Boutique Oceanfront Escape – Michamvi Beach, Zanzibar

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar

“The hotel is a private, intimate getaway beach retreat with only twelve spacious villas. Designed in an elegant laid back beach style, Zawadi is a relaxed luxury at its best.”

Description

Zawadi Hotel is an exclusive, adults-only luxury villa retreat perched along Zanzibar’s pristine south-east coast, recognised as one of the island’s most intimate hideaways. With only twelve villas set above a white sandy cove and each featuring dramatic Indian Ocean views, it offers refined barefoot elegance for guests seeking privacy, tranquillity and authentic island style.

Each villa features generous interiors, stylish beach-chic décor and a spacious terrace with plunge pool inviting guests to unwind in total seclusion. The resort complements this with gourmet cuisine, a serene spa, and direct access to snorkelling and cultural experiences against the backdrop of swaying palms and turquoise seas.

Ideal for discerning couples, honeymooners or luxury travel partners, Zawadi Hotel offers personalised service and immersive seascape escapes, positioning it as one of Zanzibar’s premier boutique experiences.

Tropical beach scenery with two lounge chairs on a wooden deck facing the ocean, surrounded by green plants and colorful flowers under a blue sky with scattered clouds
A bathroom with a modern rectangular white bathtub next to a large window with beige curtains, a potted green plant, a ceiling chandelier, wall art, and towels on a small table.
A luxurious hotel room with a sitting area and a bed with white linens and a canopy. The room features a neutral color palette, a large mirror, lamps, and minimalistic decor with a coastal theme.
Interior of a tropical restaurant with white furniture, hanging wicker lamps, and lush greenery on a thatched roof ceiling.
A bedroom with a white canopy bed, beige pillows, and beige decor, with a tufted bench at the foot of the bed.

Unique Selling Points

  • Intimate, Adults-Only Sanctuary – With only twelve private ocean-view villas, Zawadi delivers an atmosphere of total tranquillity and exclusivity, designed specifically for couples and honeymooners seeking serenity.

  • Clifftop Oceanfront Setting – Perched above a pristine white-sand cove on Zanzibar’s south-east coast, the hotel offers uninterrupted Indian Ocean views, private beach access, and a naturally secluded environment.

  • Boutique, Personalised Hospitality – A highly attentive team provides warm, discreet and personalised service, ensuring every stay feels relaxed, effortless and deeply tailored to the guest.

  • Elevated Culinary & Marine Experiences – From refined, ocean-focused dining and beachside cocktails to world-class snorkelling just offshore, Zawadi connects guests with Zanzibar’s coastal beauty through curated, enriching experiences.

Total Inventory

  • 12 Private Villas– 100 sqm

Zawadi features twelve spacious, ocean-facing private villas, each designed in an elegant driftwood-beach style and positioned to capture uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Every villa includes a master bedroom, a generous living/seating area, a large bathroom with freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower, as well as a wide private terrace surrounded by bougainvillea and palms.

Guests can enjoy their own private plunge pool, luxurious memory-foam beds, and thoughtful amenities including satellite TV, minibar, yoga mat and high-speed Wi-Fi. With direct access to a pristine sandy cove and water at all tides, the villas blend barefoot luxury with complete tranquillity, ideal for unwinding in total privacy.

Zawadi Hotel Zanzibar logo on a beige background
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