Bawe Island Zanzibar

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean

Located close to Old Fort, Bawe Island Zanzibar provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe. With a beachfront location, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at Bawe Spa, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. The health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include surfing/body boarding, beach yoga and scuba diving. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €721
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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About this property

Bawe Island Zanzibar

  • Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean
  • Located close to Old Fort, Bawe Island Zanzibar provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe. With a beachfront location, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at Bawe Spa, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. The health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include surfing/body boarding, beach yoga and scuba diving. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a ferry terminal shuttle
    • A beach club on-site, supervised childcare (surcharge) and karaoke
    • Evening entertainment, a nature reserve and books
  • Room features
  • All 70 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and private pools, as well as thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and first-run films.
  • More amenities include:
    • Highchairs, baby baths and children's slippers
    • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • 3 bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
    • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Bawe Island Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
    • In-room minibar (some restrictions)
    • In-room liquor dispensers
    • Meals and beverages at companion properties
    • Dining availability limited at one or more venues

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 10.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 per cent will be charged
  • Administrative fee: USD 3 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 250.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bawe Island Zanzibar on 25 May 2026 start from €721, 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 Bawe Island Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Bawe Island Zanzibar located?

This beachfront luxury resort is located in Bawe Island, where regional attractions include Old Fort and Kendwa Beach.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Momin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked the place for a honeymoon, spent quite a considerable amount of money. The lagoon room we booked was absolutely amazing, loved this experience very much, scenery was immaculate. Was let down by the overall quality of everything else unfortunately. Just as a comparison to other all inclusive’s in Zanzibar which offered much more for a fraction of the price. Overall quality of the product to its value was poor all things considered. Would unlikely stay again. Some nice touches for sure like being greeted at the port. Staff are friendly and kind and try to accommodate but service feels like it’s new and a work in progress rather than a finished article. Menu for food isn’t very deep, quality was good on the whole but variety and quantity of the food and drinks was lacking. Simple requests like water bottles on our exit or fresh juices at breakfast not available some days, pastries running out. Some days the menu was restrictive and one day felt like we were given yesterday’s left overs. Gym, sport activities, bikes are included which was nice. Atmosphere and entertainment at meal times were a nice touch. Attempts were made to accommodate us and make the experience nice was appreciated such as the honeymoon welcome. Overall it’s feels marketed and priced as super luxury but on ground doesn’t meet those same standards, somehow feels as though you have to pay even more to get things that would otherwise be included in other places despite the higher cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr freundliches Personal. Es war beeindruckend mit wie viel Leidenschaft gearbeitet wird und es dem Gast recht gemacht wird. Eine traumhaft schöne Insel, die zum entspannen einlädt. Dieser Ort würde ich jedem empfehlen!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Follow Your Feet Travel

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