Dolphin Bay Resort Zanzibar

The newly launched Dolphin Bay Resort formerly the Zanzibar Dolphin View Paradise Resort is located on the south east of Zanzibar in Kizimkazi which is a famous area for dolphin watching. It was designed with the international traveler in mind and guests who have stayed here are already giving the resort great reviews.
Dolphin Bay Resort offers guests not only a beautiful resort to stay at but also many amenities guests may not expect to find at a resort on Zanzibar.

Guests to the Dolphin Bay Resort will enjoy the wide range of menu options at their different restaurants. The Barracuda serves a buffet breakfast and dinner as well as a la carte lunches and dinners. The dinner buffets feature a different theme every night.

In addition to the restaurants at the resort there are two bars. The Reef Bar is located at the pool and main lodge area, offering guests cocktails and other refreshments.

The Jetty bar overlooks the Indian Ocean; here you can casually kick back with a refreshing cocktail or a cold beer. An ideal place to relax, sunbath and enjoy our seafood delicacies. If you are lucky you can spot dolphins swimming nearby and in august to September you may spot hump back whales.
Activities

The location of the resort is somewhat remote but that does not mean guests still cannot enjoy everything the island of Zanzibar has to offer. Day trips around the island can be arranged. There are many beaches with lagoons and coral reefs to explore as well as scuba diving in some of the best unexplored waters in the world. The waters are filled with dolphins and guests can take dolphin spotting tours where they may even be able to swim with them. Some of the historic sites include Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Mbweni Ruins, Mtoni Ruins, Kijichi Persian Baths and the Maruhubi Ruins. Guests will also enjoy visiting the local village and or walk around the peninsula on the ‘Sunset Walk’ paved trail. The Spice Tour is also highly recommended, showcasing the islands most famous trade.

In addition to tours, water sports and historical sites, guests to the Dolphin Bay Resort can relax by the swimming pool or in their private plunge pool, enjoy the tropical scenery or enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the spa.

Accommodation Information

The resort has four categories of villas. The villas have been positioned in such way around the bay that none obstructs the view of another.12 villas are located on the South side of the Bay, 12 on the north side and 6 at the peninsula edge. From the sea, the layout is simply stunning.

On the ground floor, you enter into the villa via a traditional Zanzibar Door or via the Terrace. There is a living room with a dining space, Zanzibar Sofas and a flat large screen TV.

On the same level, you have access to 3 en suite bedrooms (each 18-25 square meters + bathroom). On the first floor, the Princess Salme Lounge is the highlight of the accommodation, a large open roofed room with sun beds on the veranda.

All furniture, Sofas, Couches, Chairs, tables, beds & Sun beds have been designed for the Resort with a special attention to carving details. Endemic plants and Classic pictures finalize the Zanzibari touch.

Location Information

The Dolphin Bay Resort is located an hour from the airport on the southern tip of Zanzibar near the village of Kizimkazi Mkunguni.