Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Zawadi Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Tanzania
Camp Details
Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar is a luxury beachfront resort offering a serene and intimate escape with spectacular Indian Ocean vistas. Set amid swaying coconut palms and vibrant bougainvillea, this exclusive retreat features only twelve private villas, ensuring a relaxed and luxurious experience. Designed as an adults-only haven, Zawadi guarantees tranquility for couples and serene getaways. For those desiring complete seclusion, the resort can be reserved for exclusive use through a full property buy-out, transforming it into your own private paradise. Known for its elegant beach-style design, Zawadi Hotel is celebrated as one of Zanzibar’s finest resorts, ideal for embracing tranquillity and unspoiled natural beauty.
WHY CHOOSE ZAWADI HOTEL?
- With a relaxed atmosphere and understated elegant beach décor, Zawadi is a tranquil, laid back hideaway with the very best personalized service and cuisine.
- This is a place with no dress code, a place where guests can enjoy stunning views of the ocean from their bed, and all the public areas and a place to enjoy the ocean, snorkeling and nature.
- A fusion of cultures in Zanzibar has created an exotic cuisine which blends local spices and flavors featuring the best of the Island’s produce, combining ‘just caught’ with ‘fresh picked.’
Questions about Zawadi
How large is Zawadi?
Twelve private villas set among coconut palms and bougainvillea on the beachfront, and the property is adults only, so it stays quiet. Ocean views carry from the beds as well as from all the public areas. Rates start from around US$974 per villa per night.
How formal is it?
Not at all. There is no dress code, and the tone is a relaxed, laid-back hideaway with understated beach decor, personal service and a kitchen that pairs just-caught seafood with fresh-picked island produce and local spices.
Can we book the whole hotel?
Yes, Zawadi can be reserved for exclusive use through a full property buy-out, which suits a family gathering or a special occasion. For couples travelling alone, snorkelling and time on the water are the main draws alongside the beach itself.
Activities
Zawadi Hotel Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 Mar – 15 June; 1 Nov – 22 Dec | – | US $ 974 |
| 2026 | 9 Jan – 15 Mar; 16 June – 30 June; 1 Sept – 31 Oct | – | US $ 1418 |
| 2026 | 1 July – 31 August | – | US $ 1607 |
| 2026 | 23 Dec 2025 - 8 Jan 2026 | – | US $ 1881 |
Rates are Per House / Villa unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Zawadi Hotel rates include: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner, in-house alcoholic drinks, Soft drinks and mineral water tea & coffee, Beer, in-house wines and cocktails, Afternoon tea,Use of gym, tennis court,Snorkelling equipment rental, kayaks, reef shoes rental, Internet in public areas and in the rooms.
Rates Exclude: Airport transfers ($75 per vehicle one way (maximum six passengers), Tours & Excursions,Laundry, Room Service, Babysitting & Telephone,Spa Services & Treatments & Gift Shop purchases,Water sports Activities (snorkeling safari by boat, sailing, kite surfing) and Scuba Diving and Cappuccino / Espresso.
Questions about Zawadi
How large is Zawadi?
Twelve private villas set among coconut palms and bougainvillea on the beachfront, and the property is adults only, so it stays quiet. Ocean views carry from the beds as well as from all the public areas. Rates start from around US$974 per villa per night.
How formal is it?
Not at all. There is no dress code, and the tone is a relaxed, laid-back hideaway with understated beach decor, personal service and a kitchen that pairs just-caught seafood with fresh-picked island produce and local spices.
Can we book the whole hotel?
Yes, Zawadi can be reserved for exclusive use through a full property buy-out, which suits a family gathering or a special occasion. For couples travelling alone, snorkelling and time on the water are the main draws alongside the beach itself.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 16 years and above are welcome at Zawadi Hotel.
Questions about Zawadi
How large is Zawadi?
Twelve private villas set among coconut palms and bougainvillea on the beachfront, and the property is adults only, so it stays quiet. Ocean views carry from the beds as well as from all the public areas. Rates start from around US$974 per villa per night.
How formal is it?
Not at all. There is no dress code, and the tone is a relaxed, laid-back hideaway with understated beach decor, personal service and a kitchen that pairs just-caught seafood with fresh-picked island produce and local spices.
Can we book the whole hotel?
Yes, Zawadi can be reserved for exclusive use through a full property buy-out, which suits a family gathering or a special occasion. For couples travelling alone, snorkelling and time on the water are the main draws alongside the beach itself.
Activities
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