Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel – Stay in Zanzibar, Zanzibar

The hotel has 119 air-conditioned rooms, including luxury suites with private balconies that provide views of the Indian Ocean. Some rooms feature a hot tub and coffee machine, while all offer a private bathroom with a bath. Guests can choose between rooms with garden or sea views, and the decor reflects a blend of Ottoman and Swahili cultural influences.

Guests have access to 4 restaurants on site, including the acclaimed Sino Thai Seafood Restaurant that serves Thai and seafood dishes prepared by local chefs. A buffet breakfast and dinner are available at the main dining room, and themed dinner nights are organized weekly. The hotel also offers a bar, snack bar, and complimentary fruits in the room.

Two exclusive spas provide a variety of relaxation treatments, including massage, hot tub/jacuzzi, sauna, and a massage chair. Tailored beauty and body programs are developed with internal health experts, and the spa lounge and relaxation area are open to guests. The hotel has both an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor swimming pool, along with a fitness center, yoga classes, and water sports such as snorkelling and diving available exclusively for hotel guests.

Conference halls at the hotel are equipped for high-tech meetings and can accommodate up to 500 delegates. The business centre provides fax, photocopying, and meeting/banquet facilities, and the 24-hour front desk can handle express check-in and currency exchange. A valet parking service, car hire, and shuttle service are available, including free airport transfers for guests.

A private discotheque and nightclub is available for evening entertainment, along with live music and performances. The hotel organizes cultural tours, walking tours, and classes about local culture, as well as bike rentals and horse riding. Evening entertainment includes a nightclub/DJ, billiards, darts, and games room, while the hotel's beachfront location provides scenic views of local fisherman at sunset from dining venues.

Architecture: Ottoman-Swahili design with ornate interiors

Entertainment: Private discotheque and nightclub on site

Wellness: Two exclusive spas with health-expert programs

Dining: 4 restaurants including Sino Thai Seafood

Business: Conference facilities for up to 500 delegates

Location: Beachfront, 6 km from Peace Memorial Museum, free airport transfer