Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (62 reviews)
Matemwe, Matemwe, Unguja Kaskazini , Matemwe , TZ

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Elevator
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Horse riding nearby

Review Highlights

Pros:
Attention to detail
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Overpriced
Bad location

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Multiple mentions of mosquitoes and an unclean beach.
Service
10
Excellent service from staff, especially Manager Mustapha.
Location
8.56
The location was poor and deceptive based on online projections.
Room Quality
9.06
Small rooms with hard mattresses and minimal furniture.
Amenities
10
Good gym facilities but issues with the pool and distance to beach.
Value for Money
5.56
Over-priced for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Excellent breakfast with fresh fruits and good options.
Overall Experience
8.06
Mixed feelings due to poor room quality, location, and overpriced stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:29

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Dining and Service
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Comfortable Accommodation
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Ready to experience luxury by the beach? Book your stay at Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort now!

Important information:

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZNZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 10
Location: 8.56
Room Quality: 9.06
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 5.56
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 8.06
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RICCARDO couple it
8
Pros:

Location piacevole sulla spiaggia.

Cons:

Interruzioni dell’energia elettrica che però non dipendono dalla struttura

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Paweł family_with_children pl
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
A
Alexis solo_traveller za
5
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
J
January family_with_children za
10
Pros:

We loved the attention to detail and the Manager Mustapha was very good with checking in on us.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller ng
2
I felt cheated and extorted, had zero value for money and my experience was terrible.
Pros:

I wish I could find something to like about the peppery. I did not like anything about the property. In fact, I checked out after the first night. Experience was horrible.

Cons:

The location is poor. Their projection online is deceptive. There was poor outage and I had to sleep in darkness. The room is very small. Apart from a single dining chair in the room, there’s nothing else except the bed with very hard and uncomfortable mattress. There was so much mosquito. There’s nothing else except beach as stated. What they call a beach is just water front and very dirty. The property is over-priced. It shouldn’t charge more than $20/night. But I was charged over $180/night. Transfer from the airport cost $45. Crazy.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Vladimir family_with_children cz
10
Zanzibar Isla Bonita
Pros:

Nice room with great view on white sand beach. Kind hotel stuff, excelent breakfest - everything fresh and lots of fruits.

Cons:

If you are interested in snorkeling from hotel beach, I would recommend different location.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Lina family_with_children de
8
Pros:

Das Gym war fantastisch. Neu und super ausgestattet, mit guter Bluetooth Box für eigene Musik. Wir hatten es immer morgens für uns alleine.
Man war weit weg von den großen Hotelketten, sodass es kein Gefühl von Massentourismus war, sondern klein und ruhig.
Das Frühstück war lecker, jeden Tag Omelett, viel Obst und leckere selbstgebackene Hefebrötchen.

Wir durften am Tag des Check Outs bis abends das Zimmer benutzen. Super nett.

Cons:

Der Pool hat leider meinen Bikini verfärbt.
Manchmal war das Meer weit weg.
Man musste, um dort weg zu kommen, immer ein Taxi nehmen.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Fabio Massimiliano solo_traveller it
8
2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Martina partner
6
Pros:

Small room with a bathroom of 1m2. The shower hangs above the toilet. Renovation is needed, especially since the power goes out a lot, the water pressure drops and the room doors cannot be locked.
The employees seem friendly, but they are mainly concerned with blaming others.

2025-02-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Beautiful and quiet place. The staff was very personal and friendly, and they all made us feel welcome. Highly recommended!

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
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Kevin family with young children au
8
A lovely place on a quieter beach with a couple of other hotels nearby. Staff were very attentive and the hotel had som
Pros:

Great location right on the beach, nice rooms and pool. Relatively small so felt more homely and staff were very nice and very helpful.

Cons:

Meal service was a little slow and you were often asked to order for a few hours before meal times to speed up the process. Food was very nice though.

2024-09-25 via Nuitee
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Kaloussa with friends gr
8
Very good
2024-08-30 via Nuitee
G
George partner
10
Pros:

Lewis was phenomenal in making my stay a great one. The sunrises are breathtaking. Highly recommend as an alternative to the loud beach areas on the island.

2024-08-28 via Nuitee
M
Machiwenyika family with young children zw
6
Pleasant
Pros:

The view

Cons:

The food

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
L
Ladnaught family with young children zw
9
Superb
2024-08-19 via Nuitee
I
Ivy solo traveller ke
8
Very good
Pros:

The staff here were amazing. They made my stay worth while. Rooms were cleaned everyday. The breakfast was fresh and delicious. Given that the facility is a bit dated the rates could be better. The location is far from the road, good if you have your own car if not you can find some nice spots along the beach.

2024-08-12 via Nuitee
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Fnm family with young children za
8
It was a great holiday.
Pros:

Breakfast is great. You ask them to make what you like. Fresh fruits, omelette etc. Staff is happy to help.

Cons:

The new gym is under construction. Wish it was ready.
Next time going there will enjoy the new gym. The manager Mustafa is doing his best with the new gym.

2024-07-15 via Nuitee
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Shaibu group xa
10
Exceptional
Pros:

I have more explanation cause everythings is so good in there so I'm so happy 🥰🥰

Cons:

No

2024-03-12 via Nuitee
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Michael family with young children ae
4
Disappointing Christmas holiday
Cons:

Rooms were very basic in content as were sold as 'Luxury' A/C did not work for most of the week, stayed at another hotel for two nights which was very good. No safe box, no fridge no kettle tea coffee.

2024-01-25 via Nuitee
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Olivier family with young children rw
8
A Tropical Paradise at Hotel Isla Bonita, Zanzibar
Pros:

A Tropical Paradise at Hotel Isla Bonita, Zanzibar

We recently had the pleasure of staying at the enchanting Hotel Isla Bonita in Zanzibar, and the experience was nothing short of magical.

The first thing that struck me was the warm and genuine hospitality of the staff. The team at Hotel Isla Bonita goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcomed and pampered. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellent service truly set this hotel apart.

The accommodations are simply stunning. My room boasted breathtaking views of the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The design seamlessly blended modern luxury with traditional Zanzibari elements, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The room was impeccably clean, and the thoughtful amenities provided added a touch of indulgence to my stay.

Cons:

There are sometimes rare power cuts!

2024-01-22 via Nuitee