Are the specialty restaurants included at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa. Official site and Expedia identify a premium all-inclusive meal plan with buffet meals and daily dining.

Does Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa. Expedia all-inclusive details state premium alcoholic beverages are included.

Is room service included at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

Yes: room service is included in the all-inclusive plan at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa. Official facilities list 24-hour room service.

Is Wi-Fi free at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa. Official page lists free Wi-Fi; Expedia lists free in-room Wi-Fi at 25+ Mbps.

Is the minibar included at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

Yes: in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive plan at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa. Expedia states in-room minibar beverages are included.

Are spa treatments included at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa and wellness centre is available; treatments are not verified as included.

Are excursions included at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

No: off-site excursions costs extra at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Official page lists excursions, safaris and transfers desk rather than included excursions.

Are airport transfers included at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Transfer inclusion was not verified.

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Africa & Indian Ocean

Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size

4.9

★★★★★

877 reviews on Google

8.8Out of 10

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Highlights

·Full-service spa

·64 min from ZNZ

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Location

Nearest airport: ZNZ

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

1h 4min transfer

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Our favorite: Welcome Pickups

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About the Location

Tanzania

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The Vibe

Quiet & Relaxed

What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered, and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining

Official site and Expedia identify a premium all-inclusive meal plan with buffet meals and daily dining.

Included

Top-shelf liquor

Expedia all-inclusive details state premium alcoholic beverages are included.

Included

Room service

Official facilities list 24-hour room service.

Included

Wi-Fi

Official page lists free Wi-Fi; Expedia lists free in-room Wi-Fi at 25+ Mbps.

Included

In-room minibar

Expedia states in-room minibar beverages are included.

Included

Spa treatments

Spa and wellness centre is available; treatments are not verified as included.

Costs extra

Off-site excursions

Official page lists excursions, safaris and transfers desk rather than included excursions.

Costs extra

Airport transfers

Transfer inclusion was not verified.

Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week: how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

1 restaurant1 barNo reservations needed· African · International · Zanzibari · Halal · Vegetarian

Official site identifies Blue Waves Restaurant and Seascape bar; Booking.com describes African and international cuisine with multiple dietary options.

Pools & waterplay

1 pool

Official page lists a large pool and beachfront pool setting.

The beach itself

Swimmability varies by seasonEntry varies along the shoreSnorkeling needs a boat tripNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Uroa Beach has strong tidal variation on Zanzibar's east coast; beach lounging is appealing, but swimming depth and exposed flats vary by tide.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports. The sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip: whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Teen program

Not offered

Rooms that fit a family

6 categories, incl. Garden Suite, Ocean Suite

Beach for young swimmers

Entry varies along the beach

Dinner reservations

Walk-in everywhere, no app battles

Rooms can sleep families, but no supervised kids club was verified.

Questions parents ask

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

Yes. Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Penthouse Ocean Suite, Grand Ocean Suite, Deluxe Ocean Suite. The largest stated occupancy is 6. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.

Is the beach at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa good for young children?

Swimmability varies by season, and the entry varies along the shore.

Is there anything for teenagers at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

No dedicated teen program at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa; teens fall back on the pools, sports, and whatever independence you give them.

Do you need dinner reservations at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?

No: restaurants at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa are walk-in, which with tired kids is worth more than an extra venue.

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally, so confirm with the resort before booking.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa

Our independent research: the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

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8.8/10

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Scores

Beach8.2

Medium

Food8.8

High

Service9.0

High

Rooms8.8

High

Pools8.4

High

Luxury8.6

High

Family8.0

Medium

Quiet8.6

Medium

Remote work8.0

Medium

Pros

Premium all-inclusive plan is clearly published.
Large suites with ocean-view options.
Strong early guest signals for staff and food.
Spa, gym, PADI dive centre and 24-hour room service.

Cons

Thin Reddit and still-maturing review base.
Only one main restaurant and bar verified on official pages.
Uroa beach swimming varies by tide.

Things to know

Dream of Zanzibar is a premium all-inclusive beach resort on Uroa Beach, not a town-walkable Zanzibar base.
The resort is strongest for quiet, suite space, staff warmth and all-inclusive ease after safari.
East-coast tide swings are the key beach caveat.

Hidden tips

Check tide tables before planning beach swimming days.
Choose an ocean-facing suite if the sea view is central to the trip.
Confirm excursion and airport transfer pricing before arrival.

What guests say

Most loved

Friendly and attentive staff
Premium all-inclusive food and drinks
Large suites and ocean views
Quiet Uroa setting

Most common complaints

Tide variation on Uroa Beach
Limited dining footprint compared with megaresorts
Transfer and excursion costs

Things people wish they knew

East-coast Zanzibar beaches can be beautiful but tide-dependent, so do not judge the beach only by low-tide photos.

From Reddit

Resort-specific Reddit coverage is light; Zanzibar Reddit discussion generally cautions that all-inclusive value depends on whether guests want to stay resort-based rather than explore local restaurants.

Rooms

Best Value Room:Ocean SuiteLow

Official room grid confirms ocean view at a smaller footprint than the premium categories.

Best Room Category:Premium Ocean SuiteMedium

Official room grid confirms the largest standard ocean-facing suite before the six-person penthouse/grand categories.

Best Room Category For Families:Penthouse Ocean SuiteMedium

Official page confirms capacity for six guests with a king bed, sofa bed and two single beds.

The facts

Room Count

295

Booking Review Count

Expedia Review Count

SpaGood WifiBeachfrontFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food

Guest Sentiment: 8.8Premium Ai Clarity: 9Blue Waves Restaurant: 8.8Single Main Restaurant Drag: 6.8