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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5.0 star property

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On the beach
Balcony
Property amenity
Exterior
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 4858
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪10 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room with Sea View

Executive Room with Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room with Sea View

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

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Sultan Suite with Sea View

Sultan Suite with Sea View

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

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Presidential Suite with Sea View

Presidential Suite with Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Super Executive Room with Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Apartment with Partial Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

One Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Two Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Three Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

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

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

With a stay at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, within a 10-minute drive of Peace Memorial Museum and Kariakoo Amusement Park. .This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Amaan Stadium and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum.

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
  • Old Fort - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • Cape Town Fish Market
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Rose Petals. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPads and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel has 6 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • IPad

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 70.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Suleiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay but not quite 5 Star

Madinat Al Bahr has a lot going for it. The architecture is striking, the location is peaceful, and staff are warm and welcoming. I enjoyed my stay overall, but it does not quite hold up to the 5-star standard it advertises. The room was spacious and comfortable, but small details stood out. On arrival I found an ironing board but no iron. Once I requested one, staff brought an iron but the board had disappeared, apparently shared among guests. When I did use it, the only sockets were tucked behind the bedside tables, so quite a bit of manoeuvring was required. The TV picture was static with a line across it, and in the bathroom a small trickle of water appeared on the floor from the sink. When I checked in, the bed was decorated with colourful covers and cushions, but after the first clean this was gone, and my four pillows reduced to three. Granted this was a Standard room, but the basics should not differ. Food was definitely a let down. Mie nlitaka chapati, haragwe, pilau, michuzi kila aina. Instead, the menu leaned heavily toward international cuisine. While it makes sense for foreign guests, one restaurant dedicated to local food would have been a real highlight. The hotel advertises six restaurants but in practice I only found two. The property is beachfront, but worth noting the beach is public. Overall, not a bad place to stay. Staff, setting, and pool are positives, but it falls short of polished 5-star service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ghassan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Too many flies in the rooms- beds uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shiraz

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Swami, Zanzibar

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My god the staff are out of this world... Nothing is too much for them to do, they really make it happen such that you will enjoy an unforgettable experience. Too many names to list and I don't want to forget anybody!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Cherry Hill

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.

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cosmus, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Edmonton

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

10/10 Excellent

Rishars

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

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

Friendly and welcoming.

Overall, we had a great stay. The rooms were comfortable and the shower was amazing. When we had any issues they were dealt with very promptly and without any fuss. Pity that the half board rate only related to their main dining room and not to other restaurants on the site. Great swimming pool although hard to get out of if you are a little weak. Breakfast was generous and had different offerings each morning which made for a nice variety. Not really a resort but a nice, relaxing place to be for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was amazing. Stunningly beautiful and everything was thought of. Customer service was top notch. The only areas of improvement for me was that wifi was very slow in some rooms and spaces and the long nails of the spa ladies did not provide for an optimal experience. Other than that - 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAMWEL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff Kenny

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

Great Experience

Great Experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was lovely, staff are very attentive and the food was great. The rooms are clean and tidy, executive rooms are spacious and the view from the balcony was just to die for. Slight issue with the internet connection in our room but the staff managed to get it sorted. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024