Safina Resort

Hotels
6.9 (21 reviews)
Malawai Road, Bububu , Zanzibar City , tz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very good service
Helpful staff
Cons:
Standard cleanliness
Average room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.93
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.4
Very good service during breakfast and helpful staff with dinner reservations.
Location
8.44
Good location for overnight stay on the way to Nungwe.
Room Quality
5.89
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
5.92
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.38
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.43
Good breakfast service.
Overall Experience
6.8
Overall satisfactory experience for an overnight stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 14:47

Property Description

Beachfront 3-Star Accommodation
Safina Resort in Zanzibar City offers a picturesque beachfront stay with a garden, terrace, and restaurant. Guests can enjoy the indoor swimming pool, bicycle rentals, and a range of services including a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Air-conditioned rooms at Safina Resort feature modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom. Relax on the balcony or in the seating area provided in each unit.

Explore and Relax
With cycling and car hire options available, guests can easily explore the area. Whether it's a day at Stone Town Beach or a visit to Peace Memorial Museum, Safina Resort offers a convenient and comfortable stay. Ready to experience beachfront bliss? Book your stay now at Safina Resort!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 6 and older are allowed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 5.89
Amenities: 5.92
Value for Money: 6.38
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 6.8
M
Mardika family_with_children tz
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Riitta couple fr
9
Mysig resort, nära flygplats och fantastisk personal.
Pros:

Lugnt, fint resorten med fantastisk personal. Good frukost.

Cons:

Den privata stranden var inte i bruk och hade mycket plast skräp. Priserna har gått upp avsevärt, speciellt när vi tog tuk-tuk till gamla staden. Vi skulle köpa en flaska vitt vin i en affär. 350 sek - dyrt.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple es
9
Die Beach ist nicht befriedigend.
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Peter Ndichu couple no
8
Hvis du har en seint fly på kvelden og vil overnatte på veien til Nord Nungwe, da er Safina best
Pros:

Veldig god service til frokost og ansatte som hjulpet med bestilling av seint middag på kvelden fordi flyet vi hadde booket ankomst kl. 21.00

Cons:

Det var bra sted for å overnatte på veien til Nungwe dag etter

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
N
Nimish solo_traveller om
3
2025-10-09 via Nuitee
D
Dinnah with friends ke
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Good customer service

Cons:

The distance

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
E
Eduardo family with young children mz
5
Passable
Pros:

The swimming pool

Cons:

The breakfast is very poor, a lot of salt in the food, the cooks and servers are not hygienic. They need training on customer service and how to serve.

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
G
Gigaba family with young children za
10
Our stay at Safina Resort was memorable, we made friends, felt safe and learnt a new culture.
Pros:

We were served a two course breakfast that included a variety of fruits, with spice tea, followed by an English breakfast. I enjoyed the breakfasts and Safina staff took extra efforts to meet our needs.
We received exceptional service from Nassor, the establishment's manager, who ensured that he organised tour guides that charged reasonable rates and provided great service, he checked on us when we were out after sunset, arranged security to escort us when we went to a nearby club at night, suggested activities and great places to go. All in all, Safina made out visit to Zanzibar memorable and I am looking forward to visiting again.

Cons:

All our needs were met, and more. The stay was worth every penny.

2024-07-04 via Nuitee
A
Adam group il
8
Very fine place, I would come back again
Pros:

The property looks exactly as it sells in the pictures. Nice place staff, very friendly and very attentive to your needs.

Cons:

The bitch is not that good and the location is not superb. Nevertheless, if you like being in a small authentic town, this is the place to go to

2024-04-01 via Nuitee
V
Van young couple tz
10
A lovely stay, and place to relax.
Pros:

The friendly staff and their willingness to help.
The lovely swimmingpool.

Cons:

The outside on the oceans side.
The waiter that could not understand the order.

2024-02-12 via Nuitee
M
Mohammad young couple tz
2
Very poor
Cons:

They was no TV in the room.
They was no electric cattle in the room.
They was no refrigerator in the room.
Getting a phone network signal was very difficult.

2024-01-23 via Nuitee
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Linetta family with young children hu
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Rooms are clean and spacious, the staff is kind and helpful, beautiful garden very calm.

Cons:

There could be more breakfast options.

2024-01-09 via Nuitee
A
Abu young couple tz
8
Very good
2023-12-29 via Nuitee
M
M solo traveller mn
4
Disappointing
2023-12-25 via Nuitee
S
Steven young couple us
8
Very good
2023-05-14 via Nuitee
N
Natalie family with young children us
7
The staff went above and beyond , I felt safe , they’re were very friendly and great.
Pros:

The breakfast was ok , once I communicated how I liked the meal prep the request was honored . The setting is very quiet and peaceful, just the flies were a bother . The flies made eating experience uncomfortable , maybe bug fogger spray or bleach & water solution to wipe the surfaces. And a microwave in the room for guest to reheat meal due to the fact that there’s no resturant on site.

Cons:

The bed could be a little more comfortable and a microwave for guest to have for their meals and the road to the property need some attention.

2023-04-28 via Nuitee
F
Faith young couple tz
7
Lovely peaceful and quiet place. cost, hot water showers too! the pool was clean and amazing
Pros:

peaceful and quiet. place was clean and the staff were friendly

Cons:

had some issues with not having water in the morning/evening due to delay in water pumping but once you notify the staff they sort it out well

2023-01-06 via Nuitee
J
James family with young children ke
5
Passable
Pros:

It is a nice boutique hotel and is by the beach.

Cons:

It does not have a restaurant or bar.

2023-01-01 via Nuitee
U
Uttaganakam young couple ae
9
Superb
Pros:

Ok

Cons:

Ok

2022-12-07 via Nuitee
M
Maria solo traveller ke
3
Poor
Pros:

Big bed. Smooth transfer from the ferry.

Cons:

Bad food and no cancellation policy. No slippers for the slippery bathroom. Bed was smelly.

2022-08-13 via Nuitee