Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Need for room updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Several mentions of unmaintained areas and old towels; requires some attention.
Service
9.58
Exceptional staff praised for friendliness and attention, significantly enhancing the experience.
Location
9.12
Beautiful beachfront setting with stunning views and a tranquil environment.
Room Quality
8.07
Rooms are spacious, but some comments on aging structures suggest room for improvement.
Amenities
9.1
Well-maintained pools and various onsite services provided great value.
Value for Money
9.06
Good value for services offered, particularly the dining and location.
Food and Beverage
9.11
High quality and freshly prepared meals with positive remarks on variety.
Overall Experience
9.08
Most guests had unforgettable stays with a high likelihood of recommending the resort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Beach Access
Mandarin Resort Zanzibar, situated in Kizimkazi just steps away from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, offers a blend of comfort and convenience. The property boasts an outdoor pool, free parking, a lush garden, and a welcoming shared lounge.

Culinary Delights and Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at the on-site restaurant, serving a variety of cuisines including African, American, and Argentinian dishes. Guests can also savor vegetarian, dairy-free, and kosher meals upon request. Start your day right with a scrumptious buffet or continental breakfast.

Family-Friendly Amenities and Services
With a kids' club, children's playground, and room service, Mandarin Resort Zanzibar ensures a memorable stay for families. The hotel's terrace, 24-hour front desk, and warm hospitality add to the overall charm of this 4-star retreat.

Book your stay at Mandarin Resort Zanzibar now for an unforgettable beachside getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 128 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.06
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 9.08
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Yasmina • family_with_children • fr
9
Séjour excellent et agréable !
Pros:

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour au Mandarin Resort à Zanzibar.

L’hôtel est très calme et offre une vue magnifique, avec une plage tout simplement superbe. La nourriture était bonne, variée et de qualité, avec notamment des jus de fruits vraiment délicieux.

Le personnel a également largement contribué à rendre notre séjour agréable : le staff était très gentil, accueillant et toujours prêt à aider. Mention spéciale à l’animation, qui était excellente. Pascal était d’une gentillesse impressionnante, toujours souriant et très impliqué pour faire passer un bon moment aux clients.

Un très bel hôtel pour profiter de Zanzibar dans un cadre calme et agréable. Nous recommandons vivement !

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • es
10
Pros:

¡Estancia perfecta! ❤️ Todo el equipo es encantador y está siempre pendiente de cualquier cosa que puedas necesitar. Queremos agradecer especialmente la atención y amabilidad de los camareros, los cocineros, el dueño y, sobre todo, de Pascal. El día a día ha sido mucho más divertido y agradable gracias a sus conversaciones, su cercanía y las actividades que organizaba.

Además, el resort ofrece cada noche un espectáculo o show diferente, lo que hace que las veladas sean aún más entretenidas.

El hotel está muy limpio, las instalaciones están muy bien cuidadas y, además, se encuentra en primera línea de playa. En todo momento nos hemos sentido muy seguras, cómodas y bien atendidas.

El buffet no es especialmente grande, pero ofrece suficiente variedad y la comida está muy rica. También nos pareció un detalle estupendo que proporcionen toallas para disfrutar de la piscina.

¡Muchísimas gracias a todo el equipo por hacer de nuestra estancia una experiencia tan especial! Sin duda, volveríamos a repetir. ❤️

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Dario • extended_group • ae
8
Fair
Pros:

Food is good. Location and facility is good.

Cons:

Rooms are not properly checked. No water in Shower. TV is not working. Wifi which is very important is very poor signal. No table for laptop or study. lights are very dim. poor lighting.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Really relaxing and enjoyable
Pros:

The location was great and the virw from our room fantastic

Cons:

Would have preferred bottles of beer rather than glass given on all inclusive.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Selwa • couple • tz
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • family_with_children • es
9
Relajarse y disfrutar de las vistas
Pros:

La ubicación. Una gran playa donde poder relajarse y pasear . Sin aglomeraciones.
Un hotel muy cuidado, con mantenimiento permante. Recomendable, muchísimo mejor que la zona de Nungwi...
La comida tipo bufet es ideal para elegir visualmente, y la cantidad adecuada.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Omkar • couple • ae
10
Amazing stay. Definitely recommended.
Pros:

Amazing property & staff is so accommodative for any request. They have a great view of the sea right outside of the property. Food & drinks was also good. Overall it was a very wonderful stay experience.

Cons:

Room interior could have been a bit better. One glass sliding door was not opening initially. But then they fixed it. But it seems little old.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Gianlorenzo • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Great garden. Very good breakfast.
Large room.

