Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront / direct sea access
Close to airport (approx. 15 minutes)
Friendly, hospitable staff (multiple named staff praised)
Excellent breakfast with egg/omelette station
Very good dinner buffet and varied food options
Clean and modern facilities
Good pool and plentiful sun/relaxation areas (hammocks, swinging beds)
Free airport shuttle and helpful reception for transfers
Well-equipped rooms (hairdryer, iron, safe) and strong Wi‑Fi
Great views / lovely layout
Cons:
Some rooms/bathrooms feel outdated and in need of upgrade
Occasional mixed service experiences (arrogant reception, isolated ignoring incident)
Slightly far from city centre for some guests
One mention of food dissatisfaction (isolated)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Multiple reviews explicitly state the hotel is 'clean' or 'modern and clean', indicating strong housekeeping and room cleanliness.
Service
9.3
Predominantly very positive: staff repeatedly described as friendly, hospitable and helpful (named staff praised). There are isolated negatives about reception being arrogant and one report of being ignored at the egg station, so service is rated slightly below top marks.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised for beachfront location, direct sea access and proximity to the airport (~15 minutes). A few guests note it is a bit distant from city centre, but overall location is a strong asset.
Room Quality
8.7
Mixed feedback: several guests enjoyed well-equipped apartments with good amenities, Wi‑Fi and sea views, while others noted outdated bathrooms, worn beds and a temporary extra bed—indicating room quality varies and needs some upgrades.
Amenities
9.6
Many mentions of strong amenities: pool, sun beds, hammocks, 4‑poster/swinging beds, good Wi‑Fi, airport shuttle and well-equipped rooms (hairdryer, iron, safe).
Value for Money
9.2
Overall good value noted (one review explicitly praises price), with high-quality breakfast and facilities supporting a positive value perception; minor room-upgrade comments temper a perfect score.
Food and Beverage
9.7
Very strong consensus on food: numerous glowing mentions of breakfast ('wow' factor), excellent dinner buffet and specific dishes praised. Only isolated, vague critique of 'food.'
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall sentiment is highly positive—headlines like 'Great', 'Exceptional', 'Fabulous' and many recommendations. A small number of mixed reviews prevent a perfect aggregate.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 22:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel offers 5-star accommodation with modern amenities. Each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a hot tub, and stunning sea views. Guests can relax in style and comfort during their stay.

Relaxation and Wellness

Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool or stay active at the fitness centre. For further relaxation, an indoor pool is also available. The hotel's spa offers a range of treatments for ultimate rejuvenation.

Convenience and Service

With a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff, guests can expect top-notch service throughout their stay. Enjoy a drink at the on-site bar, indulge in a delicious breakfast, and even play billiards for entertainment. Car hire services make exploring the city convenient.

Book your stay at Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel for a luxurious and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Credit card details are mandatory, hotel team may take some amount in form of pre-authorization or charge $1 in order to verify the credit detailsPlease 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 485 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Aia-Eza • family_with_children • ao
6
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • family_with_children • gb
9
True feelings
Pros:

Exceptionally wonderful and relaxing holiday!
Clean; welcome was best out of many hotels we've stayed in!!!!😁🤩💯👏
Staff were 'onpoint' with a seamless and warm service. Treating guests more like special family members.🫶
The guest representative couldn't be more genuinely helpful. 👍The take away, out of many, was the sincerity felt through the energy and the smiles;no fake ones here!👌👏🪙

Cons:

Time was too short; could have stayed another week!😉 Need an onsite ATM though 🏧💷

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel, but not given the room type we booked and paid for, and not honest about the reason.
Pros:

Large rooms, comfortable beds, good food. Quiet location yet only 10-15 minutes from Stone Town. Lovely pool area and great restaurants.

Cons:

We were told the hotel was completely full and they could only give us a room on the 1st floor (we had requested top floor). Then we discovered that the room they gave us was an Executive and not Super Executive that we had booked and paid for. On complaining they said it was a mistake and that if we waited another hour (until 5:30pm) they would have the correct room available (also on 1st floor). This room was OK, but we very soon discovered that the hotel was almost empty with only a couple of rooms occupied on the second floor and none at all occupied on the top floor. Why not give us what we asked for or at least be honest about why not.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Sean • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Staff was extremely polite and helpful upon arrival...and we were upgrade to a larger suite to fit our family. We had a very early flight the next morning, which there were no issues using the provided shuttle. They even packed breakfast to go for us without as asking. Major pros were staff, the views, on site restaurant, and the proximity to the airport.

