Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World

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Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Location9.6
Facilities9.3
Staff9.3
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families27%
Solo6%
Groups4%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Location9.6
Facilities9.3
Staff9.3
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families27%
Solo6%
Groups4%

5-star private island resort with private pools and eco-conscious design

Accommodations with Private Pools

Bawe Island Zanzibar offers spacious villas with private pools in select accommodations such as the Sunrise Villa with Private Pool and Lagoon Suite with Private Pool. Each villa includes air-conditioning, a coffee machine, a minibar, and a private terrace with sea views. Guests also receive free use of bicycles to explore the island's grounds.

On-site Dining Options

The resort has three on-site restaurants serving Italian, Japanese, and Pizza cuisine. Breakfast options include buffet, à la carte, and continental, and special diet menus like vegan, halal, and dairy-free are available. Highlight dining experiences include the Swahili breakfast and the Chef's dinner prepared by Executive Chef Giovanni.

Spa and Wellness Center

Bawe Island Resort has a full-service spa with a steam room, spa lounge, and outdoor swimming pool. Treatments include full body massage, facial treatments, body scrubs, and couples massage. Fitness facilities include a fitness center, yoga classes, and a personal trainer.

Recreation and Kids' Activities

Guests can play tennis on the on-site tennis court, or enjoy billiards, table tennis, and snorkeling. The resort offers a kids' club, children's playground, and babysitting services for families. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and karaoke.

Eco-friendly Practices and Location

Bawe Island Resort Zanzibar uses solar energy and grey water recycling to reduce its environmental impact. The island is a 15-minute boat ride from Stone Town, with access to nearby attractions like the Old Fort of Zanzibar and House of Wonders. Free shuttle service from the ferry terminal is available for guests.

  • Location: Private island, 15 minutes from Stone Town
  • Rooms: Villas with private pools and ocean views
  • Dining: 3 restaurants with Italian, Japanese, and Pizza
  • Wellness: Spa with steam room, massages, and yoga
  • Activities: Free bicycles, tennis, snorkeling, kids' club
  • Eco: Solar energy and grey water recycling
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 02:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:70
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Rooms and availability

Two-Bedroom Villa
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Palace Three-Bedroom Room
  • Max:
    7 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King Size Bed
Lagoon Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private pool
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Tennis court
  • Badminton
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Baby stroller
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Toys
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Pool with view
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World

💵 Lowest room price 1123 US$
📏 Distance to center 4.5 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 5.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kisauni, ZNZ

Location

Bawe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Bawe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Bawe Island
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Bawe Beach
100 yd

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