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Marafiki Bungalows, hotel in Kiwengwa

Marafiki Bungalows is located on the beach in Kiwengwa,overlooking the ocean.Zanzibar International Airport is a 1 hour drive away.

The staff were fabulous and friendly. The food was excellent.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
563 reviews
Price from£86.97per night
Zan View Hotel, hotel in Kiwengwa

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Zan View Hotel is located in the village of Kairo in Kiwengwa. It features a garden, a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

Staff were friendly. Food and drinks were good but expensive.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
397 reviews
Price from£46.62per night
Bahati Villa, hotel in Kiwengwa

Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering a private beach area, Bahati Villa is located on Kiwengwa beach. The small hotel offers a restaurant and bar and a tour desk.

I was upgraded to a bigger room and I had my own outside seating area. Excellent and plenty of choices of food for breakfast. The restaurant also served delicious lunch and dinner. The location was safe and quiet. Security on property. Friendly owners and staff. The back up generator really helped when the whole Zanzibar lost power for several hours.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
88 reviews
Price from£62.19per night
Ayla Beach House, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodations 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and provides facilities like free bikes, a terrace and a bar.

The location on the beach and the friendly host
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
84 reviews
Price from£67.60per night
Zanzibella Hotel & SPA, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Zanzibella Hotel & SPA provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Wonderful stay, amazing staff friendly and welcoming , the reception is exceptional, and the Housekeeping… is absolutely outstanding. Nothing short of magnificent
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,125 reviews
Price from£112.50per night
Melia Zanzibar, hotel in Kiwengwa

Set in Kiwengwa, 6.8 mi from Kichwele Forest Reserve, Melia Zanzibar has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Guests can make use of the fitness center at the property.

The walking paths were nice
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
679 reviews
Price from£370.79per night
Sultan Sands Island Resort, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located on the beachfront with views of the Indian Ocean, Sultan Sands offers traditional-style African huts with a balcony or terrace.

Best thing about hotel is that you can ask whatever you want and 99% of your wishes come true. As European I like some things made differently as they are in Africa but if you ask the hotel staff makes it! As example I can say they make awsome tuna stakes if you ask them! And they also add rum to your coconut if you ask. So the main tip is - ASK! Moreover, as experienced travelwr I have been reading reviews about the hotel and two things were very disturbing (a) that the selection of food os not very rich; and (b) that the tides make the sea go away for a far far way. To tackle that I shall say that (a) food is good and changes everyday, so even on 11 night stay you will have a varios optios to choose from (especialy if you are into sea food); (b) tides are constant but there was no day with out sea at your foot steps to the pool, meaning that some times you have to wait half a day before sea comes back but it eventualy does.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
126 reviews
Price from£260.90per night
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, hotel in Kiwengwa

Featuring a terrace with Indian Ocean views, set by sandy Kiwengwa Beach, the 30-acre site includes a spa, pool and sports facilities.

From check-in until check-out, everything went very well. The reception team, housekeeping, bartender, waitress, security were all very friendly and helpful. Amazing service. Value for money 100%.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
169 reviews
Price from£268.81per night
Asili Nyumbani Residence, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, 24 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Asili Nyumbani Residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Very beautiful property that is very close to the beach as well as nearby restaurants. Yusuf was of great help showing us around and helping us with our needs.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
10 reviews
Price from£39.53per night
Seashore Villa, hotel in Kiwengwa

Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Seashore Villa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Seashore is a lovely quiet boutique hotel made up of rustic beach bungalows a stone’s throw from the beach and a short walk to the main town. The main strip is plagued by sellers so it was so lovely to come back to the peace and tranquillity of Seashore.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
98 reviews
Price from£85.39per night
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Budget hotels in Kiwengwa

  • Bahati Villa
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 88 reviews

    Surrounded by lush vegetation and offering a private beach area, Bahati Villa is located on Kiwengwa beach. The small hotel offers a restaurant and bar and a tour desk.

    The breakfasts were lovely fresh fruit and other options.

  • Poa Poa Bungalows
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 158 reviews

    Poa Poa Bungalows features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kiwengwa.

    All was perfect, this place and the staff are really incredible !

  • Ayla Beach House
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews

    Located in Kiwengwa, Ayla Beach House offers beachfront accommodations 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and provides facilities like free bikes, a terrace and a bar.

    Location and is quiet place and close to restaurants.

  • Veraclub Zanzibar Village
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 93 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, Veraclub Zanzibar Village offers 4-star accommodations in Kiwengwa and has a garden, restaurant and bar. 25 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and 8.6 miles from Kichwele Forest...

