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Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

4.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront resort with spa, near Mapenzi Beach

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Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Free daily buffet breakfast
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Overview of Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

9.0

Superb

Property highlights

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
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Kiwengwa Beach, North East Coast, Kiwengwa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Superior Room, Garden Area

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, Garden Area

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Superior Room

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • On the beach
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 11 min drive
  • Muyuni Beach - 11 min drive
  • Mnemba Island - 30 min drive
  • Kendwa Beach - 52 min drive
  • Nungwi Beach - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 71 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • The Jetty - 5 min drive
  • Andiamo - 10 min walk
  • Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Snack Restaurant Ngalawa - 18 min walk
  • Breakfast @ Ocean Paradise - 1 min walk
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About this property

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar

At Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball and sunloungers, plus you'll have access to on-site windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and manicures and pedicures. Ocean Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, offers ocean views and serves breakfast. Other highlights at this upmarket resort include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a fitness centre.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Swahili

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Garden
Bicycle rentals
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Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and Ecolab (third-party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 98 units
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 10 kilometres*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4467 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Ocean Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant only serves breakfast.
Jahazi Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Mawimbi Restaurant – This beach restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pool bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Bahari Bar – This bar overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 70 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club and fitness facility with adult supervision
  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and Ecolab (third-party expert - Global).

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 70 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Additional recreation on-site includes aerobics . Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar also has 2 bars and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar like?
Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Zanzibar is a short 15-minute walk from Mapenzi Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest.

Reviews

9.0

Superb

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

NDC, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort and professional staff. We really enjoyed our stay at ocean paradise, room was clean and quiet , food was delicious and night shows and entertainment was added value.
Muna, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Samie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff went out of their way to do what I requested and nothing was too much bother for them
PARVINDER, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is well kept and the staff is amazing. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Antoine, 9-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

tarhouni, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sara Tarek, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely spacious hotel with a beautiful African theme spread out in beautiful grounds. The staff were lovely especially Hassan, the Bar Manager and the Animator boys Godgift, Marco and Festo who were great fun. We really enjoyed our holiday there.
9-night trip
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