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Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

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A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking the ocean.
A beach with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean, a potted plant, a sofa, a lamp, and a table with decorative items.
A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a beach, and a landscaped garden.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a thatched-roof structure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$2,624
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Mswakini Beach, South East Coast, Zanzibar, Dongwe, Unguja South Region
  • Place, Dongwe Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean, a potted plant, a sofa, a lamp, and a table with decorative items.

Traditional Villa, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dongwe

A luxury stay in Dongwe awaits you at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive. You'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Michamvi Kae Beach and 11 km (6.8 mi) from Paje Beach. Highlights at this all-inclusive property include 2 restaurants, a private beach and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, The Mswakini Beach Bar, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Mali Mali Lounge & Bar is the property's own bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and kayaking. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Dongwe property include Kite Centre Zanzibar and Kuza Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Dongwe Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pingwe Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Paje Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Abdi’s Place - Best Restaurant In Zanzibar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • The Rock Restaurant

About this property

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Have fun in the sun at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive with summer activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Dongwe property.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private plunge pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.38 per person, per night

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 472.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 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
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. 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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Yep, Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive is a short 15-minute walk from Dongwe Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive on 1 Sept 2026 start from NZ$2,624, 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.

Does Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive have a pool?

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive features a private beach, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with private plunge pools and premium bedding.

What makes Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as private plunge pools and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

No, but there are private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Does Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive?

No, pets are not allowed.

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations, food, and service were incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samer

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my second time staying at Zawadi and every time I feel at home. The service is always great, the staff is friendly and the villas are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shafiq

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ghada

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had an incredible experience at the Zawadi Hotel during my first visit to Zanzibar. My boyfriend had stayed at the hotel many times before, and he couldn't have made a better choice. From the very beginning, I experienced paradise; the view was heavenly, and the food tasted incredible, with natural ingredients and tropical flavors. All of the staff were professional and welcoming. Evelyn took care of every detail for the guests. Ali, Raza, and Hidaya were always kind and greeted us with fabulous smiles. Abdul showed us around the farm and took care of the kayak trip. They provided a wonderful experience. The staff made us feel welcome and at home with positive energy, which made all the difference. I leave with a grateful heart and recharged with positive energy.
Kayak
View from reception
View from Villa
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dacy

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian Heiner

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beste Hotel Auf Sansibar. Unfassbarer Service und super Essen. Traumhafte Lage und sehr schöne Villa mit atemberaubenden Meerblick.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super leckeres Essen, tollen Villen, perfekter Service, ansprechende Lage, liebes Personal. Traumurlaub
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

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

Le paradis sur terre

Lodge d’exception, au calme, accueil très chaleureux et repas de très haute qualité . Parfait pour quelques jours de repos .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

Ruhe und Erholung

Alles war Perfekt
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

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

Traumhaft

Ein perfekter Urlaub. Es war alles sehr gut. Danke an das gesamte Team für diesen wunderschönen Urlaub. Man fühlt sich herzlich Willkommen und wie in einer Familie. Die Privatsphäre und Ruhe die man hier hat haben wir sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Bestes Kleinhotel auf Sansibar

Zum Abschluss von unserer Safaritour durch Tansania wollten wir noch ein paar Tage am Meer geniessen. Bei der Auswahl vom Hotel sind wir auf das Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar gestossen. Wir wollte nicht in einem grossen Hotelbunker übernachten. Was wir dann angetroffen haben hat alle unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Wir möchten sogar behaupten, dass das Hotel das beste Kleinhotel von Sansibar und Tansania sein wird. Noch besser kann man es nämlich nicht machen. Service, Unterkunft, Anlage, Strand, Essen und Personal. Einfach topp!!! Es besonderes Kompliment gehört dem Management rund um Evelyne. Anders lässt es sich nicht erklären, wieso jeder Mitarbeiter höchst professionell arbeitet mit einem stetigen Lächeln im Gesicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ygor

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

Estadia memorável.

Tudo perfeito. Espero conseguir voltar mais vezes. Agradeço a toda equipe por terem tornado a minha estadia memorável.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Makine

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

Exceptionnel

Exceptionnel! Nous ne pouvons que recommander chaleureusement le Zawadi, sans doute l’une des manilleurs expérience en hôtel que nous ayons eu l’occasion de vivre. Notre séjour était juste parfait : le cadre et la vue exceptionnels, les chambres immenses et décorées avec goût, le service incroyable, le personnel très attentionné et les repas raffinés. Un hôtel all inclusive de grande qualité dans lequel nous reviendrons certainement. Un grand merci à Noa et Evelyne anisi qu’´à tout l’équipe : Ali, Msegeju, Iddy, Innocent, Hamad, Raza, Walter, Desdery, Mabula … (on a certainement oublié d’autres) qui ont fait de notre séjour un souvenir inoubliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie im letzten Jahr war alles zur vollsten Zufriedenheit.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon séjour, hôtel magnifique , personnel très agréable
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

davide

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

Perfect

10/10. Not always easy to find perfection, Zawadi is perfect in everything. Location, view, villas, restaurant, staff, service... Big thanks to Evelyne, Tammy and the entire crew for this short but amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021