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Bawe Island, Zanzibar City

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Experience air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, a terrace, and stunning sea views for a comfortable stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar.

  • Culinary Delights

    Indulge in a diverse range of cuisines, including African, Italian, and Japanese, with options for vegetarians, dairy-free, and halal diets to satisfy every palate.

  • Recreational Activities

    Enjoy a wide array of activities such as billiards, table tennis, tennis, a spa center, and complimentary bicycle usage for a fun-filled stay at this 5-star resort.

To book your stay at Bawe Island Zanzibar and immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation, visit our website now!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beautiful villa upgrades

  • Friendly and helpful staff

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Allergy-free room
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fence around pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Infinity pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Hot spring bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Open-air bath
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Baby safety gates
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Entertainment staff
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Babysitting/child services
  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture

Services & essentials

  • Badminton equipment
  • BBQ facilities
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Happy hour
  • Indoor play area
  • Karaoke
  • Live music/performance
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Strollers
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

80 reviews
10/ 10
Bawe mi è piaciuta moltissimo! La villa è splendida, il bagno esterno è favoloso e la piscina privata permette di godersi al massimo la vacanza. È bellissimo girare l’isola in bicicletta, la ristorazione è molto curata e l’atmosfera è rilassata: ci si sente davvero coccolati. Anche la spiaggia è molto bella: le maree si fanno sentire, ma senza essere eccessive. E il bar da cui ammirare il tramonto è semplicemente meraviglioso!
Maria Pia · extended group · 2026-10-08

The guest experience

9.6out of 10
80 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Beautiful villa upgrades
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Great location

Worth knowing — Limited restaurant options · Sometimes inconsistent food quality

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Beautiful island, relaxing environment, highly recommended by guests.

  • Service10.0

    Staff were highly praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall, guests had an extremely positive experience despite minor issues.

  • Room Quality9.9

    Guests were upgraded to beautiful villas and found them luxurious.

  • Cleanliness9.5

    Generally very clean, mentioned as a positive aspect in several reviews.

  • Amenities9.5

    Nice amenities including private pools in the villas.

  • Value for Money9.4

    While some guests felt it was priced high based on experience, many appreciated the upscale offerings.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Food quality was generally good but lacked variety and quantity, impacting overall satisfaction.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

85% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.680 reviews
  • Relax totale

    10/10

    Maria Pia · extended group · 2026-10-08

    “Bawe mi è piaciuta moltissimo! La villa è splendida, il bagno esterno è favoloso e la piscina privata permette di godersi al massimo la vacanza. È bellissimo girare l’isola in bicicletta, la ristorazione è molto curata e l’atmosfera è rilassata: ci si sente davvero coccolati. Anche la spiaggia è molto bella: le maree si fanno sentire, ma senza essere eccessive. E il bar da cui ammirare il tramonto è semplicemente meraviglioso!”

  • Bienvenue au paradis

    10/10

    Stéphane · extended group · 2026-08-30

    “Le cadre est fabuleux. La villa Sunset était spacieuse et bien agencée. La piscine privée est très agréable et la vue sur la mer incroyable. On mange très bien, les produits sont frais et les chefs extra. L'île combine luxe et respect de la vie privée. Le personnel est charmant. L'un de mes plus beaux séjours.”

  • Gönn dir einen kleinen Traum

    10/10

    Annette · family with children · 2026-08-28

    “Eine wunderbare Person und Leitung , Fadhiye, unsere weibliche Betreuende, ein Herz und viel mehr als unsere persönliche Butlerin, und Managment Mr Aditya , intelligent und einfühlsam immer helfend. Teuer aber ein paar Tage alles wert und um sich innerlich zu bereichern 🙏🏻💖”

  • Very good but given the cost would have expected more food choice and better service

    7/10

    David · extended group · 2026-08-17

    “good - incredible location on beach good facilities good breakfast”

  • Ein rundum perfekter Aufenthalt!

    9/10

    David · couple · 2026-08-16

    “Unser Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel war einfach hervorragend. Von Anfang bis Ende hat wirklich alles gestimmt – man kann hier eigentlich kaum etwas bemängeln. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich das außergewöhnlich freundliche und aufmerksame Personal. Alle Mitarbeiter waren stets sehr nett, hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Auch die Zimmer waren sehr sauber, ordentlich und gepflegt. Ein ganz besonderes Highlight war unser Upgrade. Ursprünglich hatten wir eine Sunrise Villa gebucht, durften uns aber über ein Upgrade auf eine Wasservilla freuen – und sogar über Villa 308. Die Villen 307 und 308 sind unserer Meinung nach mit die besten, da man dort einen besonders schönen Ausblick hat, deutlich mehr Privatsphäre genießt und nicht das Gefühl hat, von anderen Gästen beobachtet zu werden. Für uns war das wirklich optimal und hat unseren Aufenthalt noch einmal ganz besonders gemacht. Dafür möchten wir uns nochmals ganz herzlich bedanken! Auch das Essen war hervorragend. Die Qualität und Auswahl haben uns sehr überzeugt, und wir haben jede Mahlzeit genossen. Insgesamt war es für uns ein wunderschöner und rundum gelungener Aufenthalt. Wir haben uns vom ersten bis zum letzten Tag sehr wohlgefühlt und würden dieses Hotel jederzeit wieder besuchen. Eine klare Empfehlung!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Katie · couple · 2026-08-11

    “We stayed at Bawe island for 2 nights of our honeymoon, in one of the Lagoon Suites, which was absolutely stunning. We had the most amazing stay. The food was amazing, the facilities were beautiful, and Josephina and all the staff were incredible. It was a lovely unexpected touch to give everyone bikes to get around the island.”

  • Good

    7/10

    Paulina · family with children · 2026-08-05

    “Location”

  • Resort con estrema cura del dettaglio: partendo dalla barca privata, all'assegnazione di un assistant personale, al

    9/10

    Giacomo · couple · 2026-07-25

    “Altissima qualità nella struttura e nei servizi”

  • Idyllique mais cher

    8/10

    Anne-Sophie · couple · 2026-07-24

    “L emplacement, l accueil, le sens des détails, le personnel , le choix des restaurants”

  • Best honeymoon in Zanzibar

    10/10

    alessandro · couple · 2026-07-23

    “The property is very new with top facilities and amenities. All details and materials are from the highest standards. Located on a private island, it gives guests privacy, detached from the main island but still reachable for daily excursions. Simply perfect”

  • This was an amazing value for money, amazing staff and beautiful setting

    9/10

    Claudia-Lavinia · couple · 2026-07-08

    “The location and setup is very beautiful, it’s private and it has a beautiful pool and beach. We had a dedicated concierge and we were picked up by hotel staff before security which was a life saver since our evisa hadn’t yet been approved and we had no issues since the hotel staff helped us. It is a first and worked amazingly”

  • Magnifique, apaisant, reposant le top des top pour fêter un anniversaire à deux.

    10/10

    Kida Rose · couple · 2026-06-18

    “C’est paradisiaque, tout était parfait. J’ai organisé un anniversaire surprise, c’était magnifique, la decoration, tout était bien agencé. On a vu la marée basse de près, la mer s’éloigner sur des kilomètres et laisser place au sable et revenir à la marée haute. C’est magique. Les chambres sur l’amer sont superbes.”

  • Disappointing due to the misleading descriptions provided last year when we booked it.

    8/10

    Daniel · couple · 2026-06-13

    “If the description used to sell this location would have been correct probably we might have like it more. In general the island is beautiful, nice small beach and clear water all around.”

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