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Filao Beach Resort by Sansi

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
View from room
Exterior
Reception
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • PoolPoolPool
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  • SpaSpaSpa

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Chwaka Bay, East Coast, Chwaka, Unguja South, 4836
  • Popular LocationMarumbi Beach13 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)52 min drive
  • Popular LocationPingwe Beach87 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichamvi Kae Beach87 min drive
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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Chwaka

Located in Chwaka, Filao Beach Resort by Sansi is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Kiwengwa Beach. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling.
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What's nearby

  • Uroa Beach - 11 min drive
  • Marumbi Beach - 13 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 71 min drive
  • Pingwe Beach - 87 min drive
  • Michamvi Kae Beach - 87 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rock - 55 min drive
  • Kae Beach Bar - 61 min drive
  • Jetty bar @ paradise beach resort - 4 min drive
  • Zanzi Bar - 4 min drive
  • The Gong Club - 55 min drive

About this property

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi

Upscale lodge by the ocean
At Filao Beach Resort by Sansi, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. With amenities like a white sand beach and sun loungers, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 136.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 63 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 136.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Filao Beach Zanzibar Lodge Chwaka
Filao Beach Zanzibar Lodge
Filao Beach Zanzibar Chwaka
Filao Beach Zanzibar
Filao Beach By Sansi Chwaka
Filao Beach Resort Spa Zanzibar
Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Lodge
Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Chwaka
Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Lodge Chwaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Filao Beach Resort by Sansi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Filao Beach Resort by Sansi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Filao Beach Resort by Sansi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 63 per vehicle applies.

Where is Filao Beach Resort by Sansi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chwaka lodge is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Marumbi Beach. Uroa Beach and Pongwe Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 34 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hilda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was closed for renovations and they didn’t inform us before we arrived. We had to look for an alternative place to stay at night and Expedia was not helpful either with finding another hotel. I would never recommend this place because of the lack of communication and inconvenience caused!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, gardens, secluded, nice staff, good facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great pool, but not a great beach
Our family stayed here 3 nights. The pool was great and so was the bar. It is a very secluded, small resort. It would take quite a while, and a driver, to go eat away from the resort. They have various meal packages which include, or don't include drinks. The beach is not swimmable, and not very sightly due to the amount of seaweed. But, if you look beyond the beach to the water and horizon, it's beautiful. They offer a boat ride Mon, Wed, and Fri to another beach to swim. The restaurant is outdoors, but covered. Rooms have individual AC units. We spent most of our time at the pool, or relaxing in a hammock.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Lyubomira

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best experience! Wonderful staff, very friendly, they make as feel like part of their family. A very clean hotel, good service, exceptional food and beautiful cocktails! You can also find at the hotel a guide how can arrange your excursion around the island at a very good price. We fully recommend this hotel and look forward to returning soon. Mr Christopher
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five star experince😍
Nice place for family getaway and relaxation, there customer services is SUPER👍 from Managers to attendants, we enjoyed the night that there were African dances near the pool wish to have activities like these everyday. There rooms are superclean what U see in pictures is what U will see when u get there.We loved the addition of children play ground as we travelled with kids.Thank U for ur hospitality we will definetely come again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the intimacy, the bar on the beach and the fact that it is a SMALL RESORT. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Renovations might have dampened the experience a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020