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

Hotels
9 (566 reviews)
Malawi Road , Zanzibar City , tz

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:
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 566 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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sashamL9706OE Friends getaway
10
Hotel Verde - A Must Stay
Pros:

I’ve stayed at many hotels during my time traveling and quite honestly none of them come close to how amazing my experience was stay at Hotel Verde!!! I’d have to say one of the biggest contributors to my amazing experience was the staff. Both Naaman and Suleiman, who worked reception, were incredibly kind to me and my family and beyond that just simply so helpful. They made our stay here, magnificent. I always knew that if I needed help, there were two great people I could rely on. Additionally, me and my family loved how friendly and kind everyone was. Whenever we’d walk past staff, they would greet us kindly with a smile and it would make our day. At the restaurant, Soud was probably one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. He was extremely helpful and was always patient with us when we took our time looking at the menu. The restaurant itself was absolutely amazing. The food is incredibly delicious. One of the reasons I’m so sad to leave is because of the food it’s that good!!! If I had to come again, I know for a fact, Hotel Verde is where I would stay. From the staff, to the amazing food, to even the magnificent pools and views, Hotel Verde will be seeing me and my family again. I couldn’t recommend a place more!!!

Also shout out to Salma. She helped us with our booking and she was extremely kind and helpful. Our trip was very last minute so we weren’t even sure if we’d get a room to stay but with the help of Salma we successfully managed, and it was a great room. Meeting her in person was even better because she was very kind. I can’t thank her enough!!!

All in all if you’re looking for an amazing Hotel experience, Hotel Verde is the place for you.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Patience family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sofyan couple nl
5
Pros:

Prima simpel hotel. Niks bijzonders

Cons:

Prijs kwaliteit verhouding van t eten.
Pas op dat je er niet intrapt om mee te eten met het lunchbuffet. Ze bieden je aan maar achteraf komen ze met een bonnetje van 25 dollar per persoon voor een matige lunchbuffet.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Fatima family_with_children ae
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children se
3
Pros:

The head waiter ( pregnant lady) conversation to settle things was very professional

Cons:

My experience at this hotel was very disappointing, especially considering the price we paid.
The food was very average and not worth the cost. Most of the dishes lacked flavor and were quite tasteless.
The restaurant staff were very unprofessional. We felt harassed during our dinner, and the way we were treated made both me and my children feel very uncomfortable.

The pool staff were also disappointing. It seemed like they were focused on welcoming and assisting white guests, while we had to ask for almost everything ourselves. In contrast, other guests were greeted and helped without having to ask, which made us feel overlooked.
Outside our room was so much noise earlier in the morning the cleaners were opening the water tap and the storage room way too loud.

I dislikes the most water park. There's no information its only open on weekends before booking, only get that information after booking. Second the water park assistant didn't welcomed us even despite there was only me and my children's arrived there.

I had to great them twice and right after they saw my children's went to the sides and almost started to play , they told us the water isn't on we should wait.

We waited a while and they didn't turn it on . They were just sitting until another pool guy who was so nice to us came there and we asked him to turn the water on and it was just in a second it started.

Overall, the level of service did not match the price we paid. I expected a much more professional, welcoming, and respectful experience.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Mbanwie solo_traveller cm
10
Exceptionnal Exceptionnal
Pros:

This resort is exceptionnal. The staffs were great and made our staff real fun . Abbas and a trainee, i do not remember his name gave us a warm welcome with Hakuna Matata. We were treated like queens. We got in early after a long flight from Cameroon and they gave us the oppurtnity to shower at the spa while preparing our room for early check-in. We enjoyed the chair massage, the ride around the resort. Very largz rooms, wonderful breakfast, excellent staff, polite a'd welcoming people. I strongly recommend this hotel. I will love to come again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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10137VL Business
10
Best service and Staff
Pros:

Thanks to Hilal and Rahma at the conference center dining. Attention to detail, responsive and helpful staff. They aim to please and are happy to help professionally. Kudos and thank you!!

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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masoudr810 Solo travel Tanzania
10
Excellent Customer Service
Pros:

Excellent Customer Services, foods was taste to the maximum i wish to be back again.location is great nearby the city.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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DuncanKL solo_traveller ke
10
Pros:

Location is perfect. Secure. Excellent design

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Khalfani couple tz
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Nokuthula couple za
8
They must organise an early takeaway for guests who leave early before they open
Pros:

The cleanest

Cons:

We missed the breakfast because it open at 6:30 and our flight was for 9am

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Abdallah Sinani solo_traveller tz
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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X7358PQpriscillaa Family
10
Beautiful experience
Pros:

This was value for money. The staff are very nice and helpful. The hotel has beautiful views to behold. There are a lot of fun activities you can do within the hotel premises and there is a tour desk for guests who want to explore Zanzibar and the country as a whole. The security is top notch and the food is chef’s kiss.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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shaimars2023 Business
2
I honestly had the worst experience I have ever encountered at a so-called five-star hotel
Pros:

Our company had a group booking of 15 rooms and, despite having already paid an advance of USD 3,500, the Sales Manager appeared to operate under the baseless assumption that we would not settle the outstanding balance. The final invoice was only sent to us on the morning of departure, and within two hours of receiving it, we had settled the full amount.

However, during that short period between the invoice being issued and payment being completed, The Sales Manager Mr. Frank created an entirely unnecessary and deeply unprofessional situation. He caused a scene at reception, behaved aggressively, and attempted to confront members of our team. The situation escalated to such an extent that he had to be restrained by his own colleagues.

Even more concerning, several of our guests were prevented from leaving the property. As a result, some missed their ferry departures and important business meetings. The level of disruption, disrespect, and lack of professionalism displayed was shocking and completely unacceptable for any hospitality establishment, let alone one that markets itself as a five-star hotel.

In all my years of organizing MICE, and corporate travel, I have never witnessed anything remotely comparable. What should have been a straightforward payment process turned into an embarrassing and stressful ordeal for both our team and our guests.

The experience was disappointing, damaging, and entirely avoidable. Based on this incident, I would not consider using this hotel again for future group bookings, nor would I recommend it to organizations seeking a reliable and professional hospitality partner.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Ney K. solo_traveller us
3
Never again
Pros:

The cleaning staff

Cons:

The Hype, too much staff wondering around. We felt like being watched at all the time. They are more focused on limiting "stealing" than improvement. Poor quality of beds, stains on the walls, flooded bathrooms and slow response from the front desk when requested services. They will actually hang up on you beforehand. Room service ladies who served us was ten out of ten for the whole time we stayed there.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Priscilla couple gh
10
Beautiful experience
Pros:

This was value for money. The staff are very nice and helpful. The hotel has beautiful views to behold. There are a lot of fun activities you can do within the hotel premises and there is a tour desk for guests who want to explore Zanzibar and the country as a whole. The security is top notch and the food is chef’s kiss.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Abdulbasit couple tz
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Naqvi solo_traveller tz
9
Pros:

Water park

Cons:

Golf cart service was slow or unavailable.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Farid solo_traveller tz
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Farid solo_traveller tz
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee