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Reviews of Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel 5 stars

Malawi Road, Zanzibar City, Tanzania

#23 of 73 hotels in Zanzibar City

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Review score

Based on 301 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    7.0
    All in all definitely did not live up to the standards of a 5-star hotel. Definitely not value for money. Would not reco
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room service was very slow. The food was terrible. Ruined a prime imported steak one time and served chewy beef in a salad another, which the exec chef blamed on the quality of local beef. Tandoori chicken tasted like tandoori powder. Other than the live cooking stations which is same in any 3-5 star hotel, the breakfast was no where close to any 4 or 5 standard.

    The room was very nice and spacious. The grounds were beautiful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was alot of construction going on at the swimming pool area and near the beach then realised it is not easy to get beach from the hotel .

    The staff at the reception were extremely helpful,kind and professional. The buffet breakfast was also good but can do better in terms of increasing the variety of food offered

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not the best location. far away from touristic area. Would have preferred walking distance instead of car. And the whole purpose of my stay there was for my kids to play at the waterpark, unfortunately they only open on weekends.

    I liked the fact that this property had a waterpark next to it (Fun for kids). This property is good to stay away from the busy streets. Its soo quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Overall a good clean movement place which I wouldn’t mind staying again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly the fact that I went to try their Spa ( massage) and I was already skeptical about getting a massage from an African woman since I am used to Thai nationals and I was not wrong because I paid almost $65 for a 50mnts massage that was not worth it.

    The hotel is really clean, modern, not too far from stone town. It would cost you around $10-15 per trip. The breakfast caters for all kinds of things which was good. The rooms are specious with good size toilets/bathrooms. They could do a bit better with pillow options though but it was okay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no alcohol the pool was closed

    Very good facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    My stay at Hotel Verde was welcoming, relaxing and worth every minute.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel was close to the city center. The environment was clean, calm, and welcoming. The staff were extremely helpful. The breakfast had variety. The water park was a huge plus.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    7.0
    Considering the pool was not functioning, it made the stay average because there was not much for adults to do there oth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimming pool was not functioning!!!!!

    The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The service with the golf carts was nice. The breakfast options were great and the room was very clean and beautiful. The view of the sunset from the room was breathtaking!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    loved that it was totally halaal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location. would have been happier if it was nearer to town and if the was a swimable beach

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    8.0
    One night short and good. Longer days could result in a different review as I’ve experienced before
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no one at reception when I arrived; my taxi driver had to carry luggage from car to reception. The reception was given a small space compared to the expanse of the hotel so staff are always over each other at busy times.

    Size of room cleanliness of it.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Low variety of fruits and fresh juices at breakfast

    The ambience and excellent customer service. Catherine the head of Sales was great. Sarafina was our best waitress. The executive Chef was extraordinary.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Great location for leisure as well as official visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I missed that “Zanzibar tea” used to be served a couple of months ago

    Great location, great sea view, clean property

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv remote was not working well

    The staff in the restaurant take too long to serve customers.. they are simply not vigilant

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few variaties on breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charges for mixed tea which ought to be offered alongside coffee

    Better food and a bar

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    8.0
    Lovely rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a hotel that does not sell alcohol and claims to be a dry hotel I find it strange that a group of loud and drunken people were allowed to drink beer from glass bottles by the pool. That same group was also very loud at dinner time and we noticed them putting something extra in their drinks. I am not against alcohol in any way and would have loved a glass with dinner but can also easily go with out it. That group was also very rude to the staff in my opinion.

    Rooms are big and bed very comfortable. We had light lunch and dinner, food was good. Staff is all wonderful. Breakfast was also good, both omelette station and pancake station.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    8.0
    The stay was short and so nothing much to relieve
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was pathetic.

    Spaceous , well ventilated rooms and very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reservation for airport pickup did not work out, but was not a problem after all. Excursions offered at a high price.

    Friendly, well trained staff. Nicely furbished rooms, clean, bathroom and bed comfortable. Terrace overlooking the swimming pool. Good options on the restaurant menu.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Morden finishings. Cleanliness.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    9.0
    It was a pleasant stay and there is a variety of tourism in Zanzibar .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    1- There is no iron in the room. 2- No Arabic TV channels

    1- Friendly staff 2- Variety of food in the restaurant 3- Spacious, comfortable and clean rooms 4- Gardens around the buildings

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed my stay and the stuff where so welcome everything was perfect

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nice rooms, although the bathroom was stinky. Breakfast was OK. Wi-fi was miserable in the room, although in the meeting rooms it was better. Regarding other services, I was charged twice for my stay, and had to go through the process of reimbursement which was painful and lenghty. I also had requested the hotel a driver from the hotel to meet me upon my arrival in Zanzibar. THe hotel had confirmed, but the driver never showed up.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell from the taps Forniture almost ruin Price to high against the services

    Location wasn't bad but very far from the center city Elegant structure with amazing view

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    However, it’s a nice hotel 🏨 to rest away from the City Centre of Zanzibar. And the Water sports right next to the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Wi-Fi was weak, several times I had lost my Internet connection. The safe in my room was locked until I left it, despite my request to come and fix it. The hot water wasn’t very hot. They used insecticides in rooms every nights instead of using insect repellent products or devices. The restaurant had flies and waiters & waitresses didn’t assist during breakfast.

    The staff was very friendly. The use of golf carts was useful for transporting luggage 🧳 in this large hotel 🏨 complex. I really appreciated the presence of the swing chair on the balcony, it’s very relaxing 😎. The green food (lots of vegetables 🥗) served at breakfast is to be commanded. Good quality of foods & breads.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very slow room service. Food service can be improved

    Located near Zanzibar Intl Airport, Stone City and ferry to mainland. Very friendly reception and buggie service. Enjoyed the cruise, despite poor weather

    Stayed in August 2024

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