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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with 6 restaurants

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On the beach
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Executive Room with Sea View
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 4858
  • Place, Darajani Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room With Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room with Sea View

Executive Room with Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sultan Suite with Sea View

Sultan Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 342 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite with Sea View

Presidential Suite with Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 187 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Super Executive Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Apartment with Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 133 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Three Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 156 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Beachfront retreat .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Zanzibar Town hotel, you'll find Kariakoo Amusement Park and Peace Memorial Museum. Amaan Stadium and Freddie Mercury Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Darajani Market - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Slave Market - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hamamni Persian Baths - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Old Fort - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone Town - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Abyssinian Maritim - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Upscale beachfront hotel with 6 restaurants
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 4 meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Zanzibar Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 6 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2018
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Rose Petals. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • iPad

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

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 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

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
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
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel to the airport?

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is 2.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel on Jun 29, 2026 start from CA $227, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel to the beach?

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

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offer free breakfast?

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel have a pool?

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 6 restaurants on site.

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Rose Petals, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is 3 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and spotless and the staff was friendly and corteous!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, food, bar, room, ocean view, ocean access, pool, transportation, and convenience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kamo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a lots of relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandy

Beautiful property, friendly staff, and great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute stay since we had a missed flight. Very nice hotel though. Wish we could have enjoyed more. It was a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rishars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel, staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located near the airport and provided transportation and local tour concierge services.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service staf is very nice. Beautiful area allround hotell Food is top
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent spot and services !
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tendai

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
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10/10 Excellent

samuel

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

Madinat Al Barh is luxuriously beautiful.

Super fantastic luxury hotel👍👍. Our best ever. Environment is very cozy and people are warm and very friendly😍😍💯., they are simply an embodiment of happy and hardworking crew. A brilliant choice for any occasion. Will be proud and delighted to recommend any day❤️. Great, fabulous and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

ghassan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Too many flies in the rooms- beds uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot on ocean. Great staff that were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mirza Ryon

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's really recommended hotel I would like to tank's all stuff specially Ali
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
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4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful and breathtaking. The views and the finishes are immaculate. Everything was clean and luxurious. The food and the staff on the other hand were not. It took over an hour for our food and waters to come. The orders were totally wrong. 2/3 of us actually got sick because they did not listen to our food allergies. We waited 30 minutes for our bill to come. And then, after a small disagreement were told, we didn’t have to pay for food that we didn’t actually eat. It just seems very unorganized and their communication was very poor. Not a language barrier, more like a lack of customer service skills. We only stayed here our last night in Zanzibar because we had an early flight the next morning, but if I stayed again I would definitely not eat on the property. Had we not got sick they would have gotten 4 stars.
beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeff Kenny

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

Great Experience

Great Experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beginning was a little bumpy yet after I addressed my concerns, the management in all departments including frontdesk and F&B went out of there way to make this visit for my mother and me even more memorable than expected. I have visit over 200 hotels world-wide in the last three years, and witnessed a combined effort to make things more than right for us. Since I was working as an F&B Manager on a few cruise ships with years of training in Europe and experience in 5 Star leading Hotel worldwide, I was truly impressed. Next to a dinner invitation we were honored with a massive room upgrade with no questions asked. The staff was always extremely friendly and forcoming. I can definitely recommend this magnificent looking Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel near the airport and short drive to the city. Clean large pool and beach for swimming. Plenty of shaded sitting areas. Restaurant food is good. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Rooms have beautiful views. Would be nice if some music or entertainment on Friday night. However music is provided at the Thai restaurant.