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Zanzibar Beach Resort

Overview

Zanzibar Beach Resort: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Stay

Zanzibar Beach Resort sits in the historical district of Zanzibar Town, blending contemporary design with Afro-Arabic architecture just minutes from Stone Town’s landmarks and a short drive from the airport.

Quick Facts

Category	Detail
Location	Mazizini, Zanzibar Town, Tanzania
Star Rating	3.5-star beach hotel
Rooms	84 air-conditioned rooms
Airport Distance	~5–8 minute drive from Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
Nearby Landmark	Christ Church Cathedral, ~7 minutes away

Zanzibar Beach Resort outdoor pool and garden view — The outdoor pool at Zanzibar Beach Resort, framed by tropical gardens.

1. A Prime Zanzibar Town Location

Zanzibar Beach Resort is based in the Mazizini area of Zanzibar Town’s historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Christ Church Cathedral, the Hamamni Persian Baths, and the Old Fort. Forodhani Gardens and Stone Town’s markets are also reachable in under 15 minutes, making the resort a convenient base for exploring the island’s UNESCO-listed old town.

2. Spacious, Well-Equipped Rooms

The resort holds 84 air-conditioned rooms, each with a refrigerator, minibar, and private balcony or patio. Rooms include a 32-inch LED television with cable channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an en-suite bathroom stocked with toiletries and a hairdryer. Zanzibari-style beds draped with mosquito nets add a local touch to the otherwise modern layout.

3. Two Distinct Dining Options

Guests can choose between the indoor Spice Restaurant, which serves African, Oriental, and Indian cuisine, and the Baobab restaurant, which focuses on continental dishes. A buffet breakfast is served daily, and the resort’s bar/lounge is a relaxed spot to unwind after a day at the beach or in Stone Town.

4. Resort-Style Amenities

Beyond the outdoor pool, Zanzibar Beach Resort offers a fitness center, spa and massage services, concierge assistance, and on-site shopping. Practical amenities round things out: a business center, express check-out, dry cleaning and laundry service, free self-parking, and a complimentary area shuttle for nearby destinations.

5. Built for Events and Groups

With about 6,000 sq ft (557 sq m) of event space across a conference center and five meeting rooms, the resort is equipped to host business gatherings, weddings, or group tours alongside its usual leisure guests — a rarer feature among Zanzibar Town beach hotels of this size.

Getting To and From Zanzibar Beach Resort

From	Approx. Travel Time
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)	5–8 minutes
Christ Church Cathedral	7 minutes
Old Fort / Forodhani Gardens	8 minutes
Slave Market	7 minutes

Plan Your Zanzibar Trip

Pair a stay at the resort with time exploring Stone Town’s history, or add on a spice tour further inland. See our guide to Zanzibar Town hotels for nearby alternatives, or browse our beach-and-safari packages that combine a Zanzibar stay with a Northern Tanzania circuit.

For official rates and current availability, check the resort’s listing directly, or see the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism for island-wide travel information and entry requirements.