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Zawadi Hotel

$487 - $941

per person sharing

Overview of Zawadi Hotel

Tanzania, Zanzibar

Perched atop a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean framed by coconut palms, Zawadi is the perfect place to dust off and relax after a safari adventure. With each of the 12 spacious villas designed in an elegant yet laid-back beach style, this intimate retreat is one of the most coveted hotels in Zanzibar.

Relax next to the pool while enjoying a chilled drink and watching the dhows with their white sails glide along the horizon or go snorkeling off the shores of the white sandy beach. Guests can also look forward to sailing, boat trips, diving and kite surfing. Those seeking a more cultural experience can learn to play bao, a traditional Swahili game, or take part in palm weaving, coconut harvesting or a cooking class with the hotel's chefs.

With a prime position on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, just an hour's drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and with a minimum guest age of 16, Zawadi is best suited to indulgent, romatic getaways.

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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Date Board Price
01/11/2025 - 22/12/2025 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $487
23/12/2025 - 08/01/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $896
09/01/2026 - 15/03/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $709
16/03/2026 - 15/06/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $487
16/06/2026 - 30/06/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $709
01/07/2026 - 31/08/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $804
01/09/2026 - 31/10/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $709
01/11/2026 - 22/12/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $487
23/12/2026 - 08/01/2027 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $941

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

Please treat all pricing as a guide only:
  • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Single supplements may apply.
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Located on the quieter southeast coast of Zanzibar
  • Above an unspoiled sandy beach cove, safe for swimming and snorkelling
  • Learn to scuba dive at the PADI-certified dive centre
  • Spa offering a range of treatments and an infinity pool
  • Romantic retreat for couples or honeymooners

Beach activities

Beach within walking distance

Day tours

Diving

Jogging trails

Kayaking

Snorkelling

Rooms at Zawadi Hotel

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
  • Bedroom
  • Lounge and bedroom areas
  • Bedroom with a view

Private Villa

Zawadi offers private 100-square metre (1 075-square foot) villas each with a private terrace featuring a palm-shaded plunge pool. Admiring ocean views from the king-sized bed allows guests to get a taste of the laid-back island lifestyle, while the airy en-suite bathroom with its freestanding bathtub, walk-in shower, and double vanity and dressing area ensure that you’re comfortable throughout your stay.

General Facilities

Wake up to catch breakfast at the Mswakini Beach Bar & Restaurant before enjoying a relaxing massage in the hotel's tranquil massage room. Then settle down next to the infinity pool and enjoy the sun while sipping on a chilled beverage. Alternatively, work up an appetite taking part in the many watersports on offer (including kite surfing, snorkeling, diving and sailing) or touring the mangroves, then head to the Mali Mali Lounge & Bar for a cocktail before immersing yourself in a culinary experience at the Drift Wood Dining Room.

Bar

Beauty therapist

Curio shop

Dive centre

Gym

Laundry service

Restaurant

Shuttle service

Spa

Swimming pool

Wi-Fi available

Dining

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar has a reputation for excellent service and delicious cuisine, with lots of fresh seafood, seasonal produce and spicy Swahili flavours on the menu. Relaxed and casual, Mswakini Beach Bar & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and drinks and snacks throughout the day. Authentic Zanzibar dinners are served in the Drift Wood Dining Room and the Mali Mali Lounge & Bar is open for cocktails and drinks before dinner.

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Traveller Reviews

  • AL
    Audrey Lysko
    traveler

    The Zawadi Hotel in Zanzibar truly exceeded our expectations. Because it was early in the season for them, there were only two other guests there for the first 3 out of 4 nights! It was so quiet and intimate and the view is stunning. The location is perfect – the beach isn’t large but you can easily swim or kayak over to the lagoon where all the tour boats take snorkelers. The coral reefs were beautiful and because of the large outer reef, free of sharks and other big, scary creatures. The food was amazing: 3-course lunches and 5-course dinners daily, beautifully prepared. The service was impeccable throughout our stay; though we didn’t try it, we felt like we could have asked for anything and received it. The suites are just as they look in the photos – huge and beautiful with private terraces and plunge pools. We even enjoyed walking on the jogging track in their ‘backyard’ where they keep their garden and ‘pets’ (chickens, ducks and guinea fowl). We did the tour of Stone Town on our last day on the way to the airport and were glad we didn’t spend a day away from Zawadi any earlier on our stay. Lastly, the manager of Zawadi is Evelyne – a French Canadian – who was delightful and was always available to answer any questions or help us throughout our stay.

AL
Audrey Lysko
traveler

The Zawadi Hotel in Zanzibar truly exceeded our expectations. Because it was early in the season for them, there were only two other guests there for the first 3 out of 4 nights! It was so quiet and intimate and the view is stunning. The location is perfect – the beach isn’t large but you can easily swim or kayak over to the lagoon where all the tour boats take snorkelers. The coral reefs were beautiful and because of the large outer reef, free of sharks and other big, scary creatures. The food was amazing: 3-course lunches and 5-course dinners daily, beautifully prepared. The service was impeccable throughout our stay; though we didn’t try it, we felt like we could have asked for anything and received it. The suites are just as they look in the photos – huge and beautiful with private terraces and plunge pools. We even enjoyed walking on the jogging track in their ‘backyard’ where they keep their garden and ‘pets’ (chickens, ducks and guinea fowl). We did the tour of Stone Town on our last day on the way to the airport and were glad we didn’t spend a day away from Zawadi any earlier on our stay. Lastly, the manager of Zawadi is Evelyne – a French Canadian – who was delightful and was always available to answer any questions or help us throughout our stay.