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Filao Beach Resort by Sansi

4.0 star property
Lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is £42
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul

Room options

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

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 291 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Chwaka Bay, East Coast, Chwaka, Unguja South, 4836

What's nearby

  • Marumbi Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Uroa Beach - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Paje Beach - 58 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 60 min drive - 32.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Baladin - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Zanzi Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Restoraunt - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Kae Beach Bar - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Sai marce - ‬8 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 such as a white sand beach and sunloungers, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guest rooms at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi have perks, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • Fridges, cots/infant beds and coffee/tea makers

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

  • Cot (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 lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

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 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 136.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi on 2 Jul 2025 start from £41.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Filao Beach Resort by Sansi?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

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 miles (15 km).

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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

2/10 Terrible

Hilda

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

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Or

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lorsque nous sommes arrivés il y avait plus de place pour nous dans l’hôtel nous avons donc été transférés dans un autre hôtel à plus d’1h de route !! Et quand nous sommes arrivés dans l’autre hôtel nous avons attendu plus d’1h afin d’avoir les clefs nous avons donc eu les clefs à 6h du matin !!! De plus nous avions réservé une chambre avec vue sur mer et l’autre hôtel n’avait plus de chambres avec vue sur mer pour nous !!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Imane

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

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

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent rapport qualité prix a Zanzibar !

Tres bon hotel, tous confort! Personnel chaleureux aux petits soins ! Un bemol: aucun système autre que manuel ne permet d enregistrer et facturer les extras... 1h30 pour le check out, c est beaucoup trop!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Virginie, Montpellier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel charmant, à taille humaine, propre et avec une vue magnifique. Idéal pour une semaine de repos. Le personnel est accueillant et très attentionné. La cuisine est fraiche et délicieuse. Les chambres sont confortables, spacieuse et avec une vue magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Stéphanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Total verdreckter Strand, Dreckiger Pool, Klimaanlage hat nicht funktioniert, Viele Speisen und Getränke waren in der Bar nicht vorrätig. Personal extrem langsam. Der einzige, der sich bemühte, war der Hoteldirektor. Max 1. Sterne Anlage, leider total veraltet
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

fabrizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

M.Fuchs, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Economyzimmer sind ohne Kleiderschrank etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Das Essen ist gut bis sehr gut. Positiv ist auch dass es 3 Mal die Woche einen vom Hotel organisierten, kostenfreien Boottransfer zum gegenüberliegenden Strand (Kae) gibt. Dieser ist wunderschön
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

MariaMatelli, MassaCarrara Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura molto carina , accogliente. e pulita. il personale e molto gentile e premuroso. Il bar è sulla terrazza sulla baia ed è molto piacevole soggiornarvi.Il cibo è buono e si può mangiare a buffet o a la carte ,per la colazione , c'è un buffet buono ma non tutti i giorni ugualmente ricco.Nel complesso io e mio figlio ci siamo trovati molto bene anche per la professionalità del personale che ci ha aiutato ad organizzare le escursioni.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Lyubomira

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Hotel liegt zwar am Strand aber zum Baden ist es nicht geeignet da oft kein Wasser da ist wegen Ebbe und Flut,Persnal freundlich,Essen gut aber alles sehr teuer und man hat keine Wahl als im Hotel zu Essen da außenherum nichts ist
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett. Ausstattung ist älter - Strand nicht nutzbar
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jeremy, Arras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons aimé : la gentillesse du personnel ; les buffets du soir et ceux du vendredi spécialement (spécialités africaines) ; le calme et la tranquillité ; bon réseau wifi ; propreté des chambres (insecticide tous les soirs par les femmes de ménage) ; Nous n’avons pas aimé : les gens qui réservent les transats avec leurs serviette et qui ne sont pas la journée ; eau minérale non comprise dans la demi-pension ; vente de crème solaire inefficace (brûlure) ; accès à la plage ok mais plage quasi-impraticable.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

KONSTANTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Райское место !

Жили в отели 18 дней!Отель очень понравился большие номера , без платный сейф ,Чистый бассейн .Кухня супер в округе нету ресторанов но нам очень нравилось кушать в отели .Мы жили на завтраках но можно было заплатить 66$ на двоих в сутки и за обед и ужин .Моря нет сильные отливы но они на всем побережье нет отливов толко на севере !Но три раза в неделю на лодке без платно возят на против на косу вот там Райское место белый песок и лазурное море и очень вкусное кафе!А какой персонал люди добрейшие все поставлено на высшем уровне очень внимательные !!!Рядом есть деревня Чвака там можно купить воду и очень вкусные фрукты .Мы прилетели сутра и приехали в отель в 9.30 нас встретили накормили завтраком и заселили в номер без проблем,мелочь но очень приятно !Лежаки всегда свободны очень тихо и спокойно кто любит тусоваться это не сюда!Рядом живут семя красных Колобусов и на ужин приходят Галаго короче все сами увидите как зоопарке много всяких зверей . Райское место все советую кто любит Релакс....
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk personeel. Schoon. Netjes. Service uitmuntend! Manager fantastisch.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mia Nygaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019