Cons:

Management was rude to staff.
Dinner wasn't fresh.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • dk
10
Wonderful relaxing holidays
Pros:

Mandarín resort has a wonderful location in the village, our room was in the first row by the sea so the view couldn't be better. Hanna and the personnel at the hotel are very kind, generous and service minded. The hotel is also super clean and cozy.

Cons:

The internet gets weak sometimes

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Judit • family_with_children • hu
10
Pros:

The service was amazing and helpful.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • it
8
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • no
9
A truly peaceful place with a beautiful location, comfortable rooms, and very friendly staff.
Pros:

A truly beautiful place to stay, with a stunning beach and breathtaking sunsets. The rooms are spacious and offer lovely views, and the beds are very comfortable. The food is excellent, and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. We had a fantastic experience and would happily return.

Cons:

The room cleaning, especially the bathroom, could have been better. There were also some persistent sellers on the beach, although not all of them.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Adelaide • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Alessio • family_with_children • it
10
Soggiorno indimenticabile
Pros:

Posizione

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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RUBEN • solo_traveller • es
10
Vacaciones para repetir ❤️
Pros:

Destacar el personal (Hanna, Pascal, Atanas, Ceci…todos profesionales en sus puestos) la atención y la situación. Una familia para nosotros en Zanzíbar.

Cons:

Todo nos gustó.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Per • family_with_children • se
5
Nice rooms, sometimes noisy, low qual food
Pros:

Nice clean rooms, nice pool, small hotel and not to many people

Cons:

Hotel restaurant is not that good (Poor standard all inclusive style). Noisy backup generator located next to living quarters ( better location would be to relocate it to closer to the street / parking/ reception area)

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Petra • family_with_children • de
7
Strandhotel
Pros:

Lage direkt am Strand, bei Flut schön zum Baden, wir bekamen ein Upgrade auf einen Bungalow in erster Strandlage, da das Hotel überbucht war. Das Essen war gut, ist aber im Vergleich zu unseren anderen 4 Hotels auf Sansibar abgefallen.

Cons:

Die Anlage und die Zimmer sind renovierungsbedürftig, das Restaurant hat den Charme einer Kantine, die Restaurantterrasse ist schön gelegen.
Was gar nicht geht: Das Hotel war überbucht und wir wurden die 1. Nacht im nebenan gelegenen Hotel untergebracht. Wir reisen wirklich viel ( pro Jahr 40 bis 50 Hotels), aber das ist uns noch nirgends auf der Welt passiert.
Das Hotel ist definitiv kein 4* Hotel, es war im Vergleich zu unseren anderen Hotels am schlechtesten.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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severine • family_with_children • fr
8
Trés bien
Pros:

Le personnel (animateur, serveuses etc..) est top !! Toujours souriant et à nos petits soins. Petit hôtel calme et familial donc si vous souhaitez la grande ambiance allez ailleurs. Les repas "buffet" sont simples mais variés et excellents ! Petit conseil: choisir une chambre autre que standard car elles sont vétustes et méritent un grand rafraichissement. Allez à la rencontre de la population au village d'à côté, à quelques minutes à pied, ça en vaut la peine ! Le cadre est magnifique et la marée ne gêne en rien car la piscine est super.

Cons:

Une des 2 chambres réservées (standard) vraiment vétustes (surtout la salle de bain), filet d'eau à la douche, climatisation qui a rarement marché et générateur (en marche suite aux coupures électriques) juste à côté de la chambre...
Un peu loin de tout, comptez plus d'une heure de route pour aller à vos excursions ou bien prenez des nuits à cet hôtel en "étape"pour vous reposer.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • solo_traveller • ru
6
Вторай раз точно не поеду.
Pros:

Мягкие матрацы на лежаках. И размер номера.

Cons:

Очень уставший отель , мах 3 звезды. Не дают зубные щетки и тапочек , очень плохой напор в кране. Сколы на плитке пола. Скрипучая кровать , шатается как на шарнирах.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • at
7
Pros:

Danke Hana für die super Betreuung im Hotel, er ist sehr aufmerksam und versuchte gute Lösungen für unsere Anliegen zu finden. Das Essen war recht einfach aber überdurchschnittlich gut, die Lage super diekt am Sandstrand mit Liegen.

Cons:

Die Hotelanlage entspricht leider eher einem 2-3 ☆ Hotel in Österreich und gehört renoviert (Häuser, Pool), v. A. der Sanitärbereich gehört saniert. Somit zu teuer für den gebotenen Standard.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee