Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent fresh seafood / strong food & beverage
Friendly, helpful staff (Dan, Said)
Beachfront location / terrace with ocean access
Clean rooms and pleasant garden/lighting
Air conditioning and generator backup
Cons:
Misleading or obstructed sea view for some rooms
Low tide can prevent swimming close to the property (no pool)
Manager behaviour reported (shouting at staff)
Limited on-site amenities (no pool, reliance on nearby services)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Rooms cleaned every two days and generally described as tidy; positive comments about well-kept grounds and evening atmosphere.
Service
1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and smiling (Dan and Said singled out); however one review reports the manager loudly shouting at employees, a notable negative incident.
Location
1
Mixed: property is beachfront and many praise the terrace/shore access, but a detailed complaint highlights no actual sea view (blocked by a nearby roof) and strong low-tide effects leaving a muddy stretch and limited swimming—this significantly lowers location sentiment.
Room Quality
1
Comfortable beds and beachfront rooms (sand at the door) praised; air conditioning works well. Some expectations about sea view are unmet for at least one guest.
Amenities
1
Amenities are limited: no pool (important given the strong low-tide issue), massages offered nearby but not an on-site solution; generator for power cuts is a positive but does not fully compensate for missing guest amenities.
Value for Money
1
Several guests praised value (extended stays, strong recommendations, good half-board option) and fresh local produce contributing to perceived good value.
Food and Beverage
1
Consistently excellent feedback: fresh seafood caught by local fishermen, repeatedly praised chef (Danny) and meals described as restaurant-quality and a highlight of the stay.
Overall Experience
1
Generally positive for most guests (many would return and recommended the hotel), though one guest reported a very negative stay due to management behaviour and location/swimming issues, making the overall impression mildly positive but mixed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 01:07

Property Description

Welcome to Zanzibar Beach Escape 1&2, your perfect getaway by the pristine shores of Bwejuu!

Private Beach Retreat
Unwind at our exclusive beachfront homestay, where the soft sands and azure waters are just steps away. Enjoy sunbathing or take leisurely strolls along the coastline, all while soaking in the tranquil ambiance.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor delicious meals at our onsite restaurant, offering a delightful blend of African cuisine. Start your day with an enticing continental or Italian breakfast, featuring fresh pastries and local specialties served in our charming outdoor dining area.

Comfort and Convenience
Each unit is designed for your comfort, complete with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and essential amenities like a fridge and coffee machine. Free WiFi and parking ensure a hassle-free stay, while guests can join in exciting activities like cycling around the scenic Bwejuu.

Don’t miss the opportunity for an unforgettable experience—book your stay at Zanzibar Beach Escape 1&2 today!

Important information:

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.
Managed by a private host

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Elison • couple • gb
10
We will definitely come back and I recommend it for those who want peace and beach.
Pros:

The hotel was also recommended to me by some friends, the beach, the big waves and relaxation, everything is a pleasure and from the top of the restaurant it is a pleasure to enjoy lunch or dinner in front of the ocean, thank you for giving me this chance

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Alecsander • couple • de
10
a beautiful beach resort
Pros:

a very beautiful view from the restaurant, directly on the beach, a pleasure to spend your stay, I would also like to walk on the beach and jump straight into the room, good service, I saw that some rooms are under renovation, including my room was renovated, everything smells new, thank you to the hotel

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Hana • extended_group • si
10
come relax here!
Pros:

I liked the stay so much! the staff was super polite, food was great! they are doing renovations on the other rooms, so it will be very beautiful. i recommend it!

Cons:

just the renovation sounds, but it will be over soon!

