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Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

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On the beach
Front of property
Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Bathroom sink
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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Matemwe, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini
  • Popular LocationMuyuni Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKigomani Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMnemba Island16 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)56 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

I loved every minute of my stay at Isla Bonita. The staff, the location, everything! If you are looking for a little bit...
Pauline
Mar 13, 2023
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Room options

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Beach View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Located on the ground floor
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Matemwe

Located in Matemwe, Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort is in the suburbs and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mnemba Island and Kiwengwa Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Mnarani Natural Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min walk
  • Kigomani Beach - 5 min drive
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive
  • Mapenzi Beach - 11 min drive
  • Mnemba Island - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mohammed’s restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Green & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Jetty - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Villa Kiva Garden Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

Hotel in the suburbs
At Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matemwe hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Muyuni Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kigomani Beach. Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was wonderful! Mr. Achmed, Elizabeth and the other staff took very good care of us. The resort was very relaxing and the beach is beautiful. I have never seen ocean water so gourgwoua. We really enjoyed watching the locals play soccer. Great stay, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as you enter the hotel, you will be greeted with the most beautiful view of your life, leaving you at ease. The place is exceptionally safe with a fantastic staff. The hotel owner, Mustapha, is truly amazing and has extensive experience working in 5-star hotels in Dubai and Egypt. The chef prepares an incredible coconut curry sauce, and the beach is simply stunning. The tide goes out for about 2 kilometers, creating warm and shallow pools where you can relax and observe starfish and other sea creatures. It was so enjoyable that I didn't go on any excursions because I was extremely happy with everything the hotel had to offer. The hotel rooms were impeccably clean, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, and there were barely any bugs. Additionally, it was mango season, and the villagers were very friendly, making my stay even more delightful. I had an amazing time overall.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Total Gem!!
I loved every minute of my stay at Isla Bonita. The staff, the location, everything! If you are looking for a little bit of paradise this is the place. This morning I left my room and walked into the ocean and it felt like heaven! Mustafa and Ahmed are fabulous hosts, they really care about their guests. I've moved on into Stone Town, it's loud, smelly and so busy - I'm already wishing I was back at Isla Bonita and it's only been a few hours! If you are looking for a tropical escape with good food and relaxation - look no further!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place and very quiet. The staffs were friendly. Our room was cleaned everyday. There is AC in the room if you don’t want the humidity filled in your room. There is also breakfast in the morning. Though the food choices are limited, otherwise everything was perfect.

8/10 Good

daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros:We has a very peaceful and restful stay at the Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful as are the Manager and Assistant Manager. Great location. The village behind is full of life that you can observe and enjoy while lying on a lounge chair under the umbrella, facing the beach, or from the water. Lovely beach. Very safe for children. You can walk for hours. The food is well prepared and fresh. Rooms are clean, comfortable (air con) and Wi-Fi works admirably. Less Pros (no Cons): The hotel is a bit remote (but it is what we wanted - a million times better than staying around Nungui...); taxis and airport shuttle are available through the hotel. We hired a car at the airport and it was ideal to discover the island. Sometimes the electricity went down, but not a major issue. Food options in the hotel is limited but it seems that case in most places. Need to know the rule: order your dinner in the afternoon to avoid long wait for dinner (it applies everywhere). A little fridge in the room would be good. When we left, safe boxes were being installed. If next room guests are noisy, you might hear it. But there cannot be people noisier than that awful riff-raff family of six staying for few days. Their behaviour was well handled by the Manager after I complained.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet Tranquility
Absolutely loved our stay here! The staff was fantastic, the views beautiful, and everything clean and neat. This place is a tremendous value. The road to it is a bit rough but the place is worth it. It is not a very crowded area so the beach is generally pretty empty and the water is beautiful, calm, and shallow for quite a ways out. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

J van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Isla Bonita...
Wonderful hotel. Great service and very friendly staff. The pool and rooms Were Very clean. It had a wonderful garden. Great beach views from rooms. Staff exceptional. Lovely breakfast with mixture of fruit and Various different continental and swahili style breakfast each morning. Thank you Isla bonita for making our holiday a wonderful experience.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aya, Dubai, UAE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing, it's so clean the staff is very helpfulfriendly, location and sea view are just right!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019