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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
393 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 bar.

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
1,114 reviews
Price from$142.30per 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
126 reviews
Price from$134.40per 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
681 reviews
Price from$526per 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
171 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.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
9 reviews
Price from$50per night
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Budget hotels in Kiwengwa

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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 $99 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,114 reviews
    Our holiday at Zanzibella exceeded all expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel's cozy ambiance made us feel right at home, and the food was absolutely amazing, with great options for vegetarians. The private beach was a true paradise, and the entertainment program was fantastic. The hotel also provided excellent assistance in organizing trips around the island. Overall, Zanzibella offers great value for money. Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience in Zanzibar!
    Anna
    Austria
  • From $80.64 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 394 reviews
    Zan View in my opinion is outstanding, because of its management & staff team, its authentic interior design and cleanliness and its location. In Zanzibar people are super friendly in general, friendliness and service-orientation of the whole team was exceptional and far above expectation (am travelling to Zanzibar since 2008). Located on top of a small hill, with stairways down to Kairo village and the hotels private beach stretch,it is a georgeous combination of hotel privacy and local village.
    Constanze
    Austria
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 429 reviews
    Unlike most other resorts this one is right on the beach, there is no barrier between you and the ocean. And since it’s a small place the beach vendors (who are everywhere on every beach in Zanzibar) tend to focus on the beach stretches of the bigger resorts. This is a huge advantage. Food is great, staff is friendly and welcoming. Walking up and down the beach it was super evident that this is the best place for kilometers both up and down the beach.
    Erik
    Switzerland
  • From $80.64 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 394 reviews
    The staff was friendly. The property is very pretty. They gave us a tour of the property and took us down to the beach bar that is associated with the hotel since it is not beach front, but I just a short walk to it. There were towels and lounge chairs for the hotel guests on the beach. There was a set menu and also a special menu that was changed daily for new options. There is happy hour on drinks from 5-7pm. Great value for your money.
    Michelle
    United States of America
  • From $526 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 681 reviews
    best hotel/resort I’ve stayed in, staff soo friendly and professional. they think of everything. It was summed up by our final night on this Zanzibar trip, we were the last people having dinner at the Jetty restaurant, one of the staff members on the golf buggy knew somehow we were the last and drove to meet us, it saved my wife a long walk in her heels.
    Okechukwu
    United Kingdom
  • 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
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 36 reviews
    The location is really nice. Even though the hotel itself is not really at the beach ( they have a beach bar and the hotel is like 100 m further), that beach is the best one we've seen in Zanzibar. The rooms were clean and food was decent. The ac was working fine and water in the shower was hot. Internet was good.
    Dmitry Dubonos
    Belarus
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,271 reviews
    Where to begin we had so much good food, fresh seafood delivered right to the hotel from the beach by the local fisherman, the kitchen staff is just amazing. Actually all the staff was super helpful, swimming is sometimes tricky because of the tides, but for this you can go on long walks to kiwengwa beach.
    Yousry
    United Arab Emirates
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    Nice location, quiet and very clean. The best boutique hotel we booked in Zanzibar. The rooms are affordable for the quality and the private beach is perfect, many sun beds and security. We liked the restaurant and the breakfast surprised us for Zanzibar standards. The staff was very nice and helpful.
    Stevens
    United Kingdom
  • From $200 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 126 reviews
    It's very nice smaller hotel than BlueBay which makes it more comfortable and quieter. The food is tasty and even there is no huge selection it's good enough. Stuff is professional so it makes your stay very pleasant and relaxing. I think that this is very good choice if you go to visit Zanzibar.
    Jacek
    Poland
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 126 reviews
    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.
    M
    Martin
    Austria
  • From $81 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 97 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 138 reviews
    the excellent location on the beach . all the staff very nice . very good food . nice Zanzibari decoration of the rooms , the restaurant. very good atmosphere . very charming GM Chantal . simple hôtel , the place to be in Zanzibar!
    Andre
    France
  • From $40 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 205 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 $182.79 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 712 reviews
    It is a small oasis in Zanzibar! We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights, but really wished we could stay more. Staff was superfriendly and helpful, food was amazing and the location is truly a gem! 100% recommend!!!
    Α
    Αριστειδης
    Switzerland
  • From $99 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,114 reviews
    Very nice hotel. The food in the restaurant is excelent and it has a lot of options. Staff is very well-trained. The massage was very good. The rooms are huge, very nice bathroom. Nice pool and private beach.
    Bruno
    Germany
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews
    the owner of the property is one of the best person that I meet in Zanzibar. SIMAI I'll see you again, thank you for your hospitality. the hotel great just by the beach.
    Aurelio Petirro
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 563 reviews
    We purposely did not want a big corporate hotel for this part of our trip. We wanted a more authentic feeling and this was perfect.
    Babette
    United States of America
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 66 reviews
    Loved being right on the beach. The room was air-conditioned which was good. I wasn't used to the heat and humidity of Zanzibar.
    Donna
    United States of America
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,588 reviews
    Beach location and hotel grounds
    Ali
    United Arab Emirates