    Posizione, struttura molto bella, pulita e ordinata.

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What Guests Said About Kiwengwa:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kiwengwa is a perfect place to spend time with the family.

    Kiwengwa is a perfect place to spend time with the family. Exquisit nature, kind people and the best food. Boat trips, beach activities, village strolls, getting to know the culture of local people who are very knowlegeable about the natural agriculture and extreemly kind and nice. We loved every minute of our stay at Kiwengwa.
    Marija
    Croatia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Paradise.

    Paradise. Very long and large beach, friendly local people, very calm and quite place. We loved it. Its very save even in the nightwalks on the beach. There are some restaurants, coffee places where you can drink fresh, cocktails or snacks.
    Anelia
    Bulgaria
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I loved the colour, clarity and temperature of the water.

    I loved the colour, clarity and temperature of the water. The sand was so soft and almost white. I didn't like the hassle on the beach though. It was easier to stay at the hotel to avoid it. But that's not why you visit another country!
    Melody
    Switzerland
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Quiet part of the island with beach among the nicest.

    Quiet part of the island with beach among the nicest. That meant fewer people and tranquility which was what I was looking for during that trip. The hotel was also exactly what I need. All the facilities (gym, massage, sports activities) + excellent food at a reasonable cost. And Fatma the day manager was great. A wonderful person and soul
    ERINNA
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Wonderful place. I fell in love.

    Wonderful place. I fell in love. My favorite place was the Z lodge, they had supper friendly staff who helped me at any time around the clock. It is easy to get around since Z lodge has in house vehicles and great drivers. Would visit again
    Ashley
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Front Office led by Victor was outstanding and exceeded our...

    Front Office led by Victor was outstanding and exceeded our expectations The restaurant and other staff were extremely courteous and helpful in all circumstances. The Food and Beverager Manager Zablon is a kind and focused man, results oriented.
    Tohey
    Kenya

