Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

On arrival the first staff member to greet us with a refreshing towel and cool drink was Godfrey from the Reception Team. With the warm welcome, Godfrey set the tone for our entire stay, as we were soon to find out that professionalism and friendliness extended to all staff members at Ocean Paradise! We were on a half board basis, but the cost of the drinks throughout our stay were very reasonable. The Bar we frequented the most was the Pool Bar with the favourite cocktail being the "Raymond Special." The food served for our meals was of a great selection and superb quality. Each evening the food was a different theme and accompanied with a wide variety of entertainment to enhance the ambiance. Of special mention were Devinus who was a master creator of wonderful desserts, his "special" included the traditional "Um-Ali" pudding, which, because my wife told him that she loved it so much, he made her an extra portion the next day! Zainabu expertly controlled the Pasta Station each evening, often taking new recruits under her wing. It would be very easy to compile a long list of around 40 members of the Catering Team who followed their leader Scott`s example of attention to detail and service always with a smile and going the extra mile. The Gardeners kept the grounds looking immaculate and the Housekeeping Team ensured the beautiful flowers were put to good use in the guest bedrooms. My wife & I have had the good fortune to stay in many 5-star hotels around the world, the staff make a hotel and the whole team at Ocean Paradise ensured that standards remained high throughout. All staff members appeared to care for guests which was reflected in their daily greetings. The Management should be very proud of the atmosphere that prevails - we sincerely hope to return next year.

Stayed at this great beach resort post safari. Everything is of the highest quality and made our stay totally relaxing. We only had a short stay however the hotel guided walk along the beach into the village gave us a glimpse into local life. A special mention to the food and drinks team especially Scott who provided top class service to ensure our stay was a memorable one.

Lovely week at the ocean paradise After a busy week on safari it was great to relax. The staff really made the week, all so friendly and kind. We’ll Miss our nightly Swahili lesson with smiley at the lobby bar.

Everything was five star The food spread from breakfast (fresh juice a highlight) to dinner (varied genre every evening) was incredible. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Couldn’t recommend this hotel enough.

The Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa - Zanzibar is a great place to stay and relax. Especially after a hectic and enjoyable safari. The resort is located in a picturesque setting. The grounds are well maintained and the views from where we stayed were amazing.The rooms are spacious and clean and a turndown was done every night. You could relax by the pool or beach front, take part in the on site activities, village tour or beach exploration. Great choices to enjoy. You could also have tours through your travel operator or with the resorts company. Not much difference between their cost. Stonetown was interesting. The history. Well what can I say. It’s quite a busy bustling place. You get to see the locals and the environment. Breakfast was a treat. So many choices. Ten out of ten for freshly pressed fruit and savoury juices. There was always a band/dancers accompanying our themed evening meals. The choice of food was great. Some of the staff would join the band with their singing and dancing. The staff were truly amazing, very approachable and accommodating. They always greeted you with a smile, asked how you were doing and would have a conversation with you. The extra helpful staff who went beyond their helpful duties to us were: Frank, Irene, Maisala, Godgift, Juma, Happy, Malik, Onolatus, Amina, Jenipher, Lily and Janeth. One of the mangers, Scotty, was so approachable and a delight to have a conversation with.

The resort is beautiful and well maintained. All the stuff members are so kind and helpful. The food is extraordinary and every evening another national cuisine is served. Nice pool and beach. In our case, we also enjoyed watching sunrise from our balcony.

We stayed at Ocean Paradise for one week in June. We were extremely satisfied with everything, and there’s nothing to complain about—whether it was the service, the breakfast, or the dinner buffet, and especially the attentiveness and friendliness of all the staff. They were always there to help with any questions we had. The organization of breakfast and dinner deserves special mention; thanks to Scott’s dedication and excellent leadership, everything always ran smoothly. Thank you for the wonderful stay.

Avoid this hotel if you are traveling with anything valuable. During our stay at Ocean's Paradise Zanzibar, two cameras disappeared from our room. We immediately reported the incident and expected the hotel to conduct a serious investigation. Instead, management was dismissive, unhelpful, and seemed far more interested in defending staff than finding out what happened. The most alarming part was not just the loss of expensive equipment, but the complete lack of urgency, accountability, or concern shown by the hotel afterward. We received excuses and assurances, but no meaningful investigation and no real support. A hotel's true character is revealed when something goes wrong. In our case, Ocean's Paradise failed completely. We left feeling that our belongings, our concerns, and our experience as guests simply did not matter. Zanzibar has many wonderful hotels. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend choosing one of them instead.

Very nice resort / hotel, nice beach, but away from everything. It’s a lot about getting money from the tourists, locals always when you go to the beach 🏖️, wanting tips when you eat at the restaurant, hotel tax when you check in, government tax when you arrive at the airport, and mandatory health insurance tax as well. Expensive tours, poor value for the money. It’s just too much about getting money out of the tourists. 🤨 Nice hotel, and service, but I will not go back to Zanzibar. Local Villages are dirty, and lacks cleaning everywhere, and too much plastic everywhere. Zanzibar is dominated by Muslims, and men, prayer calls can be heard, at the hotel.

Really pleased with the location People told us that the sea goes out a long way but living in the uk we are use to this. Its opens up a mini beach safari where plenty of the beach boys would be willing to give you a little tour. The beach is lovely and when the sun is shining the colour of the water is amazing. Reference the beach boys and girls . Yeah they are after business but are really polite and also not pushy if you are polite back. The Atmosphere of the hotel is very chilled laod back and very smiley. The staff ate the friendliest iv ever come across on my travels. Great buffet restaurant with a diferent theme every night. Entertainment on every night around the pool bar/restauarant. Food and drinks manager Scotty from Scotland is really friendly and attentive. He makes himself know to the guests. Curry night was excellent. The rooms are very spacious and decorated typically African. Each night the staff come in and turn down your sheets and lower the mosquito net around the bed. I think all rooms have a sea view although in ours you only just were able yo see the sea. No issue whatsover with our room. Would i return to this hotel ? In a heart beat i would. 6 nights wasnt long enough to explore the islands and also lap up the sun sea and sand. Thank you yo all staff that made us feel so welcome Dash and Claire from the Uk

Rarely if ever do we give 5 stars, but this is fully deserved. We stayed for a week in early June and had a fantastic experience – in line with the best reviews already on here. Our photos attached do not do this place justice. The Staff (Standout) This is what makes the resort. We’ve never stayed somewhere where every member of staff is so consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. Scotty (F&B Manager) is exceptional – he connects with guests, adapts to what you want, and goes well beyond his role. From helping with excursions, to following up on requests, to even sourcing avocado for my wife after a passing comment – he really sets the tone. He also organised a brilliant beach volleyball evening – relaxed, fun, and very well judged. Across the whole team, the same applies: you can ask any of the staff for help and they absolutely listen, help and do all they can to give you the best experience. Rooms - We stayed in a double room which was: Spotless; Quiet and comfortable; Well air conditioned Housekeeping was excellent – daily refresh, evening turndown, and mosquito spray. We asked for a softer mattress after the first night and it was sorted immediately. Food was consistently very good: Buffet style but varied enough not to feel repetitive Strong seafood selection All-inclusive setup was simple and easy Cocktails were great, and service was excellent – including drinks brought to your sunbed if you want them. Pool and beach are right next to each other Limited sunbeds by the pool, but plenty on the beach literally 20 meters away. Private beach area is peaceful and well managed Tides are noticeable, but still easy to swim Activities: We used the on-site “One Ocean” dive centre – very professional and well organised, with transport arranged. Great experience overall. Evenings are simple and done well: Live music, singers, plus a great acrobatic/dance group one night Relaxed, low-key atmosphere that fits the setting perfectly One Consideration: If staying longer than a week and you want lots of activity, you might want to plan a few trips. We did a boat and a scuba dive. For a week, it was perfect. Overall A relaxed, beautifully run resort where all the staff genuinely make the difference. Perfect for couples or anyone looking for a calm, high-quality stay with consistently excellent service. We left feeling happy, rested and very well looked after – and were genuinely sorry to leave.

Verry friendly en lovely employees, amazing area, with lot off palm trees. The meal was so good. We had a beatifull time at Ocean Paradise. The room was clear with a amazing view. There are different relax areas in Ocean Paradise.

Absolutely fantastic resort, beautiful setting, lovely facilities/rooms and the GM Scott and his team are nothing short of wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble, Scott is a lovely guy and clearly takes pride in providing an excellent service and customer experience at all times, the team here are incredible and it’s honestly one of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed. The food and beverages are great and I loved the daily cocktails and themed food nights. 4 star resort but everything was absolutely 5 star.