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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5.0 star property

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On the beach
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Balcony
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 4858
  • Slave Market
    8 min drive
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    8 min drive
  • Nakupenda Beach
    27 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Presidential Suite with Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite with Sea View

  • 2013 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Apartment with Partial Sea View

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room With Garden View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room with Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room with Sea View

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room with Sea View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Three Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

  • 1679 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Super Executive Room with Sea View

  • 603 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Two Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

  • 1432 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Sultan Suite with Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sultan Suite with Sea View

  • 3681 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (145)
The price is $225
per night
$268 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

With a stay at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, within a 10-minute drive of Peace Memorial Museum and Kariakoo Amusement Park. .This beach hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Jaw's Corner.

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 8 min drive
  • Shangani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Old Fort - 9 min drive
  • Forodhani Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Nakupenda Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ccm Social Hall - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Bites - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with iPads and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, ROSE PETALS. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPads and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel has 6 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • iPad

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 70.0 per day

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 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 70.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70.0 per day

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Madinat Al Bahr Business Hotel Zanzibar Town
Madinat Al Bahr Business Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business Zanzibar Town
Madinat Al Bahr Business
Madinat Al Bahr Business SPA Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa
Madinat Al Bahr Business Spa Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Hotel
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Zanzibar Town
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was amazing. Stunningly beautiful and everything was thought of. Customer service was top notch. The only areas of improvement for me was that wifi was very slow in some rooms and spaces and the long nails of the spa ladies did not provide for an optimal experience. Other than that - 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAMWEL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff Kenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience
Great Experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enoela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place . The staff were extremely friendly Very clean place I enjoyed the stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was lovely, staff are very attentive and the food was great. The rooms are clean and tidy, executive rooms are spacious and the view from the balcony was just to die for. Slight issue with the internet connection in our room but the staff managed to get it sorted. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot on ocean. Great staff that were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirza Ryon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was excellent. The staff were so accomodating and the hotel itself was beautiful. Food was great and the views were sublime. Definitely planning to visit again. Recommend for families, couples and anyone looking to relax.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tendai

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Amazing experience hotel, Sayed, Malon, Lameck provided great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Traveled with partner
Beautiful property, friendly staff, and great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Miriam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Expensiv and tried to trick us.
Hotel looks very nice. Its just like the pictures. But the rooms are very humid and smells a little like mold. When we checked out they added costs for over 100$ to the bill that we did not use. Even when we told them it was wrong, they still tried to make us pay for several thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very friendly helpful staff. Convenient airport transfers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not 5 stars
I stayed for 1 night as a solo traveler. The staff was excellent. However i'm not sure how this hotel has a 5star status. Very dated, and the upkeep you could tell was lacking. The bathroom tub leaked, from what you could tell was already a 'band aid' fix they already tried. When i looked to see where it was leaking, no one had cleaned behind the tub as there was cobwebs and a spider. The shower stall area was also so rundown, everything old.The water in the pool didnt look very clean, but in spite of that...i was shocked to see no covers where there had clearly been lights (inside the pool). Instead you could actually see the areas were open spaces with the wiring exposed. The whole dining area is open with no windows, which means alot of bugs. The night i went to eat, i ended up asking them to bring the food to my room. There were several large flying bugs i later found out were termites. Just know this isnt anywhere near a 5star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was absolutely amazing. Beautiful architecture and features on a big scale. Check in was seamless. Our room was big, and looked wonderful. Unfortunately the room had a broken balcony door. We were immediately offered another room, this one was fine but again not perfect and below the standard one would have expected for star hotel. Issues were primarily in the bathroom where certain finishing touches were lacking. The basin was tilted which meant the water did not flow out as it should as base was too high. We made do as we were exhausted from flight and having moved once already and reception manager had implied there were no rooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay, majority of the staff were friendly, helpful. I would certainly recommend the hotel and hope they get the perfect room as our friends did.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s not what I expected from a 5 star hotel… I stayed for a week and I ask for a phone directory to call room service or the front desk .. never got it .. my bathroom sink was tilted or misplaced so water was always there.. basic rule of sinks… coffee was terrible .. the stuff is trying but the hotel needs of some major five star consulting…
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Stone Town. Wonderful amenities including fitness room and spa. On beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindcy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Def not a 4 str property .outdated rooms , water had a bad taste , rooms smelled moldy , needed to be updated asap . Location close to the airport staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Las Vegas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mosquitoes were terrible. I recommend that every bed should have a net for mosquitoes/ The restaurant should have more staff with more English knowledge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel, staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the architecture the design and the décor. The luxury of the rooms. The location wasn't smacked dead in the middle of stone town but it was not far. The staff was wonderful polite and accommodating. The view and the balcony were fabulous. I have to say of any improvements. Would be repairing the chains inside the rooms for door security. Telling your housekeeping to knock and ask if they can enter. What doesn't that all went well.

8/10 Good

Hassan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic vocation
Hôtel is good!!!nice decorations ..well located few minutes from airport , staff are friendly too .. nice food Everything is good but there’s smell in bathroom when water runs and it’s disturbing when you’re taking shower or brushing ..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Hotel and Staff
An amazing staff that made the end of our time in Tanzania truly awesome. Already planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christina Lanette, Raleigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and very accommodating staff. Very pleasant and friendly. The restaurant's food was very good and seasoned to perfection. The scenery and views of the ocean were beautiful. This hotel is less than 10 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022