Waridi Beach Resort & Spa

Recent Reviews: 1475

• User:Roger F

  Trip type: Family

  Waridi time.

  30 Nov 2025

  Here we go. This is Africa and this is an African hotel. Not everything is going to be perfect…..but this is our third time in Zanzibar and it is a great place to relax. Check in was odd as couldn’t find our booking but the hotel Director made light of it an we had breakfast and then to our rooms and the beach. Beach has sellers on it that can be annoying but firm for two days and that stopped any hassle. The new hotel being built next door was sometimes noisy……but not Waridi’s fault. Rooms are African…..there to sleep in…..beds are “firm”. Aircon is fine on grid power but off on hotel generator system. No issues. Gardens lovely. Pool fine. Sunbeds comfy……I’m on one now. Bar is good as is restaurant…./although the menu could be improved for fussy eaters like me. Staff are fabulous. Need on catamaran this morning. That’s fun. Children used spa and massage…..that’s good. Just go and chill. Relax. Enjoy.

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• User:Inka J

  Trip type: Couples

  On average

  24 Oct 2025

  We stayed at this hotel during the first week of October. The hotel is older, but nicely furnished in the local style and very clean. All the staff are helpful and accommodating.We booked all-inclusive through a travel agency. There was a large selection of food for everyone, from meat, vegetables, and soup to fruit and desserts... I consider it a major shortcoming that bottled water was only available at lunch and dinner. They did provide 300 ml of bottled water in the room every day, but if you wanted bottled water outside of lunch and dinner, you had to pay $2 for it or keep going to the bar for 300 ml of water in a cup. In a tropical area where drinking enough water is important and you can't even drink tap water, I see this as a problem. And coffee was also only available at breakfast... If we wanted coffee after lunch or in the afternoon, it was again at an additional cost of $3-6. Which I find ridiculous in a four-star hotel...The beach was nice, but unfortunately, it was impossible to go swimming in the sea because local merchants stood right behind the resort beach and intrusively offered their products and excursions, and they were not tolerant even when you politely told them you were not interested. They were really aggressive, which I understand is not the hotel's fault, but they should at least tell them that when you say no, it means no.When we were leaving, they forced us to fill out a satisfaction form, even though we told the receptionist five times that we would fill it out online, which at four in the morning does not make a good impression on the customer. I understand that the receptionist cannot help it and is instructed to do so by management, but again, it is terribly intrusive. Guest Relation Office AHG, Direttore generale at AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa, responded to this review Dear 219inkaj,Thank you for sharing your experience with us!We are very pleased that you appreciated the cleanliness of our resort and that the friendliness of our team helped enhance your holiday. They always work with great dedication and commitment to ensure the best for all our guests.We are also happy to hear that you enjoyed our gastronomy, as this is a fundamental service to which we pay a great deal of attention.Regarding your comments on the services, we would like to clarify that the details of what is included in our All-Inclusive package are clearly stated at the time of booking and were accepted accordingly.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future!Kind regards,Guest RelationAHG Waridi Beach Resort & SPA

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• User:yoshy262

  Trip type: Couples

  Worse beach hotel ever experienced in Zanzibar

  17 Oct 2025

  I will try to have a short summary about this hotel:1 - The rooms are old, in the old building (the cheapest rooms) the rooms are renovated but the smell of paint is unbearable. Woodworms can be heard in the silence of the night, gnawing at the wood of the bed you sleep in.Because of this, we changed rooms after 2 days, but we didn't change much about our accommodation, same thing but different room.2 - The food is repetitive and below standards, sand in spinach, the lobster also with sand, and that was 35$, was not for free.3 - The dirtiest beach ever seen in Zanzibar, check the photo what's in water at low tide.4 - Some of the employees speak English, some do not speak it at all.5 - The animation team does what it can, unfortunately not much: aqua gym, shawili lessons, table tennis, darts or boccia, cooking classes, visiting the local village, picking up trash from the beach with the help of tourists.6 - On the beach a new hotel is builded, with the combination of sellers plus the noise from the contructions near by is impossible to have some peace and really enjoy your vacation.I know, is not the hotel fault, they cannot control the public beach, but this is not my problem.The hotel beach is cleaned at minimal effort.*note to Management:- I don't find normal to pay for a local beer 5$- a bottle of "mineral water" of 500ml is 3$- Lobster with sand? Was 35$. Was an unexpected surprise.- Asked at sisha bar where I can order a pizza for dinner (19:30), 30 minutes later two workers comes with two pizza on the beach, was 13:10. Told them "thanks", paid (signed the bill) for those pizza and continued with my life.If they don't speak English then why are hired?Above the Sisha bar, there are three open-air rooms available, where there is a tennis table and that's it.There is no bingo, no pool table, and I would have paid even 20$ for an hour of biliard.*Now my message for you, the traveler - find another offer/ location.The sellers on the beach are very, very pushy.The beach is very dirty, I have never seen such a dirty beach as here.You will not have peace, plus the new build hotel, near this one, will make a lot of noise.If you have a light sleep the woodworms will make your sleep miserable.ps - Visit the gift shop at reception area, good prices.If you go in the village near Mr. Big discount shop is a liquer store called Majambo, where a beer costs 3000-4000-5000 shillings, depending on what brand you buy, a 0.75L mineral water costs 3000 shillings and so on. Try Flying Fish beer.Your money- your choice.Bottom line- I will never return at this hotel, 5000€ down the drain.

