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Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean

Located close to Old Fort, Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe. Adventurous travellers may like the canoeing, surfing/body boarding and boating at this resort. Indulge in a facial, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy 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 boat tours, beach volleyball and windsurfing. 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 €1,657
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

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Room options

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A spacious living room with a large bed, two white armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

  • Beach view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A view from a room with a pool, looking out to a beach with a thatched umbrella and chairs.

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

  • Beach view
  • 240 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

  • Beach view
  • 170 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a large tree.

Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

  • Beach view
  • 310 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof building.

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

  • Beach view
  • 500 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Bawe Island, Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World is near the airport and on the waterfront. Old Fort and Kendwa Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Bawe Island travel guide
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Map
Bawe Island, Mjini District, Bawe Island, Mjini Magharibi Region, 2319

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
  • Secret Garden
  • Beach House Restaurant
  • Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town

About this property

Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World

  • Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean
  • Located close to Old Fort, Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe. Adventurous travellers may like the canoeing, surfing/body boarding and boating at this resort. Indulge in a facial, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy 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 boat tours, beach volleyball and windsurfing. 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 books
    • Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk and surfing lessons
  • 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 - The Leading Hotels Of The World 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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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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 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
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • 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

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • 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
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
  • 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
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 - The Leading Hotels Of The World 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 - The Leading Hotels Of The World?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World on 22 Aug 2026 start from €1,657, 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 - The Leading Hotels Of The World pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World?

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

What time is check-out at Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World?

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

Where is Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World located?

Situated near the beach in Bawe Island, this luxury resort is in the same region as Old Fort and Kendwa Beach.

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