Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
8.6 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and rooms
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa at a glance
- Location
- Uroa
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.9 / 5 on Google913 reviews
- Best months
- Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 1 pool
- Airport transfer
- ZNZAbout 45 minutes
- Dining
- 1 restaurant
- Drinks
- 1 bar
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Oct 17, 2026 · Sample details
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Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Things to know
before you go
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.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.
What guests say
Most loved
- Beachfront Uroa setting
- Spacious rooms
- Friendly and attentive service
- Pool and relaxed atmosphere
- Premium all-inclusive convenience
Most complained about
- Limited restaurant variety
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Extra-cost excursions and transfers
- Some guests expect more dining options
From Reddit
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.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Official fact sheet states meals, drinks, cocktails, appetisers, and several services are included under Premium All-Inclusive.
- Wi-FiIncluded
Official fact sheet lists free Wi-Fi.
- In-room minibarIncluded
Official room details list minibar stocked with beverages.
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa and wellness centre is available, but treatments are not evidenced as included.
- Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Official fact sheet lists an excursions desk for booking excursions, taxis, and safari trips.
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Official fact sheet lists transfer desk support but does not evidence airport transfer as included.
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Cocktails and drinks are included, but premium-brand coverage is not itemized.
- Room servicePartly included
Official fact sheet lists 24-hour room service, but detailed inclusion terms are not itemized.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 36
- Pools
- 1
- Value
- 8.1 out of 10
- Service
- 8.8 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.3 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.0 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.8 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.2 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, dining, pools & spa, quiet, romance and wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 23, 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
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.0 / 10
- Places to eat
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 1
African · International · Halal · Vegetarian · Vegan · Gluten-free
Blue Waves
Included in the plan
More about Blue Waves
- Service
- Restaurant
Seascape
Included in the plan
More about Seascape
- Service
- Bar
Official fact sheet lists Blue Waves restaurant and Seascape bar; booking source describes African and international cuisine with multiple dietary options.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa?
Official fact sheet lists Blue Waves restaurant and Seascape bar; booking source describes African and international cuisine with multiple dietary options. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Garden SuiteBack to sampled pricesRoom details for Garden SuiteOfficial fact sheet lists 21 Garden Suites with ground, first, and second-floor placement. The room table lists size variants of 70 or 64 m². | Sleeps 4 | 753 ft²70 m² | Not published | Garden view, Ground, first or second floor |
Ocean SuiteBack to sampled pricesRoom details for Ocean SuiteOfficial fact sheet lists 8 Ocean Suites. | Sleeps 4 | 635 ft²59 m² | Not published | Pool or ocean view, Ground or first floor |
More room options (4)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deluxe Ocean SuiteRoom details for Deluxe Ocean SuiteOfficial fact sheet lists 2 Deluxe Ocean Suites with an additional bedroom. | Sleeps 6 | 840 ft²78 m² | 2 bedrooms | Pool or ocean view, Ground or first floor2 baths |
Premium Ocean SuiteRoom details for Premium Ocean SuiteOfficial fact sheet lists 2 Premium Ocean Suites. | Sleeps 4 | 1,109 ft²103 m² | Not published | Ocean view, Ground or first floor |
Penthouse Ocean SuiteRoom details for Penthouse Ocean SuiteOfficial fact sheet lists 1 Penthouse Ocean Suite. Separate bedroom with twin beds. | Sleeps 6 | 1,249 ft²116 m² | 2 bedrooms | Ocean view, Second floor2 baths |
Grand Ocean SuiteRoom details for Grand Ocean SuiteOfficial fact sheet lists 2 Grand Ocean Suites. | Sleeps 6 | 1,249 ft²116 m² | Not published | Ocean view, Ground or first floor2 baths |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
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.
Families & group stays
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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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: 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°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 91°F33°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 90°F32°C |
| 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 |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Nearest airport
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 45 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Dream of Zanzibar, Uroa 0000, Tanzania · +255 24 216 2920
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
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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)Our full take on Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Dream of Zanzibar is a small premium all-inclusive on Uroa beach on Zanzibar's east coast, for couples and families who want a compact, quiet resort. It is the beach week after a safari rather than a big complex, about 45 minutes from the airport, with 36 suites, one restaurant, one bar and one pool on a lagoon shore. Everything is close and the days are unhurried, which is the appeal, and which is also why a week here suits people who are content with one dining room.
Guests praise the beachfront setting, the size of the suites, the attentive service, the pool and the convenience of a plan that covers drinks as well as meals. The complaints are the limited dining variety, the swimming, which comes and goes with the tide, and the cost of excursions and transfers. The thing people wish they had known is the tide: the east coast has large tidal differences, high water is when the lagoon is for swimming, and low water exposes a broad shallow flat.
The plan covers meals, drinks, cocktails and appetisers and a stocked minibar; the spa treatments, the excursions, safaris and the airport transfer are extra, and 24-hour room service is available but not fully inside the plan. The Garden Suite, at 70 square metres, is the value room; the Grand Ocean and Penthouse Ocean suites are the water-view categories worth paying for. There is no kids' club. Anyone who wants several restaurants, or a beach that swims at any hour, should look to the north of the island.
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