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Bawe Island Zanzibar

★★★★★ Bawe Island, Zanzibar City, TZ

9.6 guest rating· 71 reviews

The five stars

Bawe Island Zanzibar holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service and Terrace.

Guests score it 9.6/10 across 71 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Experience air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, a terrace, and stunning sea views for a comfortable stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a diverse range of cuisines, including African, Italian, and Japanese, with options for vegetarians, dairy-free, and halal diets to satisfy every palate.

Recreational Activities

Enjoy a wide array of activities such as billiards, table tennis, tennis, a spa center, and complimentary bicycle usage for a fun-filled stay at this 5-star resort.

To book your stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar and immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation, visit our website now!

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Two Bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

Sleeps 6 · 310 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This apartment's special feature is the pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this spacious apartment also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Sleeps 9 · 500 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

The pool with a view is a top feature of this apartment. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The spacious apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 5 beds.

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

Sleeps 3 · 200 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

Sleeps 4 · 240 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Guests will have a special experience as this suite features a pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also is consisted of of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Sleeps 3 · 170 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This suite's special feature is the pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Hot spring bath
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
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  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Aerobics
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Allergy-free room
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Badminton equipment
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Entertainment staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Indoor play area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Karaoke
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pedicure
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Strollers
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne
  • Yoga classes

Location

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Bawe Island, Zanzibar City, TZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.671 reviews

+ Beautiful villa upgrades+ Friendly and helpful staff+ Great location− Limited restaurant options− Sometimes inconsistent food quality
Cleanliness9.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.9
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.4

Resort con estrema cura del dettaglio: partendo dalla barca privata, all'assegnazione di un assistant personale, al

9.0

Altissima qualità nella struttura e nei servizi

− Migliorabili le proposte per la colazione

Giacomo · IT · 2026-07-25

Idyllique mais cher

8.0

L emplacement, l accueil, le sens des détails, le personnel , le choix des restaurants

− Le rapport qualité prix des plats aux restaurants: 20 $ l assiette de fruit. Les portions sont plutôt frugales pour le prix

Anne-Sophie · FR · 2026-07-24

Best honeymoon in Zanzibar

10.0

The property is very new with top facilities and amenities. All details and materials are from the highest standards. Located on a private island, it gives guests privacy, detached from the main island but still reachable for daily excursions. Simply perfect

alessandro · IT · 2026-07-23

This was an amazing value for money, amazing staff and beautiful setting

9.0

The location and setup is very beautiful, it’s private and it has a beautiful pool and beach. We had a dedicated concierge and we were picked up by hotel staff before security which was a life saver since our evisa hadn’t yet been approved and we had no issues since the hotel staff helped us. It is a first and worked amazingly

− In our case the setup of the outside toilet and shower didn’t work as i had to keep moving my cosmetics inside so they didn’t spoil sitting outside in the heat, toilet door was also very laud during the night time hence we woke each other up every time.

Claudia-Lavinia · GB · 2026-07-08

Magnifique, apaisant, reposant le top des top pour fêter un anniversaire à deux.

10.0

C’est paradisiaque, tout était parfait. J’ai organisé un anniversaire surprise, c’était magnifique, la decoration, tout était bien agencé. On a vu la marée basse de près, la mer s’éloigner sur des kilomètres et laisser place au sable et revenir à la marée haute. C’est magique. Les chambres sur l’amer sont superbes.

− J’ai tout adoré

Kida Rose · CI · 2026-06-18

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Bawe Island Zanzibar really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

The property can be reached by speedboat transfer. Complimentary Shared Return transfer from/to the airport included for a minimum of 3 night stay, otherwise return transfer is at charge at 500 USD per room (1-6 pax).

Please inform Bawe Island Zanzibar minimum 48 hours in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.