Calamari Beach Resort

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Calamari Beach Resort

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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

7.8Good
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.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Apartment - Ground Floor1/4

Apartment - Ground Floor

1098 sqft • 1 King or 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Superior Apartment1/4

Superior Apartment

1938 sqft • 1 King or 2 Queen or 2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Deluxe Apartment1/4

Deluxe Apartment

1755 sqft • 1 King or 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7.8
    Good

    Based on 108 reviews

    Location

    7.3

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    7.9

    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
    Business Traveler (8)Solo Traveler (6)Traveling as Couple (18)Family with Young Children (41)Group Traveler (21)Total (113)
    6PrincePosted on: 10-25-2025

    The room was very spacious and comfortable.. its honestly beautiful

    The location wasn't that great, and the beach wasn't a sandy beach??

    6BarnesPosted on: 9-12-2025

    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.

    6StanislausPosted on: 3-1-2025

    Great sea view. Furthermore, the rooms had a kitchen and utensils, allowing visitors an opportunity to cook own food

    Breakfast was average

    10PietariPosted on: 12-14-2024

    The rooms were clean and nice, and the staff was super super friendly and helpful

    6NigelPosted on: 10-31-2024

    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!

    8OmonPosted on: 10-20-2024

    The environment is so lovely. Has a pool Quiet and relaxing

    Poor internet

    8HalimaPosted on: 9-13-2024

    Safety and very comfortable

    Location is very far so travelling was hard

    9JerrinPosted on: 9-2-2024

    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

    10FranciscoPosted on: 8-21-2024

    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!

    8ChristabellPosted on: 7-31-2024

    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.

    8BrianPosted on: 7-30-2024

    The rooms are spacious and clean with an amazing sea view

    The food was not so much on point

    9AliPosted on: 7-18-2024

    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

    10KiranPosted on: 6-24-2024

    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.

    10MugajgaPosted on: 3-12-2024

    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

    10ISINGIZWEPosted on: 2-14-2024

    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.

    5NancyPosted on: 2-14-2024

    I liked the how spaceous it is and the beach view

    Their WiFi was poor as well as the hygiene especially the pool

    9LunguPosted on: 1-7-2024

    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.

    5DamianPosted on: 1-7-2024

    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.

    1AdewalePosted on: 1-1-2024

    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.

    8MelodyPosted on: 12-29-2023

    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-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren 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.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    Calamari Beach Resort

    Calamari Beach Villas, Zanzibar City