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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$110per 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
398 reviews
Price from$58.97per 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$78.66per 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$85.50per 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.

Love the boutique style hotel managed by women. The owner was lovely and the staff amazing.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,128 reviews
Price from$189.80per night
ARYA Boutique Resort, hotel in Kiwengwa

ARYA Boutique Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and shared lounge in Kiwengwa.

the Hotel is really tiny! (5 rooms total) Which is nice, personnel knows you, knows what you like and you know them as well. Short way to breakfast, to the pool or reception. Staff is extremely friendly, helpful and supporting. If you need something, there is always somebody to help.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
125 reviews
Price from$181.44per 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
676 reviews
Price from$469per 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$330per 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
165 reviews
Price from$340per 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$50per night
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Budget hotels in Kiwengwa

  • Z-Lodge Zanzibar
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,281 reviews

    Located in Kiwengwa, a few steps from Kiwengwa Beach, Z-Lodge Zanzibar provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Amazing sea view ! Very nice swimming pool ! Staff very friendly and helpful !

  • 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.

  • VOI KIWENGWA RESORT
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, VOI KIWENGWA RESORT offers 4-star accommodations in Kiwengwa and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

    vert clean, staff are amazing, helpful and friendly

  • 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

  • From $420 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,589 reviews
    The resort is on a lovely stretch of a long beach on the east of Zanzibar. It has two lovely pools (one a salt water pool), has security watching the hotel from the beach, preventing hagglers coming up to you, a range of eating and drinking areas, plus nightly shows and daily activities such as water polo and beach volleyball. All set in nice gardens and well designed. The rooms are very good, albeit we moved into a second room that had a slightly strange odour and the door handle to the bathroom fell off! Other than that, very good.
    Thomas
    Hong Kong
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 158 reviews
    Poa Poa is very small and intimate, which creates a homely and relaxed atmosphere. The staff work very hard to provide a spotless and cosy environment just steps from the beautiful beach. The bungalows are discreet and harmonious, and the pool is a good size for a small hotel. Meals are served in the lovely beach bar with good food and occasional live music. Zanzibar is not a cheap destination but we loved the fact that Poa Poa has a sense of intimacy and style that makes it a special place to stay.
    Andrin
    Switzerland
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 19 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 $182.79 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 709 reviews
    The Zanbluu Beach Hotel is a wonderful place to stay in Zanzibar. You can enjoy a very good breakfast in the morning and a good Dinner in the evening at the Main Hall which has a great view on the sea. The Facility was great and good managed. The quality of the food is very high and the kitchen has a lot of potential albeit minor mistakes to fix to realize this potential. The staff as well as the managers were very friendly.
    Philip
    Germany
  • 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,281 reviews
    Velue for money for sure! The staff is amazing and always helpful and thoughtfull. Ive never had such good care in no other western hotel. This is a true jam. Special thanks for receptionist Dida! Such welcoming, always smiling and gives her 120% at all times. Thank you kitchen team, bar team, house keeping and just everyone. Will definitely come back to this place, full of great energy and love.
    Tslil
    Israel
  • 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,281 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 $108 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 98 reviews
    The staff at this place are amazing. Very friendly, very humble, very helpful. You'll fall for them and miss them when you leave. They made my zanzibar trip worth while and shared memories for life. I will definitely visit again. Enjoyed the day bed a lot, lovely location right on the beach.
    Elvis Maggz
    United Kingdom
  • From $110 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 563 reviews
    Amazing location, the hotel was absolutely beautiful and the environment was incredible, so green and lush, with a clear view of the ocean. Kiwengwa in general is much quieter than other parts of Zanzibar, but that works for an even more relaxing experience. Overall 9.5/10 stay!
    Latifah
    Tanzania
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 359 reviews
    fantastic location only a couple of meters from the tide line. large comfortable rooms, small hotel only 6 rooms and each have there own dedicated beach terrace. very good food, with Italian flavor. Beach is clean and unspoiled, no large hotels and only a few small tourist business.
    Brian
    South Africa
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 359 reviews
    Great location and set up. Nice staff, good food, small and personablel hotel. Good option for Zanzibar in our opinion as its not too busy a spot, the hotel rooms step right onto the beach and the sea is lovely here for swimming (not always the case given the reef and the tides)
    William
    Belgium
  • From $420 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,589 reviews
    The property exceeded our expectations. We had a lovely stay. The staff were great as well as the food. The spa was amazing. We needed a relaxing vacation - and Kiwengwa Beach Resort is the best place. We would definitely return for another stay!
    Keziah
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $108 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 98 reviews
    I opened the curtains and the beautiful sunrise greeted me in the morning. The area was nice and calm and relaxed and the hotel staff was very responsive especially as I had some diet related issues related to my recently finished safari trip.
    Daryl
    United States of America
  • From $49.50 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 207 reviews
    Room is clean ,beach view .staff is very professional and friendly. I enjoyed my stay there . It is like paradise.Flesita and Sasha were amazing and the rest of the staff also . For sure I will come again. Kwaheri Zanzibar
    Saadeldeen
    Georgia
  • From $154 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,128 reviews
    Atmosphere in the hotel is amazing thanks to very friendly and smiling staff. The best breakfast offer in Zanzibar and delicious local cuisine. Scooter trip on the beach was great experience. I highly recommend.
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews
    Beautiful Resort on one of the best beaches in Zanzibar. Phillipo is a great manager, welcomed us, upgraded our rooms for us and offered us all inclusive for an additional fee which we accepted.
    Annie
    South Africa
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 428 reviews
    The workers were so friendly, the food was good and it was so peaceful. Me and my wife are definitely coming back to this hotel during our next trip in Zanzibar.
    Ismail
    Netherlands
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 218 reviews
    Beach is nearby , privat , best for relax, very good location. Hotel is clean, staff is very frendly, own restoran is very good.
    Priit Robert
    Estonia
  • From $93.60 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 335 reviews
    I truly liked the guider man (Ben) who arranged for us many trips and helped us to explore Zanzibar in a wonderful way
    Zahraa
    Kuwait