A new premium philosophy has actually debuted on Zanzibar’s unique Bawe Island, developed to indulge guests and tantalise their tastebuds through an amazing cooking journey. Bawe’s unique dine-around formula welcomes guests to enjoy a range of à la carte dining options, providing both international and local meals, in stunning areas dotted all around the beautiful personal island. This destination dining formula guarantees a more immersive, 360-degree experience of taste, beauty and imagination.
Bawe’s dining establishments are the whipping heart of this sophisticated gastronomic journey, where each dish is a work of artistry, providing gourmet analyses of worldwide food using only the freshest regional ingredients. Whether it’s a picnic right on the beach, lunch by the pool, or in personal dinner in-suite, the cooking experience at Bawe makes sure to be both sublime and unforgettable.
Bawe island’s primary dining establishment dishes out tasty breakfasts and suppers with a beachy twist for a more immersive dining experience– for this reason its unusual name! Guests who appreciate barefoot high-end will love its ocean views, soft breeze and of course its wonderfully soft floor of beautiful white beach sand! Diners likewise have a great deal of option at The Sand, with a variety of bespoke live cooking stations.
Sinfonia: a celebration of Cocoon’s Italian roots Sinfonia serves up great Italian cuisine, with its stunning Trattoria offering warm Italian hospitality and a refined atmosphere. Its conventional wood fired pizza oven guarantees that its big choice of conventional 
pizzas surpass even the flawless standards of the Italian-family owned Cocoon Collection
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With the included atmosphere of live music and DJ performances, The View offers a vibrant and advanced setting that changes from a relaxed daytime retreat into a dynamic night hotspot. Adults-only at The Beach Club The Beach Club is a relaxed, casual dining destination right on the seafront which caters exclusively to grownups from 10 am to 6 pm.
< img width= "920"height="767"src ="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bawe-Island-Destination-dining-920x767.jpg"alt=" "/ > Special offers for Bawe Island There is still time to make the most of Bawe Island’s specials including their Opening Discount and Honeymoon Deal (free room upgrade plus lots of additionals), if you book before 30 September 2025 for travel by 22 December 2025.
They also have a 2026 Early Bird Deal available to reward those who schedule early for 2026 with generous savings of 30%.
One island, one resort, numerous awards
Bawe Island marked its first year of operation, with 2 distinguished awards that highlight The Cocoon Collection’s commitment to setting a new requirement for high-end hospitality in Zanzibar and beyond, consisting of “Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort 2025” at the World Travel Awards and “Finest Hospitality Newbie Worldwide” at the Lover Circle Hospitality Awards 2025.
< img width="920"height ="611"src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bawe-Island-Pool-920x611.jpg"alt= ""/ > These honours are more than just turning points as they are a testament to Bawe Island’s distinct vision as a one-island-one-resort sanctuary, where exclusivity, genuine experiences, and environmental responsibility come together in ideal consistency. From day one, Bawe Island has actually stood out as a real game-changer for the location. With its beautiful setting, immersive guest experiences, and a deep regard for the regional ecosystem, the island has actually quickly become one of Zanzibar’s many popular retreats. More than simply a high-end resort, Bawe Island is a gateway to the soul of Zanzibar, offering not only seclusion and calmness, however also an abundant connection to the island’s culture, heritage, and natural beauty.
As The Cocoon Collection continues to grow its footprint in Zanzibar, visitors can rest assured they remain devoted to delivering remarkable, sustainable escapes that reflect the beauty and authenticity at the heart of The Cocoon Collection viewpoint.
Zanzibar increases its marine conservation fees
Please note that Zanzibar’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries has actually recently increased the entry costs for a few of its marine conservation areas and marine secured locations with instant effect, charged as an add-on to tour package costs. This includes the Changuu-Bawe Marine Conservation Area, which surrounds Bawe Island in addition to the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area, Menai Bay Sanctuary, Chumbe Island Coral Park and the Pemba Channel Conservation Area,
International travelers are now needed to pay US$ 10 per adult and US$ 5 daily for kids aged five to 15. Under-fives are totally free. The charges were US$ 3 for adults up until the charge increase on 1 September 2025. Marked down rates do nevertheless look for East African residents and/or homeowners of Tanzania.
Claire Roadley Claire Roadley is Founder of Umlingo. Umlingo promotes genuine, sustainable hotels and safari eco lodges across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. If you wish to be a guest blog writer on A Luxury Travel Blog site in order to raise your profile, please call us.
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