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Why we recommend Bawe Island?

Private Island

Enjoy rare seclusion, turquoise shores and swift Stone Town access.

Pool Villas

Unwind in pool villas with butler care and sea views.

Refinded Dining

Savour varied island dining with global flavours and sunset settings.

Lagoon Retreat

Relax above turquoise lagoons with private pools and island style.

 

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Things to do at the Bawe Island
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UNWIND
Zen Pavilion Pause
Relax among Zen Gardens, then drift to Beach Pavilion for sea views and soft shade.
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DISCOVER
Bawe Reef Diving
Join Bawe Island Diving to explore clear reefs, vivid fish and calm Indian Ocean depths.
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INDULGE
Private Picnic Escape
Savour a Luxury Picnic on powder sand, with ocean views and time made for two.
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REFRESH
Infinity Pool Moments
Float in the Infinity Pool, sip cool drinks and watch turquoise water blur with sky.
Rooms & Suites
Sunrise Villa
Sunrise Villa offers a calm island retreat on the east side of Bawe Island, designed for guests who want comfort, privacy and an easy sense of escape. The interiors include a generous living area with two armchairs and a day bed that can turn into an extra bed, creating a relaxed setting for unwinding.
ROOM SIZE
200 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Sunrise View
BED SIZE/TYPE
King Size Four-Poster Bed
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Sunset Suite
Sunset Suite is positioned on the west side of the island and offers an elegant setting for couples or small families. The suite has a lowered living area and can accommodate extra sofa beds, creating flexible space for relaxing together while enjoying the warm atmosphere of a peaceful island escape.
ROOM SIZE
240 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Sunset View
BED SIZE/TYPE
King Size Four-Poster Bed
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Lagoon Suite
Lagoon Suite With Pool is an overwater escape set above a clear lagoon, combining refined design with a serene island atmosphere. The suite features a large terrace and a personal butler, creating a private and comfortable space for guests seeking a quiet stay surrounded by natural beauty and contemporary style.
ROOM SIZE
170 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Lagoon View
BED SIZE/TYPE
King Size Bed
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Zanzibar Villa
Zanzibar Villa offers direct beach access and a generous layout designed for luxury living in a private island setting. The entrance opens into a spacious living room with a lounge area, sofas and a corner bar, while the veranda, dining table, sun loungers and private garden create an inviting outdoor retreat.
ROOM SIZE
310 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Beach View
BED SIZE/TYPE
Four Bedrooms
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Sultan Palace
Sultan Palace is a two-level retreat designed for privacy, space and an elevated island stay. The ground floor includes two bedrooms, a large living room and kitchen area, while the upper level features the Sultan bedroom and a dedicated walk-in wardrobe, creating a refined setting for groups or families.
ROOM SIZE
500 sqm
ROOM VIEW
Island View
BED SIZE/TYPE
Three Bedrooms
KEY FEATURE
Private Pool
Sunrise Villa - Private Pool View
Sunrise Villa - Bedroom
Sunrise Villa - Bathroom
Sunset Suite - Private Pool View
Sunset Suite - Bedroom
Sunset Suite - Bathroom
Lagoon Suite - Pool View
Lagoon Suite - Pool Terrace with Sea View
Lagoon Suite - Bathroom
Lagoon Suite - Suite Over View
Zanzibar Villa - Pool with Sunrise View
Zanzibar Villa - Bedroom
Zanzibar Villa - Twin Bed
Zanzibar Villa - Living Room
Zanzibar Villa - Pool View
Sultan Palace - Villa Over View
Sultan Palace - King Bed
Sultan Palace - Twin Bed
Sultan Palace - Twin Bed View
Sultan Palace - Living Room View
Sultan Palace - Pool
Sultan Palace - Pool with Sunrise View
Sultan Palace - Over View
Restaurants & Bars
The Sand
The Sand is Bawe Island’s main restaurant, offering breakfast and dinner in a distinctive space where soft pristine sand replaces the traditional floor. Live cooking stations, freshly prepared dishes and rustic elegance create an immersive start or finish to the day.
CUISINE
International
OPEN
Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:30; Dinner: 18:30 - 22:00
LOCATION
Sandy floor
DRESS CODE
Resort casual
Sinfonia
Sinfonia celebrates Italian cooking with a trattoria spirit, refined service and contemporary flair. Traditional flavours are balanced with polished presentation, while the wood-fired oven anchors a generous pizza selection, from familiar classics to signature creations in an elegant resort setting.
CUISINE
Italian
OPEN
18:30 - 22:00
LOCATION
Resort dining
DRESS CODE
Smart casual
The Beach Club
The Beach Club offers laid-back adults-only dining in a breezy beachfront setting, focused on high-quality comfort food and relaxed seaside pleasure. Open through the day, it suits leisurely lunches, refreshing drinks and casual plates enjoyed close to the water.
CUISINE
Comfort food
OPEN
10:00 - 18:00
LOCATION
Beachfront
DRESS CODE
Resort casual
The View Bar
The View Bar brings a sophisticated island bar experience with Indian Ocean panoramas, crafted cocktails and curated beverages. Sunset views, live music and DJ performances shape an upbeat atmosphere, moving from relaxed daytime moments to a vibrant evening social scene.
CUISINE
Cocktails
OPEN
17:00 - 00:00
LOCATION
Ocean view
DRESS CODE
Smart casual
Rising Sun
Rising Sun delivers an interactive Japanese dining experience beneath an ancient baobab, centred on the theatre of Teppanyaki. Asian flavours meet fire, skill and engaging table-side performance, creating a lively setting for guests seeking authentic cuisine with a memorable culinary show.
CUISINE
Japanese
OPEN
18:30 - 22:00
LOCATION
Baobab garden
DRESS CODE
Smart casual
Bawe Island - The Sand
Sinfonia
Bawe Island - Beach Club
The View Bar
Rising Sun
Facilities
Airport transportation
Babysitting
Beach
Concierge
Gym
Outdoor Pool
Spa
Tennis Court
Holidays to Bawe Island

A swift speed boat ride from Stone Town takes you to Bawe Island in about 15 minutes. The resort lies off the Zanzibar coast, close to the capital yet wrapped in sea and silence. This location offers island privacy, easy day trips, and a graceful start to your stay.

Your villa feels made for slow mornings and calm nights. Choose a Sunrise Villa, Sunset Suite, Lagoon Suite With Pool, Zanzibar Villa, or Sultan Palace. Spaces range from 170 to 500 square metres, with private pools, large verandas, sea views, Frette linen, Etro amenities, and Nespresso coffee machines.

Days move with a light, barefoot rhythm. You can dive, try water sports, play tennis or padel, join yoga or pilates, cycle along island paths, or swim before lunch. Futsal adds a lively note, while the turquoise lagoon tempts you back to the water again and again.

Refined ease sits at the heart of the resort. You have a serene spa, kids club, babysitting on request, shops, a Technogym gym, tennis and padel courts, futsal, a pool, and butler service. The helicopter landing platform adds style for fast transfers or scenic island flights over Zanzibar.

Dining has real polish here, yet keeps a warm island soul. The Sand serves breakfast and dinner on soft sand with live cooking stations. Rising Sun offers Asian teppanyaki beneath a baobab. Sinfonia adds Italian craft, The Beach Club suits adults, and The View Bar frames sunset cocktails and music.isure

Special days gain a fine sense of place on Bawe Island. Think villa dining with a chef on demand, sunset drinks at The View Bar, or a table near the sea. The larger Zanzibar Villa and Sultan Palace suit close groups seeking privacy, space, and a memorable island mood.

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