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Anna of Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Bungalow | View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
South East Coast, Dongwe, 3185

What's nearby

  • Dongwe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pingwe Beach - 20 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 27 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Paje Beach - 32 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 34 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Anna of Zanzibar

Luxury boutique hotel by the ocean
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Anna of Zanzibar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Anna of Zanzibar feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Polish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 55
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 55

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 55 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 55 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anna of Zanzibar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Anna of Zanzibar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anna of Zanzibar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anna of Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 55 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Anna of Zanzibar?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 55 (subject to availability).

Does Anna of Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Anna of Zanzibar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dongwe hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dongwe Beach, Bwejuu Beach, and Pingwe Beach. Paje Beach and Michamvi Kae Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Anna of Zanzibar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay VERY FAR AWAY from this place
Stay very far away from this place!! Several other couples and families left this place as we did for other accommodation on the island. No food in the restaurant. Staff abandoned to try and sort things out by irresponsible owners. No A/C working. It is listed as a 5 Star resort, but nothing close… maybe 2 star. We tried to contact the owners to resolve our issues, but they we just incredibly rude and u helpful. You will 100% regret if you book to stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property with an extremely spacious cottage available for us! The grounds are beautiful and the staff were gracious and extremely helpful! It's right on the ocean. Highly recommend for everyone.

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and polite, and the food was good, although a bit pricey. The menu is very limited. The property is old and needs some renovation. It is promoted as a 5 star hotel, but it is clearly not one. Owners and expedia should rectify this. The rooms have old, moldy furniture, and the A/Cs do not work, so none of us had a good night's sleep, and it was even harder to take a nap during the day. When we arrived, the grass was very high, the swimming pool dirty, but when reported to the staff, they quickly improved on that. I would definitely not return to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annamaria

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kerim Erdem

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC, no hot water, tap water very salty you can’t brush your teeth. Pool dirty. Beach is not good no sunbathing seats. No reception and no phone in reception. We left the hotel as soon as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Flora and fauna at the property; beautiful surroundings. Right near the beach too. Fantastic and very helpful staff. Great food, but would have liked a change in the menu, for example the special was always the same fish.

8/10 Good

Arturo, Laguna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, attentive and fun. I always felt welcome and every need or request was addressed in a timely matter. Very professional. Manager Laurent, Cook, Bar tenders, waiters/waitresses, cleaning crew... all outstanding and kind. Thank you again, I won't forget my stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siyuan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zanzibar style.
Very beautiful, authentic and family friendly hotel. Enjoyed every moment. The running water was quite salty due to being taken from underground well but it didnt stop us from enjoying our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly exceptional
I have been to Zanzibar several times, and this place is just awesome. First the caveat - it is not a place for party animals. It is a small quiet place for relaxation The bungalows … super large, two bedrooms, very nice design. Simply outstanding Grounds and pool … the same. Pool is actually large, grounds are impeccable … and the beach superb Restaurant … haute cuisine. Ingredients are exceptionally fresh and high quality. But the menu is perhaps overdone with “exotic” items at the expense of more standard things … for example, there was only one fresh fish option when we are 20 meters from the ocean. OK, there are several alternatives within walking distance … Service … again impeccable. Special thanks to Candy but also several others that I don’t remember the name. The manager Laurent did a great job keeping things together In summary, one of the best choices for a quiet relaxing retreat ….
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eileen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 5 day. Beautiful property with only 6 villas so we felt like we had the place to ourselves. Staff, room size, and food,10/10! A couple issues during our stay: they bleached my pajamas, the taxi they arranged for us to go to the airport was 45 min late, hot water, power, and internet was inconsistent. They were addressed immediately when we brought it to the team. I would recommend staying there
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vildan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private paradise
Great hotel, great service, great food. Personal touch in every aspect of your stay. We felt like staying at a friend's mansion, added the 5 stars service. Number of staff exceeds number of guests, so you have someone at your service in every single minute of your stay. Only if you need them of course as privacy of the guests seems to be top priority too. Let's hope we get back there soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff and stunning views
Anna of Zanzibar is such a beautiful resort. The villas are stunning, so comfortable and always clean! The spa is lovely and treatments available are varied to suit all price ranges which is great. The staff are so friendly and nothing is a problem at all, all our needs were fulfilled throughout our stay. The food is great and it's so nice to have a choice of menu for each meal. I'd definitely stay at Anna of Zanzibar again and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to visit Zanzibar!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Roxy, London UK

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Paradise Zanzibar
Had a great trip to Anna of Zanzibar after a great Safari.It was a lovely experience... A special thanks to Haroon and Simaile who looked after us very well and also Micheal who went the extra mile. I think the Villas need a little bit of an update considering it's a five star resort. We found sometimes some of the staff weren't as accomadating as others. Also you have to remember that Zanzibar has a lot of poverty so in line with that I think you have to be a little bit more conservative.

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible.
We arrived in Zanzibar late at night with our college aged son after a week in the Masai Mara. The best resorts are on the far side of the island (East) away from Stone Town so expect about an hour drive. When we got to the Anna around 10:30pm, the proprietor, Michael, was waiting for us and had the chef fix a late dinner (typical of the service we received). The staff was incredibly friendly, kind and attentive as was Michael and his wife. This is a small boutique resort with 5 individual villas which are very spacious. Very large (500') bedrooms and large sitting rooms (400') and very large bathrooms. Essentially small houses. My son slept in the sitting room (which is sealed with doors) and there was not a cot but a full sized bed there waiting for him. The villas are beautiful with carved wood everywhere and excellent internet throughout. At each meal we were asked when we wanted to eat the next meal and where it should be set up (on the beach, on our Villa veranda, by the pool or on the lodge porch. The property is very private, has an on-site spa and the beach is an endless vista of white sand for walking or running. This is an amazing property, incredibly well run with a staff that will arrange or do anything for you to make sure your stay is great. The Anna is a gem of Zanzibar.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Complete serenity
The food, service, and staff were all simply amazing.

