Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Last verified July 2026. Dining is the weakest mark at 8.0. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
Official fact sheet lists Blue Waves restaurant and Seascape bar; booking source describes African and international cuisine with multiple dietary options.
Pools & waterplay
Official fact sheet and booking listings identify a swimming pool or year-round outdoor pool.
The beach itself
Official fact sheet says coral reefs protect the east coast and create a long lagoon; high tide is best for swimming while low tide exposes shallow water and tidal flats.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
- Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Suite | Sleeps 4 | 635 ft²59 m² | Pool or ocean view |
| Garden Suite | Sleeps 4 | 753 ft²70 m² | Garden view |
| Deluxe Ocean Suite | Sleeps 6 | 840 ft²78 m² | Pool or ocean view |
| Premium Ocean Suite | Sleeps 4 | 1,109 ft²103 m² | Ocean view |
| Penthouse Ocean Suite | Sleeps 6 | 1,249 ft²116 m² | Ocean view |
| Grand Ocean Suite | Sleeps 6 | 1,249 ft²116 m² | Ocean view |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 6 max
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 1
African, International, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Official fact sheet lists Blue Waves restaurant and Seascape bar; booking source describes African and international cuisine with multiple dietary options.
Before you book
Ten things the research turned up about Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa that the brochure does not say.
Dream of Zanzibar is a true Premium All-Inclusive resort on Uroa Beach.
This is a small boutique-style resort with 36 suites rather than a large resort complex.
The east-coast Zanzibar beach experience is tide-driven: high tide is best for swimming, while low tide exposes broad shallow areas.
The resort is a strong post-safari beach option for travelers who value a compact property, lagoon setting, and included meals and drinks.
Hidden tips
Plan swimming around the tide schedule because the official fact sheet specifically notes large tidal differences.
Choose an Ocean or Grand Ocean Suite if water views are central to the trip.
Use the excursions desk for safari, taxi, and activity planning, but treat excursions as extra unless quoted as included.
Things guests wish they had known
The beach is beautiful but tide-driven, so swimming quality changes through the day.
The resort is compact and boutique-style, not a large multi-restaurant resort.
Premium all-inclusive does not mean excursions and safaris are included.
Most loved
4 themes- Beachfront Uroa setting
- Spacious rooms
- Friendly and attentive service
- Pool and relaxed atmosphere
Most complained about
4 themes- Limited restaurant variety
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Extra-cost excursions and transfers
- Some guests expect more dining options
Reddit coverage is limited but aligns with broader guest sentiment that Dream of Zanzibar is a beachfront all-inclusive resort suited to a relaxed Zanzibar stay; stronger consensus comes from TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Expedia, and the official fact sheet.
The rate, and where to check it
A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.
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Jun to Oct
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Mar to May.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 5 days | 4 days | 9 days | 15 days | 10 days | 4 days | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | 5 days | 8 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Fine | Fine | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet |
Getting there
45 minutes from ZNZ
- Nearest airport
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Transfer
- 45 min · costs extra
- Address
- Dream of Zanzibar, Uroa 0000, Tanzania
- Phone
- +255 24 216 2920
The ride from ZNZ is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Tanzania
- Language
- Swahili & English (English widely used in tourism)
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS); USD widely accepted
- Power
- 230V, Type G (UK-style) plugs – bring an adapter
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Zanzibar / Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ)
- Flight time
- ~16–19h+ from the US, with a connection
Who it suits
Three of the 12 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into ZNZ, 45 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1562.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Tanzania ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)How we scored Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 23 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 6 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, dining, pools & spa, quiet, romance and wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.1Medium confidence
- Room Space
- 8.6
- Inclusion Depth
- 8.5
- Excursion Extra Penalty
- 7.4
- Single Restaurant Penalty
- 7.0
Service8.8High confidence
- Front Desk
- 8.6
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.9
- Bar Pool Service
- 8.7
Beach8.3High confidence
- Lagoon
- 8.5
- Beachfront
- 9.0
- White Sand
- 8.7
- Tide Penalty
- 7.2
- Snorkeling Access
- 8.0
Dining8.0Medium confidence
- Dietary Options
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
- Restaurant Variety
- 6.8
- Premium Ai Coverage
- 8.5
Rooms8.8High confidence
- Suite Space
- 8.9
- Room Amenities
- 8.6
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
- Ocean View Categories
- 8.8
Pools & Spa8.2Medium confidence
- Pool Count
- 7.5
- Pool Setting
- 8.3
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
Quiet8.7Medium confidence
- Small Scale
- 8.8
- Beach Setting
- 8.6
- Nightlife Absence
- 8.6
Luxury8.6
- Google Rating
- 9.8
- Booking Com Score
- 9.0
- Tripadvisor Rating
- 8.0
- Star Classification
- 8.5
- Room Quality Sentiment
- 8.0
- Dining Quality Sentiment
- 7.5
Romance8.5Medium confidence
- Quiet
- 8.6
- Beachfront
- 8.7
- Suite Space
- 8.7
- Dining Variety Penalty
- 7.2
Wellness8.4Medium confidence
- Gym
- 8.3
- Hammam Sauna
- 8.4
- Spa Facilities
- 8.6
- Extra Cost Uncertainty
- 7.5
Family8.0
- Child Dining
- 7.5
- Family Rooms
- 8.0
- Pool Suitability
- 8.0
- Kids Club Quality
- 8.5
- Babysitting Service
- 7.5
What it does best
- Premium all-inclusive plan with meals, drinks, cocktails, and appetizers included.
- Small boutique scale with spacious suites.
- Direct Uroa beachfront setting on Zanzibar's east coast.
- Strong spa, gym, hammam, sauna, and wellness facilities for a compact resort.
Where it costs you
- Only one primary restaurant is verified.
- Beach swimming is tide-dependent.
- Excursions, taxis, and safari trips are not evidenced as included.
- Limited review volume compared with major Caribbean all-inclusive resorts.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Garden SuiteOfficial fact sheet shows Garden Suites are the largest inventory category and still include 70 sqm of space.
- Best Room Category
- Grand Ocean Suite or Penthouse Ocean SuiteOfficial fact sheet identifies these as the largest ocean-view categories at 116 sqm.
Everything we read on Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial fact sheet states meals, drinks, cocktails, appetisers, and several services are included under Premium All-Inclusive. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorCocktails and drinks are included, but premium-brand coverage is not itemized. | Partly included |
| Room serviceOfficial fact sheet lists 24-hour room service, but detailed inclusion terms are not itemized. | Partly included |
| Wi-FiOfficial fact sheet lists free Wi-Fi. | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial room details list minibar stocked with beverages. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa and wellness centre is available, but treatments are not evidenced as included. | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsOfficial fact sheet lists an excursions desk for booking excursions, taxis, and safari trips. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersOfficial fact sheet lists transfer desk support but does not evidence airport transfer as included. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Teen program
- Not offered
- Rooms that fit a family
- 6 categories, incl. Garden Suite, Ocean Suite
- Beach for young swimmers
- Gradual entry; watch the swell
- 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: Deluxe Ocean Suite, Penthouse Ocean Suite, Grand 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 is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.
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