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Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Superior Room | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Kiwengwa Beach, North East Coast, Kiwengwa
  • Mapenzi Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Superior Room, Garden Area

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, Garden Area

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Superior Room

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Mapenzi Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

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

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar, you'll be within walking distance of Mapenzi Beach. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by Ocean Restaurant, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to Swedish massages, manicures and pedicures, or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and volleyball
  • 7 minutes by car from Mapenzi Beach and 8 minutes from Kiwengwa Beach
  • Airport, ferry terminal, and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a steam room, a fitness center, and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kiwengwa resort.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Ocean Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast only.
Jahazi Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Mawimbi Restaurant - This beach restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pool bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Bahari Bar - This bar overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometres
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean Restaurant
  • Jahazi Restaurant
  • Mawimbi Restaurant
  • Pool bar
  • Bahari Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • Steam room
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4467 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types at the property

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 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

NDC

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort and professional staff. We really enjoyed our stay at ocean paradise, room was clean and quiet , food was delicious and night shows and entertainment was added value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

PARVINDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to do what I requested and nothing was too much bother for them
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well kept and the staff is amazing. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tarhouni

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara Tarek

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a lovely spacious hotel with a beautiful African theme spread out in beautiful grounds. The staff were lovely especially Hassan, the Bar Manager and the Animator boys Godgift, Marco and Festo who were great fun. We really enjoyed our holiday there.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ayelet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice :)
Relax, fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! It was relaxing, and the staff were very accommodating to us. The food was phenomenal as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible! Fantastic beyond believe . It was so good I booked an additional 3 nights . I could not fault a single aspect of the resort . I was a lone traveler , and every single member of staff including the managers and manager of the resort made me feel like a member of the family . They were all so warm friendly and welcoming, and I will genuinely miss chatting to them . The location is superb and the beach and ocean views incredible. The food was fantastic and I would like to extend a massive thank you to every single member of staff! Nothing was too much trouble for this wonder people . Matthew
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is truly African heritage. From the file folders to the furniture. I only missed an africanised sticker on the mini fridge. The staff is warm, place clean, daily activities to keep you healthy n fit. This is a place of the definite return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel could be so much better with a little improvement to the toilets in the rooms and by training staff to have a more consistent experience. We loved the amenities and proximity to the beach. The pool area is quite nice but lacks atmosphere- the only time they play music is during water yoga each day at lunchtime. Most staff were very friendly but a few were really difficult. We asked to move rooms on day 1 as we had paid for a double room and got two singles pushed together- a real pet hate. It took a day to resolve and the next bed was much better but we had a nasty smell in the bathroom and in the area outside- we didn’t even bother complaining as the experience of moving room had been such an ordeal. Food is really good. Evening entertainment during dinner was quite nice but the setup was very strange with the bands playing facing a screen with half the diners hidden from view. The water in the sea here was an amazing temperature and you can swim easily when the tide is in. The “beach boys” that hawk all sorts of souvenirs on the beach were quite annoying- they were generally polite but would not accept “no” for an answer and will follow you for an uncomfortably long time when you try to just enjoy a nice walk on the beach. This is nothing the hotel can control. Overall we liked the place and probably would have rated it higher if we had been dealt with more professionally on the first two days
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of hidden costs but wonderful staff. Need more activities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Max, London

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with very average service
Beautiful relaxing hotel, staff could be more attentive, no service on the beach, no free internet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

AK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I booked our stay here for our belated honeymoon. From the day we made the reservation, the staff was communicative and engaged, corresponding with us via the Expedia messaging system. When we landed at the airport, the transfer they had arranged for us ($60 each way) was waiting and was very friendly and professional. The van we rode in was clean and comfortable. The ride took about 40 minutes. When we got to the hotel I wasn't sure what to think, because the signage outside the compound and the road leading to the gate are a bit worn down, but once you pull through the gate it's just fantastic. Everything looks great; it's clean, and looks like it's constantly and consistently maintained. Our check-in couldn't have been easier, we were given some fresh juice and then briefed on things like breakfast/dinner hours, wifi, etc... by one of the managers. Staff helped us with our bags to our villa, and it didn't disappoint--nice king bed, TV, A/C, a beautiful wrap-around bathroom, we couldn't have been happier. The facilities are all great--the pool was large and not overly crowded, the beach is literally just a few steps from the pool, and the swim-up bar makes drinking even easier. Every meal was fantastic; the breakfast buffet is NOT to be missed, and every night was a different dinner buffet theme (Mediterranean night, BBQ night, etc...). We would 100% go back, this place was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pawel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach. Staff was very friendly, very good food. Everything was perfectly and nice beach
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness
Try to do something about the wi fi. Even the free wi fi at the bar and restaurant did not work at all time. For a resort like this it will be normal to have wi fi in the rooms for free.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018