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Zanzibar City

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Mbweni Street, Zanzibar City, 4858

9.4 Wonderful485 guest reviews

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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

    Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers 5-star accommodation with modern amenities. Each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a hot tub, and stunning sea views. Guests can relax in style and comfort during their stay.

  • Relaxation and Wellness

    Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool or stay active at the fitness centre. For further relaxation, an indoor pool is also available. The hotel's spa offers a range of treatments for ultimate rejuvenation.

  • Convenience and Service

    With a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff, guests can expect top-notch service throughout their stay. Enjoy a drink at the on-site bar, indulge in a delicious breakfast, and even play billiards for entertainment. Car hire services make exploring the city convenient.

Book your stay at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel for a luxurious and relaxing experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beachfront / direct sea access

  • Close to airport (approx. 15 minutes)

  • Friendly, hospitable staff (multiple named staff praised)

At the hotel

Popular amenities

122 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Baby safety gates
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Massage services
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

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

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • 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
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Babysitting/child services
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • BBQ facilities
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Happy hour
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

485 reviews
9/ 10
Exceptionally wonderful and relaxing holiday! Clean; welcome was best out of many hotels we've stayed in!!!!😁🤩💯👏 Staff were 'onpoint' with a seamless and warm service. Treating guests more like special family members.🫶 The guest representative couldn't be more genuinely helpful. 👍The take away, out of many, was the sincerity felt through the energy and the smiles;no fake ones here!👌👏🪙
Maggie · family with children · 2026-10-20

The guest experience

9.4out of 10
485 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Beachfront / direct sea access
  • Close to airport (approx. 15 minutes)
  • Friendly, hospitable staff (multiple named staff praised)
  • Excellent breakfast with egg/omelette station
  • Very good dinner buffet and varied food options
  • Clean and modern facilities

Worth knowing — Some rooms/bathrooms feel outdated and in need of upgrade · Occasional mixed service experiences (arrogant reception, isolated ignoring incident) · Slightly far from city centre for some guests · One mention of food dissatisfaction (isolated)

How guests scored the stay

  • Food and Beverage9.7

    Very strong consensus on food: numerous glowing mentions of breakfast ('wow' factor), excellent dinner buffet and specific dishes praised. Only isolated, vague critique of 'food.'

  • Cleanliness9.6

    Multiple reviews explicitly state the hotel is 'clean' or 'modern and clean', indicating strong housekeeping and room cleanliness.

  • Amenities9.6

    Many mentions of strong amenities: pool, sun beds, hammocks, 4‑poster/swinging beds, good Wi‑Fi, airport shuttle and well-equipped rooms (hairdryer, iron, safe).

  • Overall Experience9.6

    Overall sentiment is highly positive—headlines like 'Great', 'Exceptional', 'Fabulous' and many recommendations. A small number of mixed reviews prevent a perfect aggregate.

  • Location9.5

    Consistently praised for beachfront location, direct sea access and proximity to the airport (~15 minutes). A few guests note it is a bit distant from city centre, but overall location is a strong asset.

  • Service9.3

    Predominantly very positive: staff repeatedly described as friendly, hospitable and helpful (named staff praised). There are isolated negatives about reception being arrogant and one report of being ignored at the egg station, so service is rated slightly below top marks.

  • Value for Money9.2

    Overall good value noted (one review explicitly praises price), with high-quality breakfast and facilities supporting a positive value perception; minor room-upgrade comments temper a perfect score.

  • Room Quality8.7

    Mixed feedback: several guests enjoyed well-equipped apartments with good amenities, Wi‑Fi and sea views, while others noted outdated bathrooms, worn beds and a temporary extra bed—indicating room quality varies and needs some upgrades.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

85% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.4485 reviews

  • True feelings

    9/10

    Maggie · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “Exceptionally wonderful and relaxing holiday! Clean; welcome was best out of many hotels we've stayed in!!!!😁🤩💯👏 Staff were 'onpoint' with a seamless and warm service. Treating guests more like special family members.🫶 The guest representative couldn't be more genuinely helpful. 👍The take away, out of many, was the sincerity felt through the energy and the smiles;no fake ones here!👌👏🪙”

  • Lovely hotel, but not given the room type we booked and paid for, and not honest about the reason.

