Zawadi Hotel, Zanzibar

My wife and I spent 7 nights at Hotel Zawadi celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary...what a beautiful location and accompanying service to do so! Having spent 7 nights we had the opportunity to test the various reviews and assess the true standard and consistency of service...Zawadi team (from the Resort General Managers, Front of House all the way through to Maintenance team) all didn't disappoint! Every minute of our stay exceeded our expectations, with nothing we asked for being too much of an effort! And the team were exceptionally attentive... Two examples being, it was noticed my wife and I didn't like red onion in our salads so the team ensured future salds came without red onion. On another occasion we wanted to take advantage of the low tide, which happened to be at the same time as breakfast, to go snorkeling. We asked for some food to be put aside for us...instead the team kept us a table and offered us the full breakfast service, and never once did we feel rushed to finish our food. The team even started to notice we quite liked a banana milkshake at around 16h00 so started to serve us a milkshake at the same time every day, when we were lying by the pool, without us having to ask. There are many other things the Zawadi team did to make our stay extra special... So, if you are looking for a special, relaxing, rejuvenating and memorable holiday then don't look any further than Hotel Zawadi...you won't be disappointed! From those we had the fortune of meeting (Pema, Evelyn, Bernard, Iddy, Ally, Alan, Hamad, Innocent, Raza, Mabula) to those we didn't get to meet but who made our stay extra special and memorable - Asante sana!

Zawadi Hotel Resort is a magical place to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. The service was more than excellent and the place was super clean. We want to say thank you so much for your amability and patience.

My wife and I have just returned from an unforgettable stay at this exceptional resort in Zanzibar, and we are already planning our next visit. From the moment we arrived, everything about Zawadi exceeded our expectations in every possible way. The quality of the food was absolutely incredible. Whether it was the breakfast buffet with fresh tropical fruits, pastries, or the four course dinners with recommended wines, the food was consistently outstanding. Zawadi's food challenges many of the best restaurants I've been to. The staff here were nothing less than extraordinary. Every single person we encountered went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. From the genuine happiness at check-in to the attentive service during our meals, it felt like they genuinely cared about making our stay perfect. The villas were pure luxury. We stayed in a private villa with an ocean view, and I can’t imagine a more idyllic setting. The design was elegant yet comfortable, with every detail thoughtfully planned – from the spacious interiors to the outdoor plunge pool overlooking the beach. It was the perfect balance of privacy and luxury. Zawadi is set in one of the most beautiful parts of Zanzibar, with a small white sandy beach and crystal-clear waters, with brilliant snorkeling straight off the beach. It’s the kind of place where you can simply relax as soon as you arrive. This was truly a perfect holiday, and I can’t recommend this resort highly enough. If you’re looking for a luxurious escape in one of the most beautiful places on Earth it'll be hard to beat Zawadi

Zawadi was the final stop on our holiday to celebrate retirement. We could not have picked a better place . The setting is incredibly beautiful and peaceful. The accommodation is sheer luxury. The staff are delightful and are genuinely pleased to have you as guests. Special thanks to Pembe and Bernard who always made time to chat. The food was delicious and so varied. We were truly spoilt and it was so hard to leave !