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Filao Beach Resort by Sansi

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront lodge with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Chwaka Bay, East Coast, Chwaka, Unguja South Region, 00000
  • Place, Marumbi Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Uroa Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Chwaka

Beachside getaway.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Chwaka lodge, you'll find Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Marumbi Beach. Uroa Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Pongwe Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Marumbi Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Uroa Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 27 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baladin - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬60 min drive
  • kae funk sunset beach bar
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Bar @ Uroa Bay Beach Resort - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi

4-star beachfront lodge with free breakfast
Some rates at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Filao Beach Resort by Sansi, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chwaka lodge.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Filao Beach Resort by Sansi offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Chwaka lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 136.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 63 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 136.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Filao Beach Zanzibar Lodge Chwaka
Filao Beach Zanzibar Lodge
Filao Beach Zanzibar Chwaka
Filao Beach Zanzibar
Filao Beach By Sansi Chwaka
Filao Beach Resort Spa Zanzibar
Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Lodge
Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Chwaka
Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Lodge Chwaka

Frequently asked questions

How close is Filao Beach Resort by Sansi to the airport?

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi is 21.7 mi (54-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Filao Beach Resort by Sansi have an airport shuttle?

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 63 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Filao Beach Resort by Sansi to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Filao Beach Resort by Sansi offer free breakfast?

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Filao Beach Resort by Sansi have a pool?

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi features an outdoor pool.

Does Filao Beach Resort by Sansi have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Filao Beach Resort by Sansi have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Filao Beach Resort by Sansi to downtown Chwaka?

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi is 0.8 mi away from Chwaka.

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 40 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Okello

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the intimacy, the bar on the beach and the fact that it is a SMALL RESORT. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Renovations might have dampened the experience a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mohammed toufik

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First issue was that we had to pay high city tax which was not mentioned anywhere. Second issue was that when we arrived, our All-In option did not cover first day lunch so we had to pay, the same applied on departure. Hotel room was OK, nothing exceptional. The garden and pool area were well maintained and simply beautiful. The beach was as expected, all depends on sea tide, but not swimmable at any time. Hotel is isolated, so car is a must. Staff was very friendly and helpful. All-In drinks and cocktails were good. Food buffet was often serving local dishes but tasty and good variety. Over all good and relaxing stay in this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hilda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was closed for renovations and they didn’t inform us before we arrived. We had to look for an alternative place to stay at night and Expedia was not helpful either with finding another hotel. I would never recommend this place because of the lack of communication and inconvenience caused!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Trevlig personal som var väldigt hjälpsam. Maten och boendet var ok. Det som drar ner betyget är att stranden är skräpig och det är inte inbjudande att bada i havet där. Ligger i en vik så oftast är det bara lågvatten
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Roussel Steve

***Nous avons fait tout notre séjour avec une télévision qui ne marchait pas on a vu la réception ils sont jamais venus réparer ni changer pourtant nous l’avons signalé le premier jour que nous sommes entrés tous les autres jours mais rien . J’ai pas du tout apprécié ***une autre chose que j’ai pas apprécié et que je réclame c’est la taxe qu’il nous ont fait payer $5 par personne pour 8 jours j’ai payer $80 de plus chose qui n’était pas mentionné sur le site , ma femme et moi nous avons fait tous nos calculs avant d’arriver là-bas et à notre grande surprise l’hôtel nous parle de taxe. C’est mieux de souvent le dire sur le site pour que nous ne soyons plus surpris . ***précisez aussi que votre buffet est à $20/pers ça permet de se préparer.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Or

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lorsque nous sommes arrivés il y avait plus de place pour nous dans l’hôtel nous avons donc été transférés dans un autre hôtel à plus d’1h de route !! Et quand nous sommes arrivés dans l’autre hôtel nous avons attendu plus d’1h afin d’avoir les clefs nous avons donc eu les clefs à 6h du matin !!! De plus nous avions réservé une chambre avec vue sur mer et l’autre hôtel n’avait plus de chambres avec vue sur mer pour nous !!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, gardens, secluded, nice staff, good facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sébastien

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

Excellent rapport qualité prix a Zanzibar !

Tres bon hotel, tous confort! Personnel chaleureux aux petits soins ! Un bemol: aucun système autre que manuel ne permet d enregistrer et facturer les extras... 1h30 pour le check out, c est beaucoup trop!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel charmant, à taille humaine, propre et avec une vue magnifique. Idéal pour une semaine de repos. Le personnel est accueillant et très attentionné. La cuisine est fraiche et délicieuse. Les chambres sont confortables, spacieuse et avec une vue magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Total verdreckter Strand, Dreckiger Pool, Klimaanlage hat nicht funktioniert, Viele Speisen und Getränke waren in der Bar nicht vorrätig. Personal extrem langsam. Der einzige, der sich bemühte, war der Hoteldirektor. Max 1. Sterne Anlage, leider total veraltet
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

M.Fuchs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Economyzimmer sind ohne Kleiderschrank etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Das Essen ist gut bis sehr gut. Positiv ist auch dass es 3 Mal die Woche einen vom Hotel organisierten, kostenfreien Boottransfer zum gegenüberliegenden Strand (Kae) gibt. Dieser ist wunderschön
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great pool, but not a great beach

