Does Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel also has 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a sauna and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel?

Yes, there are 6 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel like?

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town. Popular attractions include Slave Market, which is 8 minutes away by car.

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel, Zanzibar Town: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 7, 2025

The beginning was a little bumpy yet after I addressed my concerns, the management in all departments including frontdesk and F&B went out of there way to make this visit for my mother and me even more memorable than expected. I have visit over 200 hotels world-wide in the last three years, and witnessed a combined effort to make things more than right for us. Since I was working as an F&B Manager on a few cruise ships with years of training in Europe and experience in 5 Star leading Hotel worldwide, I was truly impressed. Next to a dinner invitation we were honored with a massive room upgrade with no questions asked. The staff was always extremely friendly and forcoming. I can definitely recommend this magnificent looking Hotel.

Dirk, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 15, 2025

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.

samuel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 17, 2025

Great staff, food, bar, room, ocean view, ocean access, pool, transportation, and convenience!

Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 10, 2025

The property was conveniently located near the airport and provided transportation and local tour concierge services.

Eric, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 12, 2024

Beautiful Hotel, wonderful staff!

Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 12, 2024

Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff

Rishars, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 21, 2024

Beautiful property, friendly staff, and great food!

Sandy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2024

Very beautiful place . The staff were extremely friendly Very clean place I enjoyed the stay here.

Enoela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 3, 2025

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!

Richard, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 3, 2024

Excellent service staf is very nice. Beautiful area allround hotell Food is top

Morten, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 23, 2023

Good Hotel, staff are friendly and helpful.

Omar, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Sep 20, 2025

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.

Suleiman, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 3, 2024

Excellent spot and services !

9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 29, 2024

Amazing place

Amazing experience hotel, Sayed, Malon, Lameck provided great service.

Tendai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 9, 2023

Beautiful hotel, very friendly helpful staff. Convenient airport transfers.

Rachel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 22, 2024

Lovely spot on ocean. Great staff that were very helpful.

Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 13, 2024

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.

Mirza Ryon, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 15, 2024

Great Experience

Jeff Kenny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2019

It's really recommended hotel I would like to tank's all stuff specially Ali

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2023

Great location close to Stone Town. Wonderful amenities including fitness room and spa. On beach.

Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 9, 2024

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.

Maryan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 7, 2024

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.

Kate, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 13, 2022

Romantic vocation

Hôtel is good!!!nice decorations ..well located few minutes from airport , staff are friendly too .. nice food Everything is good but there’s smell in bathroom when water runs and it’s disturbing when you’re taking shower or brushing ..

Hassan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 30, 2023

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

JOSEPH, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 27, 2023

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

Lindcy, 1-night trip

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