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Waikiki Zanzibar Resort

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double Room | View from room
Gift shop
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pwani Mchangani, Pwani Mchangani, Zanzibar North Region, 2210
  • Mapenzi Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Non Smoking, Pool View

Classic Double Room, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Economy Room

Family Economy Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Honeymoon Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About this property

Waikiki Zanzibar Resort

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Spend the day playing on the beach then return to dine at one of Waikiki Zanzibar Resort's 2 restaurants.
Waikiki Zanzibar Resort offers 13 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Waikiki Zanzibar Resort, you're just a quick walk from Mapenzi Beach. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with garden views at Main Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Mapenzi Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Pwani Mchangani Beach
  • Airport and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Waikiki Zanzibar Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
Main Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cocojambo - This restaurant specializes in pizza. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant
  • Cocojambo

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV
  • Digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35000

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
The property charges 6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 10 and June 20.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not 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 12.00 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 9 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 170000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35000 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 6 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Waikiki Zanzibar Resort 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. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.
This resort hosts a party every Friday from 10:30 PM to 2:30 AM. Guests can expect to hear music and noise during this time.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Waikiki Resort Zanzibar
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Waikiki Zanzibar Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place to be in Zanzibar
A nice and comfortable place to stay. Food, bar and service was amazing. Beach was perfect. Beautiful location and very relaxing. Pity about the tide going so far back during low tide. Makes swimming during the late morning and early afternoon very limited. Too many hawkers who follow you around on the beach trying to convince you to do a tour or an activity. Makes beach walks very unpleasant. But the place, bars, restuarants and Friday beach party makes for a wonderful beach getaway.
Beach at low tide
Rooms
Beach restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than you expect
Great location, friendly staff, and lots of things to do at the resort and around the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amandine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent an excellent time in Waikiki resort. Staff is very attentive and careful, hotel is very comfortable and well situated and the food at the restaurant very good. The only bad point would be the mattress a little bit too soft for our preference.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Italian run property. Lovely, comfortable, priced accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is truly stunning! Beach is even better when you see it in person, one of the best beaches I have ever seen. Not to many people at the hotel so nice and peaceful. The room was very cosy and the porch was nice to chill on. The staff are amazing, very friendly with great service. Management checked in with us daily which is a very nice touch. Was welcomed on arrival with cold towel and drink. Half board very good value for money aswell, for the price paid it is very good. Breakfast is small but you can add more at small price, again this is included in price of half board and 3 courses at dinner it really is good value for what you get. For a 3 star hotel i would say service and food is 5 star. If i wanted food or drink they was happy to bring to my terrace. Wasn't expecting entertainment but there was 3 nights when we had a show at dinner so nice surprise for us! I would definately come back and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Madelein

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my Family had a amazing stay at Waikiki Zanzibar. It is a beautiful resort and I will recommend it to anyone that wants to visit Zanzibar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Cory, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and reasonably priced. The proximity to the beach is great. There isn't much to do outside of the resort (immediate proximity) so as long as you are ok with the beautiful ocean and beach you should be ok for short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Waikiki resort. Everything from the pick up to the drop off was perfect. I went there as a solo female traveler and from the moment I arrived I felt very taken care of and welcomed. A very special thank you to Baraka in reception who made sure that all my excursions were booked and that everything went perfectly. Traveling in Africa made me nervous but he made sure that I felt safe and stress free. It was truly a paradise that I left behind. I miss it already!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Management failed to follow through on return airport service. We emailed prior to arrival, stating we would require airport transfer, drop off and pick up. We clarified with them again at check in and scheduled a departure time. When we checked out the night we asked again if there would be a return organized at 7am for us and the manager confirmed that we had a return scheduled. There was no taxi or shuttle there on time, so we had to hunt one of the staff down (no manager available) and he was able to call us a taxi, 40 minutes after we were supposed to leave. After arrival, the cab driver informed us that the hotel staff said we would pay him, even though we already paid for shuttle service. The cab driver provided his phone and we were able to call the resort. The person on the phone stated we would have to pay an additional $40 but neglected to say how as he was unwilling to card our card, the cab driver said it would only cost $25. This not only meant that there is a huge mark up on their transfer services but they were unwilling to even try to rectify the situation even though we were at the airport almost late for our return flight. The person I spoke to failed to get a manager and HUNG UP on me when I asked to speak to one. This debacle cost us an extra 30 minutes at the airport. The manager only returned our call over 15 minutes later after we had withdrawn more cash and paid the taxi driver. After our conversation the resort emailed us blaming us for the situation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awsome
It was great and clean . Friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Naomi, Nairobi, Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel next to the beach
The view to the ocean is absolutely amazing. The Italian food from the restaurant was also really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