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Meryem • couple • tr
10
I will return
Pros:

I have been to this location twice and I liked it every time, I will definitely come back as soon as possible, the food is excellent, seafood, fish and exotic fruits in the morning,

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Elian • couple • at
10
hidden gem on the beach
Pros:

I discovered the hotel recommended by a friend and I'm sorry I didn't stay for more than one night, the hotel is a real gem on the beach with included services and good food, I'll be back next week,

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Sabina • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Zanzibar Beach escape!! Super miejsce! Idealne do odpoczynku, relaksu w ciszy i spokoju. Z dala od tłumów turystów. Bardzo miły personel, zawsze uśmiechnięty i pomocny w każdej chwili. Klimatyzacja działająca bez zarzutów, sprzątane pokoje co dwa dni, cudowny klimat wieczorem, pięknie oświetlone, ogrodzone. Piękna zieleń wokół... jednak to co skradło mi serce to przepyszne jedzenie!! Danny jest masterchefem na Zanzibar... widać że gotuje z sercem i pasją... jego potrawy są godne 5☆ restauracji... wszystko świeże! Prosto z oceanu! Nawet można zauważyć rybaków którzy przynoszą świeże ryby, owoce morza do beach escape... Danny jest bardzo gościnny...
Jest wspaniale! Przedłużyłam pobyt o jedną dobę... wybierając ten hotel kierowałam się opiniami na booking i google.. I nie zawiodłam się!! Napewno wrócę! Polecam 1000 %
Asante sana!!

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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SILVIA • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Posto tranquillo affacciato sulla spiaggia di Bwejuu.
Bellissima terrazza con vista mare, dove vengono serviti colazione e pasti.
Il proprietario Dan si è reso disponibile per ogni esigenza.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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kenneth • couple • se
10
Pros:

Nära stranden lugnt god mat och trevlig personal

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Sonja Sibila • family_with_children • si
4
A huge disappointment
Pros:

The comfort of the double bed in our room,
Friendliness of the domestic (coloured) personnel.

Cons:

The hotel manager.
I understand one wants to be good to the personnel - but bringing them all into the apartment next door to yours, where you have to listen how the manager shouts loudly at the poor employees (who are adorable!), this was a bit too much for us.
Don't believe you'll get an apartment with sea view (what we booked): the view from the balcony is at the rusty roof of a house where massages are being offered and is located at the beach: DIRECTLY in front of Beach Escape 1&2. The nasty roof you need to look at all the time ia about 4 meters from your balcony. NO SEA VIEW: IT'S A LIE!
Not the fault of the accommodation, but:
After the breakfast, the sea disappears due to the low tide, leaving behind a muddy desert. One would need to walk for at least 100 meters to get to the water. The high tide brings the water back only in the evening - so there is very few time when you can swim. Not a word about this phenomenon when you are browsing the Beach Escape 1&2 website - and no swimming pool to be able to swim at least there, when the sea is gone.
For us, Zanzibar was a huge disappointment.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Elisabetta • family_with_children • it
9
Da tornarci!
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato presso questa struttura per 12 notti in una stanza fronte oceano e con trattamento di mezza pensione. Scelta molto azzeccata. Aprire la porta della stanza ed avere già i piedi nella sabbia è una sensazione impagabile. Avevamo qualche perplessità sulla scelta della mezza pensione. Ma anche qui non potevamo optare per una soluzione migliore. Ogni giorno pesce freschissimo acquistato al momento dai pescatori sulla spiaggia cucinato in modo eccellente e gustoso su una splendida terrazza vista oceano. Anche le altre portate sono sempre state all' altezza. Dan (il proprietario) e Said hanno fatto proprio di tutto per soddisfare ogni nostra esigenza. Da tenere in considerazione il fatto che la struttura ha un generatore di corrente molto utile viste le continue interruzioni di energia elettrica su tutta l'isola. Inoltre possono anche provvedere ad organizzare escursioni. Noi non abbiamo usufruito di questa possibilità in quanto, non sapendolo, avevamo già provveduto da casa.

Cons:

Nulla!

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Patrick Rwirangira • couple • rw
9
In relation to services offered the prices charged are very very very reasonable!
Pros:

A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts dear Danny(a.k.a. BABU)
We've finally settled back home, but a piece of us is definitely still in Zanzibar and at the hotel! We want to send a massive thank you to you and your incredible crew for making our 6-day stay so unforgettable.
From the moment we arrived (a day earlier than booked), the personal touch you offer made us feel less like guests and more like family! A huge shout to Saidi- your right-hand man a treasure -and the lovely Teddy; they both went above and beyond to ensure every single need was met!
Danny, your presence really makes the place shine. Whether it was your constant jokes, your warm hospitality, or that incredible cooking, you made every day special! I will never forget the seafood and especially the octopus soup;-)
Thank you for the laughs, the amazing food and the memories. We can't wait to come back and see you all again!!! We are already planning for our next visit to Zanzibar, and please rest assured that our stay will definitely be in your hotel and hopefully the very same room we had!!
Thank you so very much. Caro & Patrick from Germany

Cons:

1. Shortage and power outage though a general problem in Zanzibar. Good that a generator was able´ to restore electric functionalities in due time.
2. A variation in beverages offered. A selection of many readily drinks would be very much appreciated

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Sonja Sibila • family_with_children • si
6
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Simon Gocer • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It is truly a pleasure to be reunited with you, my brother, in this location. I highly recommend it, as it is budget-friendly, and I enjoyed every moment of our trip.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Daphne • couple • it
10
The stay was amaizing, I would definetely recommend everyone to come and stay in this place, the food is great and the s
Pros:

It’s an amazing free and open space, very quiet and the beach view is extraordinary

Cons:

There was nothing that I didnt like, I was very satisfied

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Gocer Adam • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Big room, right on the beach, nice staff, huge upper story restaurant with great view, delicious dinners, great price, good air-conditioning ( I mention this because I stayed in a much more expensive upscale hotel with minimal ac)

Cons:

My room and porch had no beach view (blocked by another building) but just a few meters away were beach lounge chairs so it didn't matter.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Widad • couple • nl
1
Rude and aggressive owner
Pros:

The staff was lovely and very apologetic they were very sorry for the rude behavior of their “boss”

Cons:

We decided not to stay because the description of the facilities did not match what was actually available in the room. If the information had been accurate, there would have been no issue and we would have either taken it into account or booked somewhere else.

The owner was very rude and spoke to us in an aggressive manner. He was not willing to help or find any solution. I genuinely felt sorry for the staff, as he was speaking to them harshly as well.

I travel frequently and have never experienced anything like this before. We chose to leave immediately

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Johann • couple • de
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Wir haben hier 7 wunderschöne Tage erlebt. Die Anlage befindet sich direkt am breiten, ruhigen Sandstrand. Gegen Abend kommen einheimische Kinder an den Strand, spielen Fussball, springen von einem Turm ins Wasser und haben ihren Spaß. Es ist eine schöne, authentische Atmosphäre.

Das Personal der Anlage ist sehr freundlich und stets daran interessiert, dass es den Gästen an nichts fehlt. Bei der Planung von Aktivitäten haben sie uns super unterstützt. Ein Highlight war eine 3-stündige Fahrt auf einem Fischerboot, die wir direkt vorm Hotel gestartet haben. Für die Rückreise wurde uns eine Kombination von Flughafentransfer und Besichtigung von Stonetown organisiert.

Das Frühstück ist lecker und wird für jeden Gast ganz frisch zubereitet. Abends kann man ebenfalls direkt in der Anlage essen. Das Highlight sind die Fischgerichte, die ich einige Male genießen durfte. Es ist für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei.

Die zahlreichen Fotos bei Booking.com geben einen sehr guten und zutreffenden Eindruck von der Anlage. Wir haben für einen fairen Preis ein Upgrade auf ein Zimmer mit Klimaanlage bekommen. Das war uns wichtig, weil wir in Deutschland keine solchen warmen Nächte kennen.

Herzlichen Dank nochmals an Danni und sein ganzes Team für diese schöne Zeit im "Paradies" 😊🥰☺️

Cons:

-

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Tatjana • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

The location is great just steps from the beach and the hospitality of the staff and manager was outstanding. They really take care of you and make sure you feel home. I enjoyed the home cooked food from seafood to heart warming soups. The property is not big but cosy and the restaurant overlooking the ocean is one of the best perks. I definitely will come again and next time with my kids 😊

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee