About
Beachfront Location Calamari Beach Resort in Zanzibar City offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy sea views and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Additional amenities include kitchenettes, terraces, and free WiFi in public areas. Dining Experience The family-friendly restaurant serves African, seafood, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and halal. Convenient Services The resort provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Additional services include room service, bicycle parking, and a kids' pool. Guest Satisfaction Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Calamari Beach Resort ensures a comfortable and memorable stay.
108 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.5
- Staff
- 8.9
- Location
- 7.3
What Guests Say
- “The room was very spacious and comfortable.. its honestly beautiful”
- “The food was good but sometimes the service was "ordinary". Bed was comfortable. Overall was good but overpriced for what was presented.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Apartment - Ground Floor
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Superior Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Deluxe Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 108 reviews
Pros +
- The room was very spacious and comfortable.. its honestly beautiful
- The food was good but sometimes the service was "ordinary". Bed was comfortable. Overall was good but overpriced for what was presented.
- Great sea view. Furthermore, the rooms had a kitchen and utensils, allowing visitors an opportunity to cook own food
Cons -
- The location wasn't that great, and the beach wasn't a sandy beach??
- The room was not up to my standards. no window covering on kitchen window so no privacy, particularly at night in lounge/living room. Bathroom drains did not flow, so you end up standing in shower water and water comes up through floor waste in bathroom floor. Both bathrooms. Ist apartment had NO hot water, moved to 2nd apartment, hot water OK. No insect screens on windows so difficult to cool rooms. A/Cs not suitable for room size and could not cool hot rooms. Swimming pool was being renovated so no pool available. This facility does NOT have beach access despite being advertised as a Beach resort.
- Breakfast was average
The room was very spacious and comfortable.. its honestly beautiful
The location wasn't that great, and the beach wasn't a sandy beach??
The food was good but sometimes the service was "ordinary". Bed was comfortable. Overall was good but overpriced for what was presented.
The room was not up to my standards. no window covering on kitchen window so no privacy, particularly at night in lounge/living room. Bathroom drains did not flow, so you end up standing in shower water and water comes up through floor waste in bathroom floor. Both bathrooms. Ist apartment had NO hot water, moved to 2nd apartment, hot water OK. No insect screens on windows so difficult to cool rooms. A/Cs not suitable for room size and could not cool hot rooms. Swimming pool was being renovated so no pool available. This facility does NOT have beach access despite being advertised as a Beach resort.
Great sea view. Furthermore, the rooms had a kitchen and utensils, allowing visitors an opportunity to cook own food
Breakfast was average
The rooms were clean and nice, and the staff was super super friendly and helpful
The staff were great & very helpful. The view from our balcony was very nice. The apartment was modern, large & well equipped.
The shower was always cold, if you could get it to work. The water pressure was very low on day 1 to non existent on our last day. We had to shower at our next hotel!
The environment is so lovely. Has a pool Quiet and relaxing
Poor internet
Safety and very comfortable
Location is very far so travelling was hard
The staff of calamari resort are amazing, they made sure that we had a great experience throughout. The ambience of the place is unreal, the fresh breeze from the sea is indescribable. I would ? recommend this place for a perfect stay. The female receptionist and Waiter Max was amazing.
There was a leak in our bathroom when we showered however it did not bother us that much
The place is very nice! There was a wedding during our stay and they upgraded our room! Staff very kind and professional. I recommend this place.
Nothing. Everything perfect!
The environment was clean and Friendly staffs especially Max and Leah
I was not able to swim in the beach. I booked this location because I was interested in the beach but unfortunately the beach wasn’t accessible. One can just look. No possibility to swim in the beach.
The rooms are spacious and clean with an amazing sea view
The food was not so much on point
Everything was fantastic but small bits & pieces required like supply of water bottles ,washing machine ,iron & maintain small grocery shop & very far to town spending $50 for up/downBreakfast variety to minimum but delicious, the staff very friendly especially Lyer & her staff for arranging lunch buffet for our family
Our room air conditioning not cooling forming ice looks no competent electrician whitin the area
Quiet location with wonderful and spacious rooms overlooking the pool and sea with a bar on the side. Mark/Max is a wonderful person who looked after our needs from the time of checkin to checkout and it was totally hassle free.
The shower in the bathroom was old and not working properly and once reported to them they immediately sent someone to repair but it should have been replaced.
The staff was super friendly.And the house was auper spacious ans cleanWe were really impressed with everything.We wished we stayed longer.
Nothing really
The staff are so kind and super friendly. The food was one of the best highlight of our trip here in Zanzibar. The view was super fantastic. Leah and other receptionist were super helpful to us in many ways. They helped me with payment methods even outside of the resort. It was the best experience that i wish to live for again. Highly recommend staying here during trip to Zanzibar.
I liked the how spaceous it is and the beach view
Their WiFi was poor as well as the hygiene especially the pool
The place was very nice in a serene environment. Staff were friendly. Was cosy, and the food was nice.The manager went out of her way to decirate our apartment for my husbands birthday. Thank you, Leah, and thank you, Calamari. I would surely recommend friends over ?
The road going to the villas needs a lot of attention as it doesn't really portray a good picture of what's ahead.Once someone books, all costs should be mentioned to clients.
It very pretty. Pool was nice. Staff were very good. Check in was great.
No shade around the pool. Room was odd - very big but seemed unfinished. Door handles were on upside down, the curtains were on backwards so black out lining was facing wrong way, there wardrobes doors were missing. There weee random holes in the walls and also there was no door to the bathroom. Nothing big but just odd. Biggest genuine issue was no mosquito nets on the bed and windows and doors and holes in theirs. So no huge complaints but at same time price point of this resort requires small details to be better.
The sea view from my roomThe staff especially Cantona
AC was not cooling, several people came to check it to no avail.Ants,flies, and mosquito everywhere even after spraying insecticides in the room twice, proper fumigation is needed Pool was dirtyLocation was too far from everything, it was awfully quiet and boring.Breakfast was very poor, no varieties.Bathroom has plumbing issues and foul smell especially when u flush.WiFi was very poor and only works in some part of the apartment.
Next to the sea. Good employees
Electricity kept on tripping since the first day we arrived and it was not sorted W
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Location
Calamari Beach Villas, Zanzibar City



