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Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Property grounds
Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Ground Floor | View from room
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa Beach, North East Coast, Kiwengwa
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 523 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Ground Floor

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 523 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 1055 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 1055 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Terrace, Ground Floor

  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ground Floor

  • 1055 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View, Beachside

  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View, Beachside

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View, Beachside

  • Sea view
  • 1055 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mapenzi Beach and Muyuni Beach. .This beach resort is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Nungwi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Mapenzi Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 48 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 48 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Indian restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Yako - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gabi Beach - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and separate sitting areas.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 10 kilometers.
Grab a bite at Ocean Restaurant, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Kiwengwa? This resort has 4467 square feet (415 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Ocean Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast only.
Jahazi Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Mawimbi Restaurant - This beach restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pool bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Bahari Bar - This bar overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Bahari Bar
  • Jahazi Restaurant
  • Mawimbi Restaurant
  • Ocean Restaurant
  • Pool bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • Steam room
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,467 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and fitness facility with adult supervision
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The workers were awesome
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

NDC

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort and professional staff. We really enjoyed our stay at ocean paradise, room was clean and quiet , food was delicious and night shows and entertainment was added value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

PARVINDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to do what I requested and nothing was too much bother for them
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well kept and the staff is amazing. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tarhouni

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara Tarek

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a lovely spacious hotel with a beautiful African theme spread out in beautiful grounds. The staff were lovely especially Hassan, the Bar Manager and the Animator boys Godgift, Marco and Festo who were great fun. We really enjoyed our holiday there.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ayelet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice :)

Relax, fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! It was relaxing, and the staff were very accommodating to us. The food was phenomenal as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible! Fantastic beyond believe . It was so good I booked an additional 3 nights . I could not fault a single aspect of the resort . I was a lone traveler , and every single member of staff including the managers and manager of the resort made me feel like a member of the family . They were all so warm friendly and welcoming, and I will genuinely miss chatting to them . The location is superb and the beach and ocean views incredible. The food was fantastic and I would like to extend a massive thank you to every single member of staff! Nothing was too much trouble for this wonder people . Matthew
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is truly African heritage. From the file folders to the furniture. I only missed an africanised sticker on the mini fridge. The staff is warm, place clean, daily activities to keep you healthy n fit. This is a place of the definite return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel could be so much better with a little improvement to the toilets in the rooms and by training staff to have a more consistent experience. We loved the amenities and proximity to the beach. The pool area is quite nice but lacks atmosphere- the only time they play music is during water yoga each day at lunchtime. Most staff were very friendly but a few were really difficult. We asked to move rooms on day 1 as we had paid for a double room and got two singles pushed together- a real pet hate. It took a day to resolve and the next bed was much better but we had a nasty smell in the bathroom and in the area outside- we didn’t even bother complaining as the experience of moving room had been such an ordeal. Food is really good. Evening entertainment during dinner was quite nice but the setup was very strange with the bands playing facing a screen with half the diners hidden from view. The water in the sea here was an amazing temperature and you can swim easily when the tide is in. The “beach boys” that hawk all sorts of souvenirs on the beach were quite annoying- they were generally polite but would not accept “no” for an answer and will follow you for an uncomfortably long time when you try to just enjoy a nice walk on the beach. This is nothing the hotel can control. Overall we liked the place and probably would have rated it higher if we had been dealt with more professionally on the first two days
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of hidden costs but wonderful staff. Need more activities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Max, London

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with very average service

Beautiful relaxing hotel, staff could be more attentive, no service on the beach, no free internet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

AK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I booked our stay here for our belated honeymoon. From the day we made the reservation, the staff was communicative and engaged, corresponding with us via the Expedia messaging system. When we landed at the airport, the transfer they had arranged for us ($60 each way) was waiting and was very friendly and professional. The van we rode in was clean and comfortable. The ride took about 40 minutes. When we got to the hotel I wasn't sure what to think, because the signage outside the compound and the road leading to the gate are a bit worn down, but once you pull through the gate it's just fantastic. Everything looks great; it's clean, and looks like it's constantly and consistently maintained. Our check-in couldn't have been easier, we were given some fresh juice and then briefed on things like breakfast/dinner hours, wifi, etc... by one of the managers. Staff helped us with our bags to our villa, and it didn't disappoint--nice king bed, TV, A/C, a beautiful wrap-around bathroom, we couldn't have been happier. The facilities are all great--the pool was large and not overly crowded, the beach is literally just a few steps from the pool, and the swim-up bar makes drinking even easier. Every meal was fantastic; the breakfast buffet is NOT to be missed, and every night was a different dinner buffet theme (Mediterranean night, BBQ night, etc...). We would 100% go back, this place was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pawel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach. Staff was very friendly, very good food. Everything was perfectly and nice beach
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort