Bawe Island Zanzibar

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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 Beach
2 min walk
Prison Island
16 min walk
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
63 min drive
Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
19 min drive

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Room options

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

240 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

170 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

200 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

310 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

500 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Pool

Spa

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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 features private pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes day beds. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, first-run films and pay-per-view films. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, 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 bottles of water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 centre.

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.

During your stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar, you're just a quick walk from Nakupenda Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, 3 restaurants and a full-service spa are available.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Drinking and dining options include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and a bar/lounge
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Indulge with body treatments, detox wraps or deep-tissue massages at Bawe Spa
Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and complimentary bicycles
0.4 miles (0.7 km) from Nakupenda Beach and 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from Prison Island
Ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee

Some rates at Bawe Island Zanzibar 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 in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Bawe Island Zanzibar such as a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Bawe Island resort.

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 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

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site 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
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 centre

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Day bed
Down comforter
Frette Italian sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu

Bathroom

3 partially-open bathrooms
Bidet
Children's slippers
Dressing gowns
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 films
Hulu
Netflix
Pay films
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bawe Island Zanzibar

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 250 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

A tax is imposed by the city: USD 10.00 per person, per night
Administrative fee: USD 3 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.

Rollaway bed fee: USD 250 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat and shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Bawe Island Zanzibar offers transfers from the ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.