Rating7.8Adults Only
Rating6.3
Rating8.2Nine venues spanning three specialty à la carte restaurants, one main international buffet, one casual beachfront grill, a terrace café, a beach bar, a poolside bar, and 24/7 room service. The à la carte specialty restaurants (The Wok, Cinnamon, Bahari Grill/Trattoria) all carry extra charges — they're not included in the standard all-inclusive rate. The Makuti buffet covers all included meals.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahari Grill / Trattoria | Additional charge | ||
| Beach Bar and Restaurant | Included | ||
| Bludeli Terrace Café | Included | ||
| Blue Marlin Beach Restaurant | Additional charge | ||
| Cinnamon Restaurant | Additional charge | ||
| Makuti Restaurant | Included | ||
| Palms Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Room Service | Additional charge | ||
| The Wok | Additional charge |
International
Main buffet. Breakfast (7–10 AM), lunch and dinner at variable times. Indoor and outdoor with views over the pool toward the ocean. Included in the all-inclusive package. Themed dinner nights rotate: Zanzibari, Indian, Swahili, Italian, Oriental, African-Arabian, and a Friday Kiwengwa Seafood BBQ. Guest reviews are strongly positive — the variety and daily theme rotation prevent repetition. Smart casual at dinner; shorts discouraged for men.
Signature dishes: Zanzibari themed dishes, Indian themed dishes, Swahili themed dishes, Italian themed dishes, Oriental themed dishes, African Arabian themed dishes, Kiwengwa Seafood BBQ
Cafe, Snacks, Desserts
Terrace coffee lounge for snacks. Zanzibar's renowned coffee, freshly baked cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and ice cream. Included in the all-inclusive package. Casual. Guest reviews note that the coffee snack windows are very limited — only two narrow time slots per day.
Signature dishes: Zanzibar's world-famous coffee, Cakes, Pastries, Freshly made sandwiches, Ice creams
Light Meals, Seafood, Pizza, Drinks
Directly on the Indian Ocean shoreline. Light meals, seafood, and wood-fired pizzas. Drinks service. Included in all-inclusive. Casual. A convenient midday beach alternative to walking back to the main restaurant.
Signature dishes: Seafood dishes, Wood-fired pizzas
Bar, Drinks, Shisha
Poolside bar, 11 AM–midnight. Full drinks menu including wines, spirits, cocktails, and fresh juices. Live band in the evenings. Shisha Corner available. Included in all-inclusive for standard beverages. Cocktails are the social draw here.
Signature dishes: Cocktails
Asian, Far Eastern Fusion
Far Eastern fusion, dinner, extra charge. Located at the ocean's edge — the most atmospheric specialty restaurant. Refined Asian cuisine with Indian Ocean views. Reservation required. Smart casual dress. Not included in the standard all-inclusive package.
Indian
Indian à la carte, dinner, extra charge. Located at the sister property Sultan Sands. An aromatic menu celebrating subcontinental spice — fitting for Zanzibar given the island's spice trade heritage. Reservation required. Smart casual; no shorts at dinner.
Seafood, Local Specialties (Lunch); Italian (Dinner)
Dual-format beachfront restaurant. Lunch as Bahari Grill: fresh local seafood, grilled and served at the ocean's edge. Dinner transforms into Trattoria: Italian with homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza. Reservation required for dinner. Smart casual at dinner; no shorts for men. Extra charge. The most consistently popular specialty venue based on guest reviews — the beachfront setting at lunch is the highlight.
Signature dishes: Fresh seafood, Homemade pasta, Wood-fired pizza
Grilled Specialties, Seafood, Stir-fried
Al fresco beachfront, lunch only. Grilled or stir-fried seafood and fresh fish. Casual dress. Not included in the standard package — extra charge. Best used on a beach day when you don't want to walk back to the main restaurant.
Signature dishes: Fresh fish
Local, International
24/7. Local and international à la carte menu. Extra charge — not included in the standard all-inclusive plan. Continental and combined breakfast options, main courses, and desserts. Useful for early airport departures.
Signature dishes: Continental Breakfast, Combined Breakfast, Grilled Beef Steak, Beef Burger, Chocolate Cake, Fresh Fruit Salad