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Zanzibar Bay Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
4 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$391
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Road Chwaka, Marumbi, Zanzibar
  • Place, Marumbi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
  • Place, Uroa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Marumbi

A family-friendly stay in Marumbi awaits you at Zanzibar Bay Resort. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Marumbi Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Uroa Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Makuti Buffet Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 4 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and gym. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a sauna. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-property class Marumbi hotel include Kiwengwa Beach and Paje Beach.

What's nearby

  • Marumbi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uroa Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 22 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balungi Zanzibar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬61 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Kichanga Lodge Beach Bar - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Bay Resort

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at Zanzibar Bay Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site 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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Zanzibar Bay Resort, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and a steam room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Marumbi hotel.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2018
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Zanzibar Bay Resort offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Memory foam beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Marumbi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bataar Mongolian
  • Makuti Buffet Restaurant
  • Namaste

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property charges the following airport transportation fees per vehicle each way: EUR 40 per vehicle for 1-2 guests; EUR 45 per vehicle for 3-5 guests; and EUR 65 per vehicle for 6-14 guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 12.5 per person, per stay

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: USD 65 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property Registration Number Z025204575

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Zanzibar Bay Resort Hotel Marumbi
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Zanzibar Bay Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zanzibar Bay Resort on 14 Oct 2025 start from NZ$330.69, 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 parking available at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yep, Zanzibar Bay Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yep, Zanzibar Bay Resort is a short 9-minute walk from Marumbi Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Zanzibar Bay Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Zanzibar Bay Resort have a pool?

Zanzibar Bay Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Zanzibar Bay Resort features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants.

What makes Zanzibar Bay Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zanzibar Bay Resort.

Is Zanzibar Bay Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Zanzibar Bay Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

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 Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.