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Anna of Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Dongwe with outdoor pool and restaurant

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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
Standard Bungalow | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Garden

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
  • 538 sq ft
  • 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
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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
  • 861 sq ft
  • 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
  • 861 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Bungalow

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
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 280 sq ft
  • 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
  • Bwejuu Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pingwe Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Paje Beach - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Jambiani Beach - 19 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

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

At Anna of Zanzibar, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Polish, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 55 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 55 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anna of Zanzibar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Anna of Zanzibar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Anna of Zanzibar?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Anna of Zanzibar?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Anna of Zanzibar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Anna of Zanzibar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 55 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Anna of Zanzibar?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 55 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 55 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Anna of Zanzibar and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Anna of Zanzibar?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Anna of Zanzibar like?
Anna of Zanzibar is located a short 1-minute walk from Dongwe Beach.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Poor

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
Brad, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Antonio, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Annamaria, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Kerim Erdem, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Arturo, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Siyuan, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 ….
4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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
Eileen, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

vildan, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nikolay, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sam, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Complete serenity
The food, service, and staff were all simply amazing.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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...
8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sara, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

shahar, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Heinrich, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
10-night trip
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