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Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Bawe Island Zanzibar
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- All inclusive
- Gym
- Pool
- Room service
- Spa
Explore the area
Bawe Island, Mjini District, Bawe Island, Mjini Magharibi Region, 2319
- Nakupenda Beach2 min walk
- Prison Island16 min walk
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal63 min drive
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)19 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Sunset Suite with Private Pool
Sunset Suite with Private Pool
- 2583 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Lagoon Suite with Private Pool
Lagoon Suite with Private Pool
- 1830 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Sunrise Villa with Private Pool
Sunrise Villa with Private Pool
- 2153 sq ft
- 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
- 3337 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool
Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool
- 5382 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About this property
Bawe Island Zanzibar
5-star Bawe Island resort with private pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Bawe Island Zanzibar's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Bawe Island Zanzibar offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include day beds. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, 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 bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
An outdoor tennis court, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Some rates at Bawe Island Zanzibar are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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.
Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers. At Bawe Island Zanzibar, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like surfing/body boarding and scuba diving.
Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts.
Bawe Island Zanzibar has designated areas for smoking.
Bawe Island Zanzibar has 3 restaurants on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Bawe Island Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite 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
Languages
Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite 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 (surcharge)
- 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 center
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
- Hydrotherapy
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Prenatal massages
- Reflexology
- Sauna
- Spa open daily
- Spa tub
- 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% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
- Biodegradable drinking straws available
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Designated smoking areas
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Mosquito nets
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- 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
Bathroom
- 3 partially-open bathrooms
- Bathrobes
- Bidet
- Children's slippers
- 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 movies
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Pay movies
- 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
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250.0 per day
Property 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: 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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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 transportation to and from this property
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Staff & service
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Property conditions & facilities
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