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Bawe Island Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Beachfront resort with calming spa services
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Aerial view
On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Outdoor dining

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service

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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

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 240 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 170 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Sunrise Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 200 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool | View from room

Two bedroom Zanzibar Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 310 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Three Bedroom Sultan Palace with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 500 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Bawe Island

A luxury stay in Bawe Island awaits you at Bawe Island Zanzibar. Within steps you'll find Nakupenda Beach and Prison Island within a 20-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Bawe Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the sauna. At the resort's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and 24-hour gym. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Bawe Island resort, you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 2 min walk
  • Prison Island - 16 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Passing Show Hotel
  • Cape Town Fish Market
  • Lukmaan
  • Meeting Point Cafe
  • 6 Degrees South

About this property

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Beachfront resort with calming spa services
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.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Karaoke
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
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.

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.

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

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

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

More

  • 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 300.0 per day.

Payment types

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 300.0 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Yep, Bawe Island Zanzibar is a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, volleyball and surfing. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

How much does it cost to stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

As of 30 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bawe Island Zanzibar on 3 Oct 2024 start from NZ$2,610.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Yep, Bawe Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Bawe Island Zanzibar have a pool?

Bawe Island Zanzibar has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Bawe Island Zanzibar features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with Frette Italian sheets, private pools and 24-hour room service.

What makes Bawe Island Zanzibar a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private pools and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bawe Island Zanzibar.

Is Bawe Island Zanzibar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and supervised childcare, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bawe Island Zanzibar is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

No, Bawe Island Zanzibar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bawe Island Zanzibar?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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