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Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Perched by the sea, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with 6 on-site restaurants and an outdoor pool. Relax at ROSE PETALS spa, unwind at the swim-up bar or explore nearby attractions with free roundtrip airport shuttle. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Room service
The current price is AED 761
AED 924 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
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  • 187 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio Apartment with Partial Sea View

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Balcony
Soundproofed
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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  • 53 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room With Garden View

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Soundproofed
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  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

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  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room with Sea View

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Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room with Sea View

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
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Smart TV
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  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

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Balcony
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  • 156 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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  • 56 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment with Partial Sea View

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Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 133 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Sultan Suite with Sea View

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Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 342 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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The price is AED 575
AED 709 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 4858

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 8 min drive
  • Shangani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Old Fort - 9 min drive
  • Forodhani Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Nakupenda Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jahazi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ccm Social Hall - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Bites - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Luxury hotel by the sea
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at ROSE PETALS, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 6 on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • 4 meeting rooms, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like iPads and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 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

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPad

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

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

Property 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel located?

Located in Zanzibar Town, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kariakoo Amusement Park, Nakupenda Beach, and Shangani Beach. Forodhani Gardens and Chapwani Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cosmus, Edmonton

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot on ocean. Great staff that were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirza Ryon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was excellent. The staff were so accomodating and the hotel itself was beautiful. Food was great and the views were sublime. Definitely planning to visit again. Recommend for families, couples and anyone looking to relax.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tendai

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Amazing experience hotel, Sayed, Malon, Lameck provided great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Traveled with partner
Beautiful property, friendly staff, and great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Miriam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Expensiv and tried to trick us.
Hotel looks very nice. Its just like the pictures. But the rooms are very humid and smells a little like mold. When we checked out they added costs for over 100$ to the bill that we did not use. Even when we told them it was wrong, they still tried to make us pay for several thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very friendly helpful staff. Convenient airport transfers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not 5 stars
I stayed for 1 night as a solo traveler. The staff was excellent. However i'm not sure how this hotel has a 5star status. Very dated, and the upkeep you could tell was lacking. The bathroom tub leaked, from what you could tell was already a 'band aid' fix they already tried. When i looked to see where it was leaking, no one had cleaned behind the tub as there was cobwebs and a spider. The shower stall area was also so rundown, everything old.The water in the pool didnt look very clean, but in spite of that...i was shocked to see no covers where there had clearly been lights (inside the pool). Instead you could actually see the areas were open spaces with the wiring exposed. The whole dining area is open with no windows, which means alot of bugs. The night i went to eat, i ended up asking them to bring the food to my room. There were several large flying bugs i later found out were termites. Just know this isnt anywhere near a 5star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was absolutely amazing. Beautiful architecture and features on a big scale. Check in was seamless. Our room was big, and looked wonderful. Unfortunately the room had a broken balcony door. We were immediately offered another room, this one was fine but again not perfect and below the standard one would have expected for star hotel. Issues were primarily in the bathroom where certain finishing touches were lacking. The basin was tilted which meant the water did not flow out as it should as base was too high. We made do as we were exhausted from flight and having moved once already and reception manager had implied there were no rooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay, majority of the staff were friendly, helpful. I would certainly recommend the hotel and hope they get the perfect room as our friends did.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s not what I expected from a 5 star hotel… I stayed for a week and I ask for a phone directory to call room service or the front desk .. never got it .. my bathroom sink was tilted or misplaced so water was always there.. basic rule of sinks… coffee was terrible .. the stuff is trying but the hotel needs of some major five star consulting…
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Stone Town. Wonderful amenities including fitness room and spa. On beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindcy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Def not a 4 str property .outdated rooms , water had a bad taste , rooms smelled moldy , needed to be updated asap . Location close to the airport staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Las Vegas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mosquitoes were terrible. I recommend that every bed should have a net for mosquitoes/ The restaurant should have more staff with more English knowledge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023