Bawe Island

Discover a collection of 70 African-chic villas, each combining comfort, privacy and natural beauty. Every accommodation has spacious living areas, elegant bedrooms and terraces or verandas with private pools. Whether you seek romantic seclusion or extra space for family, each villa immerses you in the island’s lush surroundings while providing exclusive amenities tailored to your stay.

Sunrise Villa

Sleeps: 2 Adults

Positioned on the island’s eastern side, the Sunrise Villa features a king-size four-poster bed, a spacious living area with a daybed, and a private terrace with a pool. At 200 sqm, it has space to relax while you enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean at dawn—an idyllic retreat for sunrise lovers.

Sunset Suite

Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children

On the island’s western side, the 240 sqm Sunset Suite showcases a king-size four-poster bed, a lowered living area and sofa beds for families. The private terrace and pool overlook the horizon, offering you a vantage point for Africa’s dramatic sunsets. It’s ideal for couples or small families.

Zanzibar Villa

Sleeps: 6 Adults

Blending luxury with beachfront living, the 310 sqm Zanzibar Villa includes two bedrooms, a lounge, bar and kitchen. Outdoors, a spacious veranda leads to a private pool and secluded garden with direct beach access. It also allows for personalised dining experiences with a private chef on request.

Lagoon Suite with Pool

Sleeps: 2 Adults

Suspended above a turquoise lagoon, this 170 sqm overwater suite pairs contemporary design with natural materials. It provides a king-size bed, a large terrace with a pool, and dedicated butler service. Set on the island’s eastern side, it’s a tranquil sanctuary for romance and exclusivity.

Sultan Palace

Sleeps: 9 Adults

The island’s most lavish residence, the Sultan Palace spans two levels and has three bedrooms, expansive living and kitchen areas, and a master suite with a walk-in closet and luxury bathroom. Accommodating up to nine across 500 sqm, it promises total privacy, a pool and grand interiors.

• All-inclusive
• Gym/fitness centre
• Spa/wellness
• Tennis

Dining on Bawe Island is an extraordinary culinary journey, bringing a true gourmet philosophy to Zanzibar for the first time. Each restaurant has been designed to delight your senses, combining refined flavours with remarkable settings. With the island’s dine-around concept, you can explore an array of à la carte options, from authentic Italian to fresh teppanyaki beneath an ancient baobab.

The Sand

Enjoy breakfast or dinner at the resort's main restaurant, where you can feel soft sand under your feet, replacing a more traditional flooring to create a distinct and rustic feel. Your fresh dishes are served from live stations, immersing you in the moment as you tuck into some mouthwatering fare.

Sinfonia

Dine at a refined Italian trattoria that mixes traditional flavours of its popular national cuisine with contemporary flair. Savour everything from crispy, wood-fired pizzas to more classic dishes, potentially paired with a glass of red or a drink of your choice in a sophisticated, relaxed setting.

The View Bar

Perched in a top-view location overlooking the Indian Ocean, this bar is the place to be for crafted cocktails, live music and sunset views during your luxury island getaway. From morning to night, it transforms from a tranquil daytime retreat to a vibrant evening hotspot, ideal for social occasions.

The Beach Club

Want some casual, high-quality comfort food in a relaxed seaside atmosphere? This adults-only beachfront dining destination is open from 10 am to 6 pm to help whet your appetite. Whether it’s a long lunch or refreshments with friends and family, the laid-back setting here hits just right.

Rising Sun

Watch skilled chefs prepare your dish before your eyes, transforming traditional dining into an authentic and theatrical encounter. This interactive teppanyaki experience beneath an ancient baobab combines authentic Japanese cuisine with a dynamic, engaging culinary performance.

At Bawe Island, you’re invited to enjoy a host of wonderful activities. Begin with sunrise yoga in the Beach Pavilion, where the calm ocean sets the tone for balance and renewal. Stay active in the island’s fully equipped gym, where ocean views accompany every workout. Alternatively, you can challenge someone to a match on the tennis or padel courts, or take a slower pace by cycling quiet trails on your private bike, discovering hidden corners of the island along the way.

Adventure calls offshore, too: jet skiing delivers exhilarating speed across the open water, whereas scuba diving in the Changuu–Bawe Marine Conservation Area reveals coral gardens teeming with sea turtles, eagle rays and reef sharks. Head beneath the surface with your SSI instructor and be expertly guided into a crystal-clear underwater world alive with colour and life.

Families find equal delight, with a dedicated kids’ club set in lush gardens where imagination thrives, and babysitting services if you want a romantic evening under the stars. As night falls, the island transforms again—think beachside soirées, live music and cultural celebrations.

Bawe Island implements sustainability initiatives while ensuring a luxury experience for you.

More than half of the resort’s energy comes from Zanzibar’s largest solar array, while solar heaters provide hot water in each villa. A state-of-the-art system recycles wastewater for the gardens, where native flora flourishes alongside organic fruit and vegetables grown for garden-to-table dining.

Not only this, but single-use plastics have been eliminated in favour of an eco-friendly alternative in the bottling plant. Organic waste is carefully composted to nourish the island’s gardens, whereas seawater is purified through reverse osmosis to provide fresh drinking water for you and the staff.

Lastly, the island is embraced by Changuu–Bawe Marine Conservation Area. The recently designated protected zone safeguards vibrant coral reefs and marine life, allowing fragile ecosystems to thrive.