sawyer, regina, sk. canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort right on the beach
Within the first 5 minutes of arriving, we were greeted with 2 glasses of fresh peach juice. We arrived and the people that were previously in our room were late to check out. The resort staff were accommodating of this and gave us breakfast, let us explore the beach and made sure our room was clean. The room was clean and well maintained. Backpackers tight I’m on cash* beware that prices of food are ~10-15 USD and drinks ~8 USD. No wifi in rooms but there is 2 public wifi spots. It cuts out sometimes. Staff is very nice and being able to sit out right on the beach late at night in the open beach restaurant is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place, awful staff
This is on a public beach. I was constantly solicited and sexually harassed by vendors. The room facilities are okay - but, there was hair all over the bathroom walls and everyday awoke to many bug bites. Staff - they were intrusive. I had headphones in, trying to relax and they would come try to talk to you about random things. Also, they wanted you to fill out a customer satisfaction form daily. It was irritating as I did not want to be bothered with filling in forms on my holiday. The booking manager was unbelievably unprofessional. She was terrible to deal with. Tours - Their website says they will book for you, but they really will not be helpful in this regard. I booked my tours 2.5 months in advance and a week ahead of time, the booking manager said she never got my confirmation email. Also, they promised tours that did not exist and charged me for them. I had to work with them over my holiday to get refunded (which I did) but it was not something I wanted to be bothered with on my break. Wifi - not in rooms as advertised, which was fine. However it had to keep being reset in the designated wifi areas. Just the worst holiday ever. There is a lot more I could write, but I do not want to waste anymore of my time on this place. The manager of the hotel was nice. He needs to better monitor his staff''s behavior and insure they properly do their jobs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

CHIAMAKA, Lagos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort can be better if breakfast is improved
It's very hot in Zanzibar so the air-condition in the room was spot on! Hot water in the shower. There are no ocean view rooms but its a hop away from the beach. The grounds are kept really clean and it's quiet. There was no TV in my room. The rooms and sheets are impeccable. The breakfast was a joke, lacking in quality and variety-needs improvement!

8/10 Good

R&R seeker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful location for rest and recuperation!
Lovely attentive staff and management made me feel at home and at peace. Truly gorgeous beach and the twice a day extreme circle of tides leaves something interesting to explore when the lagoon almost dries up during the low tide. I was constantly provoked to capture the magnificent colors of sea, sky and surrounding flora with my smartphone camera, resulting in much envy by loved ones wishing to join me in Paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Manhattan, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Beach-front Hotel
make sure you include a Friday in your stay. They have the funkiest party in town.

8/10 Good

mirko, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good for some night and relaxing
on the beach

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Internet is very poor. At most timed, must sit within 10 feet of router to get connection.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel but not on a Friday night!
The Waikiki was a lovely hotel to stay at. We had a room right on the beach and there was plenty to do there or you could just lie around and do nothing if you wanted to. Our last night there was a Friday night when they host a party from 10.30pm until 3am and we subsequently got very little sleep that night. Any other night of the week is very quiet and relaxing!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxed beach getaway!
Was a great, relaxed, beach resort. Very professionally run.