beachfront property with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and separate sitting areas.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Mswakini Beach Bar, one of the property's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Mswakini Beach Bar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Drift Wood Dining Room - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Mali Mali Lounge & Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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
  • Snorkelling

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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 472.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.27 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 472.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property uses solar energy
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samer, Roswell

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

saemeyeah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

ghada

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

10/10 Excellent

Shafiq

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

a

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Furqan, Sutton Coldfield

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dacy

Travelled with partner
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!

10/10 Excellent

Yolonda Lynette

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best experience in an hotel worldwide... Perfect from a to z...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Amazing experience!

We could not say better things about Zawadi - we stayed here for our honeymoon and everything about our stay was perfect, from the villa to the service to the food and the amenities. The food was incredible and we got to try so much with multiple courses at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addition to appetizers and drinks delivered to us at sundown every night! The service was so great; we didn't even need to ask for anything as it seemed like everything we could have wanted was provided before we asked! They even set up a private dinner on a patio overlooking the ocean for us for our honeymoon. Additionally, we were able to snorkel using the resort's equipment, which was great, and enjoyed the lovely infinity pool and our villa's own pool, touring the on-site farm, and feeding the turtles that live at the resort! All in all, we left saying this was the best place we've ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Just book it...NOW

It’s hard to review this amazing place without it sounding like a string of cliches. But it is truly amazing from every angle. As a solo traveler places like these can make you feel a little weird - it’s so romantic and honeymooney. But at no point did the friendly and attentive staff make me feel weird being alone, nor did they try to befriend me and interrupt my “me” time which I really appreciated. It was the little touches to detail that made it so relaxing. They remembered quickly that I prefer sparking water to still water, and that’s what I was offered at every meal without having to ask for it. And my post-dinner sambuca was brought to my room, again without me having to ask for it. The villas are beautiful, each with their own little pool, amazing view and the biggest most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. If I knew where they bought their pillows I would order some immediately. No review would be complete without mentioning the food. There is a small kitchen farm at the back and much of the fresh produce comes from there. It’s also a great place to visit - there’s a cute goat and as of June 2021 a baby cow. The food is wonderful - I had fresh lobster, crab, giant shrimp every night. And amazing avocado salads. The lobster ravioli served one night was possibly the best meal I have ever had. For those of you looking at the price…Yes, it’s not cheap, and was kind of out of my price range. But I wanted to spoil myself and don’t regret a single penny I spent. In fa
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Resort so good I spent the whole time there

Great small boutique resort perfect for a quick romantic/relaxing getaway. I had originally planned to explore the whole island of Zanzibar, but after a few hours at this resort I cancelled all my plans and decided to have a lazy and relaxing vacation. The hotel is so accommodating to all our needs and with spacious rooms and a private plunge pool there is no need to leave. The resort is also located in a low density area, so the beach front is almost completely empty, which makes long walks really enjoyable. One thing to note about Zanzibar in general is the "Hakunah Matata" lifestyle. Everyone is so laid back, so make sure you plan ahead and order everything way before you need it. A 5 minute request usually takes 30 minutes, so order food way before you're hungry, and relax until it arrives. If you are planning to stay in this part of Zanzibar, I would highly recommend Zawadi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, my fiance and I just got back home and I am a little concerned I may fall into a depression lol. My stay at Zawadi Hotel was so beyond perfect for our honeymoon and my 30th birthday I almost cried when leaving. The hotel is breathtaking, the area is so perfect, you can visit the sister property and other tourist activites in the area. The hotel set everything up for us. They were so helpful. Omg the staff, the nicest people I ever met. Seriously. By the end of the week it felt like we had family. Everyone was so genuine and generous. Our room was an oasis, I love a hotel where you can enjoy the room just as much as the public areas. The food, I mean wow. I looked forward to each breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cocktails were marvelous. I have nothing negative to say, nothing. I will be back, very very very soon. Ive traveled to many places and this was one of the best vacations I have ever had. 5 stars well deserved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Murielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little resort of 12 individuals house/rooms, very spacious with incredible view. Evelyne the hostess is really making your stay unforgettable and the all staff is always making you feel very special. Without forgetting the delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner all inclusives. As well as amazing snorkeling just down the cliff...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021