Cons:

While the lobby and grounds are beautiful and manicured, the room itself is a bit dated. As we were only staying one night, it wasn't a huge deal. However, I would say the size of the presidential suite, as well as the views, far made up for the dated fixtures. We would stay here again if we needed to be close to the airport.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Nikos • extended_group • gr
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Nikos • extended_group • gr
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • au
9
Friendly staff and well inline with our experiences in Dubai. Their Asian Restaurant was excellent.
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lyndie • couple • au
8
Nice place- give the spa a miss - service is terrible 😣
Pros:

Very clean service good

Cons:

Spa staff rude and ignored guests. Simply stuck on their own phones.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jireh • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Aurélie • couple • fr
7
Bien mais dommage que le personnel soit si peu aimable.
Pros:

- L’emplacement
- La vue sur le coucher de soleil
- La propreté
- La piscine

Cons:

- Le personnel n’est pas souriant et peu coopératif.. pas de réactivité et manque total d’organisation.
- La literie n’est pas confortable.
- Les couloirs sont très bruyants et résonnent, je conseille les bouchons d’oreille !

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
10
Superb hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with beautiful beach. Room was lovely and bed was super comfortable

Cons:

Not many sunbeds for such a big hotel. Nothing nearby so if you want to shop or eat out you need to get a cab. We were there for two days at the end of a busy holiday so that suited us perfectly.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Pierre-Alain • family_with_children • fr
8
Très bien
Pros:

-l'emplacement;
- la gentillesse du personnel;
- la nourriture qui était bonne;
- la chambre qui était très grande et la propreté de cette dernière.

Cons:

Certains équipements sont un peu vieillissants et c'est un peu dommage.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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MARIALINE • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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DM • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

First of all the people,from the moment we step in till last minute. Everyone was asking if we are on or need anything. Reception is in high level and always with so beautiful smile. The hotel has plenty amenities and is so clean... you even walk in the balcony and feel no dust. Food is also excellent! I really recommend it , 100% the best in stone town and near to center. Hope we return there sometime...p.s nicest view from room and pool🥰🥰🥰

Cons:

Everything was perfect 👌

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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hashuk5 • Family • London, England
10
Amazing hotel in Zanzibar
Pros:

Me and my family stayed at this hotel for 4 days in August and we had an absolutely wonderful experience!

The decoration and aesthetics caught our eye immediately, immersing us into the Zanzibar experience.

Our apartment had 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing a lot of space.

The highlight of our stay was the delicious food for breakfast and dinner. There was a wide variety of options (Indian, African and Seafood). The waiters were very attentive and kind, always refreshing our drinks and attending to our needs. Shoutout to Fatma who provided us with the best service and made our trip unforgettable!

The pool and beach (public) were very relaxing and there was plenty of space to swim and relax. The local people come onto the beach and play football which is nice to observe. Overall, the people are incredibly friendly and you always feel safe.

Whether for business or for a family holiday, I'd definitely recommend staying at Madinat Al Bahr to have an amazing experience!

2026-08-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Nahed • extended_group • om
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Discover09419434797 • Family • Muscat, Muscat Governorate
10
Fifth year in a row – Great improvement
Pros:

For the past five years I have been a regular visitor to Zanzibar and my stay was – as from the first visit – in Madinat al Bahar Hotel. The remarkable thing about this hotel is that each visit keeps getting better, with clear improvements to the premises, which makes the stay even more comfortable and desirable.
The Relation manager Syed Ali continues to empress me with his professionalism and genuine care that stand out. Not forgetting the role that the general manager plays in the smooth running of the premises and the dedicated staff across the reception, housekeeping and dining who consistently deliver excellent services.
Will continue to make Madinat al Bahar as my place of staying whenever I visit Zanzibar.

2026-08-19 • via Tripadvisor
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audrey • family_with_children • fr
6
Hotel pratique à proximité de l'aéroport et de Stone Town
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et propre; petit refrigérateur ; bouteilles d'eau offertes chaque jour, petit déjeuner varié et bon, restaurant de bonne qualité ; belle piscine

Cons:

nous avions pris une chambre pour 3 avec un lit d'appoint pour notre fille de 9 ans ; le lit a d'abord été oublié à notre arrivée; puis on nous a installé un lit hors d'âge, pieds cassés, matelas très inconfortable ; nous avons demandé deux fois un changement, puis avons fini par obtenir un autre lit plus acceptable. Odeur d'humidité très désagréable dans les deux chambres sucessives que nous avons occupées; un purificateur d'air nous a été proposé suite à notre demande, et il était efficace . Cet hotel serait un 3 étoiles en France.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Herugu • extended_group • us
10
Excellent stay by the beach
Pros:

This is a perfect location if you are looking for luxury stay. Mind blowing views of the ocean, surreal sunset evenings make this a must place to stay. The staff is very friendly, chefs go out of their way to make something you like. Pool is just amazing overlooking the ocean. 3 excellent restaurants make it all worth it. Luckily for us, they also upgraded us to a presidential suite. But even otherwise, it’s still awesome

Cons:

Can’t think of anything

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee