Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

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9 (518 reviews)
Malawi Road , Zanzibar City , tz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Great location
Cons:
Rude reception staff
Limited local meal options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Overall positive sentiment; guests consistently mentioned clean rooms.
Service
9.05
Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, although there were mentions of rude reception staff.
Location
9.09
Reviews indicated a good location with safety features in place.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some reviews indicated rooms were old.
Amenities
9.07
Guests appreciated the amenities, especially the water park and breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.03
General sentiment reflected good value for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Food received positive remarks, though suggestions for more local offerings were mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.05
Numerous positive reviews expressed general satisfaction with the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Unmatched Facilities and Amenities
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a garden. The 5-star property also offers a kids' club, room service, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, balcony, and private bathroom. The hotel provides a buffet breakfast and a restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, with options for vegetarians, halal, and vegans.

Exciting Activities and Services
Indulge in a range of activities at the hotel, from relaxing by the pool to exploring Zanzibar City through canoeing. The property features a children's playground, a 24-hour front desk, a business centre, and ironing services. Additionally, guests can benefit from a paid airport shuttle service for convenience.

Book your stay at Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that we do not sell alcohol within the property. We are a dry hotel. Our Water Park is open on weekends and public holidays and remains closed during the month of Ramadan.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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 518 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Kery • solo_traveller • us
5
The omelette and pancake station were the best part of my stay. I didn’t like the switch up on my room, and not having t
Pros:

I enjoyed the Omelettes and pancake station.

Cons:

My room was switched randomly and I do not know why. We booked the same type of room yet I did not get a bathtub in my room, I don’t know if this is because they switched my room.

The Hamam massage was not worth it, the steam did not work, it took 3 hours instead of 2 hours, and only one person for two people. I don’t think the people who work there are certified masseuse. The Swedish massage just felt like they were rubbing my skin. Not enough staff and they booked too many massages for the staff available so they were running in and out to do multiple people.

The AC didn’t work well my last night and I sweat through my pajamas and the sheets.

Staff stared too long at guests.

No pictures taken of this property.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Chungu • couple • zm
6
Decent
Pros:

Decent. Food and service could be better

Cons:

Service and food

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Salma • couple • fr
7
Pros:

La tranquillité, la sécurité, la gentillesse du personnel, l’écoute et la mise à disposition

Cons:

La nourriture n’était pas très bonne mais le petit déjeuner était variée et bon

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Ronica • couple • us
9
It was good stay
Pros:

Nice property. Very clean and modern.

Cons:

Food .. the food and service in the restaurant was not good .. food made me sick and service took hours before I get food

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • tz
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Giancarlo • couple • mt
9
Nice Hotel outside of Stone Town
Pros:

Very good experience overall. The room was really nice, spacious, and comfortable. Good selection at breakfast too.

Cons:

1. The property is located a bit outside Stone Town, with a taxi ride costing approximately $15 each way. This isn't an issue if you plan to dine at the hotel, but we preferred exploring a variety of local restaurants in town.

2. A word of caution when arranging excursions through the hotel staff. They recommended a taxi/guide named Habibi, who gave us a rather uncomfortable impression and quoted us significantly inflated prices without providing clear details of the tours. After comparing with other operators, we booked identical experiences for less than half the cost. Additionally, he persistently offered to act as our personal guide in Stone Town, even though we only needed a one-way taxi ride. He also insisted on full upfront payment for a round trip, which raised concerns about trust. To top things off we later found out that the hotel does seem to work with a more reputable company for tours (MarineBlue), so one starts to wonder why they initially suggested Habibi instead. To be clear, this issue reflects more negatively on Habibi than on the hotel itself, which is why I still rated the hotel highly overall. However, I believe the hotel staff and management should reconsider recommending taxi drivers or guides who could potentially damage their reputation.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chinemelu • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rym • couple • fr
8
Cons:

La vue sur la mer n'est pas appréciable

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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HUSSEIN • couple • us
10
It was a great experience
Pros:

Clean environment, excellent communication skills

Cons:

None

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Benedicto • solo_traveller • tz
10
Pros:

Customer service

Cons:

The rooms

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Sanana • extended_group • zm
8
Overall was great and is very family friendly
Pros:

The rooms were nice and spacious, also breakfast was amazing

Cons:

It was far from most of the actioand spent most of the day in traffic

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Sanana • extended_group • zm
10
Good place
Pros:

Nice n clean

Cons:

Far from everything

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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emmanuel • family_with_children • zw
8
We really enjoyed our stay. I was a dream holiday for us
Pros:

The room sizes and the staff are very friendly

Cons:

Nill

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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mareanam2025 • Solo travel
10
Recommend
Pros:

Nice,Clean,Friendly Staff. Ally,Issa, and Violet were extra helpful during my stay, Rooms were nice size. Felt safe with security at the gate who check when you come in and out. Good Location.

2026-01-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Christopher • family_with_children • tz
8
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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ahmed • extended_group • ke
9
I enjoyed my stay though I would appreciate if they can include more of some local meals like mbahazi za nazi for breakf
Pros:

The balcony view

Cons:

Lack of beach access.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Maddy • couple • gb
5
Had better experiences else where in Zanzibar for 5star it is not as expected.
Pros:

Kitchen staff always happy and lovely chef.

Cons:

Rude reception staff, speaking in own language laughing at guests and not willing to accommodate requests.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Suleiman • couple • tz
6
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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naomisV8652WS • Friends getaway • Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago
10
Peaceful and comfortable stay
Pros:

Hotel Verde Zanzibar is a very beautiful and peaceful hotel with excellent service.
The staff are friendly and welcoming, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the environment is calm and relaxing.
I really enjoyed my experience at this hotel and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Zanzibar.

2025-12-19 • via Tripadvisor
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gudien • Business
10
Verde, the best in Znz
Pros:

The best place ever... Abbas and Sukeiman are very great people and always helpful, charming and always ready to provide all necessarry support.

2025-12-17 • via Tripadvisor