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Bawe Island Zanzibar

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Bawe Island Zanzibar TanzaniaView location

9.4/10Excellent6 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.6/109.6
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Bawe Island Zanzibar

With a stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar - The Leading Hotels Of The World in Bawe Island, you'll be on the waterfront and within the region of Old Fort and Kendwa Beach.

This family-friendly resort is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Prison Island and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 70 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions.

Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A ferry terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Bar/Lounge
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators By ocean Car required Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • 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 resort 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.
  • Special 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    German

    Russian

    Portuguese

    Afrikaans

    Ukrainian

    English

    Italian

    Indonesian

    French

    Dutch

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Prison Island 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal 5.3 km / 3.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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Room types

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  • VILLA STANDARDVILLA • STANDARDVIL.ST

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    Bawe Island Zanzibar

    VILLA STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.ST

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  • SUITE HONEYMOONSUITE • HONEYMOONSUI.HM

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    Bawe Island Zanzibar

    SUITE HONEYMOON

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    HONEYMOON

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.HM

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    Bawe Island Zanzibar

    SUITE STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Bawe Island Zanzibar

9.4
Excellent
6 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
4 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Masoud
The property is amazing. The restaurant needs improvement in terms of variety and quality of pastries, especially. Breakfast was just fine. Extra services are in my opinion, over priced.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2025
Momin
Booked the place for a honeymoon, spent quite a considerable amount of money. The lagoon room we booked was absolutely amazing, loved this experience very much, scenery was immaculate.

Was let down by the overall quality of everything else unfortunately. Just as a comparison to other all inclusive’s in Zanzibar which offered much more for a fraction of the price. Overall quality of the product to its value was poor all things considered. Would unlikely stay again.

Some nice touches for sure like being greeted at the port. Staff are friendly and kind and try to accommodate but service feels like it’s new and a work in progress rather than a finished article. Menu for food isn’t very deep, quality was good on the whole but variety and quantity of the food and drinks was lacking. Simple requests like water bottles on our exit or fresh juices at breakfast not available some days, pastries running out. Some days the menu was restrictive and one day felt like we were given yesterday’s left overs.

Gym, sport activities, bikes are included which was nice. Atmosphere and entertainment at meal times were a nice touch. Attempts were made to accommodate us and make the experience nice was appreciated such as the honeymoon welcome.

Overall it’s feels marketed and priced as super luxury but on ground doesn’t meet those same standards, somehow feels as though you have to pay even more to get things that would otherwise be included in other places despite the higher cost.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Diego
Sehr freundliches Personal. Es war beeindruckend mit wie viel Leidenschaft gearbeitet wird und es dem Gast recht gemacht wird. Eine traumhaft schöne Insel, die zum entspannen einlädt. Dieser Ort würde ich jedem empfehlen!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
MIGUEL VEMBA

An amazing stay

An amazing stay at a beautiful place. Truly a paradise. Our assigned butler, Anwar, just made the whole stay that much more wonderful.
Partner

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Bawe Island Zanzibar
Bawe Island Zanzibar Tanzania, Bawe Island, Tanzania

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