The One Resort Zanzibar

Hotels
8.9 (184 reviews)
Makunduchi , Makunduchi , tz

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Delicious food
Cons:
Hard beds
Occasional power outages

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Rooms were clean spacious, and the view was even better in person.
Service
9.21
Staff were able to help plan excursions and massages. Staff was really helpful and kind.
Location
9.15
Very enjoyable and relaxing. The resort is somewhat remote, but ideal for those seeking tranquility.
Room Quality
8.7
The rooms were spacious with nice decor, though beds were hard.
Amenities
8.93
Beautiful pool area with pool bar; though there were some hard beds.
Value for Money
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier; experiences met the expected level.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Food was varied and delicious, though some said it could have more variety.
Overall Experience
9.01
Exceptional overall with peace and fun activities, perfect for holidays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay like no other at The One Resort Zanzibar. Indulge in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and pool view patio. Rest assured with a safety deposit box in each room and enjoy the convenience of room service.

Exquisite Dining and Entertainment
Savour delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Start your day right with a continental or buffet breakfast. In the evenings, enjoy entertainment options provided by the hotel.

Leisure and Adventure
Make the most of your stay with a private beach area, fitness centre, and garden. Explore the surroundings through hiking and cycling, or simply relax on the terrace. With car hire services available, venture out to discover the nearby attractions.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The One Resort Zanzibar.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 184 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Susan family_with_children us
10
The Resort exceeded ny expectations.
Pros:

The service was exceptional. The food was varied and delicious.

Cons:

There was only 1 key per room.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Deepa extended_group gb
9
Overall very good place for holidays.
Pros:

Excellent service and welcoming staff. Rooms and swimming pool were very good. Staff were really helpful and kind.

Cons:

Just the WI-FI was patchy.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Smith family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Adriana extended_group ro
9
Relaxant și interesant
Pros:

Foarte îngrijită și mare. Masajul este excepțional.

Cons:

Personalul mult prea lent și uită în permanență solicitările adresate

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
P
Philippine extended_group fr
9
2026-01-07 via Nuitee
N
Nasimeen family_with_children za
7
Nice hotel with a few issues
Pros:

Lovely property with big pools and easy access to the beach. Rooms were spacious and issues were attended to promptly. We enjoyed the coordinated activities like aqua aerobics and volleyball
Meals were nice but of limited variety. Great nightly entertainment

Cons:

Linen was not 100% cotton and towels were threadbare and could do with an overhaul. Beds were really hard and the shower was in a high bath tub which could be a problem for some people. Wifi was not efficient and I disliked the old card system still being employed for the towels.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
K
K couple us
7
2025-11-29 via Nuitee
E
estelle family_with_children fr
9
Très bel endroit , le personnel est au petit soin et une piscine magnifique!
Pros:

Le personnel, la plage , la piscine , la restauration, la chambre

Cons:

Il manque dans la salle de bain des support pour accrocher les serviettes ainsi qu à l extérieur , un étendoir

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
M
Michal family_with_children il
9
2025-08-29 via Nuitee
K
Kazi couple za
9
Very enjoyable and relaxing
Pros:

Location, look and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
A
abrar family_with_children kw
10
Pros:

المنتجع جميل وراقي وهادئ لا يصلح للاطفال .الطاقم ودود ومتعاون ويلبي الطلبات بشكل سريع .الطعام لذيذ ولكن يحتاج الى تنوع اكثر. تجربه ممتعه الغرفه العائليه كانت كبيره ومريحه جدا

Cons:

الطعام يحتاج الى تنوع اكثر . المنتج بعيد نوعا ما ولكن للذي يبحث عن الهدوء فإنه خيار ممتاز

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
I
Isabelle family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

Fabuleux séjour
Cet hotel est sous coté et mériterait un 9 ou un 10

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children no
9
Very chilled place on a quiet, idyllic beach.
Pros:

Chilled out place right on the beach. Beautiful pool area with pool bar with not many people around. Rooms were spacious with nice decor. Restaurant food was top notch!

Cons:

Hard beds... didnt sleep great because of this but we managed.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
B
Barbara extended_group us
10
Pros:

Everything was wonderful. The only negative was that the beds were very hard. It's also rather remote, but I liked that. The food was really good and the nightly entertainment was as good as America's got talent. The pool was beautiful and the bartenders at the swim up bar were fun.

Cons:

The beds were hard.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Lisa extended_group ca
8
Great first stay in Zanzibar at The One Resort
Pros:

nightly entertainment was fantastic
rooms were great
pool was fantastic
resort itself was fantastic
staff couldnt have been nicer
walking the beach was fun
food was good
staff was able to help plan excursions and massages
staff was available to carry bags

Cons:

power outages frequently affected my cpap machine at night - we shouldve been forewarned about that
no frozen cocktails at pool bar
a few issues with water outtages or no hot water
room telephone not working - had to call someone multiple times
jozani forest excursion - we were advised to buy bananas at market to feed monkeys - and so we did - and we were not allowed to feed them and also found out they dont even eat bananas those monkeys.
airport shuttle arrived slightly late - causing us some anxiety
not wheelchair accessible and should be advertised as such

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
L
Lisa extended_group ca
8
Great resort and staff - but super firm beds
Pros:

fantastic resort, staff and pool

Cons:

we ended up on a fold out couch and 1 bed
bed was rock hard
couch had a hard seam in center
neither comfortable for sleeping

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Mosetsanagape young couple bw
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The place was peaceful , I like the fact that I walked along the beach without anyone giving me trouble . The water aerobics was fun and other activities like volleyball... the beach water is amazing as well.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
C
Chukwuemeka young couple ng
8
Very good
2025-06-16 via Nuitee
H
Hussein family with young children ae
10
If you are a family, this is definitely the spot.
Pros:

It was entertaining, clean, with amazing service and quality, this is my 5th time in zanzibar and I have never experienced this level of attention, service and entertainment all in one place.

Rooms were clean spacious, and the view was even better in person. Food was delicious!! Everyday was a different cuisine which made us look forward to our dinners everyday.

I cant thank the staff for making us feel welcomed and warm, definitely coming back

Cons:

Nothing

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
K
Kgoromola with friends bw
10
Exceptional
2025-01-29 via Nuitee