Zanzibar Bay Resort, located in Marumbi Uroa. The resort has been recently constructed (2020), using materials that are respectful to the environment and maintaining an authentic African style with a relaxing atmosphere.
A beachfront resort offers 104 rooms, a huge infinity swimming pool with a tropical island, a pool bar and our magical Jetty bar on the Indian Ocean.
Massage and Wellness Centre in company with a 24hr Gym are available. The resort has a buffet and A-La-Carte Restaurant that caters for all. We also offer a 24-hour reception and Guest Relations Office for any queries or to book excursions, taxis and last-minute safari trips.
1 review for this Hotel
Maureen W Muthoni
No help when I fell seriously ill beware if you don’t have international insurance
I stayed at Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa in July 2025 for a solo trip, and it turned into a nightmare. On my second day, I fell violently ill after lunch — high fever, body aches, shivering, headache, and diarrhea. I was severely dehydrated and genuinely feared for my life. I went to the resort’s clinic, hoping for urgent help. The nurse checked my BP and said I likely had an infection but refused to treat me unless I paid USD 150 upfront. I didn’t have international insurance, only coverage back home, and asked if I could get basic pain relief while I sorted things out. He declined, even though he gave painkillers to another guest with an earache right in front of me. I left untreated and had to walk outside the resort to find a pharmacy and later a private clinic, where I was admitted for the afternoon and finally received proper care. Later that evening, I met Chris from guest relations, who was sympathetic I informed him of my decision to extend my stay as I needed to recover. He shared my concerns with the current room I was in and the illness that I suffered with his team, and I was upgraded to a suite he also informed the head chef who offered to prepare special meals and herbal teas to help me recover. I appreciated that, but the initial neglect at the clinic was unacceptable. Warning to travelers: If you don’t have international insurance, be extremely cautious. The resort clinic may refuse to help you in a medical emergency unless you pay upfront. This experience was traumatic and could have ended much worse.