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kiwengwa

  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 334 reviews
    What I liked the most was the location of room, directly on the sea with a great view The location of hotel was also good, very close to kiwengwa public beach (5 mins by car) where you can spend the day there as there are many restaurants and bars The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were smiling all the time, very welcoming (Ask for Kashak always, he is such a nice and funny guy) The food was also great, all the meals tasted so good. The variety of meals and buffets were good and exceeded expectations
    Omar
    Egypt
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 162 reviews
    Roberta the hotel manager was amazing. she is super nice and we had great conversations with her. the two dogs at the property were the cutest little creatures. very nice garden to chill and relax away from the very busy beach. it is a little oasis. rooms are very new, beautifully designed and the AC and internet are working great. the rooms are a short walk to the restaurant and the beach. the restaurant is beautiful and there are several sun beds to chill. overall the staff was very friendly.
    Cosima
    Germany
  • From £63.75 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 397 reviews
    I loved my stay at Zan View Hotel. The staff was very helpful throughout our journey, always ready to accommodate us and very friendly. The location is perfect for someone looking for a quiet and calm area. I was happy to go through the village to get to the beach, it allowed me to meet wonderful people and to get in touch with the local culture. I booked most of my activities through the hotel and it went very well. I would gladly stay there again if I ever go back to Zanzibar!
    Wafae
    United Arab Emirates
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 428 reviews
    Our 3 night stay in white dream was perfect. It is a small intimate hotel, beautifully designed and the staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. The pool is a big plus as the tide is sometimes capricious. Restaurant was very good and the menu offered various choices, we ended up having all of our meals there. We were not sure about staying in kiwengwa because the beaches are not as dreamy as in Nungwi or Paje but we did not regret for a second our stay in this peaceful haven.
    Majda
    Belgium
  • From £121.75 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,125 reviews
    We were the first guest in this hotel.All the staff and the owners were very kind ,friendly and unbelievably polite and helpful.The pool was with amazing view to the ocean ,extremely clean and there was a great bar inside the pool.Our room was very spacious and very clean.The food in the restaurant was definitely the best in Zanzibar.The breakfast was also the best in Zanzibar with plenty of food.We definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you Zanzibella for the great time !
    Radica
    Germany
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 70 reviews
    I think it is the first time that I give a hotel 10/10 and full in every category. This little boutique beach hotel is a hidden paradise in Kiwenga on the east coast of Sansibar. The owners are very friendly, make everything possible and created their own little home. There are only a few rooms, so it is very exclusive. Breakfast was a selection of different elements and it was delicious. So, if you want to leave the stress behind and simply relax: go for Boho Boutique.
    Eric
    Germany
  • From £332.06 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,590 reviews
    everything was more than perfect! the staff, the food varieties, the breakfast was super, Nestroy the F&B manager was the highlight of our stay , super nice and fun to be around, he made sure everything we wish for is there for us. the room was spacious and super clean, the activities at night were much so fun. the front desk team and the hotel management are so considerate and keen to make every single guest happy! thank you for making our vacation a dreamy one ❤️
    Mahii
    United Arab Emirates
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 20 reviews
    Excellent property and Alice from the Zanzibar Houses Office management was very easy to deal with. Suleyman was accessible throughout the stay and Sule (the stay-in security guy) was also respectful of our requests for privacy as a family. Rahmah the cleaning lady was amazing and the property was super clean everyday. Chef was also accommodating of our requests and made some excellent pancakes. If you like sunsets, it is a dream come true! :-)
    BIJU
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £400.84 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 679 reviews
    The Melia Zanzibar is a good hotel without direct access to the beach The staff is perfect. But we can't consider this a 5 star hotel. The breakfast is poor. The is no beach access. The decoration is old and not appropriate for a 5 star hotel. We asked an upgrade for the Melia The Level and there you can consider has a 5 star hotel but the food and breakfast once again is too poor for the price. I would return because of the staff.
    N
    Nuno
    Portugal
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    We liked that the hotel was very clean and safe, by far the best location we visited in Zanzibar. Our room was very cozy, comfortable bed and nice private patio! The staff is great and very helpful with resort issues and also with organizing transfer! Very good prices for everything and good value. The private beach is well furnished with many swings, perfect to relax and for beautiful photos, especially the swing in the ocean.
    Anneke
    Netherlands
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 218 reviews
    We liked to stay at this place. The chef is very nice and the food is amazing. We stayed on Zanzibar for 3 weeks (in more than 5 hotels) and here we had the best food. Also the time for getting the food was compared to the rest of Zanzibar high speed:) The hotel itselfe is not directly at the beach, but has a private beach in 2min walking distance. In general, I would say that this hotel is perfect for families.
    J2403
    Switzerland
  • From £121.75 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,125 reviews
    The property was beyond my expectation, The staff were pleasant, food was delicious, I liked the pool and the beach and SPA. Marta the Hotel Manager was really on top of everything she was really a people person and made all the guest really feel home. one more thing I loved the size of the room and balcony.. I really enjoyed my time Zanzibella and definitely I will be back again 😍
    Jaber
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £63.75 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 397 reviews
    It is a great place for relaxation. The staff are exceptional, of all the hotels I’ve been at Zanzibar, I never had such a wonderful encounter with the staff. The owner, Virginia, had been very accommodating and considerable. Check out time is 11am but she considered our request to stay until 2pm. Very good buffet breakfast to start the day.
    Niña May
    Tanzania
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    The resort has an amazing private beach and the ocean in Kiwengwa is beautiful. My room had the perfect ocean view. Food was absolutely delicious, the local chefs did a very good job. I also had a massage.. the lady has magic hands. The owners are very friendly and they make sure you are happy with everything.
    Anna
    France
  • From £129.19 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 101 reviews
    I liked that the beach was accessible and there is a large swimming pool. The breakfast included in the booking was buffet style and had a lot of variety. There were also activities such as aqua gym etc. The hotel also has turn down service which was great. The restaurant and chef at the beach restaurant were great.
    Coretta
    Zambia
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,279 reviews
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food with fresh ingredients and something for everyone on the menu (including veggie options). You can walk from the hotel to Kiwengwa without ever leaving the beach, or to Pongwe in the opposite direction if you have a bit more time and the tide is out.
    James
    United Kingdom
  • From £71.43 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 139 reviews
    Very beautiful hotel in a calm and less touristic area of Zanzibar! We had the top floor room with sea view for our honeymoon and we were amazed! The staff is also very helpful and caring, they even came to our room in the evenings to spay for mosquitos and fix the net of the bed!
    KaterinaStam
    Greece
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 359 reviews
    I loved everything about this beautiful little pearl in Zanzibar. Amazing beautiful, clean hotel, amazing staff, wonderful food, everything was perfect. we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back! thank you <3
    A
    Anonymous
    Denmark
  • From £86.97 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 563 reviews
    Nice beautiful hotel. Swimming pool is large. Food is good.
    Frédéric
    France
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 218 reviews
    Great beach and hotel.
    RAI BUSINESS
    Romania