Our family stayed here 3 nights. The pool was great and so was the bar. It is a very secluded, small resort. It would take quite a while, and a driver, to go eat away from the resort. They have various meal packages which include, or don't include drinks. The beach is not swimmable, and not very sightly due to the amount of seaweed. But, if you look beyond the beach to the water and horizon, it's beautiful. They offer a boat ride Mon, Wed, and Fri to another beach to swim. The restaurant is outdoors, but covered. Rooms have individual AC units. We spent most of our time at the pool, or relaxing in a hammock.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MariaMatelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura molto carina , accogliente. e pulita. il personale e molto gentile e premuroso. Il bar è sulla terrazza sulla baia ed è molto piacevole soggiornarvi.Il cibo è buono e si può mangiare a buffet o a la carte ,per la colazione , c'è un buffet buono ma non tutti i giorni ugualmente ricco.Nel complesso io e mio figlio ci siamo trovati molto bene anche per la professionalità del personale che ci ha aiutato ad organizzare le escursioni.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Hotel liegt zwar am Strand aber zum Baden ist es nicht geeignet da oft kein Wasser da ist wegen Ebbe und Flut,Persnal freundlich,Essen gut aber alles sehr teuer und man hat keine Wahl als im Hotel zu Essen da außenherum nichts ist
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett. Ausstattung ist älter - Strand nicht nutzbar
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons aimé : la gentillesse du personnel ; les buffets du soir et ceux du vendredi spécialement (spécialités africaines) ; le calme et la tranquillité ; bon réseau wifi ; propreté des chambres (insecticide tous les soirs par les femmes de ménage) ; Nous n’avons pas aimé : les gens qui réservent les transats avec leurs serviette et qui ne sont pas la journée ; eau minérale non comprise dans la demi-pension ; vente de crème solaire inefficace (brûlure) ; accès à la plage ok mais plage quasi-impraticable.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best experience! Wonderful staff, very friendly, they make as feel like part of their family. A very clean hotel, good service, exceptional food and beautiful cocktails! You can also find at the hotel a guide how can arrange your excursion around the island at a very good price. We fully recommend this hotel and look forward to returning soon. Mr Christopher
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KONSTANTIN

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

Райское место !

Жили в отели 18 дней!Отель очень понравился большие номера , без платный сейф ,Чистый бассейн .Кухня супер в округе нету ресторанов но нам очень нравилось кушать в отели .Мы жили на завтраках но можно было заплатить 66$ на двоих в сутки и за обед и ужин .Моря нет сильные отливы но они на всем побережье нет отливов толко на севере !Но три раза в неделю на лодке без платно возят на против на косу вот там Райское место белый песок и лазурное море и очень вкусное кафе!А какой персонал люди добрейшие все поставлено на высшем уровне очень внимательные !!!Рядом есть деревня Чвака там можно купить воду и очень вкусные фрукты .Мы прилетели сутра и приехали в отель в 9.30 нас встретили накормили завтраком и заселили в номер без проблем,мелочь но очень приятно !Лежаки всегда свободны очень тихо и спокойно кто любит тусоваться это не сюда!Рядом живут семя красных Колобусов и на ужин приходят Галаго короче все сами увидите как зоопарке много всяких зверей . Райское место все советую кто любит Релакс....
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk personeel. Schoon. Netjes. Service uitmuntend! Manager fantastisch.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Langfingrede rengøringspersonale

Vi mistede ting fra vores værelser under opholdet (bl.a. penge, en bog og en shaver), og fik ingen erstatning. Det er også blevet politianmeldt, så forhåbentligt vil det ikke ske igen, men på den baggrund vil jeg ikke anbefale stedet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Un séjour magnifique mais trop court

J'ai passé 10 jours dans cet hôtel et je suis au ange. Le staff est d'une discrétion et d'une gentillesse sans égale. Ils arrivent à te faire oublier que tu es dans un hôtel et te font te sentir vraiment comme à la maison. Le buffet du soir étaient vraiment bon et convivial. Les chambres sont spacieuses propres et bien entretenues. J'ai vraiment adoré mon séjour dans cet hôtel. PS: je tiens à remercier Nassi tout particulièrement pour l’accueil tout au long du séjour et le service 5 étoiles pour le repas en amoureux. Hakuna Matata
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mourad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Voyage avec des enfants

Les points positifs de l’hôtel sont le personnel très agréable le petit déjeuner très bon un café ou un thé offert entre 17 heures et 18 heures un village à proximité Vous pourrez voir des singes roux qui viendront se promener à la têt vous pourrez voir des singes roux qui viendront se promener à l'hôtel. Les points négatifs sont la plage marée trop basse on a payé deux fois la taxe d’une des deux chambres une fois avant et une fois après donc bien vérifier vérifier aussi vos consommations à la fin du séjour car vous payer à la fin Une facture d’une personne c’est glissé de notre compte l’hôtel est très isolé rien à proximité on est obligé de consommer à l’hôtel près du menu 25 $ pour un buffet pas terrible tout est payant si vous voulez pas sortir de l’hôtel et consommer l’hôtel c’est parfait sans plage sinon cette hôtel n’est pas fait pour vous vous avez des Beach Boys en bas de l’hôtel qui propose des excursions pas cher par rapport à celui-ci la piscine n’est pas terrible trop profonde pour les enfants. Faire très attention dans l’aire de jeux d’enfants on a vu un mini serpent se promener.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Five star experince😍

Nice place for family getaway and relaxation, there customer services is SUPER👍 from Managers to attendants, we enjoyed the night that there were African dances near the pool wish to have activities like these everyday. There rooms are superclean what U see in pictures is what U will see when u get there.We loved the addition of children play ground as we travelled with kids.Thank U for ur hospitality we will definetely come again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019