Bawe Island Zanzibar

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Bawe Island Zanzibar offers a true oceanfront retreat with beach massages and free cabanas. The resort has multiple dining venues and spa treatments like thalassotherapy and aromatherapy, which guests consistently praise.

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All inclusive
Bar
Pool
Gym
Breakfast included
Spa

NT$36,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Room options

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Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Oct 15 - Oct 16

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1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private pool

Air conditioning

2153 sq ft
1 bedroom
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private pool

Air conditioning

2583 sq ft
1 bedroom
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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

1830 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

3337 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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

5382 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Forodhani Park
House of Karafuu
Zenji Garden Café
Beach House Restaurant
6 Degrees South

About this property

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean

Located close to Old Fort, Bawe Island Zanzibar provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a beachfront location, free beach cabanas, and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and a facial at Bawe Spa, the onsite 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 volleyball, beach yoga, and fishing. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool
Free bicycle rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a ferry terminal shuttle
A beach club on site, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a paddleboard on site
Beach umbrellas, water sports equipment, and tennis lessons on site

Room features

All 70 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, as well as thoughtful touches like premium bedding and first-run movies.

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/closets, and separate sitting areas

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

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Pool
Breakfast included
All inclusive

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

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 (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

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
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

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

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:

Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150 (from 2 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
New Year's Eve (December 31) 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

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

As of 2025/10/14, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bawe Island Zanzibar on 2025/10/15 start from NT$31,312, excluding 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

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

What time is check-out at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

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

Where is Bawe Island Zanzibar located?

This beachfront luxury resort is located in Bawe Island, where regional attractions include Old Fort and Kendwa Beach.

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