    8/10

    Simon · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Large rooms, comfortable beds, good food. Quiet location yet only 10-15 minutes from Stone Town. Lovely pool area and great restaurants.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Sean · family with children · 2026-10-19

    “Staff was extremely polite and helpful upon arrival...and we were upgrade to a larger suite to fit our family. We had a very early flight the next morning, which there were no issues using the provided shuttle. They even packed breakfast to go for us without as asking. Major pros were staff, the views, on site restaurant, and the proximity to the airport.”

  • Friendly staff and well inline with our experiences in Dubai. Their Asian Restaurant was excellent.

    9/10

    Graham · couple · 2026-09-13

  • Nice place- give the spa a miss - service is terrible 😣

    8/10

    Lyndie · couple · 2026-09-04

    “Very clean service good”

  • Bien mais dommage que le personnel soit si peu aimable.

    7/10

    Aurélie · couple · 2026-08-31

    “- L’emplacement - La vue sur le coucher de soleil - La propreté - La piscine”

  • Superb hotel

    10/10

    Lee · solo traveller · 2026-08-28

    “Beautiful hotel with beautiful beach. Room was lovely and bed was super comfortable”

  • Très bien

    8/10

    Pierre-Alain · family with children · 2026-08-26

    “-l'emplacement; - la gentillesse du personnel; - la nourriture qui était bonne; - la chambre qui était très grande et la propreté de cette dernière.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    DM · solo traveller · 2026-08-24

    “First of all the people,from the moment we step in till last minute. Everyone was asking if we are on or need anything. Reception is in high level and always with so beautiful smile. The hotel has plenty amenities and is so clean... you even walk in the balcony and feel no dust. Food is also excellent! I really recommend it , 100% the best in stone town and near to center. Hope we return there sometime...p.s nicest view from room and pool🥰🥰🥰”

  • Amazing hotel in Zanzibar

    10/10

    hashuk5 · Family · 2026-08-22

    “Me and my family stayed at this hotel for 4 days in August and we had an absolutely wonderful experience! The decoration and aesthetics caught our eye immediately, immersing us into the Zanzibar experience. Our apartment had 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing a lot of space. The highlight of our stay was the delicious food for breakfast and dinner. There was a wide variety of options (Indian, African and Seafood). The waiters were very attentive and kind, always refreshing our drinks and attending to our needs. Shoutout to Fatma who provided us with the best service and made our trip unforgettable! The pool and beach (public) were very relaxing and there was plenty of space to swim and relax. The local people come onto the beach and play football which is nice to observe. Overall, the people are incredibly friendly and you always feel safe. Whether for business or for a family holiday, I'd definitely recommend staying at Madinat Al Bahr to have an amazing experience!”

  • Fifth year in a row – Great improvement

    10/10

    Discover09419434797 · Family · 2026-08-19

    “For the past five years I have been a regular visitor to Zanzibar and my stay was – as from the first visit – in Madinat al Bahar Hotel. The remarkable thing about this hotel is that each visit keeps getting better, with clear improvements to the premises, which makes the stay even more comfortable and desirable. The Relation manager Syed Ali continues to empress me with his professionalism and genuine care that stand out. Not forgetting the role that the general manager plays in the smooth running of the premises and the dedicated staff across the reception, housekeeping and dining who consistently deliver excellent services. Will continue to make Madinat al Bahar as my place of staying whenever I visit Zanzibar.”

  • Hotel pratique à proximité de l'aéroport et de Stone Town

    6/10

    audrey · family with children · 2026-08-19

    “Chambre spacieuse et propre; petit refrigérateur ; bouteilles d'eau offertes chaque jour, petit déjeuner varié et bon, restaurant de bonne qualité ; belle piscine”

  • Excellent stay by the beach

    10/10

    Herugu · extended group · 2026-08-16

    “This is a perfect location if you are looking for luxury stay. Mind blowing views of the ocean, surreal sunset evenings make this a must place to stay. The staff is very friendly, chefs go out of their way to make something you like. Pool is just amazing overlooking the ocean. 3 excellent restaurants make it all worth it. Luckily for us, they also upgraded us to a presidential suite. But even otherwise, it’s still awesome”

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