seaview rooms were perfect, we gt the presidential suite, and could see a gorgeous sunset every day. the staff were amazingly helpful, they assisted my father who has a difficulty with mobility all throughout our stay, providing a wheel chair.

the fly dubai staff stay in this hotel, and unfortunately due to their flight times they check out in unearthly hours to catch the early morning flight, we were awoken at 4am by them moving furniture or their trolley luggage. id suggest they stay at ground floor accomodation to avoid them disturbing other guests otherwise all else was perfect.

Reserving a room at Madinat Al Bahr was a smooth process. I proceeded to make a call to enquire about checking in early. A gentleman by the name Sebastian organized to have me picked up from the airport and allowed me to check in early which allowed me to have a much-needed rest after two days of travelling. At the reception I was greeted with warm smiles and the lady at the reception (Happy) checked me in without delays. Issa helped me to my room and showed me the executive room I had booked. The room surpassed all my expectations. It was roomy, light and very clean. The icing on the cake was the direct view of the hotels garden and the blue ocean from my room’s balcony. All the amenities that one might need on a trip away from home are included in the room. My first night at the hotel was very pleasant. I had the delight of meeting Sayed Aly on my way to breakfast the next day - a very charming, chatty gentleman who speaks. I enjoyed chatting with Aly during the meals - we both had a chance to practise the international languages we spoke (German, Russian and a little bit of Italian). I got the impression that Aly takes his time to learn the guests and preferences which really makes a stay at Madinat Al Bahr feel like a second home. The food was another highlight. A wide variety of local and international delicacies. The buffets were amazing. I was more interested in local delicacies which the hotel had enough of. The fruit variety felt like a special treat too. The pool is very clean and big enough. There are nough sun beds around the pool - one needs not worry about finding a spot to chill by the pool. The pool looks even prettier at night! The beach just infront of the hotel was nice too. I had a chance to chit chat with the locals and take some “diving lessons” from the kids swimming around. My stay lacked for nothing. Madinat Al Bahr is truly a gem on this beautiful island.

Beautiful art and decor Salvador barman was a treasure

No toilet paper, soap for 4 days Exposed wires covered/hidden by rug Food Poisoning on last day (seafood soup)

We loved this hotel especially the exterior, pool, restaurant and common area. It was well decorated and we had a very relaxing very pleasant stay. We basically had the pool to ourselves on the day we spent lounging around, the hotel was very quiet. We loved the gardens and all the different kinds of flowers! Many different lounge areas outside to enjoy the beautiful Zanzibar sun. A little beach area just down the stairs. On another day we went to stone town, and the hotel arranged a driver to take us there and pick us up ($10 per trip) which was very helpful. We loved that there was a free shuttle to/from the airport. The buffet is very good, we really enjoyed the food.

The bed was verryyyyy squeaky and there was a round blue light near the ceiling that we wished we could have turned off. We arrived after a long day safariing on the mainland and a flight into Zanzibar so we were hoping for a slightly comfier bed/bedroom. There was a bit of a musty smell too but overall it was fine. Just not quite what we expected given how lavish the rest of the place was.

The property was luxury everything was designed in details and the staff were very respectful and always happy to help.

We stayed in the two bed room apartment with my husband and my two children. Unfortunately, because on the second room didn’t have two single my 14years old boy and 10 years old girl had to shared in double bed room. I did call the reception initially, they did say they were going to bring a spare bed as they could separated the double bed but unfortunately no body came to our room was bit disappointed about that but apart from that everything else was great.

The hotel is very beautiful and the price is suitable. We rented an apartment consisting of 3 rooms and a hall. The rooms were very spacious and spacious, the furniture was new, the hotel was clean and overlooked the sea, and the staff were very helpful, especially the employee, Hassan, an Egyptian, who always welcomed and helped us.

I had a problem with the receptionist called Michael, as he is the only person who disturbed my mood and offended me in Zanzibar and changed my impression of its people and also diminished my impression of the hotel, as I called him to cancel the request for an extra bed from the room and he refused at first and then with my insistence he hung up the call in my face And he repeated it three times in the sense that he confirms his abuse of me, and this harms the reputation of the hotel and the city of Zanzibar.

the breakfast and A La Carte dinner menu was huge and catered for all our needs and more and the staff were very friendly and brought all the items to our table.

The late cleaning of our room, the one day, after making several calls to housekeeping. On arrival your desk manager advised us that there is a free shuttle to Stone Town every morning.When we requested this free shuttle,we were advised that we have to book this with the conciergie and pay for the trip to Stone Town.

It’s picturesque and grand. Super clean and has lots of places to chill with view of the beach. The stuff is super friendly and helpful. There are so many details about the place that shocked me in a beautiful way.

The bathroom was not well ventilated and the shower was too small, the shower curtain kept touching me which was gross.

Receiption and the Room itself after the upgrade.

Room service - the breakfast was not well placed. They don’t listen careful sometimes forgetting cutleries. Bread and watery food combined in one plate.

Amazing hotel ! The staff is very nice and extremely friendly and helpful. The pool area is so relaxing with an amazing sunset view, the breakfast buffet comes with a large choice and everything is very delicious. The location is very practical. The access to the beach is amazing as well and we appreciate how the security guards are very careful. Would definitely recommend !