Zawadi Hotel, Zanzibar

From the moment we arrived at Zawadi, we were blown away, the view from the lobby is breathtaking. The villas are an absolute dream — spacious, private, and perfectly designed to blend luxury with the natural beauty of the coast. Every detail of the property is stunning: from the breathtaking ocean views to the serenity of the grounds, it truly felt like paradise. Zawadi was the perfect stop after our safari — a calm, luxurious place to rest, recharge, and soak in the beauty of Zanzibar. The peaceful setting and warm ocean breeze made it feel like time stood still in the best way. But what made our stay truly unforgettable was the staff. Every single person we encountered was warm, professional, and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their kindness, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made this not just a vacation, but an experience we’ll never forget. We’ve traveled extensively as a family, and this is hands down one of the best resorts we’ve ever stayed at. Zawadi has our highest recommendation — we left feeling relaxed, cared for, and already dreaming of coming back. Asante sana to the incredible team — you made our time here magical. ❤️

We stayed at this wonderful hotel after a safari trip in the Nyerere National Park. Zawadi is in a beautiful location on the SE coast of the island. From the moment you enter you look out over a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean. Our sea-facing, thatch roofed bungalow is one of 12 spread along the shore line. The large, air-conditioned interior is luxurious with a massive bed and elegant furnishings. All the facilities you would expect are provided and there is plenty of space for hanging clothes and storing suitcases, etc. There is a veranda at the front with a stunning view over the sea. Because of the small number of guests there is never a problem finding free sun loungers which are located around the pool and down the slope towards the sea. Meals are served in either the bar area or the elegant restaurant both of which surround the ocean view infinity pool. Everything is freshly cooked and the quality of the food and the wines is excellent. There is a good choice of dishes across 6 or so courses. However, the best thing about this hotel is the people. All of the staff were friendly, witty, welcoming, professional and dedicated to providing the best possible service. We greatly enjoyed their company and admired their passion for their work and their culture. We can't thank them enough for making our stay so memorable.

We had a great stay at Zawadi for our honeymoon. After a few days of safari, it was the perfect way to unwind and relax. The entire staff was incredible and made us feel right at home, and they made sure we had everything we needed. The property and rooms are also gorgeous, and the view from the hotel is truly stunning. Would strongly recommend to any couples looking to stay in Zanzibar!

Quiet and relaxing if wanting to spend a few days time adjusting as we did. Great size rooms. Excellent service and food. Beach a bit rocky in case expecting sandy beaches

Zum Aufenthalt im Zawadi: Die Zimmer und die Anlage sind in der Realität noch viel schöner als auf der Web-Side dargestellt. Die Villen sind ein Traum und die Hotelanlage ein Paradies... In Sachen Freundlichkeit, Herzlichkeit, Service , individueller Betreuung aber vor allem in der Qualität der Speisen und Getränke setzt das Zawadi in jeder Beziehung neue High End Maßstäbe für uns. Mehr Professionalität ist nicht möglich. Danke , danke an das gesamte Team -ohne Ausnahme- und ganz besonders an Bernhard (F&B Manager) Raza und Innocent (Bar und Restaurant) Täglich wechselndes 4-Gang Mittagsmenü .....A la carte ... und 5-Gang Menü zum Abendessen mit erlesener Weinbegleitung . Das letzte Sternerestaurant, welches wir in Deutschland besuchten, konnte da wirklich nicht mithalten. Die Cocktail- und Getränkekarte braucht keinen Vergleich mit einer Berliner "Nobel-Bar" zu scheuen. Und das in einem All Inclusive Programm ! Kurz und knapp: es war einfach wundervoll. Wir kommen wieder.

Le paradis sur terre Lodge d’exception, au calme, accueil très chaleureux et repas de très haute qualité . Parfait pour quelques jours de repos .