Bawe Island Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Bawe Island beachfront resort with spa, outdoor pool

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Aerial view
On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Outdoor pool
VIP Access

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Private pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
The price is NZ$1,932
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Sunset Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 240 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 170 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 200 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 310 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 500 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Bawe Island, Mjini District, Bawe Island, Mjini Magharibi Region, 2319

What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prison Island - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 63 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market
  • Passing Show Hotel
  • Meeting Point Cafe
  • Lukmaan
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant

About this property

Bawe Island Zanzibar

At Bawe Island Zanzibar, you can spend time at the beach enjoying free cabanas, beach umbrellas and beach massages, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, surfing/body boarding and windsurfing. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 3 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. Other features of this luxurious resort include a free kid's club, a beach bar and a health club.

All-inclusive

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

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 70 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Beach toys
  • Pool toys
  • Children's books
  • Baby bath
  • Paddleboard on-site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach club (surcharge)
  • Tennis lessons
  • Padel court
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Paddle boating
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Surfing lessons
  • Windsurfing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Pool table
  • Ping pong
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Mosquito nets
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor padel court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Wine-tasting room
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • First-run films
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Day bed

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 250 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Bawe Island Zanzibar.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Bawe Island Zanzibar and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and fishing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, volleyball and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Bawe Island Zanzibar also has private pools, a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bawe Island Zanzibar?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants.
Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private pool and a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Bawe Island Zanzibar like?
Bawe Island Zanzibar is located on the waterfront, a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Prison Island.

Bawe Island Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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