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The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | View from room
Reception
On the beach, white sand
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Paje, Paje, Zanzibar
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Maalum Cave Pool
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Garden Bungalow Double

Living area

Garden Bungalow Double

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Garden Bungalow

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Garden Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Free bottled water
In-room massage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Bungalow Double / Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Garden Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Bungalow, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Paje

At The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Paje Beach and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Jambiani Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Waterfront, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Paje hotel you'll find Kiwengwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maalum Cave Pool - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 21 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Corner, Cafe And Bbq - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Paje hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
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 (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 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 90 per vehicle (return)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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

The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach
The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel Paje
The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel Hotel
The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

Yep, The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

Yep, The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Paje Beach.

Is there a spa on site at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel have a pool?

The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel.

Does The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of activities and is centralized well. There is shopping very nearby from local shops and an areangement of various beach restaurants and bars to choose from. Accomodations are nice and simple, not overcrowded and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine Lykke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019