Bella Vista Resort Zanzibar

We have just returned from a memorable family vacation at Bella Vista. We loved the rural setting of Bella Vista in a fisherman's village overlooking a sheltered bay accommodating many fishing boats providing the most beautiful sunsets and early morning activity - indeed picture perfect. If you love something slightly off the beaten track and away from tourist shops and crowded beaches, this might just be the one. Friendly service, excellent advice from management who will go out of their way to arrange activities including; visits to Stonetown, spice farms and many other places of interest, snorkeling off the coast or from a local boat, short or full day boat trips including the most delicious seafood prepared onboard by the crew - the list goes on. Thank you so much for your extra effort on the day of our daughter's birthday - to quote her - the best one of her life!! Memories of a family vacation that we will treasure for the years to come!

A Dream Come True – A Holiday We’ll Never Forget! I finally did something I had only ever dreamed of – I took my daughter on a DREAM holiday! We stayed at Bella Vista Resort, and our experience was nothing short of amazing. From the breathtaking views to the TWO stunning pools where I could sit back and sip a cocktail while soaking in the beauty – everything felt magical. The fresh fruit was endless and absolutely delicious. A huge shoutout to the incredible manager, Sharlene (also known as Mwana)! Her deep knowledge and genuine love for the island made our stay even more special. She went above and beyond, and we felt so welcomed and cared for. The staff were outstanding – always smiling, helpful, and truly kind-hearted. One of the highlights was the "My Zanzibar" boat ride – I honestly felt like we were in paradise. My daughter couldn’t believe the color of the ocean – crystal clear and so vibrant. Another unforgettable moment was our day trip to Jumbo, where we were warmly greeted by a lovely lady named Pindi. The hospitality throughout the trip was unmatched. The accommodation was exactly what we needed. We didn’t go away to stay locked in a room – we wanted adventure, sunshine, and time together, and that’s exactly what we got. My daughter and I made memories to last a lifetime. From laughter to awe, to plenty of Instagram-worthy moments (especially for my 16-year-old!), this trip was everything and more. To Bella Vista, "My Zanzibar", and the amazing Sharlene/Mwana – THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. We are truly grateful, and we’ll never forget this experience.

Hotel fantastico, accoglienza super e tramonto mozzafiato. Camera ampia e stupenda con dispenser per shampoo e bagnoschiuma. La posizione è perfetta, una piccola gemma del sud

Rapporto qualità prezzo della cena (non inclusa con la stanza) nettamente inferiore rispetto a quello della colazione

The pool was perfect! So nice to stay next to the pool on a hot day! The room was nice and the snorkelling tour they offer was great fun! We stayed at the reef for as long as we wanted so we saw everything. And the owner was so sweet!! She gave us a lift to the bus stop in town

The hotel is good.

There are no shops, restaurants or other services outside the hotel, so you will pay for more expensive feeding than the hotel price per day.

Very beautiful location on the beach. Our room had a lovely view of the sea. Very green hotel with lots of flowers and trees. The hotel manager Sharlene was so helpful she really went the extra mile to accommodate us - would recommend this place.

I travelled as a solo traveler and did not know what to expect. Upon arrival Sharlene and the staff made me feel welcome. Fresh juice in the morning was delicious. The Swahili night with local food was amazing. Thanks Sharlene for having dinner with me😁. Everything was well organised and the day trip with snorkelling and seafood on the boat was my favourite. I will be back soon !!