A 5★ business hotel that has set down its suitcases on the beach at Mbweni, ten minutes from Stone Town, between conference centre and spa facing the Indian Ocean.

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

★8.7

From

160.778 €

“Pool and private beach at Mbweni, with free shuttle to the historic heart of Stone Town.”

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The Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel occupies a seafront at Mbweni, in the southern outskirts of Stone Town. We come here for the equipped conference rooms, the ocean-facing pool, the spa that lives up to its name. The rooms are functional, air-conditioned, with stable Wi-Fi, designed for business clients who extend their stay with a beach weekend. The restaurant serves a correct international menu, without surprises, with a terrace feet in the sand. The Booking rating (8.7/10 from 423 reviews) reflects efficient service and impeccable cleanliness. From 161 € per night, parking and airport shuttle included, it offers good value for Zanzibar when we seek comfort and sea access without giving up Wi-Fi.

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend the Madinat Al Bahr to business travellers who alternate meetings and beach time, to families who want the sea without the bustle of the centre, to couples seeking a comfortable base from which to explore the archipelago. It is a hotel for those who prioritise services (shuttle, parking, spa) over architectural charm. MICE groups find conference rooms and hosting capacity here, with the beach as a bonus.

The building

Architecture and interiors

The building is a contemporary construction without patrimonial pretension, spread over three levels facing the ocean. Air-conditioned interiors, light tiling, dark wood furniture, large sea-facing bay windows. The scale remains human, around a hundred rooms arranged around the central pool. Nothing iconic, everything is designed for functionality: lifts, PMR ramps, wide circulation spaces.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

The main restaurant offers breakfast buffets and an international menu in the evening, revisited Swahili cuisine and fresh fish grills. Service on the terrace facing the beach or in the air-conditioned room. The pool bar serves cocktails and snacks until late afternoon. Room service available 24/7, reduced menu after 22h. No signature chef, but careful execution and local produce (octopus, prawns, tropical fruits).

Highlights

Private beach at Mbweni with sun loungers and drinks service during the day
Spa and wellness centre with local treatments using Zanzibar spices
Free shuttle to Stone Town (10 min) and Abeid Amani Karume Airport
Free private parking, rare in the coastal area of Stone Town
Family rooms and PMR equipment, thoughtful accessibility

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Zanzibar

Mbweni lies 6 km south-west of Stone Town, on a stretch of white sand still preserved from mass tourism. The hotel shuttle serves the historic centre (House of Wonders, Old Fort, Darajani market) in ten minutes. Abeid Amani Karume Airport is 15 km away, a 25-minute drive. The neighbourhood is quiet, residential, lined with coconut palms, with a few neighbouring lodges. Ideal for those who want the beach by day and Stone Town by night, without the noise of the alleyways.

Good to know

Before you book

Airport shuttle: Free on request, 25 min to Abeid Amani Karume.
Pets: Not accepted.
Children: Family rooms available, cots on request free of charge.
Parking: Private and free, unnumbered spaces.
Accessibility: PMR equipment, adapted rooms, access ramps.
Wi-Fi: Free throughout the hotel, stable speed for video conferences.

Facilities

1 pool

Airport shuttle

Beachfront

Non-smoking rooms

Free Wi-Fi connection

Room service

Fitness centre

Restaurant

Facilities for disabled guests

Wi-Fi available everywhere

Spa and wellness centre

Free parking

Private parking

Family rooms

Location

Where Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is located

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