ZANZIBAR BAY RESORT - Marumbi Road Chwaka

Rd. Chwaka, Marumbi, Tanzania

Near Marumbi Beach

8.8

Excellent

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It's on the beach about an 8-minute walk to Marumbi Beach and features two outdoor pools, a full-service spa, four bars (including a poolside bar), three restaurants and on-site water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving and windsurfing. Rooms offer memory foam beds, private furnished balconies or patios, free WiFi and family-friendly extras such as a free children's club and a children's pool.

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Parking (limited spaces)

Fitness facilities

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Property Description

When you stay at Zanzibar Bay Resort in Marumbi, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by foot from Marumbi Beach. This beach hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 27.3 mi (44 km) from Paje Beach.

Enjoy international cuisine at Makuti Buffet Restaurant, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges.

Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Old Fort of Zanzibar - 16.1 mi

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 2:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Check-In Instructions:

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Banquet hall
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Beach volleyball on site
Billiards or pool table
Boat tours nearby
Books
Check In: 2:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Children's club
Children's club (free)
Children's pool
Designated smoking areas
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Evening entertainment
Fishing nearby
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free reception
Free self parking
Full-service spa
Games
Garden
Gift shops or newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Library
Luggage storage
Mosquito nets
Multilingual staff
No accessible shuttle
No elevators
Number of bars/lounges - 4
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 3
Outdoor furniture
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets not allowed
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Professional property host/manager
Sauna
Scuba diving on site
Showcase for local artists
Snack bar/deli
Snorkeling on site
Spa services on site
Steam room
Table tennis
Television in common areas
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Windsurfing nearby

Airport & Shuttle Info

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

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 Resort fee: USD 12.5 per person, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (one-way) Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Zanzibar Bay Resort - Breakfast at the resort restaurant with fresh tropical fruits and local coffee - 0 km

Lunch Paje Beach Cafe - Casual seafood and Swahili dishes right on the sand - 25 km

Dinner The Rock Restaurant - Iconic restaurant on a rock off Michamvi serving seafood with sunset views - 30 km

Activity Paje Kite Beach - Intro kitesurfing lesson or beach time at popular kite spot - 25 km

Day 2

Breakfast Zanzibar Bay Resort - Hearty early breakfast before a nature excursion - 0 km

Lunch Jozani Kitchen or local café - Simple Swahili lunch near the reserve with fresh fish and cassava - 20 km

Dinner Stone Town Forodhani Night Market - Street food tasting including Zanzibar pizza and grilled seafood - 40 km

Activity Jozani Chwaka Forest Reserve - Guided walk to see the red colobus monkeys and mangrove boardwalk - 20 km

Day 3

Breakfast Zanzibar Bay Resort - Light breakfast with packed snacks for a boat trip - 0 km

Lunch Matemwe Beach Restaurant or onboard picnic - Fresh seafood or picnic on a quiet beach after snorkeling - 35 km

Dinner Local Seafood Restaurant near Chwaka - Relaxed dinner of grilled fish and coconut rice close to the resort - 5 km

Activity Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling - Half-day boat trip for snorkeling pristine reefs and marine life - launch from Matemwe area - 35 km

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Zanzibar Bay Resort

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

Is there a gym at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Zanzibar Bay Resort?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

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