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• User:Sarconnor56uk

  Trip type: Solo travel

  Peaceful Escape!

  31 Aug 2025

  As a solo traveller, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect retreat. The peaceful surroundings, gentle ocean breeze, and quiet beaches made it an ideal place to relax. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always making sure I felt comfortable without being intrusive. I’m already dreaming of my next visit. Guest Relation Office AHG, Direttore generale at AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa, responded to this review Dear Sarconnor56uk,Thank you for your positive review!We are delighted that our resort met your expectations and that the surrounding environment helped make your holiday as relaxing as possible.We will pass on your kind words to our team, who will be very pleased to have contributed to making your stay so special and memorable.We look forward to welcoming you back to our resort!Kind regards,Guest RelationAHG Waridi Beach Resort & SPA

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• User:Shamiel T

  Trip type: Family

  Unpleasant stay

  07 Jul 2025

  I would not recommend Waridi. - The beach is unusable due to excessive seaweed, and beach vendors (“beach boys”) are extremely persistent—even following you into the water to try and sell you tours and souvenirs.- The hotel isn’t child-friendly; the small pool is the only form of entertainment.- The all-inclusive package is very limited - you can choose from a few local cocktails. Bottled water is not included in the package and there is minimal variety at meals (which are all buffet style)- Our family suite had uncomfortable single beds with thin mattresses and a damp-smelling bathroom.- Rooms are poorly maintained, and the Wi-Fi is unreliable. Guest Relation Office AHG, Direttore generale at AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa, responded to this review Dear Shamiel T,Thank you very much for your feedback — our guests' opinions are especially valuable to us, particularly when they are constructive.Regarding the beach, we would like to point out that the tides are a natural phenomenon typical of Zanzibar, and they offer our guests the unique opportunity to explore the local marine flora and fauna with just a short walk. However, we always recommend wearing water shoes to avoid stepping on sea urchins.We have a private area equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas, and security staff. However, outside this area — being public land — we are not allowed to intervene.At the time of booking, it is clearly stated that only soft entertainment is provided, consisting of activities aimed at discovering the destination, which can also be enjoyed by children.What is included in the All-Inclusive package may vary from one hotel to another, and all information is clearly communicated by our partners and during the booking process. Drinks are served by the glass, as indicated, and water is available without limit, also by the glass — a conscious decision aimed at reducing plastic usage as part of our green initiative.Breakfast includes a selection of sweet and savoury options, both local and international, to cater to all our guests’ preferences.We always use fresh ingredients and offer a variety of dishes, but we would also like to remind you that our chef is available to accommodate specific requests when possible. The overall satisfaction level of our guests confirms the quality of our culinary service.The comfort of a mattress is highly subjective. Each room is equipped with a “standard” mattress, but softer or firmer options are available depending on our guests’ preferences. A simple request at the reception would have been enough for us to arrange a replacement better suited to your needs. We always encourage guests to contact the reception for any issues or requests to ensure a memorable stay.As stated in all our communications, Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the common areas. For those who wish to remain constantly connected, we recommend purchasing a local SIM card — an option many of our guests find convenient and efficient.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.Warm regards,Guest RelationAHG Waridi Beach Resort & SPA

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