10/10 Excellent

BLF, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing escape in Zanzibar
Anna of Zanzibar was fantastic. Beautiful grounds. Spacious accommodation. Impeccable service. The food was made to order and incredibly fresh. The staff was attentive and incredibly friendly. This a truly great and relaxing escape and I was extremely satisfied with my entire experience.

10/10 Excellent

Greg, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon paradise
Anna of Zanzibar is a perfect place for couples looking for quiet relaxation and excellent service. We came here for our honeymoon after a safari in Tanzania, and it was a perfect ending to our trip. Michael is a great host, and all of the staff is friendly and always looking to get you what you need. The 5 private villas are large and clean. Each meal is served when and where you want, and the food is always delicious. Aside from total relaxtion at Anna's, Michael also arranged for two excursions for us. We could not recommend Anna more. You will love it.

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C'est vrai, l'hôtel Anna of Zanzibar mériterait un petit rafraîchissement, car de petites choses commencent à disfonctionner. Mais le style colonial des bungalows, les volumes, la décoration chic et rétro qui reflète les différentes influences que l'on trouve sur l'île (africaine, arabe, indienne), l'utilisation de beaux matériaux comme le teck et le terrazzo de corail créent un charme et une authenticité auxquels il est difficile de ne pas être sensible. Le temps a permis à la végétation de se développer et la piscine, à quelques pas d'une magnifique plage de sable blanc, est entourée d'une luxuriante végétation où s'ébattent des oiseaux multicolores. Le personnel est absolument adorable et les plats qui composent la carte du restaurant sont vraiment délicieux. Anna of Zanzibar est un havre de beauté et de tranquilité sur la côte de l'île réputée la plus sauvage et la moins courue. Le souvenir du magnifique séjour que j'y ai passé va me permettre de traverser tout l'hiver.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionnel
Nous avons passé 1 semaine du 17 au 25 mars dans le cadre paradisiaque de l'hôtel. Le jardin est très luxuriant avec des petits oiseaux jaunes très beaux et des singes inoffensifs qui se promènent d'arbres en arbres. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir l'hôtel pour nous tous seuls car c'était la fin de saison (la saison des pluies en avril-mai arrivait) et de faire connaissance avec le propriétaire. Nous avons eu des échanges très intéressants avec lui et nous avons beaucoup apprécié sa gentillesse et sa convivialité. Nous recommandons cet hôtel à toutes les personnes qui recherchent l'authenticité, le calme, ainsi que la bonne cuisine. En effet, nous nous sommes régalés avec les plats proposés et n'avons eu aucune envie de chercher ailleurs. Sachant que nous sommes difficiles de ce point de vue là, ça équivaut à un 10/10 ! Concernant la plage, nous étions venus pour faire du snorkeling et en marchant sur la plage à gauche en direction de la jetée, nous avons pu voir de beaux fonds marins sans avoir à prendre un bateau ou aller très loin. Le personnel est adorable, surtout Iren, Abas et les autres dont nous ne nous souvenons plus du prénom...
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dålig ac, tog alldeles för ång tid att få mat på hotellet . Underbar trädgård, tråkigt att man inte kan bada i havet när man vill pga tidvattnet
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

shahar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Heinrich

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Leider hatte ich die Bewertungen vor Buchung nicht sorgfältig genug gelesen. Das Anna ist von einem 5-Stern meilenwert entfernt. Bereits die off-road Zufahrt ist so grauenvoll. dass man gar kein Hotel vermutet bzw. denkt, nicht die richtige Zufahrt erwischt zu haben. Ansonsten: die Wasserversorgung in den Zimmern besteht aus Salzwasser (übrigens wie auch des Swimming Pools), dh man wird tagelang nie das Gefühl von klebriger Haut los, beide Klimaanlagen in unserem Zimmer produzierte mit der Angabe von 16 C nur lauwarme Luft. Als wir duschen wollten fiel uns auf, dass nur kochend heisses Wasser aus der Dusche kam. Auf unsere Reklamation hiess es, man müsse das heisse Wasser ca. 15 Min ablaufen lassen. Also haben wir 5 Tage lang Unmengen von heissem Wasser verschwendet. Die gesamte Anlage um den Pool bis zum Strand ist in einem ungepflegten verfallenden Zustand, wirkt verlassen. Der Strandabschnitt bietet keinen einfachen Zugang zum Meer, sehr steinig. Die Reinigung der Zimmer ist mal besser, mal schlechter, man mag dann auf keinen Fall barfuss gehen. Was ist gut - die Küche und die Kellner, welche sehr nett sind, das Essen ist gut und nicht teuer. Die Karte wechselte allerdings nicht.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et liten stykke paradis!
Et liten stykke paradis! Ligger i Fredfylte omgivelser, meget god service fra de vennlige og smilende ansatte. God mat fra kjøkkenet, litt stive priser men ikke noe uvanlig for et hotell. Bassengvannet inneholder umåtelig høy mengde med klorin, noe man burde være forsiktig med hvis man er allergisk overfor klorin. Selve suiten bestod av to soverom og et meget stort bad, mer enn nok plass for to personer.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023